Pick out a pumpkin

Oct. 1-31 First Christian Church Katy hosts a pumpkin patch with daily, family-friendly activities such as story time, games and a photo booth. Proceeds from pumpkin sales go toward purchasing Christmas gifts for Katy-area children. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (admission). 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy. 281-492-2693. www.facebook.com/thePatchFCC/

Get a scare at a scarecrow fest

Oct. 25 Children’s Lighthouse-Katy Cinco Ranch is hosting a scarecrow fall festival. Along with a trunk-or-treat, activities include games, carnival rides and a haunted house. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free (admission), $10 (presale tickets for carnival rides and activities), $15 (day-of tickets for carnival rides and activities). 23060 Westheimer Parkway, Katy. 281-395-4466. www.facebook.com/events/1084212331776747/

Find pup time in the park

Oct. 26 The city of Katy and Relay for Life are hosting Howl-O-Ween at the Katy Dog Park. Pet owners are encouraged to dress up their pups in a costume and enjoy games and local vendors. 9-11 a.m. Monetary or dog food donation will be accepted for entry. 5414 Franz Road. 281-391-4840. www.cityofkaty.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/319/161?curm=10&cury=2019

Dance with active, older adults

Oct. 26 The Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch is hosting a Monster Bash Dance for active, older adults. Attendees should come in a costume for a contest and be ready to dance to Halloween-themed tunes. 6-9 p.m. Free. 22807 Westheimer Parkway, Katy. 281-392-5055. www.facebook.com/events/2332009323527621/

Go crazy for Halloween

Oct. 27 Crosspoint Community Church is hosting a family-friendly fall festival dubbed “Choose Crazy.” Attendees are encouraged to wear crazy costumes while eating from food trucks, participating in games and shopping at a craft market. A DJ will spin tunes, and children can enjoy a trunk or treat activity. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 700 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. 281-398-6464. www.lifeatcrosspoint.org/upcoming-events/2019/10/27/2019-fall-festival

Attend a boo bash

Oct. 31 The Lifelong Learning Center, a day center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting its third annual Special Needs Boo Bash. Snacks and drinks will be available, and there will be a costume contest. Anyone age 8 and older is invited, and families are encouraged to bring a bag of candy to donate. 5-7:30 p.m. $10 (admission). 1701 East Ave., Katy. 346-387-6955. www.facebook.com/events/667636400403819/

Try a trunk-or-treat

Several family-friendly trunk-or-treat events will be held throughout the Katy area. Oct. 25: Epiphany of The Lord Catholic Community. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. 1530 Norwalk Drive, Katy. 281-578-0707. www.epiphanycatholic.org/trunkortreat Oct. 26: First Christian Church Katy. 5-7 p.m. Free. 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy. 281-492-2693. www.fcckaty.com/trunk-or-treat/ Oct. 27: St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. 4-6 p.m. Free. 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. 281-492-8031. www.stpkaty.org/trunk-or-treat/ Oct. 27: Living Word Church 5-7 p.m. Free. 16607 Clay Road, Houston. 281-500-8913. www.facebook.com/events/594516847747055/ Oct. 28: Jack Rhodes Memorial Stadium. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1733 Katyland Drive, Katy. 281-237-1564. www.facebook.com/events/524916904977707/