The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, recently announced its October schedule and a charitable project.

AHMEC will offer a drone workshop for kids ages 8 to 14 on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. AHMEC's education programs manager, Paul Taylor, will teach the science of drone flight and various parts of drones. Participants will get to fly a drone on several missions. Space is limited; register at https://americanhelicopter.museum/events.

The annual Haunted Helicopters event is slated for Saturday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event, for people of all ages, will include activities, costumes, decorations, and trick-or-treating.

The "Star Trek Screen-Used Props and Costumes" exhibit will continue through Sunday, Nov. 27, including lectures in the accompanying speakers' series.

For more information on these three programs, visit the aforementioned website.

Additionally, AHMEC is again participating in the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive with a goal of collecting 120 gifts by Thursday, Dec. 15. Discounts on admission, as well as museum gift shop toy purchases, are available to help this cause.

For more information about upcoming activities, call 610-436-9600 or visit https://americanhelicopter.museum/.