Sept. 24: Attend a formal dance
Home-school students and graduates are invited to attend the Fall Formal 2022 in Kingwood. Students must be at least 14 years old and in the ninth grade to attend this semiformal event, which will feature dinner, dessert and dancing. 6-11 p.m. $55 (chaperone), $85 (student). The Clubs of Kingwood, 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail, Kingwood. 281-533-3599. www.homerunministries.com
Oct. 6: Craft a quilt
Learn some tips and tricks for quilting and check out some local creations at the Kingwood Area Quilt Guild’s monthly meeting. The October meeting will give attendees a chance to see the work that local quilters will be selling at the Kingwood Women's Club Holiday Market in October. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. http://kingwoodareaquiltguild.com/
Oct. 8: Ride a trackless train
Bring the family to The Livable Forest’s Kid’s Jubilee event featuring seasonal shopping from local vendors, a trackless train, food trucks and a bounce house. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 214-734-1917. www.thelivableforest.com
Oct. 9: Check out cool cars
Peruse automobiles, listen to live music and shop from an array of local vendors at the Kingwood Fall Car Show. Event organizers noted the streets surrounding the event will be closed, providing patrons a safe area to stroll among booths and vendors. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.towncenterevents.com
Oct. 15: Get early Halloween candy
The East Montgomery County Improvement District’s Tricks and Treats Fall Fair will feature games and activities, a balloon artist, a magician, family photo opportunities, and local business and food vendors. Halloween candy will also be handed out at the event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Valley Ranch Town Center, 22296 Marketplace Drive, Ste. 100, New Caney. 281-354-4419. www.emctx.com
Oct. 15: Experience German culture
Immerse the entire family in German culture at the fourth annual Kingwood Octoberfest. The outdoor festival will feature a live polka band, a children’s area, authentic German food vendors and craft beer from DECA Beer Company. The event will also feature a DJ, games and activities for all age groups. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 (children under age 12), $8 (adults). Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 1901 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. 281-358-6500. www.kwoktoberfest.org
Oct. 22: Play at a petting zoo
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Kingwood is inviting the public to attend its annual Fall Festival. The free event will feature live music from Howlin’ Howie, bounce houses, face painting, Shortcakes the Clown, magician David G. Wonders, a petting zoo and games. The event will also feature food, crafts and merchandise vendors as well as a silent auction. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. 281-358-3154. www.goodshepherdkingwood.org/fall-festival
Oct. 23: Eat, drink and shop
Texas Artisan Markets is inviting the public to attend its annual Fall Artisan Market at Megaton Brewery in Kingwood. The event will feature more than 80 artisan vendors, food trucks, craft beer and two live music stages. The event will also feature a free photography booth to capture all the fun. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Megaton Brewery, 808 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood. 346-600-5166. www.texasartisanmarkets.com
Oct. 29: Dress as a Disney character
Dress the family in their best Disney character costumes and visit Town Center Park for BooFest Kingwood. The annual event will feature seasonal shopping, a mini pumpkin patch, candy at every booth for trick-or-treaters and a pumpkin carving station. 4-9 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.unation.com/event/boofest-kingwood
Oct. 30: Paint spooky portraits
Painting with a Twist is hosting a special Halloween event at The Living Room Bar Lounge. The event is for guests age 21 and up and will feature tips on how to create an assortment of fall and Halloween-themed paintings and drinks. 8-11 p.m. $20. The Living Room Bar Lounge, 19333 Hwy. 59, Humble. 832-777-1838. www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/humble
Oct. 31: Win a costume contest
Visit the Humble Civic Center on Halloween for the Third Annual Boo Bash. The event hosted by The Gingerbread School will feature food, drinks, face painting, crafts, inflatables, and performances by local dance and drill teams. Additionally, Boo Bash will feature a costume contest and free candy. 5-9 p.m. Free. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 281-623-5014. www.thegingerbreadschool.com/boo-bash
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Old MacDonald’s Farm
3203 FM 1960 E., Humble
281-446-4001 • www.oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 30 • $16.80 per person age 18 months and older
Lake Houston United Methodist Church
23606 FM 2100, Huffman
281-324-1541 • www.lakehoustonumc.com
Hours: Sun.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. through Oct. 31 • Free
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood
281-358-3154 • www.goodshepherdkingwood.org
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. from Oct. 19-31 • Free
Warren’s Southern Gardens
1675 Northpark Drive, Kingwood
281-354-6111 • www.warrenssoutherngardens.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free
