October
15
Hear an outdoor concert
The Live on the Lawn music event spotlights Sarah Kelly Music School every Friday night at Market Street. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
15-16
Get spooky at a local haunted trail
Bear Branch Park’s annual haunted trail returns this year with the new theme “Wood You Dare?” The trail is recommended for age 9 and older. 7:45-9:30 p.m. (nightly). $9. Bear Branch Park, 5200 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3950. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
16
Have a ‘Shrek-tacular’ movie night
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosts a “Shrek” movie night for families. The event will include games and other activities before the movie is presented. Attendees are encouraged to be in costume. 5:30 p.m. (gates open), 7 p.m. (movie begins). Free (lawn and mezzanine seating), $10 (general admission orchestra seating). The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-364-3010. www.woodlandscenter.org
16
Watch public safety demonstrations
The Woodlands Township is hosting a hands-on safety event for all ages with an opportunity to meet and thank representatives of public safety agencies. The event will also include a bounce house, face painting, games and crafts as well as free food. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3883. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
16
Attend a human trafficking awareness event
The Montgomery County Coalition Against Human Trafficking is hosting its third annual Anti-Trafficking Community Event. Attendees can learn how to identify trafficking and exploitation and meet with organizations that educate, prevent, rescue and restore victims. The event will include stories of survivors and experts giving talks as well as live music and on-site food trucks. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 484-606-6228. www.mcatpa.org
Through Nov. 2
See art display at Market Street
Through Nov. 2, guests to Market Street can view two giant Dia de los Muertos decorated skulls at an urban art display. The 6-foot displays represent a mixture of modern and traditional art, according to a Market Street news release. Free. Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands. www.shopatmarketstreet.com
Worth the trip:
Oct. 16: Support local nonprofit Boots for Troops with a concert
Concert in the Country returns to Magnolia to raise money for Boots for Troops, a Magnolia nonprofit dedicated to boosting the morale and mental well-being of deployed military personnel. The sixth annual family-friendly event will feature music by Pat Green, Jake Worthington, Bonnie Bishop, Chad Prather and the Ragamuffins, and Daniel Holmes. Food trucks, vendors and a cook-off will also be on-site. 3 p.m. $5 (age 12 and younger presale), $30 (general admission presale), $100 (family of four presale). 32931 Wright Road, Magnolia. http://concertinthecountry.org
