Looking for an activity nearby this weekend? Pearland, Friendswood, Sugar Land and Richmond all have something happening, whether it's a charity run, an art festival or a fall garage sale. Here are 6 options for Oct. 15 and 16.
Oct. 15
Car show
The Corvette Owners Club of Houston presents its Open Car Show at Sugar Land Town Square. Corvettes and other types of vehicles will be on display. Proceeds from event raffles and activities go to the Fort Bend Family Promise and the The Independence Fund. 10 a.m.-3 pm. Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land. 281-276-6000.
www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
Oct. 15
Walk to fight suicide
The Fort Bend County “Out of the Darkness” community walk is open to all with proceeds benefiting local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (walk). Free, fundraising encouraged but not required. Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land. 832-578-9338.
www.outofthedarkness.org
Oct. 15
'I Have a Voice' Gala
The outdoor gala benefiting Gigi's Playhouse Sugar Land includes live music, cocktails, dancing, auctions, a whiskey and wine pull. 6 p.m. (VIP), 6:30 p.m. (general). $150 (individual), $250 (couple), sponsorships
available. Cross Key Acres, 5543 FM 762, Richmond. 832-939-9919.
http://gigisplayhouse.org/sugarland/gala
Oct. 15
SoleAna Stables Creepy Crawl
SoleAna Stables hosts its second annual Halloween-themed 5K run. Registration includes: a Creepy Crawl T-shirt, trick-or-treating along the course, music, food and refreshments, sponsor booths, face painting and other children’s activities. Individual and team costume contests and a silent auction are held. All proceeds go to the development of SoleAna Stables, a therapeutic riding facility. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. (race begins). Pearland Town Center Pavilion, 11200 W. Broadway St. 713-436-6625.
www.soleanastables.org
Oct. 15-16
Art in the Park festival
Friendswood Fine Art hosts its flagship event: the seventh annual art and music festival. The two-day event is a celebration of work from across multiple creative industries, including fine art, fashion, music and performance. All proceeds from the event go back into the community through creativity-based events and volunteer work. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Oct. 15), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct. 16). Free. Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. 281-996-7700.
www.aitpfestival.com
Oct. 15-16
Lakemont’s fall garage sale
The second garage sale of the year features local residents and homeowners selling
home goods, clothing and household items. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (each day). Free (admission). Lakemont, 21021 Lakemont Bend Lane, Richmond. 832-595-6808.
www.facebook.com/communityflakemont