BOYLSTON — Enchanted Forest: Nature-Inspired Fairy Houses by Sally J. Smith is on display now at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. This “magical” exhibit, on view through Oct. 30, is sure to transport garden visitors into the world of the fairies. Featuring a fabulous display of intricately designed, nature- inspired fairy houses, this immersive exhibit will welcome visitors of all ages to explore the wonder of the natural world as the seasons change.

STERLING — The Davis family opens “The Game of Life” at Davis Mega Maze on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Ken Cleveland HOLDEN — “I really just started woodworking last fall,” David Lovell admitted recently. “It started out by my wife, Michele, telling me I would need a hobby when I retired,” he said.

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Ken Cleveland HOLDEN/RUTLAND — Telling a story through a graphic novel has allowed Joshua Altobelli to tell a story while also illustrating the tale of Zheph Skyre, an inventor who is trapped in a city walled off from the rest of the world. “The original story was inspired partly by a video game I played called ‘Legend of Dragoon.’ It was a Japanese role-playing game on the Playstation where you would control a whole team of characters with different weapons and abilities,” Altobelli said.