Sugar skull painting, choir concert: 8 things to do this weekend, Oct. 20-22

Copperfield’s Books is hosting its third annual author meet and greet where attendees can meet local authors who write about horror, suspense, fantasy, supernatural and romance. The event will also include refreshments, candy and giveaways.

• Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free to attend
• Copperfield’s Books, 8220 Louetta Road, Spring
• https://bit.ly/404t2SB

Special Pals animal shelter and Willowbrook Mall have teamed up for a pet adoption event to be hosted at the mall’s Center Court. Attendees can meet dogs and cats ready to find a forever home.

• Oct. 21, noon-3 p.m.
• Free to attend
• Willowbrook Mall, 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston
• https://bit.ly/3rTyifi

Follow a step-by-step sugar skull painting tutorial at this Dia de los Muertos event hosted by Excalibur Brewing and the Copper Palette Design Studio. The event will be held outdoors, and attendees can enjoy craft beers from the brewery while they paint. Advanced registration required.

• Oct. 21, 2-4:30 p.m.
• $35 (individual), $60 (couple)
• Excalibur Brewing, 26503 Border St., Spring
• https://bit.ly/3M5ITdS

Vintage Park is holding its annual Halloween event where children can dress up in costume and receive free candy. Visitors can also shop and dine at Vintage Park stores and restaurants.

• Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m.
• Free to attend
• Vintage Park, 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston
• www.vintageparkhouston.com/events

Texas Master Chorale’s 2023-24 season will kick off with a performance titled “Peace.” The show will feature religious pieces, including “The Requiem” by Maurice Duruflé as well as works by George Frideric Handel, Ola Gjello and Taylor Scott Davis.

• Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.
• $25; students can attend for free with a school ID
• John Wesley Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive, Houston
• www.texasmasterchorale.org

The Spring ISD Foundation is hosting its annual charity golf tournament to benefit district programs for students and teachers. Advanced registration required. Donations can be made even if individuals are unable to attend the event. For more information, call 281-891-6012 or email [email protected].

• Oct. 23, 9 a.m. (tournament begins), 10 a.m. (shotgun start), 3:30 p.m. (dinner and awards)
• $200 (individual player), $700 (foursome), $35 (dinner-only ticket)
• Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest Drive, Houston
• www.springisdfoundation.org/charity-golf-tournament