Check out these festive events happening in the Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel areas through December. This list is not comprehensive, and events are subject to change.
October
Froberg Farm Fall Festival
The annual event at Froberg’s Farm is one of Brazoria County’s largest fall festivals and features a corn maze, “bee coaster” and rubber duck race, along with other festivities.
- Sept. 20-Nov. 9, times vary
- $10 (weekday admission), $15 (weekend admission)
- 3601 Hwy. 6, Alvin
- www.frobergsfarm.com/fall_festival
St. Andrew’s 27th Pumpkin Patch
St. Andrew’s Pumpkin Patch hosts interactive events throughout October, such as “pets in the patch” and “trick-or-treat in the patch.”
- Sept. 27-Nov. 2, times vary
- Free (admission)
- 2535 E. Broadway St., Pearland
- www.pumpkinchurch.com/pumpkins
Fall For It: Market + Movie
Families can start their day at the Old Pearland Farmers Market and trick-or-treat at booths while participating in themed activities. Later in the evening, they can compete in a costume contest for all ages.
- Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
- www.parks.pearlandtx.gov/special-events
Manvel Fall Music Festival
The music festival features a diverse lineup of performances, from country and R&B to pop hits. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors and a kid zone with a rock-climbing wall and petting zoo.
- Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 4503 County Road 84, Manvel
- www.manvelfallmusicfestival.com
Halloween in the Hangar
Lonestar Flight Museum is hosting this night full of candy, pumpkins, parachutes and planes for children and adults of all ages. Children 10 and under wearing costumes can join for free.
- Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (members), $18 (adults), $12 (children)
- 11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston
- www.lonestarflight.org
Creepy Crawly Pest Fest
Friendswood Scoop Shop is teaming up with Preventive Pest Control to throw this creepy, crawly festival, featuring pumpkin decorating, a costume contest and a talent show.
- Oct. 25, noon-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 901 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
- www.friendswoodscoopshop.com
Halloween in the Park
Families can trick-or-treat from various decorated booths at Stevenson Park in this event hosted by the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce.
- Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
- www.friendswoodchamber.com
Friends Fall Festival
The fall festival hosted by Friendswood Friends Church will feature trunk-or-treating, sweet treats and other fun activities such as a bouncy house and carnival games.
- Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 502 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
- www.friendswoodfriends.org/events/fall-festival
November
Holiday Market
Hosted by the women of Crosspoint Church, the annual pop-up holiday market features more than 50 vendors selling gifts, food and antiques.
- Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1134 Old Alvin Road, Pearland
- www.crosspointchurch.tv/women-men
Jingle & Jammies
Hosted at Hope Village Event Center, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Christmas pajamas while participating in a designer bag bingo game and enjoying small bites.
- Nov. 10, 6:30-9 p.m.
- $50 (per ticket)
- 15403 Hope Village Road, Friendswood
- www.friendswoodchamber.com
Pearland Turkey Trot
Registration is now open for this year’s Pearland Turkey Trot, which offers several different races, including a 6-mile, 4-mile, 1-mile and Kids K race.
- Nov. 27, 7:30 a.m.
- $25-$65
- 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
- www.pearlandturkeytrot.com
Hometown Christmas Festival
The Christmas festival offers an evening of festivities, including shopping, music, lights, inflatables and a visit from Santa Claus and Mayor Kevin Cole.
- Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
- www.parks.pearlandtx.gov/special-events/hometown-christmas-festival