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Oct 1 • “No Bully Here” Music Oct 2, 9, 23 & 30 • “No Limits” Fest • 11:00am • Free • Miller Outdoor Adaptive Recreation--Wheelchair Football/Basketball • 7:00pm • Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Open to all persons with physical Oct 1 • Halloween Crafts • disabilities who are independent in 6:30pm • Monsters, paper pumpkin their wheelchairs. Choose which sport lanterns and skeletons. • Free • to play. No registration required. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • 281-652-1677 • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Oct 3 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and non-members. Register online or call. $30/members, $40/non-members • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042
Oct 4 • Texas Direct Auto Kid Event • Lil’ Wrangles BBQ Cookoff and Stick Horse Rodeo • Fort Bend County Fairgrounds • texasdirectauto.com
Oct 4 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build an EMS Truck. All kids keep their craft and receive a Find even more Free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative family friendly pin and certificate of achievement. • 5-12 events at yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Depot • homedepot.com
Oct 3 • Parent’s Oct 2 • Mini Musicians • 10:30am Survival Night • • Free • Manvel Branch Library • 6:30pm • BOO!! Your bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 child can come dressed Oct 2 • 2014 Business Expo in their Halloween & Taste of the Town • 2:00pm- costume. Open to both 7:00pm • Local businesses showcase The Little Gym members their business and wares to the and non-members. Register Oct 4 • Mistletoe public. • Alvin-Manvel KC Hall • Market • 10:00am-4:00pm • online or call. $30/members, Oct 2, 9, 23 & 30 • “No Limits” alvinmanvelchamber.com $35/non-members • The Little Gym of Holiday items, jewelry, clothing, cosmetics, Adaptive Recreation--Basketball Oct 3 • Preschool Play Day home decor and more. • Club BellaVita Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • • club-bellvita.org/mistletoemarket.html • 6:00pm • Open to all persons • 10:00am • Listen to stories, 281-482-4242 with developmental disabilities. Learn make crafts and enjoy a fun snack. Oct 4 • The Book with No Parents will stay with their child and Oct 4 - 5 • Pearland Arts & basic basketball skills. Open to all skill Picture Story Time • 1:00pm • have a time of fellowship together. • levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers Second Baptist Church South Campus Crafts on the Pavilion • 10:00am- Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • must assist those with special needs to • second.org/south • 713-365-6001 5:00pm • Enjoy treasure hunting for barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 unique art and handmade crafts. Oct 4 • Doggy Reading Time • make this a rewarding experience. • Oct 3 • Music and Movement 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation • 10:00am • Come dance along to Live entertainment and performances 2:00pm • All Ages • Free • Pearland Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. action songs. • Free • Pearland Branch as well. • Pearland Town Center • Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 pearlandtowncenter.com • 713-436-8600 Oct 2 - 8 • Play It Safe • 10:00am • In observance of Fire Prevention Week, we will host interactive activities to raise awareness about fire and electricity safety. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
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Oct 4 • Manga/Anime Club • 2:30pm • Free Oct 9 • Thursday Concerts presents The • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us Jones Family Singers; Milton Hopkins Opens • 6:30pm • Free • Discovery Green in Downtown • 832-393-2580 Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 Oct 4 • Movie Night on The Strand: Dracula (1931) • 7:00pm • Grab your chairs, blankets Oct 10 - 13 • Columbus Day Weekend at and pillows, and head to downtown Galveston. • Pleasure Pier • Our weekend Adventure Pass Free • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston will be good for Friday-Monday this weekend! • Pleasure Pier, Galveston • galveston.com • galveston.com • 409-621-2253 Oct 10 • EcoTots (Mommy & Me) “Bats” • 9:30am • Stroll or walk with your children as guides lead hikes in various parts of the Nature Center, make a nature craft and play a game. Reservations required. $8 for one adult and one Oct 5 • Love Me Do! Songs of the ‘60s child. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 8:00pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • • 281-474-2551 milleroutdoortheatre.com Oct 10 • MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Oct 6 • Brown Bag Lunch Bunch • 12:00pm at Gateway Community Church • 10:00am• Discussing “The Sultan’s Tigers” by Josh Lacey. 12:00pm • Come get to know other Moms with • 9-12 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • children ages birth to preschool, as we explore this bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 year’s theme “Be You Bravely”. Relax & join us for Oct 7, 21 & 28 • “No Limits” Adaptive good food, good friends and good fun! Childcare Recreation--Arts & Crafts • 4:30pm • Open is provided with pre-registration. • 0-5 • Gateway to persons with developmental disabilities. Create Community Church • gateway-community.org/mops • 281-286-1515 a piece of art you can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! • 10+ yrs • Free • Oct 11 & 25 • Pearland Old Town Site Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Oct 7, 21 & 28 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation--Game Night • 5:30pm • Open Oct 11 • Miles 4 Missions Fun Run • to all persons with an intellectual disability. Play Pearland Town Center • pearlandtowncenter.com different games with prizes. Parents, guardians and Oct 11 • Walk to End Alzheimer’s • 7:00am caregivers must assist those with special needs to • Stewart Beach, Galveston • galveston.com make this a rewarding experience. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Oct 11 • Ocean Star Family Day • 10:00amBailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 3:00pm • Sources of Energy: Each family day focuses on a different theme that relates to the Oct 7 • National Night Out • City of offshore industry. The information is presented at Pearland • pearlandtx.gov student’s level using a variety of activities such as Oct 7 • Swing Jive & Pop! Into Dance word games, coloring and crafts. • Ocean Star • 11:00am • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827 milleroutdoortheatre.com Oct 4 • The Fab 40 Perform The Beatles ‘Revolver’! • 8:00pm • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
Oct 7 • Free Afternoon at the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • Free admission on the first Tuesday of each month from 2:00pm until closing. • Free • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Oct 8 • Mulan: The Warrior Princess • 11:00am • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Oct 8 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come plan events for the winter. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Oct 9 - 11 • Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Sales Event • HUGE savings of 50-90% off retail prices on quality items ! Find toys, books, clothing, baby gear, maternity wear and much more. Benefits, in part, Pearland Neighborhood Center. Shop online, sell (consign), or help at the sale. • Free Admission with Ad in Magazine • Pearland Knights of Columbus Hall • houstonsouth.jbfsale.com Oct 9 • Galveston Appreciation Weekend/ Harvest Moon Regatta • Watch the 28th Annual Sailing of The Harvest Moon Regatta which will start from the back on the Pier and enjoy $12.99 All Day Ride Passes and $5 Walk-On Passes. • Pleasure Pier, Galveston • galveston.com
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Oct 12 • The Little Gym Pearland Open House • 5:00pm-7:00pm • See what we are all about! Starting from ages 4 months to 12 years we have multiple options that best fits your schedule. • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 Oct 13 • Sensory Friendly Day at The Children’s Museum • 10:00am • Opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders to explore the museum in their own way and time. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound reducing headphones will be available. Pre-registration required. Contact Lydia Dungus by email (ldungus@cmhouston.org) or call. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-535-7238 Oct 14 - 19 • Anything Goes • Hobby Center • houston.broadway.com • 713-315-2415 Oct 14 • Scary Stories in the Dark • 6:30pm • 12-18 yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Oct 15 • All Things John Green • 7:00pm • Come nerd out about John Green with fan art, book discussion and Vlog brother video watching. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Oct 16 • Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Oct 16 • Brown Bag Lunch & Book Review • 12:00pm • The Gulf Coast Reads Selection “Remember Ben Clayton” by Stephen Harrigan. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Oct 16 • Thursday Concerts presents Rodney Oct 11 • Grand Kids & Me • 11:00am • Crowell; Grand Old Grizzly Opens • 6:30pm Enjoy a craft and stories with your grand kids. • Free • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 281-388-4300 Oct 17 - 18 • High Tea With Princess Elsa Oct 11 • Create-a-Cake--Creepy Cupcakes And Princess Anna At The Four Friends Tea • 11:00am-2:00pm • Learn how to bake a creepy treat for your friends! • 5+ yrs • $25 • Alvin Room • Each night you can chose a seating at 5 pm or a 6:30 seating. Birthday Parties Welcome. Senior Center • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 $20 per person. Each child starts their tea party Oct 11 • Family Fun Day • 11:30am • Our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Decorating for the whole family. with their own mini tea cup and tea pot. Parents • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • enjoy unlimited spice tea and all our cold teas as well. Our high tea will include: cheese and 281-489-7596 Oct 11 • Star Wars Reads Day • 1:00pm • crackers, veggies and dip, fruit salad, pasta salad Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • barnesandnoble.com and broccoli salad and more. Call from 11-3 to reserve your spot. • Four Friends Tea Room • • 713-436-1561 Oct 11 • Tom Sawyer presented by fourfriendstearoom.com • 281-485-6484 Kids Back Porch Productions • 1:30pm • Oct 17 - 19 • Tom Sawyer • Fri 7pm, Sat Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 3:30pm & 7pm and Sun 3:30pm • $12 adults, 281-652-1677 $8 seniors, $6 youth • Pearland Community Center Oct 11 • Kid Craft Event • 2:00pm • 6-9 • kidsbackporchproductions.org yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • Oct 17 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonOct 11 • Music Night on The Strand: Blaggards (Irish Rock) • 6:00pm • Free • members. Register online or call. $30/members, Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • $40/non-members • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 galveston.com • 409-621-2253
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Oct 23 • Crafts for Kids • 3:30pm • Make Oct 31 - Nov 2 • Ragtime, Blues & All your own haunted house. • Free • Manvel Branch That Jazz Featuring Byron Stripling • Houston Symphony • houstonsymphony.org Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Oct 24 - Nov 2 • We Are Monsters Youth Oct 31 • Stories in the One-Room Musical • Pearl Theater • pearl-theater.com • Schoolhouse • Each storybook reading will be followed by fun facts and a craft. Every session 713-340-2540 ends with marching and dancing around the Oct 24 • EcoTots (Mommy & Me) “Spiders” museum. Two sessions will be offered (9:30am • 9:30am • Stroll or walk with your children as 10:30am & 11:30am - 12:30pm. For reservations guides lead hikes in various parts of the Nature call: 281-554-2994 • 3-5 yrs • $4.00/Child • Center, make a nature craft and play a game. West Bay Common School Children’s Museum • Reservations required. $8 for one adult and one oneroomschoolhouse.org • 281-554-2994 child. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
Oct 18 • Texas History Presentation • 2:00pm-3:00pm • Love Texas history? League City’s own Caris Brown will be making a special appearance. Ms. Brown is an expert in Texas history and will be sharing her insight and knowledge. • Oct 24 • Hocus Pocus Pops with the All Ages • Free • Pasadena Public Library - Central Houston Symphony • 7:30pm • Free • Cynthia Location • ppltx.net Woods Mitchell Pavilion Oct 18 • Teen Movie Event • 2:00pm • Oct 25 • Sister Act • Performances at 3pm Chicken Yard Tours for Kids & Families 13-16 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch & 8pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • • Tours include three basic activities: classroom discussion, hands-on chicken yard eggs-perience, and Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 art & creative eggs-pression. We also have turkeys, Oct 18 • Movie Night - Cloudy With A Oct 25 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films to geese, guineas, ducks, a donkey and a goat. Tours Chance of Meatballs 2 • 8:00pm • Help Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • are offered 7 days a week by APPOINTMENT us celebrate the grand opening of our Pearland Book of Life...Special opportunity for families to ONLY. Tour times are 9-noon, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm. Clinic located in the HEB Plus Shopping Center enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting • 3+ yrs • $15/child • My Chicken Diaries • next to the library, 2803 Business Center Drive, environment. Lights are up, the sound is down, mychickendiaries.com • 281-756-0616 Suite 118 • Free • Pearland Town Center • and audience members are invited to get up and MONDAY pearlandtowncenter.com • nightlightpediatrics.com dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • 0-18 Oct 19 • Third Sunday in Nature • 12:00pm months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • Join us every third Sunday of the month for a Oct 25 • Create-a-Cake--Scary Sugar Cookies friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • 11:00am-2:00pm • Learn how to bake Halloween free outing! Free admission offered anytime between noon and 4pm (the last admission on any Sunday), themed cookies with butter cream, royal icing and Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and with the special program from 1-3pm. • Armand fondant! • 5+ yrs • $25 • Alvin Senior Center story. • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299
Ongoing
Oct 25 • Halloween Story Time • 1:00pm • Oct 20 • Pumpkin Painting • 4:30pm • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • barnesandnoble.com 3+ yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • 713-436-1561 friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Oct 25 • Many Series Book Club • 3:00pm Oct 21 • Horton and the Kwuggerbug • Discussing “How to Speak Dragonese” by Story Time • 1:00pm • Free • Barnes & Noble Cressida Cowell. • Free • Manvel Branch Library Pearland • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Oct 21 • 3rd Tuesday Book Club • 6:30pm Oct 25 • Music Night on The Strand: CSMDP • Reading “Freakanomics” or “Think Like a Freak” (Gypsy Rock) • 6:00pm • Free • Saengerfest both by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner. Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • galveston.com • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • • 409-621-2253 281-388-4300 Oct 28 • Toddler Tuesdays: The Halloween Oct 23 - Nov 1 • The Addams Family Ball • 10:30am • Free • Discovery Green • 7:30pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • milleroutdoortheatre.com 713-400-7336
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Toddler Time • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 1836 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Family Story Time & Craft • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Toddler Time • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Free • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
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Preschool Story Time • 10:45am Baby/Toddler Story Time & • Free • Friendswood Public Library • Playgroup • 10:30am • Free • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Track Exercise Class • 1:00pm • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Open to all persons with a developmental 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Branch disorder. You will be led through a Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 workout incorporating the indoor track Preschool Story Time • 10:30am and our hydraulic workout equipment. • • Free • Manvel Branch Library • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Alvin Branch Library • Kids Craft • 4:30pm • Free • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Bracewell Neighborhood Library • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood WEDNESDAY Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • • 281-482-7135 Story Time and Music in the Playroom “No Limits” Adaptive Recreationat 10:15am. FREE IceDream for all -Paralympic Archery • 2:00pm • tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • Open to all persons with a physical cfapearland.com • 713-436-6700 disability. Bring your own bow if you EcoKids • 9:30am • Hike through the have one however one will be provided Alphabet of Nature! Explore a different for you if needed. You must RSVP by nature topic each day. Ages 3-6 yrs the Tuesday before the class to Lindsay and fully potty trained are welcome. French at lfrench@pearlandtx.gov • 10+ Reservations required. $6 for members yrs • Free • Bass Pro Shop- Pearland & $8 for non-members. Please have • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 your child wear closed toed shoes & Baby Bounce • 3:30pm • Songs, pack water and a snack. • Armand rhymes, and a story. • 0-18 months Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • • Free • Pearland Branch Library • 281-474-2551 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
THURSDAY
Toddler Time • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am & 11:15am • 3-5 yrs • Free • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 281-652-1677 • Free • Friendswood Public Library • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Books, friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 fingerplays, songs, and movement. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Parker SATURDAY Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • Vietnamese Story Time - level 1, 281-484-2036 2 & 3 • Registration is required. Please Preschool Story Time • 10:30am & 11:15am • Free • Pearland contact the library for more information. Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 • 713-436-8600 “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill levels. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
FRIDAY
EcoKids • 9:30am • Hike through the Alphabet of Nature! Explore a different nature topic each day. Ages 3-6 yrs and fully potty trained are welcome. Reservations required. $6 for members & $8 for non-members. Please have your child wear closed toed shoes & Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs Wii Gaming • 4:15pm • Free • pack water and a snack. • Armand • Free • Friendswood Public Library • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Adaptive Yoga • 10:00am • Learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath and much more. Please RSVP to Valerie McNeel at 281-541-4243 or email valerie@gddi.com before attending class. • 13+ yrs • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Harborside Express Train Rides • 11:00am-2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
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Oct 1 - 31 • 2014 Siege of the Skeletons! • Viewing the skeletons is included with the purchase of a general admission ticket. • The Health Museum • thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515 Oct 1 - 31 • Pumpkin Patch • Mon-Fri 11:30am-7:30pm, Sat 11am-7pm and Sun Noon6pm • Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church • shepherdoftheheart.org • 713-436-5080 Oct 2 - 5 • 48th Annual Greek Festival • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral • greekfestival.org • 713-526-5377 Oct 4 - Nov 2 • Froberg’s Farm Fall Fun • Corn Maze, Hay Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Pony Hops, Plastic Duck Races, Bean Bag Toss and much more! Saturday and Sundays only. • Froberg’s Farm • frobergsfarm.com • 281-585-3531 Oct 4 - 5 • HopeFest • 9:00am-3:00pm • Crafts, Tea room, Silent auction, BBQ and FREE kids games and more. • Hope Lutheran Church • hope-lutheran.org • 281-482-7943 Oct 4 • Oktoberfest 2014 • 9:00am • Tickets for sale in the church office. Authentic German Food, Live Band, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Craft Booths, Kids Games and “Rides”. • Alvin Lutheran Church • alvinlutheran.org • 281-331-5457 Oct 9 - Nov 2 • Monsters’ Museum of Houston • Trick-or-treating, dress in a menacing monster costume, paint a pumpkin on Oct 25, Oct 31 Moe’s Monster Mash Bash till 8pm Party with a DJ with dancing, and more. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Oct 9 - 12 • 36th Annual Houston Italian Festival • University of St. Thomas • houstonitalianfestival.com Oct 10 - 31 • BOO on the Boardwalk • Dungeon of Doom Haunted House or the kids can enjoy our Little Boo Haunted Fun House. Plus, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating and much more. Oct 18 & 25 Halloween Costume Contest. Don’t miss Freaky Friday Movie Night, Spooky Saturdays & Scary Sundays. • Kemah Boardwalk • dungeonofdoomkemah.com • 281-334-9880 Oct 10 - 26 • Zoo Boo • Come dressed in your spookiest or prettiest Halloween costume! All Zoo Boo activities are included with your paid Zoo admission. Zoo Boo is FREE for Zoo Members! Fri 9am-1pm, Sat & Sun 9am-4pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Oct 10 - 18 • Brazoria County Fair • Brazoria County Fair Association • brazoriacountyfair.com
Oct 11 • Oktoberfest with a Texas Twist • 5:00pm • Games, food, drinks, music from the almost-famous Tubameisters, dancing, auctions, prizes, activities for kids, and more. • BBQ Dinner $15 Adult; $10 kids 3-12 yrs • Good Shepherd Episcopal Church • gshepherd.net • 281-428-7630 Oct 14 - 18 • 37th Annual Harris County Fair • Houston Farm & Ranch • hcfair.com Oct 14 • Houston Fire Fest • 10:00am-5:00pm • Live Fire and Rescue Demonstration, Firefighters, Kid’s Zone, Antique Cars & Fire Trucks and more. • Free Admission • HFD Val Jahnke Training Facility • houstonfirefest.com Oct 18 - 19 • 11th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta • 8:30am4:30pm • Brooks Lake @ Fluor in Sugar Land • texasdragonboat.com Oct 18 - 19 • ARToberFEST • Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 10am-5pm • The Grand • artoberfest.com Oct 18 • 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 24 - 31 • Halloween Event • Halloween photos, Scavenger Hunt, Trick-or-Treating, Costume Parade, Crafts. Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm and Sat & Sun Noon-5pm. Halloween Night 4pm-8pm. • Free • Bass Pro Shop Pearland • basspro.com • 713-770-5100 Oct 24 - 25 • 33rd Annual Island Oktoberfest • Live music, authentic German foods and pastries, shopping, an auction, and games. Fri 5pm-11pm and Sat 11am-11pm • First Lutheran Church • galvestonoktoberfest.com • 409-762-8477 Oct 25 - 26 • St. Paul’s Out of this World Festival Events • 8am - Family Fun Run, Chili Cookoff Competition - 11am-3pm, Taco & Salsa Fiesta5pm. Sunday 11am, games, rides, Princesses and Pirates Booth, Cake Walk, Plant sale, and more!• Saint Paul Catholic Church • stpaulcatholic.org • 281-333-3891
Oct 10 - 11 • Pumpkin Patch & Craft Fair • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church • standrewspearland.org • 281-485-3843
Oct 25 • Fall Festival • Vendor booths, food, games, and lots of fun for everyone. • Cokesbury United Methodist Church • cumchouston.org • 281-484-9243
Oct 10 • 19th Annual Fall Festival • 6:00pm9:00pm • Face Painting, Haunted House, live music, and more. Wristbands may be purchased the evening of the event for $10/each. • Vic Coppinger Family YMCA • ymcahouston.org • 281-485-6805
Oct 25 • 13th Annual Monster Dash Fun Run • 8:00am • 5K run, 1/2 mile kids run & a 1 1/2 mile walk. Costumes encouraged. Food & entertainment provided. • All Ages • Friendswood High School • monsterdashfriendswood.com
Oct 11 - Nov 30 • 2014 Texas Renaissance Festival • 9:00am-8:00pm • Weekends only and Thanksgiving Friday. School Days (Nov 4th5th) invites all public, private and home schools. Discounted tickets for Opening Weekend! • All Ages • Adult $27, Child $13 • Texas Renaissance Festival • texrenfest.com • 800-458-3435 Oct 11 - 12 • Sacred Heart of Jesus Bazaar • Oct 11 Bingo Night 7pm, Oct 12 Bazaar 10am6pm. Live and Silent Auctions, Food, Kids Games, Rides and More! • Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church • sacredheartmanvel.org • 281-489-8720
Oct 25 • Barktoberfest • 10:00am-2:00pm • Enjoy the day filled with canine related activities, demonstrations & vendors. • Free • Alvin Dog Park @ Briscoe Park • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 Oct 25 • Ferguson Elementary Grand Prix Carnival & Fun Run • 10:00am-4:00pm • Games, food, craft vendors, silent auction and a raffle. Fun Run from 8:30am-10am • Lloyd R. Ferguson Elementary • fergusonpta.org • 281-284-5500
Oct 25 • Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church Pumpkin Chunkin Festival • 10:00am-3:00pm • Games, inflatables, food, Train Rides, chunk a pumpkin and more! • Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church • 713-436-5080 Oct 25 • ArBOOretum • Noon-5:00pm • Come Trick or Treat in Nature’s Neighborhood! • Houston Arboretum & Nature Center • houstonarboretum.org • 713-681-8433 Oct 25 • Saengerfest Park MiniMonster Bash • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Free Halloween Carnival, costume contest, games with prizes, trick or treating at various Downtown businesses and much more. • Saengerfest Park, Galveston • galveston.com • 888-939-8680 Oct 25 • Fall Fest • 4:30pm-7:00pm • Trick-or-Treat Indoor Trail, Video Game Room, Bouncers, Carnival Games, Food, Pumpkin Patch for photos. • First United Methodist Church Pearland • fumcpearland.org • 281-485-1466 Oct 25 • ACC Fall Festival • 5:00pm-9:00pm • Fun, Food and Activities the whole family will enjoy. • Alvin Community College • alvincollege.edu • 281-756-3606 Oct 26 • Ghostly Gardens • 2:00pm-4:00pm • 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 26 • Trunk or Treat • 4:00pm-5:30pm • Hope Lutheran Church • hope-lutheran.org • 281-482-7943 Oct 26 • Halloween in the Park • 6:00pm8:00pm • Trick or Treating with the local Friendswood businesses. • Free • Stevenson Park • friendswoodchamber.com • 281-482-3329 Oct 31 • Cokesbury Costume Parade • Come celebrate with us in a safe environment for your children. • Cokesbury United Methodist Church • cumchouston.org • 281-484-9243 Oct 31 • Halloween Party at Pleasure Pier • Live music, trick or treating, and $15.99 all day ride pass and $5 walk-on pass. • Pleasure Pier, Galveston • pleasurepier.com • 409-766-4950 Oct 31 • Fall Festival for Kids • 5:30pm7:30pm • Friendswood Friends Church • friendswoodfriends.org • 281-482-7821 Oct 31 • City of Pearland’s 12th Annual Trick or Treat Trail • 5:30pm8:00pm • Trick-or-Treating, Food & Activity Vendors, Live Entertainment and Haunted Hayride. • Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Oct 31 • Annual Fall Festival • 6:00pm8:00pm • Free family fun! Join us for fun inflatables, food, and trunk-r-treat! • Heritage Park Baptist Church • heritagepark.org • 281-482-4729 Oct 31 • Trick or Treat Trail • 6:30pm8:30pm • A safe and friendly environment with treat stations • National Oak Park • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 Oct 31 • “Frankenweenie” • 7:00pm-9:45pm • Come an hour early for fun contests & activities. Blankets, lawn chairs & picnics are welcome. • Discovery Green • discoverygreen.com
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