Sept. 25: Support Kingwood Kindness
Attendees will enjoy raffles, free giveaways, live music, a children’s zone, food trucks, shopping and games at the Kingwood Kindness Festival. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kingwood Kindness, a local organization committed to providing disaster relief to those in need. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.towncenterevents.com
Sept. 25: Experience pioneer life
Guests will join Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center staff and volunteers for a hands-on look at early Texan life skills. Learn the art of fire-making, leather works and small plot gardening at this “slow living” workshop at the Redbud Hill Homestead. 1-5 p.m. Free. Jesse H. Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble. 713-755-6444. www.hcp4.net
Sept. 25: Tailgate for the troops
Enjoy music and festivities, the proceeds from which will support the United Services Organization, a national nonprofit aimed at boosting U.S. military members’ morale with live entertainment. The inaugural event will feature horse rides, a children’s zone, food, a silent auction, various vendors and a live concert headlined by the Cody Wayne Band. 4-9 p.m. Free. The Pavilion at Cowboy City, 19323 Belleau Wood Drive, Humble. 832-728-4733. https://houston.uso.org
Oct. 1: Learn about storm chasing
Attendees will join storm chaser Chelsea Burnett for a live Zoom event hosted by the Atascocita Branch Library as she talks about the four severe weather components affecting Texas: lightning, tornadoes, hail and floods. Burnett will inform attendees of all the necessary safety precautions needed to share storm-chasing photos and videos. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 832-927-5560. www.hcpl.net
Oct. 2: Purchase plants
Welcome the autumn season with Mercer Botanical Garden’s fourth annual Pollinator Festival and Plant Sale. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase host and nectar plants to add to their fall gardens, visit education stations and vendors, and partake in family-friendly lawn games. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.hcp4.net
Oct. 7: Peruse local job opportunities
Deerbrook Mall will host a job fair during which job-seekers can meet with local employers ranging from Abercrombie & Fitch and Bath & Body Works to Pappasito's Cantina and Dick's Sporting Goods. Applicants are encouraged to dress for success and bring their resume to hand out to potential employers. Retailers will set up on the lower level of the mall near Barnes & Noble to meet with candidates. 2-5 p.m. Free. Deerbrook Mall, 20131 Hwy. 59 N., Humble. 281-446-6626. www.shopdeerbrookmall.com
Oct. 7: Learn the ins and outs of quilting
Visitors can share quilting knowledge with likeminded individuals of all ages and learn about the history of quilting in local nursing homes, area schools and shops. This month’s event will feature ideas and inspiration for items that will be sold at the Kingwood Women’s Club Holiday Marketplace on Oct. 25-26. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. 281-358-3154. www.kingwood.com
Oct. 9: Check out local artisans and crafters
Guests will shop among local artisans, crafters and home-based businesses at the 40th Annual ALC Fall Festival. The event will feature live music, a raffle booth, a book nook, and a children’s and family zone. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Atascocita Lutheran Church, 7927 FM 1960 E., Humble. 281-852-7333. www.alutheranchurch.org
Oct. 9: Experience classical piano with a twist
Attendees will join classically trained pianist Jade Simmons as she eschews the traditional recital in favor of a concert adventure that spans Rachmaninoff to rap. 7 p.m. $20. Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble. 281-446-4140. www.humblepac.com
Oct. 13: Learn about college opportunities
The city of Humble will host a college-night event to give area students a look at opportunities available to pursue an education after high school. 6-8 p.m. Free. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 281-641-8142. www.humbleisd.net
Oct. 13: Go stargazing
Join Harris County Precinct 4 park staff at the Humble Observatory to explore the night sky. Binoculars are suggested for better viewing, and attendees are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets. All ages are welcome and online registration will close 48 hours prior to the event. 7-8 p.m. Free. Humble Observatory, 2505 S. Houston Ave., Humble. 713-755-6444. www.hcp4.net
Oct. 16: Study snakes
Learn about Harris County’s most common venomous snake during this informational on the Eastern Copperhead. This species lives in the park, and event leaders will explain how it interacts with its environment and with humans. A few of the park’s critters will make safely monitored appearances, and the event is geared for attendees age 10 and older. Registration is required 48 hours in advance of the event and will open Oct. 6. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble. 281-446-8588. www.hcp4.net
Listen to live music
Green Oaks Tavern
211 E. Main St., Humble
281-570-4344
www.greenoakstavern.com
Sept. 28: Matt Chauvin, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29: Whitt-Ness, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 30: Cris Crochemore Trio, 8 p.m.
Oct. 1: Eric Demmer Band, 9 p.m.
Oct. 2: Diunna Greenleaf, 9 p.m.
Oct. 3: Buck Yeager and Mike Patton, 5 p.m.
Oct. 5: Chris Castaneda’s Jam, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 7: Mike Zito, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: Groove Adhesive, 9 p.m.
Oct. 9: The Mighty Orq, 9 p.m.
Oct. 10: Ricky Jackson and James Gilmer, 5 p.m.
Oct. 12: Eric Demmer and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 13: Jazz Night featuring Dennis Dotson with Lamar Boulet, Jordan Almes and Friends, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 14: Davide Sponza and Alexey Zilov, 8 p.m.
Oct. 15: Big Daddy O, 9 p.m.
