The George Ranch Pumpkin Round Up
The George Ranch hosts this fall-centric event that showcases a display of pumpkins, gourds, squash, fall florals and plants created by local designer Lucas Chavez. Attendees can find the round up behind the new visitor center while enjoying George Ranch artifacts and autumn displays for photo ops. There will also be pumpkin-themed games.
- Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 9 a.m.
- $11-$16, free (kids 3 years and younger)
- 10215 FM 762 Road, Richmond
- www.georgeranch.org
The Woodlands Children’s Museum is celebrating Halloween with Monty the Magician Magic shows, art projects and games.
- Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $9 (adult), $12 (child)
- The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands
- www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
Kemah Boardwalk hosts a series of spooky activities and attractions, including a haunted house, trick-or-treating and scary movie showings. On Halloween, there will be kid’s spooky crafting, a live DJ, a freaky food eating contest and a kids costume contest.
- Oct. 31, 2-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 405 2nd St., Kemah
- www.kemahboardwalk.com
The Health Museum hosts this Halloween-themed event featuring cars with spooky decorations and free treats.
- Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston
- www.thehealthmuseum.org
Held at The Westin Hotel in The Woodlands, this weekend-long event features ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearable art and wood crafts from more than 40 artists from across the country for a boutique shopping experience. Parking will be complimentary.
- Nov. 1, 5-9 p.m.; Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 3, noon-5 p.m.
- $28 (daily admission), $60 (add-on drink package), $150 (three-day package)
- 2 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org
The Ladies Association of Walden invites the community to their annual Christmas shopping event.
- Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free
- 13101 Melville Drive, Montgomery
- Facebook: Walden Gift Expo
North Houston’s City Place development hosts its fourth annual Day of the Dead weekend with two events. Nov. 1, attendees can see a screening of Disney movie “Coco” and enjoy complimentary popcorn. On Nov. 2, the development will unveil a ceremonial altar for the community to recognize loved ones, as well as host a vendor market and traditional folk art craft station. The events will feature food trucks and performances from mariachis, dancers and Selena tribute band "Bidi Bidi Banda."
- Nov. 1, 6:45 p.m.; Nov. 2, 4-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1250 City Plaza Drive, Spring
- www.cityplacenow.com
Central Green Park in Katy hosts a Day of the Dead celebration, featuring a performance by Intempo Dance Ensemble and live music inspired by the pre-Hispanic Mexican holiday.
- Nov. 2, 1-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy
- www.centralgreenpark.com
This annual fundraising event by The Health Museum takes place at Hotel Zaza and will explore the “mysterious” connection between health, community and the planet. It will feature cocktails, dinner, a live auction, music and dancing.
- Nov. 2, 6-10 p.m.
- $1,000+ (individual tickets and sponsorships)
- 5701 Main St., Houston
- www.thehealthmuseum.org
Acclaimed dance theater organization Pilobolus brings its nationwide tour to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park this fall with this sensory dance performance.
- Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.
- Free
- 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
- www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Students in grades seventh through twelfth will join local churches and organizations to clean up the city of Tomball, meeting at First Baptist Church Tomball’s parking lot. The group will have lunch together at Whataburger afterward.
- Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-noon
- Free (participation)
- 401 Oxford St., Tomball
- www.fbctomball.org
Lakewood Methodist Church will hold its annual garage sale in November. All purchases are cash only.
- Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 11330 Louetta Road, Houston
- www.lakewoodmethodist.org
Upscale Italian eatery Tavola will throw a Halloween party with an Ancient Rome and Sicilian mafia era theme. The restaurant will transform with Ancient Roman decor, festive drinks, food and a live DJ playing Italian classics. The event also features a costume contest for the best dressed Roman or Mafia character; the winner will win a dinner for two.
- Nov. 2, 5 p.m.
- Free (reservation)
- 1800 Post Oak Blvd., Houston
- www.opentable.com/r/tavola-houston
Reflex Pearland Gymnastics Academy invites residents to its facilities to fundraise for its high-level competitive women’s program. It features games, face painting, an open gym, vendors, food, raffles, hay rides and an opportunity to throw pies at coaches.
- Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2530 Garden Road, Ste. I, Pearland
- Facebook: Reflex PGA
This Kingwood Ballet event at The Nathaniel Center will feature a mini performance of “The Nutcracker,” as well as photo opportunities with the cast.
- Nov. 2-3, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- $40 (individual ticket), $390-$460 (per table)
- 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
- www.kingwoodballet.org
Pearland Market Days presents this event, which features live music, festive food, and local vendors and crafters at Pearland KC Hall. There will also be a kid zone and photo opportunities for attendees. Contact the event organizers for vendor opportunities.
- Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2320 Hatfield Road, Pearland
- Facebook: Pearland Market Days
The Light Community Fellowship’s fall festival features food, games and contests.
- Nov. 3, noon-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 13145 I-45 N., Willis
- www.thelightcf.org
Craft Pita chef Rafael Nasr and Eunice chef Drake Leonards will collaborate for a pop-up dinner at Eunice this weekend to celebrate a fusion of Lebanese and Cajun culture. The multi-course dinner will start with a welcome cocktail and wine pairings. Featured menu items include brown butter crab hummus, branzino with red shrimp and baklava bread pudding.
- Nov. 3, 5 p.m.
- $125
- Eunice, 3737 Buffalo Speedway, Ste. 100
- www.eunicerestaurant.com