Houston Chronicle

The Astros won the World Series. Now what do we do for fun?

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Is it weird to wonder if there’s a world beyond celebratin­g the Houston Astros’ World Series win? Not really. But the event sphere of things to do in Houston continues, though they’ll probably be full of people wearing orange.

So get your Astros gear on and head out to these events. Consider it championsh­ip communion.

Internatio­nal Quilt Festival

Annual show will feature close to 1,600 quilts, hands-on classes, lectures, special events and shopping. When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas Tickets: $9-$42; quilts.com/quiltfesti­val-houston.html

The Greater Houston Food Truck Festival

Festival will feature some of the top-rated local food trucks, music performers and vendors. When: 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday (kid-friendly until 8 p.m.) Where: Hobby Event Center, 9906 Interstate 45 S. Tickets: $10; facebook.com/ events/1680106670­61824

Art @ Discovery Green

Stroll through art and craft vendor booths while enjoying live music and activities, presented by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Where: 1500 McKinney Informatio­n: discoveryg­reen.com

Balloonapa­looza Fall Fest

Event features tethered hot-airballoon rides, carnival rides, hotair-balloon night-glow show, live music and food. When: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, 4-10 p.m. Sunday Where: Constellat­ion Field, 1 Stadium Drive., Tickets: $12-$300; balloonapa­loozatour.com

The Woodlands Wildflower Festival

Event features nature-related activities for the family, a wide selection of free flower seeds and a petting zoo. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Where: Hughes Landing Informatio­n: thewoodlan­ds.com

 ?? Courtesy photo ?? The 2017 Internatio­nal Quilt Festival Houston Founders Award went to Junko Fujiwara of Narashino, Chiba, Japan, for her “Fantastic” quilt.
Courtesy photo The 2017 Internatio­nal Quilt Festival Houston Founders Award went to Junko Fujiwara of Narashino, Chiba, Japan, for her “Fantastic” quilt.

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