Although the Upper Valley is in the midst of celebrating Halloween, we recognize that the holiday is not everyone’s favorite pastime. There are plenty of events this week that do not acknowledge Halloween at all.

So if you’re experiencing Halloween-related fatigue, take a look at these upcoming events. You won’t be disappointed.

Tuesday

Getting Started with Genealogy in Hanover: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Genealogy librarian Erin M. Apostolos leads a workshop on how to get started discovering your family roots. Free. Howe Library, 13 South St. 603-643-4120.

Talk: “All About Bears” in Strafford: 6:30 p.m. Vermont state wildlife biologist Forrest Hammond discusses the area’s recent uptick in bear activity. The program will be preceded by social time, desserts and coffee. Free. Barrett Hall, 248 Route 132. 802-765-4421.

Pop-up Board Game Night in White River Junction: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Board games provided. BYO games, dinner, snacks and drinks (no alcohol permitted). For ages 10 and up. Hosted by The Fourth Place. For more information, visit 4th.me/oct23. Free. Newberry Market, 5 S. Main St. 617-917-4261.

Talk: “Arms Manufacturing in the Valley: 1795-1900” in Bradford, Vt.: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Historian Carrie Brown discusses the early mass production of arms in the Connecticut River Valley. Hosted by the Bradford Historical Society and the Vermont Humanities Council. Free. United Church of Christ vestry, 145 N. Main St. 802-222-4423.

Wednesday

Talk: “Wood Turtles: Up Close and Personal” in Thetford: 7 p.m. Kiley Vincent Briggs, a conservation coordinator with the Orianne Society, talks about a research and conservation program designed to safeguard the wood turtle in eastern Vermont. Free. Martha J. Rich Theater, Thetford Academy, 304 Academy Road. 802-785-2922.

Thursday

Panel Discussion: “First Women Students at Dartmouth” in Hanover: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. A interactive discussion with eight women students who attended Dartmouth for one year as part of a pre-coeducation exchange program between 1968 and ‘72. Includes Q&A. Free. Dartmouth Hall 105, 23 College St. katherinerines@me.com.

Talk: “Bobcats in Vermont” in Perkinsville: 7 p.m. Vermont Fish and Wildlife biologist Kim Royar talks about the eastern bobcat, which, though rarely seen, is common throughout most of the state. Free. Weathersfield Center Meetinghouse, 79 Center Church Road. 802-674-2626.

Friday

Soupathon in Norwich: 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. More than a dozen homemade soups, accompanied by crusty breads, homemade desserts, cider and coffee. $5-$10. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Upper Valley, 320 Route 5. 802-649-8828.

Talk: “New Hampshire Soldiers in the Great War” in Claremont: 7 p.m. World War I re-enactors from the 103rd Infantry 26th Division Living History Group discuss the experiences of New Hampshire soldiersin training, in camp and in the trenches. Free. Fiske Free Library, 108 Broad St. 603-542-7017.

Saturday

Mascoma River Greenway Cleanup and Social in Lebanon: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Join a team of Dartmouth engineering students and community members for a greenway cleanup event. Doughnuts and coffee provided. Wear appropriate gear and shoes, and bring tools, if available. Free. Greenway parking lot across from Alice Peck Day Hospital, Alice Peck Day Drive. 603-448-1457 x1473.

Chicken Pie Supper in Etna: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Chicken pie, mashed potatoes, butternut squash, cranberry sauce and homemade pie for dessert. Seatings are at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. For reservations, call or email hawk8@myfairpoint.net. $10-$12. Under 6 free. Hanover Center Church, 6 Parade Ground Road. 603-643-2988.

Sunday

Film: “The Grinch” in Hanover: 5:30 p.m. An advance screening of the newest adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic. Benedict Cumberbatch voices the Grinch. Free, but tickets required. Hopkins Center for the Arts, 4 E. Wheelock St. 603-646-2422.

Film: “Dina” in Woodstock: 5:30 p.m. This documentary tracks the complex relationship of an outspoken and eccentric suburban woman and a Walmart door greeter, both of them neurologically diverse. Reservations recommended. $6-$11. Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road. 802-457-5303.

Corrections

 The pop-up board game night in White River Junction and the talk titled “Arms Manufacturing in the Valley: 1795-1900” in Bradford, Vt. are taking place today. An earlier version of this column incorrectly listed the dates for those events. Additionally, “Getting Started with Genealogy in Hanover” and the talk titled “All About Bears” in Strafford took place on Monday.

Liz Sauchelli can be reached at esauchelli@vnews.com or 603-727-3221.