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Lesa’s Dancesations
The Health Museum
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Fort Bend TaeKwonDo
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The Spot
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Frozen Ropes
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Katy Kungfu Center
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Westwood Gymnastics
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Oct 1 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Oct 1 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Get ready for fall by making a painted pumpkin patch with your hands! Sweet Honey the Clown will provide complimentary face painting and balloons. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Oct 2 • After-School Breaks-Play-doh Birthday Cakes • 4:30pm • 1st-5th Grades • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Oct 2 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Get ready for fall by making a painted pumpkin patch with your hands! Sweet Honey the Clown will provide complimentary face painting and balloons • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Oct 4 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Parents are Golden: Kids will create medals of honor that double as a stress ball! Singing, dancing, story time and play dough time to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Oct 4 • Family Film Festival • 1:30pm • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Oct 5 • Katy Rice Festival Parade • Historic Downtown Katy • riceharvestfestival.org • 281-391-5289
$33/non-members • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com • 281-347-1400
Oct 7 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Honoring Heroes: Create a Fireman’s or Policeman’s hat as we talk about those who protect us each day. Enjoy singing, Find even more dancing, story time and play dough time with family friendly your friends. • Free • events at Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
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Oct 5 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Celebrate Fire Safety Month and build our awesome Fire Rescue Plane • 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Depot • homedepot.com
Oct 7 • Mondays with Mommy: Jack-o’-lantern Jamboree • 10:00am • A musical celebration of fun and learning that will take tots on a monthly educational adventure utilizing the world renowned child-centered music and movement program, Kindermusik. • 0-7 yrs • Free • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533
Oct 2 • McFamily Fun Night @ McD of Spring Green • 6:00pm-8:00pm • We’re getting ready for Halloween by making spooky bat decorations. We’ll also be learning about different kinds of bats and what they like to eat! Enjoy face painting and a FREE ice cream cone with every Happy Meal Purchase • mcstate.com/34885
Oct 5 • Special Pals Blessing of the Animals and Open House • 10:00am-2:00pm • Facility tours, food and drinks (available for purchase), children’s activities, and a doggy kissing booth, Dog Wash, powered by volunteers and lots of suds. Supplies and monetary donations will be accepted gladly but are not mandatory • specialpalsshelter.org • 281-579-7387
Oct 3 - 5 • The Cherry Orchard • 7:30pm • Taylor High School Black Box Theatre • taylorplaymakers.com
Oct 5 • Family Story Time-Love the Earth • 10:15am • All Ages • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Oct 8 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Tell A Story: Get creative and illustrate a story about someone you Honor! Complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Oct 3 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • 0-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Oct 5 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $28/members,
Oct 9 • Kinder Korner-F is for Forest • 4:30pm • Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
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Oct 9 • Afternoon Art-A-maize-ing Lanterns • 4:30pm • 6-11 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Enjoy singing, dancing, story time and play dough time with your friends • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
telescope and using it to spot new discoveries • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Oct 9 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Tell A Story: Get creative and illustrate a story about someone you Honor! Complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Oct 11 & 25 • Friday Night Social • 5:00pm-9:30pm • For our Special Needs Population. $50/person, and includes special Home Ec class to focus on preparing dinner and desert to enjoy during “movie time” and to set up all games and activities for the evening. Must pre-register. • 13+ yrs • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412
Oct 14 • Family Film Festival • 1:30pm • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Oct 9 • McFamily Fun Night @ McD of Spring Green • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Reading with Ronald: We’re celebrating Halloween with the Berenstain Bears. Decorate your own silly Halloween mask and enjoy a BOGO on our new Pralines and Cream McFlurry. Storytime will begin at 7:00pm. • FREE • mcstate.com/34885 Oct 10 - 12 • Twelve Angry Jurors • Showtimes: Thurs & Fri 7pm and Sat 7pm & 2pm Presale tickets $8/students, $10/adults, $5/KISD Gold Card holders. Full Price Tickets $10/students, $12/ adults • SLHS Performing Arts Center • studiovii7.com Oct 10 • Tween Scene • 4:30pm • 4th-5th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Oct 11 • Chick-fil-A Prince and Princess Family Date Night • Bring the entire family for this Royal Event at Chick-fil-A! Seating is by reservation only. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • cfakaty.com • 281-579-9460 Oct 11 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Honoring Heroes: Create a Fireman’s or Policeman’s hat as we talk about those who protect us each day.
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Oct 11 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:00pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $26/members, $31/ non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Oct 11 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. • Pre-register Online $15, At the door $20 • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Oct 12 • Chick-fil-A Prince and Princess Family Date Night • Bring the entire family for this Royal Event at Chick-fil-A! Seating is by reservation only. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • cfakaty.com • 281-395-1114 Oct 14 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Columbus Day: Celebrate Columbus by making a
Oct 14 • Children’s Opera-Strega Nona • 3:00pm • The family-friendly light opera, is about a woman who has a magical touch with food. • 2-8 yrs • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Oct 15 - 20 • Peter and the StarcatcherNational Tour • Hobby Center • tuts.com • 713-558-8887 Oct 15 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Columbus Day: Set sail as we make Chick-fil-A sailboat hats to honor Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America! Enjoy complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Oct 16 • After-School Breaks-Spooky Crafts • 4:30pm • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Oct 16 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Columbus Day: Set sail as we make Chick-fil-A sailboat hats to honor Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America! Enjoy complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
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The Fun-Time Calendar Oct 16 • McFamily Fun Night @ McD of Spring Green • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Fire Safety Night: Get ready to stop, drop and roll. We’re talking about how to prevent a fire and what to do in case of a fire! We’ll also be making our very own fire helmets! Wear red and enjoy a free small smoothie! • mcstate.com/34885
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Oct 21 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Pumpkin Patch: Create your very own pumpkin patch card to show others how much you care • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Oct 25 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Pumpkin Patch: Create your very own pumpkin patch card to show others how much you care • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Oct 17 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • All materials are furnished. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Oct 22 • After-School Breaks-Monster Eyes with Hand Puppets • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more. • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Oct 26 • 21st Annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market • 9:00am • Incredible variety of Handmade Crafts & Merchandise! • Free Admission • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Oct 18 • Princess Play Date • 9:00am • A day of pampering that will include dress-up, hair & make-up, a tea party, fashion show, story time, games and much more. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. 3 (potty trained)-5 yrs. Pre-register $15, $20 at the door • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000
Oct 22 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Honoring Others: Join us as Special Pals Animal Adoption Center hosts Family Night and learn how to care for and honor animals. Also, enjoy complimentary face painting and balloons provided by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Oct 18 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Columbus Day: Celebrate Columbus by making a telescope and using it to spot new discoveries • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Oct 23 • Kinder Korner-H is for Hat • 4:30pm • Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Oct 18 • Friday Night Social • 5:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $50/person, and includes special Home Ec class to focus on preparing dinner and desert to enjoy during “movie time” and to set up all games and activities for the evening. Must pre-register. • 5-12 yrs • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Oct 18 • Friday Night Lights-Parent’s Night Out • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Pre-Registration REQUIRED. $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. • 3-10 yrs • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Oct 18 • Flip Flop Clinic • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Open to Students & Nonstudents 6-18 yrs. Preregister $15, $20 at the door • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Oct 19 • Bear Creek United Methodist Women’s 25th Annual Craft Bazaar • 9:00am • Over 100 Indoor & Outdoor Booths. Free Door Prize Drawing & Silent Auction. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org Oct 19 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $28/members, $33/non-members • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com • 281-347-1400
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Oct 23 • Afternoon Art-Mini-Mummies • 4:30pm • All necessary materials are provided. • 6-11 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Oct 23 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Honoring Others: Join us as Special Pals Animal Adoption Center hosts Family Night and learn how to care for and honor animals. Also, enjoy complimentary face painting and balloons provided by Sweet Honey the Clown. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Oct 23 • McFamily Fun Night @ McD of Spring Green • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Angry Birds are taking over McDonald’s! Join us as we enjoy crafts, face painting and other Angry Bird Games. Wear any Angry Birds apparel and enjoy a FREE cookie! • mcstate.com/34885 Oct 24 - 26 • Celebrations Gift Market • Come shop with over 100 vendors. Thurs (Preview Party) 5pm-9pm, Fri 10am-8pm and Sat 9am-4pm • The Berry Center • celebrationsgiftmarket.com
Oct 26 • Peter and The Wolf • 10:00am & 11:30am • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575 Oct 26 • Halloween Extravaganza • 7:00pm • Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on • Pre-register Online $20, At the door $25 • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Oct 26 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $26/members, $31/ non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Oct 28 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Celebrate nature: Craft fall leaves in glimmering gold and orange as we learn about caring for our world. Singing, dancing, story time and play dough time to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Oct 29 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Cow-O-Ween: Wear a costume and join the Chickfil-A Cow for a night of crafts & games, along with face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown! Kids dressed in costume receive a FREE Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count) • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Oct 30 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Cow-O-Ween: Wear a costume and join the Chickfil-A Cow for a night of crafts & games, along with face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown! Kids dressed in costume receive a FREE Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count) • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Oct 24 • Build It! • 10:30am • A time for your child to explore their creativity and see what they can build. • 3+ yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Oct 30 • McFamily Fun Night @ McD of Spring Green • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Happy Halloween Party! Join us as we make our own pumpkins and enjoy a BOGO on our new Pralines and Cream McFlurry • mcstate.com/34885
Oct 24 • Tween Scene • 4:30pm • 4th-5th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Oct 31 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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The Fun-Time Calendar Ongoing SUNDAY Living Word Lutheran Church’s Music Program • 4:00pm • Learn to read music by singing and playing bells. Church membership is not required. • 6th-12th Grades • Free • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300
MONDAY Baby Bounce • 10:15am • Free • 3-18 months • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Teen Time • 4:00pm • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
TUESDAY Toddler Time • 10:15am • 12-36 months • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Tickets are required and given to the first 30 toddlers the day of the event. Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
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Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • 1-12 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Toddler Story Time • 10:30am & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Toddler Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Preschool Story Time • 11:15am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • 5+ yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
THURSDAY
Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:30am • 12-36 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Living Word Lutheran Church’s Choristers • 6:00pm • Learn to read music by singing and playing bells. Church membership is not required. • 1st-5th Grade • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300
Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Katy Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-391-3509
WEDNESDAY Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Teen Time • 2:45pm • Teens • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Toddler Time • 10:15am • 12-36 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
SATURDAY
Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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Oct 26 • 5th Annual Howl-o-Ween Fest • 10:00am-4:00pm • Sure to delight families and their furry friends. New addition this year-the inaugural Ruff Run, which will begin at 9am. • Bridgeland’s Oak Meadow Park • bridgeland.com/howl-o-ween-fest • 281-213-1143
Oct 1 - 31 • 2013 Siege of the Skeletons! • Viewing the skeletons is included with the puchase of a general admission ticket. • The Health Museum • thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515
Oct 18 • Fall Festival • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Costumes, games, prizes, and more!!! Tours available. • Free • Children’s Lighthouse-Cinco Ranch Location • childrenslighthouse.com
Oct 1 - 31 • Pumpkin Patch • Pick from pumpkins of all sizes and enjoy great family photo opportunites. • First United Methodist Church Katy • firstmethodistkaty.org • 281-391-2121
Oct 19 • Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair & Pumpkin Patch • 9:00am • Handmade items ranging from jewelry, cards, soaps, candles, ornaments, and more. Also, find a huge assortment of different types and sizes of pumpkins in our pumpkin patch. • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church • stpkaty.org • 281-492-8031
Oct 3 - 6 • 47th Annual Greek Festival • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral • greekfestival.org • 713-526-5377 Oct 5 • Fall Festival & Craft Fair • 9:00am • Grab a friend and join us for shopping, children’s activities, and BBQ. • Free Admission • St Paul’s Episcopal Church • stpaulskaty.org • 281-391-2785 Oct 5 Pumpkin birding Nursery
• Fall Harvest Festival • 9:00am • decorating parlor, pansy potting station, craft and so much more! • Cornelius Garden • calloways.com • 281-493-0550
Oct 5 • Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Fall Festival • 10:00am-8:00pm • Petting zoo, camel rides, games, mechanical bull, moonwalk maze • Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community • stmaximilian.org • 713-856-9609 Oct 5 • St. Edith Stein Catholic Church Founder’s Day Festival • 11:00am • Awesome Raffle Prizes, Live Entertainment, International Food Booths, Games for kids, Bingo, Country Store, Sweet Shoppe and Beer Garden! • Free • Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church • stedithstein.org • 281-492-7500 Oct 9 - 12 • 36th Annual Harris County Fair • Houston Farm & Ranch • hcfair.com Oct 10 - 13 • 35th Annual Houston Italian Festival • University of St. Thomas • houstonitalianfestival.com Oct 11 - 27 • Zoo Boo • Come dressed in their spookiest or prettiest Halloween costume! All Zoo Boo activities are included with your paid Zoo admission. Zoo Boo is FREE for Zoo Members! Hours: Fri 9am-1pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Oct 12 - 13 • 33rd Annual Katy Rice Harvest Fesitval • Sat 10am-Midnight and Sun Noon-6pm • Historic Downtown Katy • riceharvestfestival.org • 281-391-5289 Oct 12 - 31 • Monster’s Museum of Houston • Trick-or-treating, dress in a menacing monster costume, paint a pumpkin on Oct 26, Oct 31 Moe’s Monster Mash Bash 4pm-8pm Party with a DJ with dancing, and more. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Oct 12 - Dec 1 • 2013 Texas Renaissance Festival • 9:00am • Weekends only and Thanksgiving Friday. School Days (Nov 5th-6th) invites all public, private and home schools. Discounted tickets for Opening Weekend! • All ages • Adult $26, Child $12 • Texas Renaissance Festival • texrenfest.com • 800-458-3435 Oct 13 • St. John Vianney Annual Bazaar • 11:00am-6:00pm • Family, Fellowship & Fun! Rain or Shine! • St. John Vianney Catholic Church • stjohnvianney.org • 281-497-1555
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Oct 19 • 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch Fest • 9:00am • In addition to the pumpkin patch and photo booth, activities will include a hay ride, games & prizes, face painting, balloon creations, moonwalks and much more!! • Free • Seven Lakes High School Oct 19 • 13th Annual Thrill @ The Mill Fall Festival • 10:00am-4:00pm • Jump in the hay, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, mini-golf, western town, zip-line, playground, and more. Tues-Thurs 9am-5pm, Sat 9am6pm, Sun Noon-5pm. • All Ages • Free • 7 Acre Wood • 7acrewood.org • 936-890-2326 Oct 19 • Korean Festival • 10:00am-7:00pm • Integrated cultural experience with Korean food, traditional and contemporary performances. • Free • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • koreanfestivalhouston.com Oct 19 • Houston Fire Fest • 10:00am-5:00pm • Live Fire and Rescue Demonstration, Firefighters, Kid’s Zone, Antique Fire Cars & Fire Trucks and more. • Free Admission • HFD Val Jahnke Training Facility • houstonfirefest.com
Oct 26 • Trinity Baptist Church’s Fall Festival • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Trinity Baptist Church will be hosting its Fall Festival, Saturday, October 26th from 1-4. Children of all ages are invited to come for free games, inflatables, candy, popcorn, and more. • Age: Children of all ages • Free • Trinity Baptist Church of Katy • trinity-katy.org • 281-579-6724 Oct 26 • Fall Festival • 3:00pm-6:00pm • Free • St. Peter’s United Methodist Church • stpkaty.org • 281-492-8031 Oct 26 • Fall Festival • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Games, candy and more! • 0-5th Grade • Free • Central Baptist Church • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689 Oct 27 • Ghostly Gardens • Trick-or-treating, Creepy Crafts, face-painting and a costume contest . Families with a member in a Halloween costume will receive a special discount to Moody Gardens attractions. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 Oct 27 • 14th Annual Boo Bash • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Live musical entertainment and activities, and monstersized Trick-or-Treating. • Free admission; $3/parking • Traders Village • tradersvillage.com/houston Oct 27 • Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat • 4:00pm6:00pm • Come enjoy games, good, moonwalks, prizes, candy, and lots of fun. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church • holycov.org • 281-579-1200 Oct 30 • HOWLAWEEN at the Dog Park • 6:00pm-7:00pm • Bring your four legged friend dressed to scare for an evening of frightful fun. Admission is $1 per dog or a bag of dog food per dog to be donated to a local shelter. • City of Katy Dog Park • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4800
Oct 19 • 4th Annual Fulshear Scarecrow Festival • 11:00am-4:00pm • Scarecrow Contest, Grape Stomp, Games & Entertainment, Vendors, pumpkin decorating and more. • Free Admission • Cross Creek Ranch • fulshearscarecrowfestival.com
Oct 31 • Radio Disney Halloween • Central Green Park • willowforkdrainagedistrict.com
Oct 25 - 26 • 32nd Annual Island Oktoberfest • Live music, authentic German foods and pastries, shopping, an auction, and games. Hours: Fri 5pm-11pm and Sat 11am11pm • First Lutheran Church • galvestonoktoberfest.com • 409-762-8477
Oct 31 • Children’s Halloween Festival • 4:00pm • Games, prizes and candy. Don’t forget to wear your costume! • All Ages • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl. net • 281-391-3509
Oct 25 • Free Family Night in the Patch • 6:00pm8:00pm • Games, food, and fun for all! • Free • First United Methodist Church Katy • firstmethodistkaty.org • 281-391-2121 Oct 26 • 30th Annual Texian Market Days Festival • The live-history festival follows the story of one Texas family from the 1830s to the 20th century through four period homes and properties on a 1 1/2 mile loop. Interactive activities, Civil War camps, and battle re-enactments. Tickets cost $10/adults, Ages 5-15/$5, 4 yrs & under/free. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218
Oct 31 • Boo Bash Kidgits Event • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com
Oct 31 • Fall Festival • 5:00pm-9:00pm • Kingsland Baptist Church • kingsland.org • 281-492-0785 Oct 31 • Hallelujah Fest • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Costume Contest, prizes, games and more! • Free • First Metropolitan Chuch • firstmet.org • 713-983-7878
Oct 26 • Howl-O-Ween • 8:00am • Dog Walk, Costume Contest, Pet Expo to help raise money for our shelter pets. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra. com • 281-395-5533 Oct 26 • St. Mark’s Fall Craft Show • 10:00am4:00pm • The craft show, which is an annual event, will feature many home and small business vendors. There will be games and entertainment for children so you can make it a fun family outing. • All Ages • Free Admission • St. Mark’s Episcopal Church • stmarksfortbend.org • 281-545-1661
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