Oct. 29: Cypress Creek Lakes Zombie Stomp
The chip-timed 5K and 1K event runs through the Cypress Creek Lakes master-planned community. Parking is available at The Met Church—9690 Fry Road, Cypress—with shuttle service from 6:30-11 a.m. All finishers receive a medal. Afterward, there is free food, a pumpkin patch, face painting, a costume contest and a bounce house. Proceeds benefit Cy-Hope. 8 a.m. (5K race start), 9 a.m. (1K family run/walk). $20 (1K), $35 (5K). Cypress Creek Lakes, 10080 Cypress Creek Bend Lane, Cypress. 832-813-0085. www.cypresscreeklakeshoa.com/zombie-stomp
Oct. 29: Bridgeland Howl-O-Ween Fest
Christian Stoinev and his puppy, Scooby, will headline the eighth annual event. Houston veterinarians from Animal Planet’s “The Vet Life” will be on site signing autographs and answering questions. The festival will also feature food trucks, trick-or-treating for pets and children, a magic show, pumpkin decorating, pet adoptions from local rescue groups and a canine fashion show and costume contest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Oak Meadow Park, House & Hahl Road, Cypress. 281-304-5588. www.bridgeland.com
Oct. 29: Halloween ComicFest
Attendees enjoy a photo booth, candy, games, sale events and a costume contest with prizes. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. 8th Dimension Comics and Games, 15210 West Road, Houston. 281-856-6506. www.8thdimensioncomics.com
Oct. 29: Dia de los Muertos
Traders Village hosts the second annual event, a Mexican tradition honoring the lives of departed loved ones with live music, a parade and altar decorating. Prizes are awarded for best costumes, sugar skulls and Loteria card game winners. Children’s activities and face painting are offered as well. Noon-4 p.m. Free (admission), $4 (parking). Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
Oct. 29: Candy & Characters
The Halloween event includes treats and characters for children. Costumes are encouraged, and visitors may take photos with the characters and visit different stores at Vintage Park. At 7 p.m., a live performance of “Princess” sing-along takes place. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Vintage Park, 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. 270, Houston. 281-655-8000. www.vintageparkhouston.com
Oct. 30: Fall Festival and Holiday Market
Hosted by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, the festival includes the Blessing of the Animals, trunk-or-treat, live music, a silent auction and market booths. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 13131 Fry Road, Cypress. 281-373-3203. www.aidanschurch.org
Oct. 30: Boo Bash
The 17th annual event will feature live music, trick-or-treating for children 12 and under, Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department trucks on display, Harris County 911, a maze, face painting, magic show and games. 1-4 p.m. Free (admission), $4 (parking). Traders Village, 7979 North Eldridge Parkway, Houston. 281-890-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
