OUTSIDE THE LOOP

BROOKSHIRE

Dewberry Farm Farm features an 8-acre Corn Maze, an-acre pumpkin patch, live entertainment and fireworks. When: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Where: FM 362 & Morrison Road, Brookshire Tickets: $31.82; dewberryfarm.com

CONROE

Cajun Catfish Festival More than just fish, the fest features art, a KidZone and live music, including country star Aaron Watson.

When: 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday

Where: Downtown Conroe, 101 S. Main, Conroe

Tickets: $12; conroecajuncatfishfestival.com

GALVESTON

Fall Sunset Cruise on Seagull II Departing from the Texas Seaport Museum, guests will get a narrated exploration of Galveston’s historic bay. When: 5: 15-6: 15 p.m. Friday Where: Texas Seaport Museum, 2200 Harborside, Galveston Tickets: $17-$20, free for guests 5 and younger; galvestonhistory.org ArtWalk Enjoy a meal and cruise galleries from the Strand to Postoffice Street. When: 6 - 10 p.m. Saturday Where: Galveston Art League 2117 Postoffice, Galveston Information: galvestonartleague.com Galveston Appreciation Day Moody Gardens honors its home city’s residents with free admission. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Where: Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd., Galveston Information: moodygardens.com

KATY

Katy Rice Harvest Festival Two days of live entertainment, crafts, food booths and more. When: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon6 p.m. Sunday Where: Historic downtown Katy, Avenues B and C, 2nd and 3rd Streets Tickets: $10, 10 and younger are free; riceharvestfestival.org

KEMAH

Wine Festival Wine sampling, food and giveaways at the Boardwalk. When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp, Kemah Tickets: $59.95; kemahwine.com

KINGWOOD

Fall Food Truck Festival Featuring Houston food trucks, live music, vendors and more. When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Where: Town Center Park, 8 N. Main, Kingwood Information: facebook.com/ events/502910346765110

ROSENBERG

The Bark in the Park Dog Festival A dog’s day of food trucks, dogoriented vendor booths, dog costume contests, a dog parade and a K-9 demonstration. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Where: Rosenberg Main Street Program, 1923 Ave. G, Rosenberg

Information: facebook.com/ events/247138729125409

SUGAR LAND

Dwight Yoakam Country star brings his hits, like “Fast as You.” When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, 18111 Lexington, Sugar Land Tickets: $49.50-$79.50; smart financialcentre.net ’50s Sock Hop Nostalgic party in the plaza with Fred Astaire that includes ’50s dance instructions and a contest for best themed attire. When: 7: 30-9 p.m. Friday Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land Information: sugarlandtownsquare.com

SPRING

The Great Pumpkin Market Think orange with pumpkin painting, children activities, whiskey and wine tasting, food trucks, craft vendors and, well, pumpkins. When: 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Wild Stallion Vineyard, 5969 W. Rayford, Spring

Tickets: $10, 12 and younger are free; facebook.com/ events/127798164429263 Halloween BYOB Retro Skate ’80s-themed roller-skate night. Bring the leg warmers. When: 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Champions Roller World, 5504 Fellowship Lane, Spring Tickets: $30; facebook.com/ events/323931291405926

THE WOODLANDS

Taste of Houston Festival A foodie festival with over 200 booths featuring eateries, artists, crafts, boutiques, family activities and food trucks. When: 10: 30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Where: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands Tickets: $5; tasteofhoustonfest.com Rock the Row Local and regional bands play a variety of hits from classic rock to Motown. When: 7-9 p.m. Thursday Where: Hughes Landing, 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., The Woodlands Information: hellowoodlands.com