Oct. 21: Celebrate Halloween at the YMCA
The Woodlands YMCA will hold its Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, carnival games, concessions and T-shirts. The community event is open for all ages. 6-8 p.m. Free (with a nonperishable food pantry donation). The Woodlands Family YMCA at Branch Crossing, 8100 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands. 281-367-9622. www.ymcahouston.org
Oct. 22: Fire up the grill with Sterling Ridge
The Sterling Ridge Village Association’s annual BBQ Challenge and Kids Festival features free barbecue prepared by neighborhood teams as well as hot dogs, children’s games, bounce houses, and meet and greets with members of The Woodlands Fire Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Sponsors of the event will see their money funding annual grants to Deretchin, Smith and Coulson Tough elementary schools. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Cranebrook Park, 11800 Cranebrook Drive, The Woodlands. www.sterling-ridge.org
Oct. 22: Visit the Pride Festival
The Woodlands Pride Festival will return to Town Green Park. The festival will include food trucks, vendors and exhibits as well as entertainment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.thewoodlandstxpride.org
Oct. 22: Join a party after the Pride Festival
The Westin at The Woodlands will host an after-party for The Woodlands Pride Festival at Como Social Club, with a portion of proceeds benefiting The Woodlands Pride. Performers include American Idol 2021 contestant Anilee List. 5 p.m. (opening), 9 p.m. (music). Free (admission). Como Social Club, 2 Waterway Place, The Woodlands. 832-839-5435. www.comosocialclub.com
Oct. 22: Trick or treat on a kayak
Attendees can don a costume and rent a two-person kayak. Participants visit treat stops to collect Halloween candy from Riva Row staff. Children age 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 9-10 a.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m. $45 (per kayak). Riva Row Boat House, 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands. 281-210-3965. www.rivarowboathouse.com
Oct. 22: Try out the trick-or-treat trail
The Woodlands Township invites kids to model their costumes to celebrate Halloween. The event includes trick-or-treating with goods provided by local vendors as well as strolling entertainers, carnival games, photo areas, costume contests, Halloween crafts, balloon artists and food trucks. Costume contests sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands are scheduled at intervals throughout the event. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted at the event, but glass is prohibited. 2-6 p.m. Free (admission). Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/trickortreattrail
Oct. 22: Enjoy Motown Night at the Glade
The Glade Cultural Center plans a night of songs by Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Marvelletes, Marvin Gaye, Four Tops and other Motown artists with the Kenne Smith band. 8 p.m. $35-$50. Glade Cultural Center, 2000 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands. 832-557-8781. www.gladeartsfoundation.org
Oct. 23: Visit the Cochran’s Crossing Fall Festival
The Cochran’s Crossing Village Association’s annual Fall Festival will take place at Shadowbend Park. Attractions for all ages include games, food, a petting zoo and bounce houses. All proceeds from the event will go toward Cochran’s Crossing scholarships. 1-4 p.m. Free (admission). Shadowbend Park, 4991 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. www.cochranscrossing.com
