Oct. 22: Celebrate the grand opening of a new cupcake shop
Glitter Quake Cupcakes will hold a grand opening with drawings for free cupcakes every hour. The bakery offers cupcakes, cookies cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (admission). Glitter Quake Cupcakes, 16718 House & Hahl Road, Ste. J, Cypress. 832-402-2305. www.glitterquakecupcakes.com
Oct. 22-23: Shop the Judy Dierker Holiday Market
The Foundry Church will host its 20th annual Judy Dierker Holiday Market. More than 80 vendors will have jewelry, boutique home decor and handcrafted items for purchase. A coffee and treat shop will be available as well. All proceeds from the event will benefit local missions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). The Foundry Church, 8350 Jones Road, Houston. 713-937-9388. www.foundrychurch.org
Oct. 23: Attend the 13th annual Nature Fest
Nat Geo Wild TV host Jack Randall and a water-skiing squirrel known as Twiggy will headline Bridgeland’s annual Nature Fest. Arts and crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides, food trucks, outdoor laser tag, a balloon artist and paddle boat rides will also be on-site. Additional performances include Crocodile Encounter, Zoofari Exotic Animals and Texas Snakes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). Oak Meadow Park, 17730 House & Hahl Road, Cypress. www.bridgeland.com
Oct. 23: Stop by the Cypress Lutheran Oktoberfest
This Oktoberfest event will feature German music and food, axe throwing, a stein-holding contest, a beer garden, and carnival games. 2-7 p.m. Free (admission). Epiphany Lutheran Church, 14423 West Road, Houston. www.cypressoktoberfest.org
Oct. 23: Salute local heroes with the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation
The annual Cy-Fair Educational Foundation event honors members of the armed forces and first responders while raising money for local scholarships. Mark W. Tillman, President George W. Bush’s pilot and commander of Air Force One, will be the guest speaker. 7-9:30 p.m. $125. Omni Houston Hotel Westside, 13210 I-10, Houston. 281-370-0144. www.thecfef.org
Oct. 24: Bring the kids to a community trunk or treat
Houston Northwest Church, The YMCA and Crossover Bible Fellowship are partnering for a family-friendly trunk-or-treat event featuring candy, a scavenger hunt, games and free pizza. Houston Northwest Church, 19911 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-3389. www.hnw.org/events
