The Great Grow will host a pumpkin patch in Sugar Land Memorial Park Sunday, Oct. 2. The Great Grow will host a pumpkin patch in Sugar Land Memorial Park Sunday, Oct. 2.[/caption]

Now that it is time for fall, the Sugar Land and Missouri City area have weekend events kicking off the season. This weekend, area residents can pick out pumpkins at a children’s pumpkin patch, eat tasty food during Food Truck Friday, or sip some beer at Sugar Land Town Square. Here are five events the first weekend of October has to offer.

Sept. 30: Food Truck Friday at Sienna Plantation

The event is the last of the season and Sienna Plantation will have Houston-area food trucks available on scene serving delectable menu items and treats. Trucks include Ripe Cuisine, The Soda Shoppe by Mary Had a Little Party, Savor the Bites Catering, Sauerkraut Food Truck, Skratch Food Truck and Tilas Taco Truck. 4 p.m.- 8 pm. Free (to enter). The even includes music and family-friendly activities. Village of Sawmill Lake, 9815 Cameron Way. 281-778-7777. www.siennaplantation.com

Sept 30 through Oct. 2: Shrimp Boil Tennis Festival

Doubles teams play in a three-day tournament with two matches per team with a modified scoring format. Participants must register by the Sept. 22 deadline at the Missouri City Recreation & Tennis Center, and are invited to a shrimp lunch held Oct. 1. 8 a.m. $35 (nonmembers), $25 (members). Missouri City Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Drive, Missouri City. 281-403-8637. www.missouricitytx.gov

Sept. 30-Oct. 9: “Bring It On: The Musical”

Inspiration Stage in Sugar Land presents “Bring It On: The Musical,” based off the 2000 film. Opening this weekend, the live production centers on cheerleading team rivalries in the midst of competition. 8 p.m. (Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct. 7, Oct. 8), 3 p.m. (Oct. 1, Oct. 2, Oct. 8, Oct. 9). $15-$30. Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Drive, Sugar Land. 713-302-5329. www.inspirationstage.com

Oct. 1: Flying Saucer BeerFeast

In its fifth annual event, Flying Saucer brings over 80 craft beers to Sugar Land Town Square from more than 50 breweries. 2-6:30 p.m. $15 (designated driver), $35 (advance), $45 (day of event). Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land. 281-242-7468. www.saucerbeerfeast. com/festival?location=sugar-land

Oct. 2: Fall kids fest and pumpkin patch

Autumn activities at Sugar Land Memorial Park include pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon animals, multiple vendors, a live bee hive and a children’s planting station. The event is put on by The Great Grow, a nonprofit organization that supports school gardens. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land. 713-724-3113. www.thegreatgrow.com