16 Through 30
Vote in the Critter Pageant
A fundraiser active in September raises money for Operation Pets Alive, a Montgomery County-based support organization advocating for a no-kill community for homeless animals. Participants can vote online for their favorite pet, submit a photo for the pageant and participate in a raffle. Prizes are available for contestants and for those who participate in the raffle, which offers a grand prize of a new air conditioning system installed by The Woodlands Heating & Air Conditioning. $1 (minimum per pageant entry), $10 (starting price for raffle tickets). 281-363-4822. www.thewoodlandsac.com/opa
19
See Arts in the Park
The Woodlands Township’s Arts in the Park series presents “The Tempest” by the Points North Theatre Company. 5 p.m. Free. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
25
Join the Ladies of the Vine
A wine tasting and panel discussion features women in the wine industry. 11:30 a.m. Free. The Club at Carlton Woods, 1 Carlton Woods Drive, The Woodlands. 713-557-5732. www.wineandfoodweek.com
26
Join a virtual charity run
The 2020 CASA Child Advocates Superhero Run’s eight-week fundraising program begins Sept. 26. The superhero-themed virtual run allows participants to chart their own course at locations of their choice and fundraise in support of Montgomery County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates. Free. 936-441-5437. www.casaspeaks4kids.com
26
Enhance landscaping skills
The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department’s annual lawn and garden seminar takes place in a drive-thru format this fall. The landscaping solutions event features giveaways and sales, and it is accompanied by a series of online learning sessions available Sept. 28-Oct. 3. 9 a.m. Free. Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
29
Celebration feast and food drive
Avanti Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar caps off its two-month food drive in support of St. Anthony’s Bread Food Pantry with The Feast of San Gennaro Wine Dinner. The drive for monetary and nonperishable food donations runs through Oct. 10 in partnership with Via Emilia Italian Kitchen, while the Sept. 29 dinner features a six-course meal with optional wine pairings accompanying each course. 7 p.m. $99 ($134 with wine pairings). Avanti Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, 8540 Creekside Forest Drive, Ste. C100, The Woodlands. 281-377-1777. www.avantiitaliankitchen.com, www.pushpay.com/g/stanthonyofpadua
October
Oct. 1
Go on a Wine Walk
The annual Wine Walk will take place outdoors in the Market Street shopping center.
Time TBD. $40. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. 713-557-5732. www.wineandfoodweek.com
03
Support Alzheimer’s care
The 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s for North Harris and Montgomery counties kicks off in an adapted format Oct. 3. Individuals and small teams walk in their communities. Free. 713-314-1335. https://act.alz.org
08
Listen to a conservation lecture
Regional geographer and photographer Bill Bass presents a forum on the preservation of natural spaces, focused on the Spring Creek Nature Trail running along the southern edge of Montgomery County. 6:30 p.m. Free. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
10
Join in a race
The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department holds a trio of fall community races. 7 a.m. $35 (Fun Run), $55 (5K), $70 (10 miles). Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
23
Sponsor a porch event
This year In the Pink of Health, a nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients presents A Porch Affair as a social distancing fundraiser event. Sponsors can take part from their porch, patio or home. The nonprofit provides a kit with a gift card to a local restaurant and other items. Noon. $1,000 (minimum sponsorship). www.inthepinkofhealth.org
