Photography open house
The North West Houston Photography Club is hosting an open house at St. John Lutheran Church to showcase over 200 images, including street portraits, architecture, fauna and flora, Texas themes, and more.
- Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 15235 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress
Local nonprofit Reach Unlimited hosts a luncheon at the Berry Center to inform the community about the organization's work and to raise funds to support that work. Register here.
- Oct. 4, noon-1 p.m.
- Free (registration required)
- 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.reachunlimited.org
The Cy-Fair Fire Department is hosting Fire Fest in conjunction with Lone Star College-CyFair’s Cy-Fest. Activities include emergency response vehicle tours, food trucks, foam party and kids activities.
- Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.lonestar.edu/cy-fest
This annual event benefiting Cy-Hope features food, wine and beer at Lakeland Village Center.
- Oct. 5, 4 p.m. (VIP admission), 5 p.m. (admission)
- $40-$90 (adults), free-$20 (children)
- 10615 Fry Road, Cypress
- www.atasteofcyfair.com
Several breweries from the region will offer beer tastings at the inaugural Jersey Village Brewfest at Delozier Park. Attendees can also enjoy food and music. Children ages 7 and up can enjoy a free movie night at the Jersey Village Civic Center while their parents enjoy the festival.
- Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m.
- $30 (adult admission), free (designated driver admission)
- Intersection of Delozier Street and Rio Grande Street, Jersey Village
- www.jerseyvillagetx.com/page/events.jvbrewfest
The Door Store will host a weekly sidewalk sale every Saturday in October. The store, along with other vendors, will sell rustic wrought iron furniture and decor, antique doors and hardware.
- Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 10706 Grant Road, Houston
- www.thedoorstore.info
Bridgeland hosts its Discovery Home Tour across three weekends this October. Guests can expect model home tours and the chance to win a $2,500 Visa gift card.
- Oct. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturdays), noon-6 p.m. (Sundays)
- Free (admission)
- 16919 N. Bridgeland Lake Parkway, Cypress
- www.bridgeland.com
The front lawn of the church will transform into a pumpkin patch and will have multiple activities throughout October for families to enjoy, including storytelling and reading activities for kids, fall-themed photo backgrounds, face painting and pumpkins available for purchase. On Oct. 27, the church will hold a concert in the patch along with trunk or treat.
- Oct. 7-31, 10 a.m.-dusk
- Free (admission)
- 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress
- www.goodchurch.us
The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold its monthly meeting at the Lakewood Residents Club. Guest speakers include Derek Kelly, chief of staff for the Harris County Democratic Party, and Evan Choate, the county’s Victory 2024 Campaign Director. There will be a food truck on-site where attendees can purchase dinner.
- Oct. 8, 5:30-6:30 (dinner), 7 p.m. (meeting starts)
- Free (admission)
- 15006 Lakewood Forest Drive, Houston
- www.cytomdemocrats.org
Cypress Methodist Church hosts its annual pumpkin patch this fall, offering photo opportunities and pumpkins for purchase. Proceeds benefit youth and children’s programming, community outreach and mission projects, and the pumpkin patch’s operational expenses.
- Oct. 9-31, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 13403 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress
- www.cypressmc.org
Lakeland Village Center hosts an event on the second Friday of the month to showcase its retailers and restaurants. Shoppers and diners can enjoy dishes from Houston food trucks such as Katy Sliders, Skye Cafe, Swaggin Wings and The Lick.
- Oct. 11, 6-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 10519 Fry Road, Cypress
- www.bridgeland.com
The Bridgeland Community Supports Veterans, Inc. is holding a community run to support veterans.
- Oct. 12, 8-10 a.m.
- $20-$40
- 16902 Bridgeland Landing, Cypress
- www.bridgelandveterans.org
Pet Evolution will host a family- and pet-inclusive fall event where participants can take part in a costume contest. There are three contests participants can partake in: best pet costume, children's costume, and best human and pet duo costume. This is a family event, and attendees are encouraged to be mindful of pets and children in attendance.
- Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 26349 Hwy. 290, Cypress
- www.facebook.com/petevolutioncypress
The Living Legacy Center is hosting a winter coat drive for women and children of all sizes to support Santa Maria Hostel in Houston.
- Oct. 15 (drop-off deadline)
- 12527 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress
- Free
- 832-316-1505
This annual holiday market is a fundraiser to help support The Foundry Church’s mission partners. Guests can expect shopping, a silent auction and a bake shop.
- Oct. 18-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 8350 Jones Road, Houston
- www.foundrychurch.org/holidaymarket
The Hope Chest Resale Market is hosting a bake sale at both locations, donating proceeds to The United Way.
- Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 12015 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress; 6546 Stockdick School Road, Katy
- www.cy-hope.org
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8905 is hosting a community market sip and shop. The event is held indoors and has vendor spots starting at $40.
- Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 21902 Hwy. 290, Cypress
- 713-409-4422
The Cy-Fair Express Network hosts its monthly networking luncheon at Springhill Suites by Marriott Houston.
- Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $30 (members), $35 (guests and late registrations)
- 20350 Hwy. 290, Houston
- www.cyfen.org
Crossover Bible Fellowship hosts a fall festival with entertainment, games, food and other family-friendly activities.
- Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 12332 Perry Road, Houston
- www.crossoverbf.com
Crossbridge Christian Church hosts a trunk or treat event featuring treats, music and other family-friendly activities.
- Oct. 27, 4-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 15415 West Road, Houston
- www.crossbridgehouston.org