We love festivals – It has always been a fun family activity! Here are some we’ve been to in years past and looking forward to this fall!
The Texas Renaissance Festival – As you know the Texas Renaissance Festival started September 29th and runs through November 25th in the City of Todd Mission, located about 50 miles northwest of Houston. Filled with a world of kings, queens, knights, fairies, pirates, and elves, the park will open its authentically recreated 16th century township, New Market Village, for 9 weekends. Over 200 renaissances- themed performances by magicians, acrobats, dancers, and more will take place on 20 different stages located throughout the park. Gates will open at the village cannon at 9 am and will close every night at 8pm with Royal Fireworks. For more information visit www.texrenfest.com
Greek Festival – Fall festivities will continue with the opening of the Original Greek Festival on October 4th through the 7th. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral invites you to explore many aspects of Greek culture through cuisine, music, apparel, crafts, and dancing. There will be live performances by “The Golden Greek,” Mr. Alex Kalos accompanied by dance routines performed by the church’s youth and adult dance programs. The festival opens and closes at various times depending on the day and is located in Montrose on Yoakum Boulevard. For more information visit www.greekfestival.org
Korean Festival – The Korean- American Society of Houston (KASH) will celebrate authentic Korean culture on October 13th with the annual Korean Festival. The event, which is free admission and open to everyone, will be filled with Korean food, interactive games, and a live performance by a surprise special guest. Festivities begin at Discovery Green in Downtown Houston at 10 am and continue until 7 pm. For more information visit www.kfesthouston.com
Houston ArBOOretum–
On October 25th, from 12 pm to 5 pm the Houston Arboretum invites families to come trick or treat in nature’s neighborhood. The nature center is organizing fun activities like pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and train rides. The main event of the festival will be the Trick-or-Treat Trail where kids have the opportunity to learn about different animals while collecting candy and traveling along one of the center’s nature trails. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is located in Memorial Park off Woodway Drive. For more information visit www.houstonarboretum.org
Italian Festival– For the 40th year, the Italian Cultural and Community Center will be hosting its annual Houston Italian Festival from October 11th to the 14th. Activities will include a photography contest, sidewalk art competitions, bocce tournaments, a classic car show, pasta eating contests, and an adult grape stomping competition, all of which incorporate authentic Italian culture. There will also be entertainment through live music and dance performances as well as marionette puppet shows. The event will take place in Montrose at the University of St. Thomas at the Campus Life Mall. Opening and closing times will vary based on the day. For more information go to www.houstonitalianfestival.com
Fort Bend County Fair – Kicking off on September 28th and concluding on October 7th is the 82nd annual Fort Bend County Fair. During it’s 10 day run, the fair has many activities to offer to residents of the county. Throughout the course of the event, a panel of judges will select winners from pig, goat, lamb, cattle, and poultry shows. Also included is a calf scramble, talent contest, school art auction, and more. Opening and closing times will vary depending on the day. The fair will take place at 4310 Hwy. 36 South in Rosenburg, Texas. For more information visit Fortbendcountyfair.com
Katy Fall Festival and Craft Show – The 6th annual Katy Fall Festival and Craft Show will be held on October 6th from 9am to 4pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The festival will include over 70 booths of crafts, clothing, collectibles, home decor, and holiday gifts. The festival will also feature face painting, bouncy house and a petting zoo for children. For more information, visit http://www.stpaulskaty.org/2292-2/
If you want to support a great cause this Halloween (or just need an excuse to dress up in costume) here is a great cause!
Arthritis Foundation’s Bone Bash Gala 2018
The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to host the 8th annual Bone Bash Gala on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Royal Sonesta. This signature costumed affair brings together people impacted by arthritis, physicians and community members to raise money to fund a cure aimed at helping the more than 52 million Americans impacted by arthritis. Guests will enjoy dinner, entertainment by Grupo Kache and themed cocktails all centered around this year’s theme, Around the World.
Bone Bash is being chaired by Ashley Seippel, who is personally impacted by arthritis. Rheumatologist Dr. Prashanth Sunkureddi of Clear Lake Rheumatology has been named the 2018 Bone Bash Medical Honoree. Other honorees include fourteen-year old Hallie McLeod battling juvenile arthritis and Houston philanthropist Vivian Wise who is impacted by Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus.
One in four Americans has a form of arthritis. The disease does not discriminate and two thirds of all people with arthritis are under the age of 65. The Arthritis Foundation is dedicated to conquering America’s #1 cause of disability through scientific discovery, advocacy efforts, programs and juvenile arthritis research. Bone Bash individual tickets $400, tables of ten starting at $3,500. For more information, visit www.arthritis.org/bonebashhouston or call Jen Torres at 713-253-0688.
