Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area throughout the month of October. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
1. Economic Outlook Conference and Business Expo
Visit the Humble Civic Center for Partnership Lake Houston’s Economic Outlook Conference and Business Expo. The event will allow attendees to gain insights from business leaders on regional, state and local economic trends.
2. Purple Ribbon Luncheon
FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center officials are hosting the 13th Annual Purple Ribbon Luncheon. The fundraising luncheon will benefit the nonprofit’s programs aimed at providing support to victims of domestic violence, including emergency shelters, counseling, advocacy and outreach efforts.
- Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $175 per ticket
- Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- www.familytimeccc.org
3. Black Ties and Alibis
Attend Parents for Public Education's Black Tie & Alibis event, which will benefit area nonprofit Parents for Public Education. The gala will feature an interactive murder mystery experience, dinner and drinks, a silent auction and raffle prizes.
- Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $95
- Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- Facebook: Black Ties & Alibis
4. In a Pickle Festival
The seventh annual In a Pickle Festival will feature more than 150 vendors with pickled-themed items, an array of free pickle samples from vendors, pickle-themed contests, live music and a pet parade.
5. Good Oil Days Festival
The city of Humble's Good Oil Days Festival will feature historic displays, themed streetscapes, live music, shopping, food, family activities, interactive experiences and giveaways throughout the day.
6. Kingwood Oktoberfest
Kingwood Oktoberfest will be held at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Kingwood. The event will feature performances by the Kingwood High School German Club dancers, German cuisine and beverages, a vendor marketplace and children’s activities.
7. Bark in the Park
Hosted by JG Events, The Bark in the Park event will feature a dog costume contest, music, games and a variety of vendors selling pet products and other goods.
- Oct. 17, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
- Facebook: Bark in the Park
8. Starry Night Pumpkins
Cordovan Art School in Atascocita is hosting a “Van Ghostly” painting workshop. Attendees will be guided by a teacher to create their own work of art in the style of Vincent Van Gogh’s "Starry Night."
9. Sip & Shop
Visit Main Street in Humble for an evening filled with community shopping, drinks and socializing. The event invites community members to explore, connect and shop locally in a walkable setting.
10. Holiday Marketplace
Officials from the Kingwood Women's Club are hosting the nonprofits 28th Annual Holiday Marketplace. The event will feature shopping from a variety of vendors, a raffle, silent auction and door prizes. All proceeds taken in from the event will benefit local charities.
