Fall Festival at Big Blue Marble Academy Friendswood
This event will feature a fall festival and an open house. Food, games and a chance to meet teachers will be available for those interested in attending.
- Oct. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3001 W. Bay Area Blvd., Friendswood
- www.bbmacademy.com
A free concert featuring Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will also include performances by Hayes Carll and Jack Ingram. The concert is part of The Woodlands’ community’s 50th anniversary celebration.
- Oct. 18, 7:15 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlands.com
Celebrate the return of the historic River Oaks Theatre by attending a screening of the 1975 film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The event is paired with a burlesque show from local group The Sisterhood of Lili St Cyr.
- Oct. 18, 11:59 p.m.
- $20
- 2009 W. Gray St., Houston
- www.theriveroakstheatre.com
The Spring-Klein Nutcracker Market will include an array of vendors offering women and children's clothing, home decor, gourmet food items, handmade jewelry as well as fashion trucks.
- Oct. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Oct. 18), 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Oct. 19)
- $5 (admission), free (teachers and first responders)
- 7500 FM 2920, Spring
- Facebook: Spring Klein Funky Junque Market
This car club supports Clear Creek ISD graduating seniors and the Texas Lions Camp for disabled children. Forty car and truck classes will be on display at Walter Hall Park. The event also features arts and crafts vendors, on-site food trucks and raffles.
- Oct. 19, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission), $40 (car registration)
- 807 Hwy. 3 N., League City
- www.spacecitycruisers.com
Atascocita High School's Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is holding its 11th annual Zombie Run featuring a zombie attire race. The AHS MCJROTC Booster Club supports the program by funding scholarships.
- Oct. 19, 9 a.m.
- $15 (ages 5-11), $20 (ages 12-18), $25 (adults)
- Atascocita High School, 13300 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- www.ahsmcjrotcbooster.org
The Wildwood United Methodist Church’s fourth annual market will include items from local artisans, craftsmen, and small local businesses with booths featuring woodworking, resin gifts, jewelry, handmade gifts, holiday decor and clothes.
- Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 8911 FM 1488, Magnolia
- www.wildwood-umc.org
Nonprofit Love Bought International will host this benefit event at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Pearland for orphaned and otherwise vulnerable children. It features bingo, brunch, a bag winning, and drawings and giveaways throughout the morning, including a Tiffany’s necklace for the attendee who brings the most friends. Tables of seven or eight can be reserved with the purchase of tickets.
- Oct. 19, 10 a.m.
- $40
- 2535 FM 518, Pearland
- www.givebutter.com/love-bought-international
The seventh annual Kingwood OktoberFest will return to Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, featuring German-inspired fare, such as bratwurst, sauerkraut and pretzels, as well as brews from DECA Beer Company. The event will also feature polka music from The Texas Sound Check Band, a DJ, a costume contest, a trackless train, and games and activities for all ages.
- Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $3-$8 (admission)
- 1901 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood
- www.kwoktoberfest.org
Shop and celebrate Old Pearland Farmers Market’s three-year anniversary and watch a screening of “Inside Out 2” at Independence Park.
- Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
- www.parks.pearlandtx.gov
This cultural celebration at Constellation Field will showcase traditional Filipino food, music, art and dancing. Parking is free.
- Oct. 19, noon-7 p.m.
- $20 (adults), free (children age 7 and under)
- 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land
- www.fyphouston.com
The culmination of The Woodlands’ 50th anniversary activities occurs on the actual 50th anniversary of the founding of the community. Events including a
wildflower festival and fireworks show will take place at locations throughout the township.
- Oct. 19, noon-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Various locations
- www.thewoodlands.com
Meet with Houston artists at The Silos at Sawyer Yards as their studios and galleries are on display.
- Oct. 19, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2473 Winter St., Houston
- www.sawyeryards.com
GiGi’s Playhouse Gala attendees can enjoy a casino night featuring dinner, auctions, casino games, rock 'n roll bingo and dancing. The gala will benefit The GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land’s mission to provide educational and therapeutic programs to individuals with down syndrome.
- Oct. 19, 6-11 p.m.
- $175 (individual ticket), $350 (couples ticket)
- Casino Royale, The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas Ave., Houston
- www.gigisplayhouse.org
Tens of thousands of pounds of pumpkins will be available for picking at the Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire.
- Oct. 19-20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire
- www.naturediscoverycenter.org
Hosted at the Lions Club of Pearland, businesses and organizations in the area will serve barbecue to raise funds and awareness for mental health.
- Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $15 (tickets for chicken, sausage and sides)
- 3350 South Main St., Pearland
- www.pearlandchamber.org
Pearland’s Animal Services Department hosts this spooky event for families and pets. It will feature a costume contest, pumpkin painting, live music, treats and candy and interactive games.
- Oct. 20, 5-8:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 8311 Freedom Drive, Pearland
- www.visitpearland.com