Through Oct. 31: Have Halloween fun with an outer space twist
Galaxy Frights combines space and spooky fun with costume parades and science labs. The events take place Saturdays and Sundays. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free (age 3 and under), $24.95 (ages 4-11), $29.95 (age 12 and older). Space Center Houston, 1601 E. NASA Parkway, Houston. 281-224-2100. www.spacecenter.org
Oct. 22: Play games
The Webster Recreation Center is inviting senior citizens to its Senior Game Night, where attendees can expect dinner to be served and games to be played. The city of Webster hosts game nights every second and fourth Friday of the month with the next one happening Nov. 5. 6-9 p.m. Free. Webster Recreation Center, 311 Pennsylvania Ave., Webster. 281-316-4137. www.cityofwebster.com
Oct. 27: Grow your garden
The Helen Hall Library welcomes kids ages 6 to 11 to partake in learning the benefits and instructions for how to grow a garden. Weather permitting, the event will take place outside of the library. 5-6 p.m. Free. Helen Hall Library, 100 W. Walker St., League City. 281-554-1111. www.helenhall.libcal.com
Oct. 28: Learn sugar skull history
The Helen Hall Library is giving locals a chance to design their own paper sugar skulls in honor of Dia de los Muertos. Hosted at the Susan Mathews Memorial Theater, participants can make their own skull while learning about the history behind the Mexican tradition. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Susan Mathews Memorial Theater, 100 W. Walker St., League City. 281-554-1111. www.helenhall.libcal.com
Nov. 5-7: Honor troops
The Kemah Boardwalk will present a Salute to Military Service in honor of Veteran’s Day. All active and retired military can expect patriotic displays and activities, such as live music, during the three-day event. Noon-9 p.m. (Fri.), noon-10 p.m. (Sat.), noon-9 p.m. (Sun.) Free (admission), $9 (parking). Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah. 877-285-3624. www.kemahboardwalk.com
Nov. 13: Hear American Idol's Phil Stacey at a gala
Family Promise of Clear Creek will have American Idol's Phil Stacey perform at its Reach for the Stars gala, which will raise funds for the nonprofit that helps homeless people in the Bay Area. The event will also feature live and silent auctions. 6-9 p.m. $75 (individual). Lakewood Yacht Club, 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, Seabrook. 832-932-3963. www.ccfamilypromise.org
Nov. 13: Enjoy a glass or two
The Kemah Boardwalk is hosting its annual Wine Fest, inviting participants to sample from more than 72 wineries, enjoy light refreshments from local restaurants and dance the night away to live entertainment. 2-5 p.m. $54.95 (in advance), $59.95 (day of). Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah. 877-285-3624. www.kemahboardwalk.com
Nov. 13 through Jan. 2: Experience winter lights
At the Galaxy Lights interactive light show, guests can expect to experience indoor and outdoor displays as well as an original film about celebrating holidays in space. 6-10 p.m. $15.95 (members), $19.95 (nonmembers). Space Center Houston, 1601 E. NASA Parkway, Houston. 281-283-4755. www.spacecenter.org
