FAMILY FUN
BLUE ANGELS PERFORMING A PRACTICE FLIGHT FOR THE WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW AT ELLINGTON FIELD.
Giant A games, range Game includingof larger-than-lifeNight chess, Jenga, ConnectWhen: cornhole6-9 Four. p.m. and Thursday Where:Mall, 303 Memorial Memorial City City Way Information: memorialcity.com Full Featuring Moon pumpkinFest decorating,food trucks, face costume painting, contests, a movie in the park and more. When: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday Where: Colonial Park, 4130 Byron Information: facebook.com/ events/136854920274712 Korean Festival Houston Cultural presentations and live performances are part of this fest that also features traditional cuisine from Korean food vendors, interactive games and art. When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Information: kfesthouston.com Monster Jam The monster trucks congregate and roar with races and freestyle competitions. When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: NRG Park, 1 NRG Parkway Tickets: $19-$88; nrgpark.com Houston Healthy Bites to Save Lives A wide range of local chefs and food vendors, including food trucks and booths, will be on hand for cooking demonstrations and product sampling. There also will be family-friendly yoga and fitness classes. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside Information: facebook.com/ events/325285817926647 Houston Halloween Festival Entertainment and activities for the entire family, including live music, beer gardens, artist and business vendors, food trucks, costume contests, a pumpkin patch and more. When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 200-300 blocks of 19th Street Tickets: $10-$100; facebook.com/ events/239680859877525 East End Street Fest During the day, there are street performers and artisans. At night, the fest transforms into a party featuring DJs. Other activities include a large kid’s zone, bike valet for cyclists, pedi-bike service and plenty of local food. When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Navigation Esplanade, 2600 Navigation Information: eastendstreetfest.com Halloween Fun Family fun at Dave & Buster’s, with Halloween crafts, costume contest, treat bags and more. Kids ages 2 to 12 wearing costumes will receive free unlimited video game play. When: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday Where: 6010 Richmond Information: facebook.com/ events/259578151226719 Halloween Wrestling Special Doomsday Wrestling’s gory and gruesome grappling show. When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Numbers Night Club, 300 Westheimer Tickets: $16-$23; doomsdaywrestling. com/category/latest Discovery Green Flea Outdoor flea market with live music, food and a wide array of items for sale. When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com Diwali, The Festival of Lights Cultural celebration with family art-making activities and games. Admission to the exhibition “Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam Through Time & Place” will also be free and open to the public. When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Information: asiasociety. org Wings Over Houston The air show combines vintage World War II aircraft alongside the thrills of modern aviation, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as well as aviators from around the world. When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Ellington Field, 510 Ellington Field Tickets: $40-$175, wingsoverhouston.com
BELLAIRE
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival Weekend festival with games, crafts, gift vendors, food trucks, wagon rides, moon bounce, an obstacle course, rock wall, and piles and piles of pumpkins. When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle Information: naturediscoverycenter.org
CYPRESS
Howl-O-Ween Fest Fun for the entire family, including the furry ones. “America’s Got Talent” finalists The Super Collies will headline the entertainment stage. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Bridgeland, 16919 N. Bridgeland Lake Parkway Information: bridgeland.com/howl-oween-fest
GALVESTON
Heritage Day & Sacred Places Tour Enjoy music, food and entertainment from numerous cultural groups and associations throughout the day while learning more about the early days of Galveston’s immigration movement. Tours of five area houses of worship will be available. When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: Hendley Green, 2028 Strand Tickets: $15; galvestonhistory.org
HUNTSVILLE
Frightening Forest Tours A horse drawn wagon tour through the forest with witches, ghosts, skeletons and fearful woodland creatures. When: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Aunique Gypsy Horse Ranch, FM 1375 E. Tickets: $10-$25; auniqueranch.com
KATY
Food Truck Friday Over 15 food trucks will be present, offering a variety of cuisines. When: 5-9 p.m. Friday Where: Cinco Ranch Lake House, 25202 Springwood Lake Information: facebook.com/ events/507374889629469 Pick-a-dilly Craft Fair Featuring handmade items for sale, ranging from jewelry, cards, soaps, candles, ornaments, knits and carved-wood items. There also will be a pumpkin patch. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Information: facebook.com/ events/2033469876875188
KEMAH
Zombie Party A zombie-themed party with a costume contest, ride specials, face painting, performers, live music and other family activities. When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Tickets: $5; kemahboardwalk.com
KINGWOOD
The Kingwood Oktoberfest Event features authentic German cuisine, polka music from The Texas Sound Check Band and beer from Back Pew Brewing Co. When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday Where: Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 1901 Woodland Hills Tickets: $5; kwoktoberfest.org
LEAGUE CITY
Harvest Festival Family festival with food, activities, pumpkin carving, a costume contest and local crafts vendors. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Where: League Park, 200 E. Main Information: facebook.com/ events/188516328358885
PEARLAND
SoléAna Stables 5k Creepy Crawl Event includes trick-or-treating along the course, music, refreshments, vendor booths, pumpkin decorating, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, individual, team and pet costume contest, a raffle and silent auction. When: 8:30-11 a.m. Friday Where: Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway Tickets: $30-$20; soleanastables. ezeventsolutions.com
RICHMOND
Texian Market Days Festival Festival features hands-on activities, battle re-enactments, live entertainment, first-person costumed interpreters, historic home tours, games, cowboys, vintage vehicles, food and craft vendors. When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Where: George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Tickets: $10-$15; georgeranch.org
SPRING
Fall Family Festival Family event with games, food, pumpkins, arts and crafts. When: 4 p.m. Friday Where: Elements Montessori, 17505 Chaseloch Information: facebook.com/ events/478243119220169
STAFFORD
Pin It Expo Shop unique vendors showing a little of everything Pinterest has to offer. There also will be DIY classes to learn how to make and take home some of the most pinned projects. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Where: Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Information: facebook.com/ events/1267260766733617
SUGAR LAND
Balloonapalooza Fall Fest Event features tethered hot-air-balloon rides, carnival rides, balloon night-glow show, live music entertainment and food. When: 4-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday Where: Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive Tickets: $12-$300; balloonapaloozatour. com Lyrics & Lawn Games Family-friendly outdoor games and live music from the Backbeat Band. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk Information: sugarlandtownsquare.com
THE WOODLANDS
Fall Festival Festival features rides, multiple arcade games, rock climbing, food and beverages. When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday Where: 5585 Creekside Forest, The Woodlands Tickets: $25-$80; houstonpress.com