Tuesday, September 22

September 2026

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Fat Bear Week starts

The annual competition to see which bear in Alaska’s Katmai National Park can pack on the most pre-hibernation pounds is on. Check out how much they’ve gained since summer before making your guesses. Shark Week, who?

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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens

George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson’s $1 billion Los Angeles museum opens its doors. Inside: 35 galleries spanning comics, film artifacts, manga, and more. Outside: 11 acres of park space.

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First day of fall

OK, now, we’re officially in pumpkin spice season. Here’s how the weather’s looking over the next couple months. Time for the rain boots.

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