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Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Oct 1 • National Night Out • Residents come out by the hundreds to join their neighbors at neighborhood block parties all across the city. This year’s theme is “Crime Prevention is Everyone’s Business!” There will be a special presentation given by representatives of the Pearland Police Department, Pearland EMS and Pearland Fire Department for all registered parties • City of Pearland • cityofpearland.com • 281-997-4176
rewarding experience. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland a craft and play a game. Reservations required by Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • calling 281-474-2551 x10. $8 for one adult and one pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 child. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org Oct 3 • Business Expo & Taste of the Town Oct 4 • Preschool Play Date • 10:00am • • 2:00pm-7:00pm • Local businesses showcase Preschoolers, bring your friends and join us for a fun their business and wares to the public. • Knights time with stories, crafts and a snack. Parents of Columbus Hall • alvinmanvelchamber.com can help along as we have a time of • 281-331-3944 fellowship with our friends. RSVP to Oct 3 • Mars Engineering • 4:30pm Brooke Mosby at bmosby@second.org. • • Build a model Mars rover. • 8-12 Second Baptist Church, South Campus yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • • second.org/south • 713-365-6001 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Oct 1 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • The Houston Zoo offers free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. • Free • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Oct 4 - 27 • ARGGG! Discover PearlandParent.com Oct 4 • Parent’s Survival Night • Pirates Treasure at Putt-Putt FunHouse 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym Oct 2 • Halloween Craft • 6:00pm • Come this October • Customers may participate members and non-members. Register online make a spooky craft to take home. • All Ages • in the Pirate Treasure Hunt for $16.50, which or call. $25/members, $35/non-members • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • includes entry to the Pirates Treasure Hunt, Treacherous The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com 281-652-1677 Treasure Map, two hours unlimited attractions, trick• 281-482-4242 Oct 3 & 10 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation- or-treat candy at every clue, and a chance to pick a prize from the Pirates Treasure Chest after they’ve Oct 5 - 6 • Galveston Railroad Museum Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Parents, guardians and completed the scavenger hunt. This will be an all- Model Train Show • 10:00am-5:00pm • Make it ages event suitable for the whole family. The Pirates caregivers must assist those with special needs to a great weekend and check out the remodeled Museum Treasure Hunt will be held on Fridays from 4-10 p.m. make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill Saturdays from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays from and all that Galveston has to offer! Enjoy train rides levels. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Bowling Center 1-9 p.m. • Putt-Putt FunHouse • puttputtfunhouse.com aboard our genuine Mopac caboose pulled by our • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 GE 80 Tonner switcher locomotive! Model Railroad • 281-333-0579 Oct 3 & 10 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation- Oct 4 & 18 • Mommy & Me Outdoor layouts of ALL scales! See the restored F units and Basketball • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with Experiences - Alligators • 9:30am • Fun class matching passenger cars! Admission is $8 per person developmental disabilities. Learn basic basketball skills. for toddler and parent activities based on a monthly per day, children under 12 admitted free! Train ride Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers theme. Reserve a place to stroll or walk as guides tickets $5 per person. • galvestonrrmuseum.com • must assist those with special needs to make this a lead hikes in various parts of the Nature Center, make 409-765-5700
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Oct 5 • Fall Beer Festival • Sample hand-crafted beers & ales from all over the country. Buy tickets online. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahbeerfest.com • 281-334-9880
Oct 7 & 21 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • be provided for you if needed. You must RSVP by Songs and Rhymes for babies. • 0-18 months • the Tuesday before the class to Lindsay French at Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • lfrench@ci.pearland.tx.us • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland 281-652-1677 Bass Pro Shop • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Oct 5 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Celebrate Fire Safety Month and build our awesome Fire Rescue Plane! All kids keep their craft and receive a Free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. • 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Depot • homedepot.com
Oct 7 & 28 • Craft • 4:30pm • Pick up an attendance slip at the J Desk. • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Oct 9 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come help plan teen events at the library. • 7th12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Oct 7 • Brown Bag Lunch Bunch • 12:00pm • Discussing Sabriel by Garth Nix. • 8-12 yrs • Oct 5 • Mistletoe Market • 10:00am-4:00pm • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • Holiday items, jewelry, clothing, cosmetics, home decor 281-652-1677 and more. Proceeds will go to Hope Village. • $1 • Oct 8 & 29 • “No Limits” Adaptive Club Bella Vita • club-bellavita.org/mistletoemarket.html Recreation-Game Night • 5:30pm • Open to Oct 5 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • all persons with an intellectual disability. Play different All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • games with prizes. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 rewarding experience. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Oct 5 • Teddy Bear Campout • 5:00pmRecreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • 7:00pm • Join us for a night under the stars with pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal. Pictures will be taken throughout the night to make it a Oct 8 & 29 • “No Limits” Adaptive night you’ll never forget. Set up camp, games, food Recreation-Arts and Crafts • 5:30pm • Open and camping stories! Parents please inform your to persons with developmental disabilities. Create a child that their bear will be staying overnight and piece of art you can be proud to show off or even can be picked up the following day. • 3-7 yrs give away as a gift! • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland • Free for members/$22 non-members • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Oct 9 & 23 • “No Limits” Adaptive Oct 7, 21 & 28 • Rattle and Rhyme • Recreation-Paralympic Archery • 2:00pm • 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Open to all persons with a physical disability. Bring Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 your own bow if you have one however one will
Oct 10 - 12 • Just Between Friends Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event • Check website for directions, hours, and presale details! Toys, clothes, baby accessories & more! • Knights of Columbus Hall • jbfsale.com
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Oct 11 • Craft Fair • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church • standrewspearland.org • 281-485-3843 Oct 11 • EcoKids--Wake Up Owl • 9:30am • Classes are for children only and will include a natural history lesson, music, story, craft, demonstrations and an outdoor activity. $8 non members; $6 members. Reservations are required. • 3 (potty trained) -6 yrs • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Oct 11 • Prairie Wildflower Tour • 6:30pm8:00pm • From the elevated view of a hayride, we will explore the sights of the transforming landscape. Your guides will interpret the prairie’s beauty, wildlife and ecology. Ages 6-adult Adults: $8 Children: $6 Discounts to members. Advance reservations required. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
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The Fun-Time Calendar Oct 12 • Miles 4 Missions Fun Run • 7:00am • Our goal is to support and raise awareness for local, regional and international missions as well as community outreach. The course is a 5K loop that starts and finishes at The Pearland Town Center. The 10K runners will run the loop twice. • Pearland Town Center • pearlandtowncenter.com Oct 12 & 26 • Pearland’s Old Town Site Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com Oct 12 • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum Family Day • 10:00am-3:00pm • Sources of Energy-Learn about 10 different energy sources and how each source is important to everyday life. Create your own ‘energy wheel’ as you discover why renewable and non-renewable energy affects your life, and where petroleum fits in. • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827
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uniform! Scouting for Food & Blood Drive-Bring items Oct 18 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:00pm non-perishable to participate. • Kemah Boardwalk • • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonkemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 members. Register online or call. $25/members, Oct 15 - 20 • Peter and the Starcatcher- $35/non-members • The Little Gym of Pearland • National Tour • Hobby Center • tuts.com • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 713-558-8887
Oct 19 & 26 • Halloween Costume Contest Oct 16 • Paper Airplanes • 6:00pm • Come • Dress up the kids in their spooky best for a chance make a paper airplane and see how far it will fly. at some great prizes. • 12 yrs & under • Kemah • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Oct 19 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • Oct 17 • Crafts for Kids • 3:30pm • Making All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • tissue paper sun catchers. • Free • Manvel Branch friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Oct 19 • Live Music: Modulation • 5:00pmOct 17 • Protecting Life on Mars • 4:30pm 8:00pm • Free Admission • Pearland Town Center • Come see if you can make a Martian that could • pearlandtowncenter.com survive on Mars. • 8-12 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Oct 19 • A Night Aglow in Pink • 6:00pmLibrary • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 8:00pm • MD Anderson in the Bay Area Honors Oct 18 - 20 • James and the Giant Peach Breast Cancer Awareness Month. • Pearland Town & Furry Tales with a Twist • Join us as KBP brings this imaginative Ronald Dahl children’s fantasy Center • pearlandtowncenter.com
Oct 12 • Orange You Glad It’s October? by Daisy the Clown • 10:30am • Pick up an attendance slip at the J Desk. • All Ages • Free classic to the stage for the first time along with some Oct 20 • Third Sundays in Nature--Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us very funny mixed up fairy tales! Fri & Sat 7pm Admission! • 1:00pm-4:00pm • Free • Armand • 281-482-7135 and Sun 3:30pm • Kids’ Backporch Productions • Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Oct 12 • Pumpkin Decorating • 11:30am • All kidsbackporchproductions.org • 281-412-5350 Oct 23 • The Ransom of Red Chief • 11:00am Ages • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Oct 18 • Preschool Music Time • 11:30am • • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com • 281-489-7596 Children will be introduced to foundation of music while Oct 12 • Scouting on the Boardwalk 2013 having fun singing and dancing to their favorite songs. Oct 23 • Teen Knot Tying • 7:00pm • Come • 12:00pm-5:00pm • New scout registration, • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com learn to tie knots. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland activities & information. Plus discounts for scouts in • 281-412-8900 Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Oct 25 - 26 • Fall Craft Show • 120+ Vendors and a snack bar serving lunch and dinner, this year’s show promises to be a great time! Park at the church’s Main Campus and ride our shuttles to the show. Hours: Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 9am-4pm • Free Admission • Sagemont Church • sagemontchurch.org • 281-481-8770
by the American Heart Association has yielded or contributed to many important innovations such as CPR, life-extending drugs (including clot-busters), pacemakers, bypass surgery, the heart-lung machine and surgical techniques to repair heart defects. • Free (Donations accepted) • Kemah Boardwalk • bayareaheartwalk.org • 713-610-5072
Oct 25 • “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationDances • 6:30pm • Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for a night of music, light refreshments, socialization, and tons of fun with an entertaining DJ. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. RSVP required, limited to the first 150 participants. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Oct 26 • Peter and The Wolf • 10:00am & 11:30am • Brought to life through the narration Oct 31 • 2nd Annual Costume Contest • of an actor, and joined by a cast of characters Come and go all day. • Free • Manvel Branch speaking through the instruments of the orchestra. Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Come dressed as your favorite character! • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575
Oct 26 - 27 • Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Houston Airshow • 8:00am • See Disney Planes “Dusty”, the only flying B-29 FIFI, Shockwave Jet Truck, and so much more! For discount tickets use discount code: KIDSAIR13 • Ellington Airport • wingsoverhouston.com • 713-266-4492
Oct 26 • Many Series Book Club • 3:00pm • Reading “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” By J.K. Rowling. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Oct 26 • Chara Dance Academy Family Open House • 1:00pm-3:00pm • Performances, Scavenger Hunt, Prizes, and Food! • Free • Chara Dance Academy • charadance.com • 832-569-4065
Oct 26 • Movie Night: Frankenweenie • 8:00pm • Free Admission • Pearland Town Center Oct 26 • 2013 Bay Area Heart Walk • • pearlandtowncenter.com 7:30am • Fun Activities and non-competitive 5K walk to promote walking as a part of healthy lifestyle and Oct 28 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Wear your pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. • All raise funds to support cardiovascular research. Heart Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us disease and stroke “the nation’s No. 1 and No. 4 • 281-652-1677 killers” and all other cardiovascular diseases, claim more than 870,000 American lives a year. The Oct 29 • Scary Stories in the Dark • 6:30pm American Heart Association’s goal is $350,000 for • Teens • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us the 2013 Bay Area Heart Walk. Research funded • 281-489-7596
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Oct 31 - Nov 3 • 39th Annual International Quilt Festival • The show boasts displays of 1500 pieces of fabric art, more than 1000 vendor booths and 365 classes and lectures. Hours: Thurs-Sat 10am-7pm and Sun 10am-4pm. Admission: $12/ adults; $9/seniors and students; children under 10 are admitted free; Full show pass $42 • George R. Brown Convention Center • quilts.com
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TUESDAY Eager Readers Book Club • 9:30am • Designed with young readers in mind and will include a story, craft and themed snack! • Birth-5 yrs • $10 per family • GSH-1006 W Adoue St. • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 18-36 Months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
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Around the World Adventures • 9:30am • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Grab your passport and join us for a new stop each Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us week as we travel around the world. We will travel • 281-482-7135 to new locations sample cuisine, learn the language, and immerse in the culture. • $20 per family • GSHWEDNESDAY 1006 W Adoue St. • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • Story Time and Music in the Playroom at 10:15. FREE IceDream for all Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • cfapearland.com • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • • 713-436-6700 281-652-1677
Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Free • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Books, fingerplays, songs, Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • and movement. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Parker 281-482-7135 Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us •
“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Yoga • 10:00am • Learn mastery of breath, the practice of restorative postures, how to stretch, meditation, and more. RSVP to Sanita Stafford at 941-993-9568 or sanitafl@gmail.com before attending the class. • 13+ yrs • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • 713-436-8600 Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble 281-484-2036 Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • • 713-436-1561 Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Music & Movement • 6:30pm • Free • Bracewell Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Wheelchair Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free Soccer/Basketball • 7:00pm • Open to all • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us persons with physical disabilities who are independent • 281-482-7135 in their wheelchairs. Choose which sport to play. No Toddler Play Time • 11:00am • 18-36 Months • registration required. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • • 832-393-2580 pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Gaming • 3:30pm • All Ages • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
SATURDAY
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Harborside Express Train Rides • 11:00am2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561
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Entertainment, Face Painting, Train Rides, and more! • Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church • 713-436-5080 Oct 26 • 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 1 - 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 19 & 26 Halloween Costume Contest • Kemah Boardwalk • dungeonofdoomkemah.com • 281-334-9880
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 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 12 • Oktoberfest • 6:00pm • There will be games, food, drinks, music from the almost-famous Tubameisters, dancing, auctions, prizes, activities for kids, and more. • $15 Adult; $10 Children under 10 • Good Shepherd Episcopal Church • gshepherd.net • 281-428-7630
Oct 3 - 6 • 47th Annual Greek Festival • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral • greekfestical.org • 713-526-5377
Oct 13 - 31 • Pumpkin Patch • Cokesbury United Methodist Church • cumchouston.org • 281-484-9243
Oct 5 - Nov 24 • 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 19 - 20 • ARToberFEST • Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 10am-5pm • Downtown Galveston on Postoffice Street • artoberfest.com
Oct 5 - 6 • HopeFest • Sat- Crafts 9am5pm, Tea room 11am-2pm Sun. Crafts & Silent auction 9am-3pm, BBQ and FREE kids games 11am-2pm • Free • Hope Lutheran Church • hope-lutheran.org • 281-482-7943
Oct 19 • Korean Festival • 10:00am-7:00pm • 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, Vendors, Food & Fun, Firefighter’s BBQ Cookoff. • Free Admission • HFD Val Jahnke Training Facility • houstonfirefest.com
Oct 5 - 31 • Pumpkin Patch • Mon-Sat 10am6pm and Sun Noon-6pm • Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church • shepherdoftheheart.org • 713-436-5080
Oct 19 • Flashlight Candy Hunt • 4:00pm6:00pm • Treats, prizes and a costume contest. Bring your flashlight and wear your favorite costume (parents too)! A minimum of 10 must register 7 days prior to the event date. • 2-10 yrs • Free for members/$22 non-members • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Oct 5 • Oktoberfest 2013 • 9:00am • Tickets for sale in the church office. Authentic German Food, Live Band, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Craft Bookths, Kids Games and “Rides”, Fun Fun Fun! • Alvin Lutheran Church • alvinlutheran.org • 281-331-5457 Oct 6 • Sacred Heart of Jesus Bazaar • 10:00am-6:00pm • Live and Silent Auctions, Food, Kids Games, Rides and More! • Sacred Heart of Jesus • 281-489-8720
Oct 25 - 26 • 32nd Annual Island Oktoberfest • Live music, authentic German foods and pastries, shopping, an auction, and games. Hours: Fri 5pm11pm and Sat 11am-11pm • First Lutheran Church • galvestonoktoberfest.com • 409-762-8477
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 25 • Zombie Prom • 4:00pm • Teens • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Oct 11 - 19 • Brazoria County Fair • Brazoria County Fair Association • brazoriacountyfair.com
Oct 26 - 27 • St. Paul’s Out of this World Festival Events • 7am - Family Fun Run, Chili Cook-off Competition - 11am-3pm, Taco Y Musical Fiesta- 5pm. Sunday 11am to 5pm, games, rides, Princess Booth, Cake Walk, Plant sale, and more!• Saint Paul Catholic Church • stpaulcatholic.org • 281-333-3891
Oct 11 - 27 • Zoo Boo • We encourage all kids to 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 26 • Haunted Theater Halloween Party • 6:00pm • Fundraiser for Broadway Kids Performance Trip to Disneyland. • 7-16 yrs • $10 • The Purple Box Theater • thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 Oct 27 • Ghostly Gardens • Trick-or-treating, Creepy Crafts, face-painting and a costume contest. Dress in costume and kids up to age 12 can enter the 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 • Family Fall Festival • 4:00pm-7:00pm • Inflatable games, live entertainment, hot rod cars, contest, child-friendly carnival games, cand more! Kids wear family-friendly costumes (no masks or full face makeup). Tickets for carnival games and inflatables can be purchased in the lobby. Adults may not wear costumes for security reasons. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001 Oct 27 • Trunk or Treat • 4:00pm-5:30pm • Hope Lutheran Church • hope-lutheran.org • 281-482-7943 Oct 27 • Halloween in the Park • 6:00pm8:00pm • Trick or Treating with the local Friendswood businesses. • Free • Stevenson Park • friendswoodchamber.com • 281-482-3329 Oct 27 • Trick or Treat in the Patch • 6:00pm • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church • standrewspearland.org • 281-485-3843 Oct 31 • Trick or Treat On Our Street • 5:00pm • While supplies last. • Free • Pearland Town Center • pearlandtowncenter.com Oct 31 • Fall Festival for Kids • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Friendswood Friends Church • friendswoodfriends. org • 281-482-7821 Oct 31 • City of Pearland’s 11th Annual Trick or Treat Trail • 5:30pm-8:00pm • Trick-or-Treating, Food & Activity Vendors, and Live Entertainment. • Centennial Park • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Oct 31 • Hallelujah Night • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Go-karts, zipline, pony rides, petting zoo, 24-gauge train, and more. • Victory Camp at Living Stones Church • lsclive.com • 281-331-9517 Oct 31 • Trick or Treat Trail • 6:30pm-8:30pm • A safe and friendly environment with treat stations • National Oak Park • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299
Oct 26 • Barktoberfest • 10:00am-3:00pm • Enjoy the day filled with canine related activities, demonstrations & vendors. • Free • National Oak Park • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299
Oct 11 • 18th Annual Fall Festival • 6:00pm9:00pm • Face Painting, Haunted House, live music, road gamers, and more. A parking shuttle will run from the South Side Parking Lot of First Baptist Church on Pearland Pkwy beginning at 5:30pm, wristbands may be purchased the evening of the event for $10/each. • Vic Coppinger Family YMCA • ymcahouston.org • 281-485-6805 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 26 • 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 • ArBOOretum • 10:00am-4:00pm • Come Trick or Treat in Nature’s Neighborhood! • Houston Arberetum & Nature Center • houstonarboretum.org • 713-681-8433 Oct 26 • Under the Stars Carnival and Fun Run • 10:00am-4:00pm • Games, food, craft vendors, silent auction and a raffle. • Lloyd R. Ferguson Elementary • fergusonpta.org • 281-284-5500
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Oct 26 • Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church Pumpkin Chunkin Festival in • 11:00am-4:00pm • Silent Live Advertise Pearland Parent, CallAuction, 281-480-3600
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