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Events Calendar: Fall Bazaars and Festivals abound this year
Published 11:34 pm CDT, Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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Dance at London Hall: Every Saturday night, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at London Hall, Junction. Music, festival, dance, sponsored by London Dance Hall. Admission varies. Visit www.junctiontexas.com.
Glasscock School Fall Personal Development Courses: For fall 2013, daytime and evening at Rice University - the Susanne M. Glasscock School. Sponsored by Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Varied prices. Visit glasscock.rice.edu.
Pumpkin patch: Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 27-28. Tree sales Nov. 29-30; Dec. 1, 6-8, 13-15 at Double Creek Farm. Pumpkin patch hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Tree sales Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. at 1288 Oakdale Loop, Livingston. Pumpkin patch/choose and cut Christmas trees. Sponsored by Double Creek Farm. Admission to pumpkin patch is $5 per person; children 2 and younger are admitted free. For tree sales there is no admission fee. Visit www.doublecreektreefarm.com; farm phone 936-967-3912.
Country Music Monday: First Monday of every month, 7-10 p.m. in the Giddings High School cafetorium. Opry music sponsored by Rotary Club of Giddings. Admission is $5. Visit www.countrymusicmonday.com.
Livingston Trade Days: The weekend before the third Monday, Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 925 U.S. 59 bypass, north Livingston. At Pedigo Park. Trade Days sponsored by City of Livingston. Admission is free. Visit www.cityoflivingston-tx.com.
Aug. 30 to Sept. 1
Kerrville Fall Music Fundraiser: Held all day at Quiet Valley Ranch, 3876 Medina Highway, Kerrville, on Highway 16 south. Music festival sponsored by Kerrville Folk Festival. Admission $30-$40; discounts online in advance. Visit www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org.
Aug. 31
Holy Comforter's 13th annual BBQ Cook-off and Craft Fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2322 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. There will be barbecue, crafts, games, silent auction, music and a cake auction. Sponsored by Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. Admission is free. Visit holycomforterspring.org.
St. Mary 119th Country Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 8227 CR 205, Plantersville. Church bazaar sponsored by St. Mary Catholic Church. Barbecue pork, beef, chicken and sausage meal begins at 10:30 a.m. Mexican food also available. Live and silent auctions, booths, games and rides for the kids, cake walk, and country store Admission is free. Visit www.smsj.org.
Sealy Immaculate Conception Church Bazaar: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sealy KC Hall, 1310 U.S. 90 west, Sealy. Sponsored by Sealy Immaculate Conception Church. Admission is free. Call 979-885-3868.
Kimble County Arts & Crafts Fair: Held all day in Junction. Arts, crafts, music festival sponsored by Kimble County Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Visit www.junctiontexas.com.
Autumn Delights: Held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days in the parking lot of Big Lots/Hobby Lobby, 125 Highway 332 W., Lake Jackson. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Visit www.happygarrenproductions.com.
Texas Word Wrangler Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Giddings Public Library. Book festival sponsored by Giddings Study Club. Admission is free. Visit www.texaswordwrangler.com.
Texas Gatorfest: Thursday and Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday noon to 6 p.m. at Fort Anahuac Park, Anahuac. Sponsored by Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce. General admission $10; children under 12, $5; children under 5 admitted free; parking $10. Visit www.texasgatorfest.com. Call 409-267-4190.
145th Washington County Fair: 8 a.m. to midnight daily at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham. Annual county fair sponsored by Washington County Fair Association. Admission is $12, $15 or $20 after 7 p.m.; varies with entertainment. Visit washingtoncofair.com.
Shop 'til You Drop Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8877 Barker Cypress Road. Sponsored by Cy-Fair Women's Club. Admission is free. Visit www.cyfairwomensclub.org.
Kolache Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Caldwell. A Czech festival with kolaches sponsored by Burleson County Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Visit www.BurlesonCountyTX.com.
Antiques & Garden Festival: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall, Cat Spring. Sponsored by Antiques Shows of Texas (the new sponsor name). Adults $5, seniors $4 and kids are admitted free. Visit www.ruraltexasantiques.com or call 979-865-5618.
Sept. 14-15; Feb. 8-9, 2014
Heart of Katy Craft Show: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at Katy High School. Craft show sponsored by Bengal Brigade and cheerleaders. Admission is free. Visit khskbbc.com.
Galaxy of Stars: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Auction is 3 p.m. Saturday at Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. Quilt show and live auction (of quilts), sponsored by Golden Needles Quilt Guild. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors) Visit www.goldenneedles.org.
Polish Harvest Festival: Sept. 20 4-10 p.m.; Sept. 21 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sept. 22 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1731 Blalock Road, Houston. Ethnic festival sponsored by Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Admission is $5. Visit www.polishharvestfestival.org.
Bazaar - St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church: Friday 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. at 6220 La Salette Drive, Houston. Bazaar sponsored by St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Friday Zydeco dance $10; Saturday, Super Bingo $15 and $18. Call 713-747-7800.
Morton Ranch High School FFA Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road. Craft show sponsored by Morton Ranch High School FFA. Admission is free. Visit www.mortonranch.ffanow.org.
Tour the Arts in Rosenberg: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Rosenberg, 823 3rd St. Cultural arts festival sponsored by Historic Downtown Rosenberg Cultural Arts District. Admission is free. Visit www.artsinrosenberg.org.
Historic Montgomery Wine & Music Fest: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in historic downtown Montgomery. Sponsored by Historic Montgomery Business Association. Admission is free to public. Visit www.experiencemontgomery.com.
Just Shop for a Just Cause: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12903 Jones Road. Third annual craft market to support anti-human trafficking. Sponsored by Metropolitan Baptist Church. Admission is free. Call 281-890-1900.
Arts & Crafts Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2525 N. Gessner, Houston. Fundraising for four local charities, and sponsored by John Knox Presbyterian Church. There will be entertainment and children's activities Admission is free. For more information email johnknoxhouston@gmail.com or visit www.jkpc-houston.org.
Touch A Truck: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 17020 West Road, Houston. Educational event sponsored by St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church. Admission is $2. Visit www.stcuthbert.org.
Huntsville Antique Show: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 pm. at the Walker County Fairgrounds. Event sponsored by City of Huntsville and Memory Merchant. Admission is $5. Visit www.huntsvilleantiqueshow.com.
Fall Fling: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days in the parking lot of Vintage Park Shopping Center, 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Visit www.happygarrenproductions.com.
Needville Citywide Garage Sale: 8 a.m. till dark in Needville. Community event sponsored by Needville Area Tourist Association. Admission is free. Call 979-793-6357.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival: Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Road. Food/music event sponsored by HotStuff Inc. Admission is $8. Visit www.houstonhotsauce.com.
Annual Wendish Festival: 8:30 a.m. to dark at St. Paul Lutheran Church and picnic grounds. German festival sponsored by Texas Wendish Heritage Society. Admission is free. Visit www.texaswendish.org.
Sept. 24 to Nov. 2
Orchids for America: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 610 W. Main Ave., Orange. Historical orchid display, special tours sponsored by The W.H. Stark House. Admission varies. $6/adult; $5/youth; free entry for STARK Cultural Venues' members. Visit www.whstarkhouse.org.
Sept. 26 to Oct. 13
You Never Can Tell: Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Brenham. Live theatre performance sponsored by Unity Theatre. $27 regular admission; $17 preview night Thursday, Sept. 26. Visit www.unitybrenham.org.
Fall Festival and Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9701 Almeda Genoa Road. Craft fair sponsored by CT Church Women's Group. Admission is free. Visit ctchurch.tv.
St. Mary's Fall Gift Market: Friday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress. Market for shopping and decorating featuring The Tea Room offering its famous taco soup, sandwiches and desserts, plus the silent auction benefiting church-affiliated projects and outreach. Sponsored by St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Admission is free. Visit www.stmaryscypress.org.
Sept. 27 to Oct. 5
LaBahia Antiques Show and Sale: 8 a.m. at LaBahia Hall, Burton. Festival sponsored by LaBahia Antiques. Admission is free. Visit www.labahiaantiques.com.
Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival at Blessington Farms: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blessington Farms, 510 Chisholm Road, Simonton. Open Sept. 27, Oct. 14 and Saturdays. Pumpkin patch and fall festivities including hay ride, hay maze, giant slides, barrel train, chickens and more. Join in the family fun on the farm. $8 admission. Pumpkins priced per pound. Visit www.BlessingtonFarms.com.
Ghost Walks 2013: Fridays and Saturdays, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m; and Sundays, 5-6:30 p.m. in Houston's downtown historic district. 90-minute guided strolls through the downtown historic district featuring spooky urban legends and scary true tales of deceased Houstonians. Family-friendly and sponsored by Discover Houston Tours. Admission: $15. Reservations required. For information visit DiscoverHoustonTours.com.
Ghosts of Texas Past: 7 p.m. at 157 Private Road 6000, Woodville. Listen to fascinating stories regarding legends and tales from Texas' and county's colorful history. Sponsored by Heritage Village Museum. Admission $4 adults, $2 children under 12. Visit www.heritage-village.org.
Harvest Delights: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days in the parking lot of King Dollar Store, 1201 N. Velasco at Business Highway 288, Angleton. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Visit www.happygarrenproductions.com.
St. Joseph 37th Annual Fall Festival: 3-11 p.m. and noon to 9 p.m. at 1505 Kane St., Houston. Fall festival sponsored by Fall Festival Steering Committee. Admission is free. Visit www.facebook.com/stjosephannualfestival.
Day Out With Thomas: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Burnet Community Center. Train festival sponsored by Austin Steam Train Association. Admission is $18 per person. Visit www.ticketweb.com/dowt.
LaBahia Antiques Show & Sale: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 in Round Top, Burton, Brenham, Warrenton, Carmine. Antiques fair sponsored by Round Top Antiques. Some admission fees apply; many venues free. Visit roundtopantiques.com.
Sept. 28 to Nov. 10
Dewberry Farm Fall Festival: Saturdays 10 a.m. to sundown; Sundays noon to sundown; Columbus Day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at FM 362 and Morrison Road, Brookshire. Fall entertainment sponsored by Dewberry Farm. Admission ages 3-54 is $12 plus tax; seniors 55-plus $9 plus tax; military, law enforcement and EMS personnel $10 plus tax. Visitwww.DewberryFarm.com.
Houston Slavic Heritage Festival and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds, 607 East Whitney Drive, Houston. The Slavic Festival celebrates Saints Cyril and Methodius for their contributions to Slavic countries, with Polish, Czech, Croatian and Ukrainian food; singing and dancing; and a vintage car show. The Houston Slavic Alliance invites everyone to share in this 50th anniversary celebration. Admission is $5 per person. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. Visit www.houstonslavicheritagefestival.com.
Oct. 1 to Jan. 4, 2014
Floral Natives North American Orchids: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 712 Green Ave., Orange. Orchid art display sponsored by Stark Museum of Art. Included with Museum admission; Free entry for STARK Cultural Venues' members. Visit www.starkmuseum.org.
Oct. 1-5
Hodges Farm Antique Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening early on Oct. 1 at 7 a.m. 444 Kenney Hall Road, Kenney. Sponsored by Hodges Farm Antique Show. Admission is $1 and parking is free. Visit www.hodgesfarmtexas.com.
The 47th Annual Original Greek Festival: Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dinner 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Complex, 3511 Yoakum Blvd. Sponsored by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Admission is $5. On Friday, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., admission is free. www.greekfestival.org. Call 713-526-5377.
Oct. 3-31
Pumpkin Patch: 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily at 16335 El Camino Real, Houston. Holiday event sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Bootfest: Oct. 4, 5-11 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. in downtown Victoria, 101 N. Main St. Music festival sponsored by City of Victoria. Admission is free. Go to www.visitvictoriatexas.com.
Rockport Fulton Shopping Tournament: Oct. 4 (informal kickoff party optional) 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 5 Shopping Tournament 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Rockport-Fulton. Shopping Tournament sponsored by The Aransas County ISD Education Foundation. $50 per shopper or $200 team of four shoppers. Visit www.shoprockportfulton.com or call 361-729-6934.
Country Market Days: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2464 Old Hwy 35 north, Livingston. From Houston take U.S. 59 north to Livingston. It is on the north side of Livingston, 9/10 mile past the VFW Hall. Turn left on Marston Road and follow signs. Craft, gift and antiques bazaar sponsored by The Historic Thomas Mercantile. Admission is free. Visit at facebook/ThomasMercantile.
Piecemaker Quilt Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 5201 Spring Cypress Road, Spring. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Visit trinityklein.org or call 281-376-5773.
Oktoberfest: 7-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at 11720 Joan of Arc Drive. Fall festival sponsored by St. Cecilia Catholic Community. Admission is free. Visit www.saintcecilia.org.
Toyota Texas Bass Classic: Gates open Friday, 2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon at Lone Star Convention and Expo Center. Music festival and Bass Fishing World Championship benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Free tickets are available at area Toyota dealers, Academy Sports and Outdoors, and online. Visit ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com.
New Life Lutheran Church Annual Craft & BBQ: Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. at 3521 E. Orange St., Pearland. Barbecue Friday to Sunday, craft show Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by New Life Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Visit www.newlifelutheran.com.
Oct. 5
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church Family Fun Fest and 5K: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18300 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay. Fall festival and 1K and 5K run, barbecue, silent auction, children's games, entertainment sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church. Admission is free. Call 281-333-2384.
4th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 21022 Rosehill Church Road, Tomball. Arts and crafts fair sponsored by Rose Hill UMC. Admission is free. Visit www.rosehillumc.org.
A Homecoming of Quilts 2013 Auction: 6 p.m. preview, 7 p.m. live auction at The Grand Palace, 314A Pruitt Road, Spring. Fall quilt auction sponsored by The Woodlands Area Quilt Guild. Admission is $5 and includes two drinks at the wine, cheese and dessert bar; and door prizes. Visit www.waqg.org or call 281-298-1966.
Clay Road Baptist Church Annual Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 9151 Clay Road, Houston. Sponsored by Clay Road Baptist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.gocrbc.org.
Magnolia United Methodist Church Fall Bazaar 2013: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 419 Commerce St., Magnolia. There will be handmade crafts, jewelry, baked goods, purses etc. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Admission is free. For information, email magnoliaumc@livemail.com.
Mistletoe Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1548 N. Riviera Circle, Pearland. Holiday shopping market sponsored by Bellavita Belles. Admission is $1. Visit www.club-bellavita.org.
Oktoberfest 2013: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Alvin Lutheran Church, 1800 FM 1462, Alvin. Festival with food, vendors, live auction and entertainment sponsored by Alvin Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Call 281-331-5457.
El Campo Prairie Days Festival: 10 a.m. to midnight at Alamo Park. Festival sponsored by El Campo Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Call 979-543-2713.
Fair on the Square: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Huntsville Texas downtown square. Festival sponsored by Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Call 936-295-8113 or visit www.chamber.huntsville.tx.us.
Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 10135 West Road, Houston. Sponsored by Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community. No charge for admission; cost varies by activity. Visit www.stmaximilian.org.
Hopefest 2013: Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1804 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. Craft fair and festival with barbecue lunch and free kids games, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Hope Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Visit www.Hope-Lutheran.org.
Fall Festival and Craft Fair: Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. at 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. Festival, crafts, music, auction and bingo sponsored by St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church. Admission is free. Call 281-370-3401.
Bazaar 2013 - Memories and Fun: Oct. 5 6-11 p.m.; Oct. 6 noon to 7 p.m. at church property, Chimney Rock at Bellaire Boulevard. Parish bazaar/festival sponsored by Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Admission is free. Visit www.holyghostchurch.net.
Orchid Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2111 W. Park Ave., Orange. Nature-related festival sponsored by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Admission $10 for all-inclusive pass; free entry for STARK Cultural Venues' members. Visit www.shangrilagardens.org.
Oct. 5 to Dec. 1
P-6 Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival: Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. at 9963 Pooles Road, Montgomery. Sponsored by P-6 Farms. Admission for ages 4-11 $8.50, ages 12 and up $10.50. Visit www.p-6farms.com.
Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 4445 FM 359 N., Pattison. Fall festival sponsored by Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Admission is free. Call 281-375-6799.
Sacred Heart Church Fall Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 6502 County Road 48, Manvel. Bazaar sponsored by Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Admission is free. Visit www.sacredheartmanvel.org or call 281-489-8720.
St. Matthew's Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 9915 Hollister, Houston. Church Fall Festival sponsored by St. Matthew's Festival Committee. Admission is free. Visit www.stmatthewhou.org or call 713-466-4030.
159th Annual Mentz Picnic at St. Roch Catholic Church: Sacrifice of the Mass at 10:30a.m. Lunch barbecue, beef, pork and sausage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1600 Frelsburg Road, Alleyton. Take I-10 west, exit 704/FM 949 north; between Sealy and Columbus. Live music by Charles and the Fabulous 4, Country Store, kids games including a Bungee run and toddler combo, face painting, gift card walk, dessert walk and auction at 1 p.m. sponsored by St. Roch Catholic Church in Mentz. Adult admission $10; children under 12 admitted for $5. Call 979-732-3460.
Austin County Fair: Each day varies time-wise. Austin County Fairgrounds, Bellville. Admission $25 advance season, $30 season at gate, $15 adult and children over 11; senior citizens and children age 6-11, $6. Visit www.austincountyfair.com.
Heavenly Holidays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at 5801 San Felipe, Houston. Fall Market sponsored by Westminster UMC. Admission is free. Visit wumc.com.
35th Houston Italian Festival: Thursday (5-10 p.m.), Friday and Saturday (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at grounds of the University of St. Thomas. Festival sponsored by Italian Cultural and Community Center of Houston. Admission Thursday and Friday until 4 p.m., free. Friday after 4 p.m. through Sunday is $8 adults and children 12 and under admitted free. Visit www.HoustonItalianFestival.com.
Red Cat Jazz Festival Galveston Island 2013: See website for times at Beach Central Park at the Hotel Galvez and Spa 10th year celebration, 50th anniversary of music legend Ronnie Laws. Laws will perform with a myriad of celebrity jazz artists who have accompanied him throughout the years. This event will also include a celebrity golf tournament. Sponsored by Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society. See website for details about admission, VIP, reservations at www.redcatjazz.com.
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival: Held in downtown Conroe. Festival with live music and food. Presented by Friends of Conroe. Admission is free. Visit www.conroecajuncatfishfestival.com.
Northampton Spirit of the Holidays Marketplace: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6012 Root Road, Spring. Vendor holiday market sponsored by Northampton Home and Garden Club. Admission is free. Visit Northamptonhomeandgardenclub.blogspot.com.
Good Shepherd Church Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 4p.m. at 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. Festival sponsored by Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Admission is free. Visit http://goodshepherdkingwood.org/fallfestival.shtml.
Texas Mushroom Festival: 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the square in downtown Madisonville, exit 142 off I-45. There will be all things mushroom including more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, Texas wine tastings and cooking demonstrations, auto showcase, photography contest, art contest, quilt show, grape stomp, entertainment, and food. Sponsored by Monterey Mushrooms, City of Madisonville, Buc-ees and the Woodbine Hotel and Restaurant. Admission to the festival is free. Admission to the wine tastings and Mushroom Cooking Showcase is $15. Visit www.TexasMushroomFestival.com or call 877-908-8808.
Wine & Arts Festival: 4-10 p.m. in downtown Wharton. Sponsored by Monterey Square Merchants. Admission is $10.
35th Annual Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7927 FM 1960 E, Humble. Holiday crafts and home-based businesses (all net profits are donated to area nonprofit organizations). Sponsored by Atascocita Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Visit www.alutheranchurch.org.
CreekFest 2013: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heart of the Cypress Creek Cultural District. Arts, music and food festival sponsored by Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Visit www.CreekFestHouston.com.
Girlfriends Gift Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church; 20155 Cypresswood; Cypress. Sponsored by Girlfriends Women's Ministry at Good Shepherd UMC. Admission is $1 donation to support missions. Visit www.goodchurch.us.
5K Run: 7 a.m. in Junction. Outdoor recreation event sponsored by Kimble County Senior Center. Contact kcsc@cebridge.net. Visit www.junctiontexas.com.
Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16335 El Camino Real, Houston. Sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Lakewood Holiday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11330 Louetta Road at Jones Road. Sponsored by Lakewood United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Email fallfair@sbcglobal.net.
TurkishFest 2013: Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m. at Jones Plaza, 601 Louisiana St., Houston. Festival sponsored by American Turkish Association of Houston. Children under 8 admitted free; children 8-16 $3. Adults $5. Visit www.turkishfesthouston.com.
37th Annual Scarecrow Festival: Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Chappell Hill. Outdoor festival sponsored by Chappell Hill Historical Society. Admission is free, parking $5. Visit www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com.
Katy Rice Harvest Festival: Oct. 12 10 a.m. to midnight, Oct. 13 noon to 6 p.m. in historic downtown Katy. Family festival with 325 vendor booths, two stages of entertainment, carnival and family fun sponsored by Katy Area Chamber of Commerce. $8 admission for adults and children over age 11. Visit www.riceharvestfestival.org.
Annual Pumpkin Patch: Open every day 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Cypress United Methodist Church Festival sponsored by Cypress United Methodist Church. Admission is free (except the cost of the pumpkins). Visit www.cypressunited.org.
St. John Neumann Catholic Church Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 2730 Nelwood Drive, Houston. International food, games, music, amusement rides and bookstore sponsored by all parish groups. Admission is free. Call 281-931-0684.
Annual Fall Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail. Festival sponsored by St. John Vianney. Admission is free. Visit stjohnvianney.org.
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church 84th Annual Bazaar: Noon to 8 p.m. for bazaar. Super Bingo will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at 4000 Sumpter St., Houston. Fall festival sponsored by Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Admission is free. Visit ourmotherofmercy.net.
Oct. 15 to Nov. 9
Scarecrow Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2111 W. Park Ave., Orange. Sponsored by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Admission varies. $6 for
adults; $2 for children; free entry for STARK Cultural Venues' members. Visit www.shangrilagardens.org.
St. John Annual Turkey Supper & Bazaar: 4-7 p.m. at 15235 Spring Cypress Road at Huffmeister. Missions' fundraising sponsored by St. John Sisters In Service. Admission is $10 per person. Visit www.stjohn-lutheran.net.
Family Movie in the Pumpkin Patch: 7 p.m. at 16335 El Camino Real, Houston. Holiday event sponsored by Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.ClearLakeMethodist.org.
Pink Elephant Sale: Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayou City Event Center. Rummage sale sponsored by River Oaks Garden Club. Admission is $1. Visit www.riveroaksgardenclub.org.
Sculpture on Main/Quick Draw Competition: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Main Street, downtown Marble Falls. Festival sponsored by Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce and CVB. Admission is free. Visit www.marblefalls.org.
Annual CountryFest Bazaar at Aldersgate UMC: Oct. 18 5:30 to 9 p.m., Oct. 19 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 13217 FM 1764, Santa Fe. Bazaar/silent auction/festival sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.aldersgateumc.net.
Judy Dierker Holiday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8350 Jones Road, Houston. Holiday market, craft show and tea room sponsored by Foundry United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.foundrychurch.org.
22nd Annual Gloria Dei Artisan's Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay. Sponsored by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Admission is free. Visit www.gdlc.org.
Trappers & Fur Hunters Rendezvous: All day in Junction. Recreation, outdoor, hunting and trapping sponsored by Texas Trappers & Fur Hunters Association. Admission is $5. Visit www.junctiontexas.com.
25th Annual Harvest Festival: Friday, Oct. 18 (school day) 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 157 Private Road 6000, Woodville. An East Texas folk life festival. Pioneer demonstrations, music, food, artisans and Civil War Confederate camp. Sponsored by Heritage Village Museum. Admission $6 adults, $3 for children 5 to 11, children under 5 admitted free. Visit www.heritage-village.org.
Fall Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1540 Sawdust Road. The Woodlands Craft Show sponsored by TLBC. Admission is free. Visit www.tlbctx.org.
Christ the Good Shepherd Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 18511 Klein Church Road, Spring. Family fun day with food, games, live music, petting zoo, beer and wine, and inflatable games. Sponsored by Christ The Good Shepherd Catholic Community. Admission is free. Visit www.cgsccdogh.org.
KBR Kids Day on Buffalo Bayou: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids festival with hands-on activities and performances, sponsored by Buffalo Bayou Partnership. Admission is free. Visit www.buffalobayou.org.
Bayou Fest: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Highland Bayou Park. Festival sponsored by City of La Marque and Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free. Call 409-935-1408 or visit www.texascitychamber.com.
Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena. Holiday festival sponsored by FUMC. Admission is free (tickets sold for games, food, etc.). Visit www.firstumcpasadena.org.
Emmanuel on Memorial Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial Drive, Houston. Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show sponsored by Emmanuel Special Projects Committee. Admission is free. Visit www.emmanuel-houston.org.
Cotton Gin Barn Dance Gala: 6 p.m. to midnight at LaBahia Dance Hall. Benefit for Texas Cotton Gin Museum sponsored by Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Tickets $50 each, $700 for table of eight. Visit www.cottonginmuseum.org.
Pumpkin Fest: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2403 Rayford Road, Spring. Sponsored by Faith United Methodist. Admission is free. Visit www.faithumcspring.org.
Illustrated Family Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 712 Green Ave., Orange. Family-friendly art day sponsored by Stark Museum of Art. Free for all ages. Visit www.starkmuseum.org.
23rd Annual Pick-A-Dilly Crafts Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. Arts and crafts fair sponsored by St. Peter's United Methodist Women. Admission is free. Call Beverly at 281-856-6217.
2013 Korean Festival Houston: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Discovery Green Conservatory. Cultural Festival sponsored by Korean American Society of Houston. Admission is free. Visit www.koreanfestivalhouston.com.
Kingwood Garden Center Fall Festival for Kids: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kingwood Garden Center 1216 Stonehollow Drive, Kingwood (one block behind Stein Mart). Sponsored by Kingwood Garden Center. Admission is free. Visit online at www.kingwoodgardencenter.com.
Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Kerens. Festival sponsored by Friends of the Kerens Library. Admission is free. Visit www.kerenscottonharvestfestival.com.
25th Annual Bear Creek United Methodist Women's Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 16000 Rippling Water Drive, Houston. Craft show sponsored by Bear Creek United Methodist Women. Admission is free. Visit bearcreekumc.org.
Herrera Elementary Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Herrera Elemantary School, 525 Bennington St., Houston. Festival sponsored by Herrera Elementary PTO. No gate fee; buy tickets for use on attractions. Visit http://www.houstonisd.org/page/78456.
16th annual ARToberFEST: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Galveston on Postoffice Street from 21st to 23rd streets. A Juried Fine Arts Festival sponsored by The Grand 1894 Opera House. Admission is $5 per person (children 12 and under admitted free). Visit www.artoberfest.com.
Autumn Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days in the parking lot of old Academy, FM 518 at I-45 south, League City. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Visit www.happygarrenproductions.com.
St. Francis Xavier Annual Fall Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 4600 Reed Road, Houston. Sponsored by St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Admission is free. Visit www.sfxhoustontx.catholicweb.com.
Octoberfisch Fly Fishing Tournament: All day in Junction. Outdoor, recreation, fishing, hunting, kayaking event sponsored by October Fly Fishing Tournament. Admission is free. Visit www.junctiontexas.com.
Saint Katharine Drexel Church Annual Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 22895 Mack Washington Lane, Hempstead. Fall festival sponsored by Knights of Columbus. Admission is free. Visit www.stkatedrexel.org.
Guardian Angel Catholic Church Fall Harvest Festival & Bazaar: Masses of Thanksgiving at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Serving line for food begins at 10:30 a.m. 5610 Demel St., Wallis. Call 979-478-6532.
St. Thomas More Parish's Annual Oktoberfest: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, 10330 Hillcroft St. Festival/bazaar sponsored by St. Thomas More Parish School. Admission is free. Visit www.stthomasmore-school.org.
St. Martin's Episcopal Church 23rd Annual Joy of Giving Market: Tuesday Preview Night, Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 23-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Martin's Episcopal Church 717 Sage Road (at Woodway), Houston. Holiday Fall Bazaar St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Preview Night (includes hors d'oeuvres) $15; Wednesday and Thursday free admission. Visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/jog.php.
Houston Handweavers Sale: Monday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Chelsea Market, 4617 Montrose Blvd., Suite C213, Houston. Annual sale sponsored by Contemporary Handweavers of Houston. Admission is free. Visit www.weavehoustonn.org.
First, We Feed Them Art & Artsy Food Bowl Auction: 5:30 p.m. at McCormick and Schmick's Uptown. Happy hour cocktails and silent auction sponsored by Rescue Bank. $35 in advance, $45 at door. Visit www.rescuebank.org.
Celebrations Gift Market at The Berry Center: Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road. Cypress. Celebrations Gift Market has moved from Katy to The Berry Center on Barker Cypress, so "shop with vendors you know and love." Celebrations is a vendor-supported show operated by the vendors to give customers a shopping experience like no other. Admission and parking are free. Visit www.CelebrationsGiftMarket.com (2014 applications will go online Dec. 1.).
First Night by Jack Neary: Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m. Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Brenham. Live theatre performance sponsored by Unity Theatre. $25, $15 on preview night, Thursday, Oct. 24. Visit www.unitybrenham.org.
Fall Festival: 6-8:30 p.m. at 19915 Texas 249, Houston. Games, food, prizes and fun. Sponsored by D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek. Admission is free to the community. Visit www.ymcahouston.org/cypress-creek or call 281-469-1481.
32nd Annual Island Oktoberfest: 5-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at 24th and Winnie, historic downtown Galveston. Festival sponsored by First Lutheran Church/Galveston. Admission is free. German costumes encouraged. Visit http://galvestonoktoberfest.com or call 409-762-8477.
Annual Cemetery Tour: 6:45-9 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery. Historical tour/reenactment sponsored by Victoria Preservation Inc. Admission is $12. Visit www.vpitx.com.
St. Mary's Annual Bazaar and Gumbo Cook-off: Friday 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday noon to 10 p.m. at 3005 Rosedale, Houston. Festival sponsored by St. Mary's Catholic Church. Admission is free. Call 713-528-0571.
The Woodlands Fall Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6363 Research Forest Drive. Fall market and pumpkin patch sponsored by Christ Church United Methodist. Admission is free. Visit www.cc-um.org.
Hot Pepper Festival: Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., live music until 11 p.m. in Palestine. Historic Main Street district festival. Cool off at the "Hottest Little Festival in Texas" with barbecue and chili cook-off, beer gardens and live music all day sponsored by the City of Palestine. Admission is free. Visit www.visitpalestine.com or call 1-800-659-3484.
Texian Market Days: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762, Richmond. Living history festival celebrating Texas heritage sponsored by George Ranch Historical Park. $10 adults, $5 kids (5-15 years old) and free for kids 4 and younger. Visit www.texianmarketdays.com.
Autumn Fest at TWCC: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Woodlands Christian Church 1202 N Millbend, The Woodlands. Craft Show & Family Activities sponsored by Autumn Fest Committee of TWCC. Admission is free. $1 per baked goods, $30 for vendors. Visit www.twcc.org.
UMW Harvest Craft Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sugar Land FUMC 431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. Admission is free. Visit http://www.sugarlandmethodist.org/womenslife/umw or call 281-491-6041.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 21st Annual Gingerbread Holiday Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church; 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston. Holiday market and craft show sponsored by K. of C. #8096 Ladies Auxiliary. Admission is free. Visit mon.delgado@sbcglobal.net.
St. Dunstan's 42nd "Street of Shoppes" Fall Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 14301 Stuebner-Airline (a quarter mile north of FM 1960). Family fall festival/craft fair sponsored by St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church. Admission is free. Visit www.saintdunstans.org.
ArBOOretum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston. Fall festival sponsored by Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. Admission is $15 for ages 3 and older; free for members. Visit houstonarboretum.org.
Peppermint Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2201 S. Dairy Ashford St., Houston. Community fair sponsored by Ashford United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Call 281-497-1146.
Heritage Scaritage Festival and Arts & Crafts Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Republic of Texas Plaza Park, 5117 N. Main, Baytown Family fall festival with arts and crafts booths. Food and fun for everyone. Sponsored by Baytown Historical Preservation Association. Admission is free. Visit www.baytownhistory.org. Call 281-421-2099.
Wee Wuns Annual Fall Festival: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cypress United Methodist Church. Sponsored by Wee Wuns. Wristband admission. Visit http://www.cypressunited.org/ministry/children/wee-wuns/welcome.
CUMC Harvest Moon Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1334 Runneburg Road. Fall festival with inflatables, silent auction, children's games, concessions, craft vendors, rummage sale and sweet shop. Sponsored by Crosby United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.crosbyumc.org.
Octoberfest: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days in the parking lot of Big Lots, 365 Sawdust, Spring/The Woodlands. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Visit www.happygarrenproductions.com.
Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat: 4-6 p.m. at 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy. Sponsored by Holy Covenant United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.holycov.org.
St. Anne Catholic Community Fall Bazaar: Noon to 6 p.m. at 1111 S. Cherry St., Tomball. Fall bazaar with games, auctions, crafts, dinner and raffle. Sponsored by St. Anne Catholic Community. Admission is free. Call 281-351-8106.
Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 14207 Telge Road, Cypress. Barbecue and auction sponsored by Christ United Church of Cypress. Admission is free. Call 281-373-0395.
KWC 17th annual Holiday Marketplace: Oct. 28 Preview Party 6-9 p.m.; market is Oct. 29 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway. Admission: Preview Party is $25 (advance only); market is $8 advance; $10 at the door. Fundraising bazaar with proceeds benefiting local charities. Sponsored by Kingwood Women's Club. Visit www.kingwoodwomensclub.com or call 281-540-9346.
Hearts and Hands Holiday Market: Monday 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 12955 Memorial Drive. Holiday Market sponsored by Memorial Drive United Methodist Church. Monday $12 at door. Tuesday, Wednesday free. Visit www.mdumw.org.
Oct. 29 to Nov. 30
Thanksgiving at The Stark House: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 610 W. Main Ave., Orange. Thanksgiving decor exhibition sponsored by The W.H. Stark House. Admission varies. $6 adult; $5/youth; free entry for STARK Cultural Venues' members. Visit www.whstarkhouse.org.
Hallelujah Fest: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 8870 W. Sam Houston Parkway north, Houston. Sponsored by First Metropolitan Church. Admission is free for the community. Visit www.firstmet.org.
FirstFest: 5-8 p.m. at 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston. Festival sponsored by Houston's First Baptist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.HoustonsFirst.org/FirstFest.
International Quilt Festival: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 to Nov. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3; and 7-10 p.m. Preview Night Oct. 30 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Arts event sponsored by Quilts Inc. Admission is $12 daily fo adults; $9 seniors and students; and children 10 andunder admitted free. $12 Preview Night ticket allows one free additional day. $42 Full Show Pass includes Preview Night. Visit www.quilts.com.
Dobie Dichos - Campfires, Chili con Carne, and the Words of J. Frank Dobie: 6-9:30 p.m. at Historic Oakville Jail, Oakville. Celebrating the Writings of Folklorist J. Frank Dobie. Sponsored by George West Storyfest Association Inc. Admission is $15, presale only. Visit www.georgeweststoryfest.com or call 888-600-3121.
Nov. 1-2
Nutcracker Shoppe: Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Taylor Lake Christian Church, 1730 Old Kirby Road, Seabrook area. 33rd annual Christmas arts and crafts bazaar sponsored by Nutcracker Shoppe. Admission is free. Visit www.NutcrackerShoppe.org or call 281-326-3831.
Christmas Wonderland Market: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 15555 Stuebner Airline, Houston. Christmas Market sponsored by Champion Forest Baptist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.championforest.org.
18th annual Creative Artisans Fine Art Show and Sale: Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walter Hall Park Pavilion (indoors), 807 Hwy 3 north, League City. Unique fine art and gifts by local artists. Sponsored by Creative Artisans. Admission is free. Visit www.ca-houston.com or call Nita at 713-828-1481.
25th Fall Festival of Roses: Daily events schedule at Antique Rose Emporium. Outdoor festival sponsored by Antique Rose Emporium. Admission is free. Visit weAREroses.com.
George West Storyfest: 10 a.m. to midnight in Live Oak County Courthouse Square, George West. Storytelling, music, living history, car show. Sponsored by George West Storyfest Association Inc. Free admission all day; $10 street dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Visit www.georgeweststoryfest.com.
The Wonderland Market at Cinco Ranch High School: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cinco Ranch High School, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, at the corner of Grand parkway and Cinco Ranch Boulevard. Holiday gift market featuring approximately 100 vendors with fall and Christmas gifts and decorations sponsored by Home For The Holidays. Free admission and parking. Visit www.HomeForTheHolidaysGiftMarket.com (applications are on thevendors page).
Autumn Bazaar at St. Andrew's: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1819 Heights Blvd., Houston. Arts and crafts bazaar sponsored by St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Admission is free. Visit http://www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org/autumn-bazaar.
Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Department Peddler Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Dept., 2950 FM 359 north, Pattison. Crafts, garage sale items, goods, gifts, etc. Sponsored by Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Department. Free admission, and booth space rental available (see website). Visit www.pavfd.com.
Austin Town Reenactment: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., just north of Angleton. Historical reenactment sponsored by Brazoria County Historical Museum. Admission is $5 adults, $3 children and seniors. Visit www.bchm.org.
Prairie Heritage Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 Highway 36S. Sponsored by Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. Admission is free. Visit www.txmn.org/coastal/signature/prairie-heritage-festival.
Festival of Angels: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 5520 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood. 21st annual Christmas market and bazaar sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood. Admission is free. Visit www.fpc-kingwood.org/foa.
40th Annual British Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1 Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land. Celebrate all things British with a Wimbledon winner and a royal birth. Pub food, afternoon tea, handmade Christmas cards, gifts, puddings and cakes, silent auction, Scottish dancers, Highland pipers, Crown jewels, vintage car show and more. Sponsored by Daughters of the British Empire - State of Texas. Supports local Houston charities; admission $5, children under 12 admitted free. Visit www.dbetexas.org.
Christmas in the Country: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the parking lot of Pizza Hut/Subway, Highway 35 at Highway 36, West Columbia. Arts and crafts show sponsored by Happy Garren Productions. Admission is free. Visit www.happygarrenproductions.com.
Jersey Village FFA Craft Show: Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11206 Telge Road (near U.S. 290) across from Arnold Junior High. Home for the Holidays Craft & Gift Show event sponsored by Jersey Village FFA. Admission is free. Visit www.jerseyvillagecraftshow.com.
Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Texas City. Festival sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School. Admission is free. Visit www.fatimatc.org.
Sugar Creek Holiday Boutique: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 420 Sugar Creek Blvd. Holiday event sponsored by Sugar Creek Country Club Women's Association. Admission is $5 (fee goes to local charities). For information call 281-494-1338.
Brian "Fox" Ellis - Touring the Wilderness of North America: 6:30-8 p.m. at 707 W. Main Ave., Orange. Art/nature theatrical performance sponsored by Stark Museum of Art at Lutcher Theater. Free entry for STARK Cultural Venues' members. Visit www.starkmuseum.org.
Sugar Plum Market: Preview Night on Nov. 7, 6-10 p.m.; market is Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stafford Centre. Holiday shopping market sponsored by Fort Bend Junior Service League. $10 general admission; Preview Night $60. Visit www.sugarplummarket.com.
Deck the Halls Christmas Market: Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kemah Community Center, 800 Harris Ave. (Corner of 146 and 2094) in Kemah. Christmas market featuring handcrafted items, folk art, jewelry and the Famous Tasting Kitchen sponsored by Deck The Halls. Admission is free. Email deckthehallsshow@yahoo.com.
Second Blessings Fall Rummage Sale: Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1440 Harold St., Houston. Rummage sale sponsored by Bering Memorial United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.beringumc.org.
Ravensway Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 12730 Jarvis, Cypress. Holiday craft sale sponsored by Ravensway Activities. Admission is free. Visit ravenswaybazaar@yahoo.com.
Nov. 8-10
Norwegian Christmas Bazaar: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at 4309 Young St., Pasadena. Christmas festival sponsored by Womens League of the Norwegian Seamens Church. Admission is free. Visit www.sjomannskirken.no/houston.
60th Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show: At Humble Civic Center. Kids' activities, educational displays, live demonstrations - jewelry casting, gem cutting, flint knapping and more. Over 40 gem, mineral, bead, lapidary and fossil dealers with unique and ancient items from around the world. Sponsored by Houston Gem and Mineral Society. $8 admission, kids 10 and under admitted free. Free parking. For show hours and discount coupon, visit www.hgms.org.
St. Ignatius Women's Club 19th Annual Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church social hall and Christus center. Holiday craft bazaar sponsored by St. Ignatius Women's Club. Admission is free. Send email to HolidayBazaar@silcc.org.
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 26117 FM 2090 E. in Splendora. Holiday event sponsored by Splendora Countryside United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.splendoracountrysideumc.com.
24th Annual Heartwarming Craft Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy. Sponsored by Holy Covenant United Methodist Church. Admission is free. Visit www.holycov.org.
Immanuel Fall Festival and Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 26501 Border St. at Spring Cypress, Old Town Spring. Family day with crafts, baked goods, plants, food, country store, children's activities available. Sponsored by Immanuel United Church of Christ. Admission is free. Visit www.