TCR Events Calendar: Gulf Coast

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Gulf Coast: September - October

September

September 1—GALVESTON: Historic Aircraft Rides Fly in the B-17, B-25, T-6 and Stearman biplane over the shores of Galveston. Lone Star Flight Museum. www.lsfm.org 888/359-5736 GULF COAST

September 1—HOUSTON: Texas 2008 Music Festival Includes blues, country, gospel, Cajun/zydeco, jazz, Latin, rhythm and blues, and Texas Tejano music, plus vendors and exhibits. Reliant Arena and Eleanor Tinsley Park. www.txmusicfest.com 713/353-4655 GULF COAST

September 1-7—GALVESTON: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Moody Gardens Discovery Museum. www.moodygardens.org 800/582-4673 GULF COAST

September 1-7—HOUSTON: Sterne & Steinberg Exhibition brings together approximately 40 drawings by these two artists. The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 GULF COAST

September 1-14—CORPUS CHRISTI: Revealing Character: Robb Kendrick’s Texas Tintypes Art Museum of South Texas. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500 GULF COAST

September 1-21—HOUSTON: NeoHooDoo: Art for a Forgotten Faith The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 GULF COAST

September 1-Oct. 5—GALVESTON: Helen Altman: Flora, Fauna & Other Natural Concerns Survey of the sculpture, works on paper and quilts by this Fort Worth artist. Galveston Arts Center. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 GULF COAST

September 1-Oct. 31—CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas Women. Texas Waves. Includes surfboards, memorabilia, videos, dozens of photos and written profiles related to Texas women surfers. Texas Surf Museum. www.texassurfmuseum.com 361/888-7873 or 361/882-2364 GULF COAST

September 1-Nov. 26—BEAUMONT: Newly Wed: A New Family at Home Exhibit examines the life of the 1920s housewife and her duties when her mother was the “lady of the house.” McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave. www.mcfaddin-ward.org 409/832-1906 GULF COAST

September 1-Nov. 29—WEST COLUMBIA: Farmer’s Market Features fresh produce from local farmers, baked goods, plants, and arts & crafts. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Hwy. 35, 202 E. Brazos. www.farmersmarketwestcolumbia.com 979/345-3921 GULF COAST

September 1-Nov. 30—HOUSTON: Warren MacKenzie: Legacy of an American Potter Presents a comprehensive retrospective of seminal works by this master of 20th-century ceramic art. Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. www.crafthouston.org 713/529-4848 GULF COAST

September 1-Mar. 1—HOUSTON: Imaginary Spaces: Selections from The Menil Collection The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 GULF COAST

September 5—PORT ARANSAS: Champagne Cruise/Mini Taste of Port Aransas Cruise the city harbor while sampling cuisine from local restaurants and listening to great music. Fisherman’s Wharf Marina. 361/749-5448 GULF COAST

September 6—BEAUMONT: Dick Dowling Days Features a re-enactment of a Civil War battle. Gladys City. 409/866-1655 GULF COAST

September 6—GALVESTON: Art in the Park Open air market event on the Strand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sangerfest Park. www.galveston.com GULF COAST

September 6—WHARTON: Fiesta Hispano Americana 979/532-1862 GULF COAST

September 6-7—HOUSTON: Village Bluegrass Festival Features two days of down-home bluegrass music by many of Texas’ most popular bands. Includes bushel baskets full of mouth-watering country-style foods. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

September 6, 13, 20, 27—LAKE JACKSON: Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. 979/480-0999 GULF COAST

September 7—DACOSTA: German Fest Includes a silent auction, food and dancing. Begins at noon. Sons of Hermann Hall. E-mail: brendawestmoreland@sbcglobal.net 361/578-6658 GULF COAST

September 10—HOUSTON: 2008 Alief ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament Registration begins at 11 a.m. Shotgun start is 1 p.m. Wildcat Golf Club, 12000 Almeda. www.aliefeducationfoundation.org 713/224-4653 GULF COAST

September 11-14—ROCKPORT: 20th Annual Rockport Hummer/Bird Celebration Enjoy lectures by nationally known speakers on hummingbirds, other birds, butterflies, habitat and more. Includes 90 nature-themed vendors, boat tours, children’s activities and much more. Rockport-Fulton High School, 1802 Omohundro St. www.rockport-fulton.org 361/729-6445 GULF COAST

September 12-13—HOUSTON: 14th Annual Weekend of Contemporary Dance Begins at 8 p.m. Miller Outdoor Theatre. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/default.asp?id=172 GULF COAST

September 12-14, 18-20—VICTORIA: Dearly Beloved Performances are 7:30 p.m. except for the 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Leo J. Welder Center. www.theatrevictoria.org 361/572-2787 GULF COAST

September 13—BAYTOWN: Grito Fest Includes live entertainment, mariachis, Grito competition, accordion competition, salsa contest, jalapeno-eating contest, games, food and craft vendors, and more. Bicentennial Park. www.baytown.org 281/420-6597 GULF COAST

September 13—EDNA: Full Moon Night Hike Check out the trail by moonlight. Begins at 7p.m. Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 GULF COAST

September 13—GALVESTON: Steve Tyrell Enjoy classical pop standards with jazz-style vocals from this Grammy-winning crooner. Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894 GULF COAST

September 13—LAKE JACKSON: Brazosport Relay Triathlon 979/238-5037 GULF COAST

September 13—PORT ARTHUR: Mexican Fiesta Celebrates Hispanic culture with mariachi bands and food. Bob Bowers Civic Center. 409/724-6134 GULF COAST

September 13—RICHMOND: Fiestas Patrias Celebration Commemorates the day when Mexican patriot Father Hidalgo y Costillo’s cry for liberty started the movement for Mexican independence. Fort Bend Museum Moore Home Grounds. www.fortbendmuseum.org 281/342-6478 GULF COAST

September 14—HOUSTON: Second Annual Fiestas Patrias Features live cultural music, dancing, food and family fun. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

September 14—WHARTON: Annual Knights of Columbus Bazaar KC Hall. 979/532-1862 GULF COAST

September 16-28—HOUSTON: The Color Purple Features an unforgettable inspirational story. Theatre Under the Stars. www.tuts.com 713/558-TUTS or 888/558-3882 GULF COAST

September 17-Nov. 15—CORPUS CHRISTI: Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth’s Beauty Exhibit consists of 25 black-and-white, richly detailed framed photographs. Art Museum of South Texas. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500 GULF COAST

September 18-21—GROVES: Texas Pecan Festival Includes carnival rides, food and beverage vendors, bands, and arts & crafts. 409/962-3631 or 800/876-3631 GULF COAST

September 19—VICTORIA: Victoria Country Music Show Victoria Community Center. 361/552-9347 GULF COAST

September 19-21—CLEAR LAKE AREA: Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival Includes film showings, film and television celebrity guests, awards, food and more. Venues in Houston, Nassau Bay, Pasadena, and Seabrook www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com 281/333-5804 or 281/474-2425 GULF COAST

September 19-Dec. 28—CORPUS CHRISTI: Target: Texas Contemporary Artists Working Throughout Texas Art Museum of South Texas. www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 361/825-3500 GULF COAST

September 20—ALVIN: Second Annual Blue Santa Idol National Oak Park, 105 S. Gordon. www.alvinbluesanta.com 281/331-2583 GULF COAST

September 20—EDNA: Fish with a Ranger Fishing begins at 9 a.m. and fish printing is at 2 p.m. Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 GULF COAST

September 20—GALVESTON: Texas Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Menard Park, 2119 27th St. 409/762-3363 GULF COAST

September 20—HOUSTON: Birding Walk & Talk Begins at 8:30 a.m. Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 GULF COAST

September 20—HOUSTON: Museum District Day Features fascinating exhibitions, hands-on activities, demonstrations and performances throughout the day. Houston Museum District. www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org GULF COAST

September 20—HOUSTON: Second Annual Texas Tunes & Spoons Buy sample-sized portions of fare from a variety of restaurants and enjoy live concerts by local bands. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

September 20—PORT ARTHUR: Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll Show Features music from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Carl Parker Multi-purpose Center, Lamar State College. 409/982-7000 GULF COAST

September 20—ROCKPORT: International “Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day” Includes workshops and a lecture. Texas Maritime Museum. 361/729-1271 GULF COAST

September 20-21—ORANGE: National Tunnel Boat Races Includes speed boats competing for championship, food and craft vendors, children’s entertainment and games. 409/883-1011 GULF COAST

September 20, 27-28—HOUSTON: Walk MS Series Distances range from 1 to 5 miles. Kemah, Katy, The Woodlands and Downtown Houston. www.walkmstexas.org GULF COAST

September 21—ALVIN: Fifth Annual Blue Santa Motorcycle Ride National Oak Park. www.alvinbluesanta.com 281/331-2583 GULF COAST

September 21—HOUSTON: First Houston Doll Club 33rd Annual Doll Show & Sale Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marriott Hotel Hobby Airport. E-mail: carolyndol@aol.com 409/945-2796 GULF COAST

September 24-27—ORANGE: Lions Club Carnival This is an annual family fun carnival with food and many things to do. 409/883-0770 GULF COAST

September 25-28—CORPUS CHRISTI: Celebration of Flight Hawk Watch At this event, amateur and professional birders count the flying friends of the sky. Hazel Bazemore Park, 4343 County Road 69. www.ccbirding.com/thw GULF COAST

September 26-27—PORT ARANSAS: Kenner Owners Fishing Tournament Roberts Point Park. www.trackermarine.com/owners GULF COAST

September 26-28—CORPUS CHRISTI: Bayfest Celebrates the unique cultural and ethnic diversity of the region. Includes a colorful explosion of music on multiple stages, art in many forms, special events entertainment and great, family fun. www.bayfesttexas.com 361/887-0868 GULF COAST

September 26-28—HOUSTON: Houston Symphony: Mozart & Shostakovich Hear Yevgeny Yevtushenko read his poetry and hear the music it inspired. www.houstonsymphony.org GULF COAST

September 26-28—KEMAH: 11th Annual Jazz Festival Enjoy a phenomenal line up of the nation’s best in jazz performers. Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemahboardwalk.com 877/285-3624 GULF COAST

September 26-28—PORT ARANSAS: Conquer the Coast Bicycle Ride Offers 18-, 25- and 65-mile routes around Corpus Christi Bay. Port Aransas and Corpus Christi. www.conquerthecoast.com 361/881-1888 GULF COAST

September 26-Nov. 1—HOUSTON: Ghost Walks Get into the Halloween spirit with seven tales of murder, death, haunting and war. Advance paid reservations required. E-mail: tourhouston@aol.com 713/222-9255 GULF COAST

September 27—BEAUMONT: Fourth Annual Big Thicket Bicycle Ride Routes from 25 to 70 miles start on the western edge of Beaumont and include the neighboring cities of Lumberton, Silsbee, Kountze and Sour Lake. www.funtrails.org 409/866-5138 GULF COAST

September 27—HOUSTON: Sixth Annual Gospel Jubilee Features more than 15 performers from throughout Southeast Texas on the Cricket Wireless Concert Stage. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

September 27—NEEDVILLE: Junior Angler Education Workshop Begins at 9 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5101 GULF COAST

September 27—PALACIOS: Palacios Market Days Find antiques, collectibles, arts & crafts, decor and more. Railroad Park. www.palacioschamber.com 800/611-4567 GULF COAST

September 27—PORT ARANSAS: Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Avenue G at the beach. www.glo.tx.us/adopt-a-beach 361/749-0215 GULF COAST

September 27—ROCKPORT: Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardener Association Fall Plant Sale Take time to wander through the demonstration gardens at Green Acres. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Green Acres. 361/790-0103 GULF COAST

September 27-28—SPRING: 25th Annual Long Horn Rod Run Hop back to the ’50s with hundreds of vintage autos on display. www.oldtownspringtx.com 800/653-8696 GULF COAST

September 28—VICTORIA: Czech Heritage Festival Features music, country store, tarok tournament and Czech stew. Inez Community Center. www.vcchs.homestead.com 361/573-4383 GULF COAST

September 29-Dec. 12—GALVESTON: Quilts in Motion Show 1861 U.S. Custom House, 502 20th St. www.galvestonhistory.org 409/765-7834 GULF COAST

October

October 4—GALVESTON: Art in the Park This is an open air market event on the Strand. Sangerfest Park. www.galveston.com GULF COAST

October 4—GALVESTON: Capitol Steps Enjoy a night of political satire and musical parody. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894 GULF COAST

October 4—HOUSTON: Komen Houston Race for the Cure Downtown Houston. www.komen-houston.org 713/783-9188 GULF COAST

October 4—PORT ARANSAS: Sand & Surf Beach Run Features a 5K and 10K run. Port Aransas beach. 361/749-6687 GULF COAST

October 4—WHARTON: Bellamy Brothers Crescent Hall. 979/532-1862 GULF COAST

October 4-5—GALVESTON: 11th Annual Downtown Lofts Tour Visit some of the most charming historic buildings within the downtown area. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Historic Downtown District. 409/763-7080 GULF COAST

October 4-5—HOUSTON: Spring Branch African Violet Club Annual Fall Sale Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Houston Garden Center, Hermann Park. E-mail: eeclick@aol.com GULF COAST

October 4-5—KINGSVILLE: Brush Country Arts & Crafts Roundup See an array of handmade crafts and beautiful artwork. J.K. Northway Convention Center. www.klebergpark.org 361/595-8591 GULF COAST

October 4-5—WHARTON: Faith Christian Academy Craft Show Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Masonic Lodge, FM 1301. 979/532-1862 GULF COAST

October 4-31—ALVIN: Pumpkin Patch Features pumpkins, specialty pumpkins and gourds, “Big Mac” Pumpkins and scarecrows for the autumn season. Grace Episcopal Church, 200 W. Lang. 281/998-6349 GULF COAST

October 5—GALVESTON: Don Sanders in Gusher Times & Sourdough Cowboy Features stories and songs about the oil business and life on the range. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894 GULF COAST

October 5—HOUSTON: 2008 Celtic Festival & Gathering of the Celts Begins following the church’s 10:30 a.m. service as bagpipers lead everyone to the “Kirking of the Celts” and on to the opening musical performance. Includes Celtic-themed vendors, tours, food, and children’s games and crafts. 19th Street and Heights Boulevard. www.saintandrewsepiscopal.org 713/861-5596 GULF COAST

October 5—HOUSTON: Eighth Annual Village Art Car Show See more than 50 vehicles of all sorts painted, pasted and carved into artistic masterpieces on wheels. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

October 5, 19—ROCKPORT: The CCC at Goose Island Talk begins at 10 a.m. Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 GULF COAST

October 9—VICTORIA: Real Life/Real Simple Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts. 361/572-2787 GULF COAST

October 9-12—BROWNSVILLE: Latin Jazz Festival Various locations. www.brosociety.org 956/831-9590 GULF COAST

October 10-11—GALVESTON: Revolution Presents a new generation of powerful young dancers. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894 GULF COAST

October 10-12—GALVESTON: 27th Annual Greek Festival Experience warm hospitality, outstanding cuisine and Greek dancing. Greek Orthodox Church. 409/762-7591 GULF COAST

October 10-12—ROCKPORT: Seafair Watch crab races, dance to live entertainment and eat delicious seafood. Kids will enjoy the water entertainment area and the carnival. Chefs conduct seafood demonstrations with sampling. Land parade is Saturday. Turning Basin, Rockport Harbor. www.rockportseafair.com 361/729-6445 or 800/242-0071 GULF COAST

October 11—BAYTOWN: Nurture Nature Festival Introduces visitors to the reptiles, birds, fish, turtles, native plants and more in the area. Kids will enjoy watering hole golf, fossil dig, rock wall, inflatables and live animals. Baytown Nature Center. www.baytown.org 281/420-7128 GULF COAST

October 11—CORPUS CHRISTI: Moonlight in the Gardens Enjoy multiple food and music venues with special lighting effects, star and moon gazing, and Nature Silent Auction. Reservations required. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100 GULF COAST

October 11—EDNA: Full Moon Night Hike Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 GULF COAST

October 11—GALVESTON: ArtWalk Galleries, restaurants and other businesses host artists from all over the world and welcome visitors. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 GULF COAST

October 11—LA PORTE: Hard Hat Tour Participants see parts of the Battleship Texas rarely seen by the public. Reservations required. Battleship Texas. 281/479-2431 ext. 234 GULF COAST

October 11—ORANGE: Heritage House Past Times Days Includes basket weaving and soap making, plus “old tyme” costumes, games and family fun. 905 W. Division Avenue www.heritagehouseoforange.org 409/886-5385 GULF COAST

October 11—PORT ARTHUR: CavOILcade Parade & Youth Fishing Tournament Downtown Port Arthur. CavOILcade Coronation is Oct. 4 at Memorial High School. 409/983-1009 or 409/983-4034 GULF COAST

October 11-12—HOUSTON: Asian-American Festival Enjoy Asian music, dancing and demonstrations of other Asian arts, as well as cultural exhibits and children’s activities. www.asianfestivalhouston.com GULF COAST

October 11-12—HOUSTON: Festa Italiana Features authentic Italian food, wine, music, dancing, arts & crafts, and entertainment. Includes a grape stomp, pasta-eating contest, delicious homemade Italian food, vintage Italian cars and plenty of children’s activities. Houston Farm and Ranch Club. www.houstonitalianfestival.com GULF COAST

October 11-19—ANGLETON: Brazoria County Fair 979/849-6416 GULF COAST

October 12—CORPUS CHRISTI: Hispanic Heritage Festival Celebrates with live entertainment, dancers and a variety of family fun activities. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St. www.ksabfm.com 361/289-0111 GULF COAST

October 12—HOUSTON: Eighth Annual Volks in the Village Volkswagen Show Check out classic Bugs, vans, Ghias and Things, and enjoy the VW swap meet. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road. www.nhvwclub.org 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

October 12, 26—ROCKPORT: Pier Fishing with a Ranger Begins at 10 a.m. Goose Island State Park. 361/729-2858 GULF COAST

October 16-18—PORT ARANSAS: Harvest Moon Regatta Sail boat race starts in Galveston and ends in Port Aransas. City Harbor. www.harvestmoonregatta.com 281/474-2511 GULF COAST

October 16-26—BEAUMONT: YMBL South Texas State Fair Includes a livestock show and auction, commercial exhibition and carnival midway. Ford Park. www.ymbl.org 409/832-9991 GULF COAST

October 17—DACOSTA: Victoria County Music Show Barbecue is served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall. 361/552-9347 GULF COAST

October 17-18—VICTORIA: TKB Kickin’ Bullride Fundraiser Community Center. 361/578-3014 GULF COAST

October 17-18—WEST COLUMBIA: Haunted Halloween Event Varner Hogg Plantation. 979/345-4656 GULF COAST

October 17-18, 24-25, 31-Nov. 1—GALVESTON: Tall Ship Tales & Haunted Happenings Shiver your timbers this Halloween season aboard the Tall Ship Elissa. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Texas Seaport Museum, Pier 22. www.galvestonhistory.org 409/763-1877 GULF COAST

October 17-19—CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas Jazz Festival Features world-class musical groups and artists from across the country. Heritage Park, 1581 Chaparral St. www.texasjazz-fest.org 361/883-4500 GULF COAST

October 17, 24, 26, 29—HOUSTON: Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci Betrayal, jealousy and revenge are the perfect partners for an evening of irresistible theater. Houston Grand Opera. Brown Theater. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST

October 18—ALVIN: Paws & Claws Rolling Thunder Rally Motorcycle rally includes a 68-mile scenic ride through Brazoria County and vendors. Alvin Community College. 281/756-3698 or 281/388-4331 GULF COAST

October 18—BEAUMONT: Dog-tober Fest “A Canine Festival” Enjoy great food, music, contests, Strut Your Mutt Competition, “Dogercise,” paw readings, Glam-furr shots and more. www.beaumontcvb.com 409/838-2202 GULF COAST

October 18—CORPUS CHRISTI: Herb Day 2008 Different seminars are offered under the Rose Pavilion on the hour from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes vendors with potted herbs and other related merchandise. Call for reservations. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100 GULF COAST

October 18—EDNA: Karankawa — The Lost Tribe Learn about the lost tribe in the morning and color the Native American coloring book pages in the afternoon. Lake Texana State Park. 361/782-5718 GULF COAST

October 18—GALVESTON: The Pajama Game The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894 GULF COAST

October 18—HOUSTON: Birding Walk & Talk Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 GULF COAST

October 18—INGLESIDE: Annual Bob Richardson Fire & Emergency Services Expo Features displays from various emergency services, plus demonstrations in extrication, high-angle rescue, fire extinguishers and more. Includes kids’ pumper race, an old-fashioned bucket brigade, antique fire engine competition and more. N.O. Simmons Park. www.inglesidetx.org 361/776-7422 GULF COAST

October 18—LAKE JACKSON: Youth Fishing Event Hours are 10 a.m. to noon. Sea Center Texas. 979/292-0100 GULF COAST

October 18—LEAGUE CITY: Seventh Annual South Shore Dockside Food & Wine Festival Includes wine tasting pavilions, culinary demonstrations, entertainment, celebrity grape stomp, artists exhibits, and classic and luxury car displays. South Shore Harbour Resort & Marina. www.southshorefestival.com 281/338-7339 GULF COAST

October 18—NEEDVILLE: Harvest Festival Includes a talent contest, Little Miss and Mister, queen contest, polka music, craft booths, food booths, carnival, kids train, cook-off contest and music until midnight. Harvest Park. E-mail: lnet@consolidated.net 979/793-4030 GULF COAST

October 18—NEEDVILLE: Junior Angler Education Workshop Begins at 9 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. 979/553-5101 GULF COAST

October 18—ROSENBERG: Ride to Rosenberg Car Show Includes classics, customs, hot rods and rat rods from 1972 and before from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Downtown Rosenberg. www.vogelsangantiques.com 713/816-2624 GULF COAST

October 18—VICTORIA: Market Day Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DeLeon Plaza in Downtown Victoria. www.victoriatx.org 361/485-3200 GULF COAST

October 18-19—CLEAR LAKE AREA: Bay Area Houston Arts Festival Features more than 100 artists, plus musicians, food and interactive children’s activities. The Arts Alliance Center of Clear Lake. www.taaccl.org 281/335-7777 GULF COAST

October 18-19—HOUSTON: Bayou City Art Festival Downtown Houston’s downtown skyline provides a dramatic backdrop for art, music, dance and interactive art for this family festival. In front of Houston’s City Hall; around Hermann Square on the streets of Walker, Bagby and McKinney; and Sam Houston Park. www.bayoucityartfestival.com 713/521-0133 GULF COAST

October 18-19—KATY: A Sami Show This is an arts, crafts and home decor marketplace. Merrell Center. www.samishow.com 512/441-7133 GULF COAST

October 18-19—SPRING: Old Town Spring Pet Fest Shelters and rescue groups offer demonstrations and education. www.petfestoldtownspring.com 800/653-8696 GULF COAST

October 20—CYPRESS: Annual Golf Tournament Longwood Golf Club, 13300 Longwood Trace Drive. 281/440-4160 GULF COAST

October 22-23—VICTORIA: South Texas Farm & Ranch Show Community Center. 361/575-4581 GULF COAST

October 23-Feb. 15—HOUSTON: Max Ernst: In the Garden of Nymph Ancolie The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 GULF COAST

October 24—ROCKPORT: Halloween on the Harbor Register for the costume contest, test creature senses with the Graveyard of Games, discover the Haunted Lighthouse and Halloween Maze, and hear stories about the biggest and friendliest monsters. Hours are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Texas Maritime Museum 361/729-1271 GULF COAST

October 24-25—DEER PARK: Halloween Haunted Maze Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Jimmy Burke Activity Center. www.deerparktx.org 281/478-2050 GULF COAST

October 24-25—GALVESTON: Defending the Caveman Funny, insightful comedy looks at the differences between men and women. The Grand 1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or 800/821-1894 GULF COAST

October 24-25—GALVESTON: 27th Annual Island Oktoberfest Enjoy authentic German food, music by Alpenfest Band, unique and quality arts & crafts, games, auction, children’s activities and more. On the grounds and streets adjacent to First Lutheran Church. www.1st.lutheran.com/oktoberfest 409/762-8477 GULF COAST

October 24-26—INGLESIDE: Round Up Days Includes carnival rides, great entertainers, vendors, food and more. N.O. Simmons Park, 2355 Hwy. 361. www.roundupdays.org 361/776-2906 or 800/899-2906 GULF COAST

October 24-Nov. 23—HOUSTON: Secret Order A brilliant young research biologist working in an obscure university lab discovers a possible cure for cancer and winds up thrust into the high-stakes world of medicine, money and power in this biomedical thriller. Alley Theatre. www.alleytheatre.org 713/220-5700 GULF COAST

October 25—BAYTOWN: Halloween Carnival Features carnival games, petting zoo, wagon ride and costume contest. Kids will enjoy taking pictures in the “Pumpkin Patch.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market. www.baytown.org 281/420-6597 GULF COAST

October 25—BEAUMONT: Dinosaur Day at the Texas Energy Museum Includes talks by professional “dinosaur hunters,” making huge papier-mache dinosaurs, searching for real fossils and more. www.texasenergymuseum.org 409/833-5100 GULF COAST

October 25—BEAUMONT: Family Arts Day: I Ate a Bug! The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will be frying crickets, as well as offering a variety of exciting art activities and entertainment. www.amset.org 409/832-3432 GULF COAST

October 25—BEAUMONT: Harvest Hoedown Enjoy live bluegrass music, games, fun and food. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. The McFaddin-Ward House. 409/832-1906 GULF COAST

October 25—BEAUMONT: Nightmare on Crockett Street Halloween Celebration Costume street party features an outdoor stage with music from The Sabine River Band, Darren McGill & the Texas SpeedBumps. 409/832-2944 GULF COAST

October 25—HOUSTON: 10th Annual Halloween Boo Bash for Kidz Includes live musical entertainment and activities, monster-sized trick-or-treating, Haunted Hallway and more. Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Road. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

October 25—HOUSTON: Natural Halloween Enjoy searching for owls or walking the spooky trail. Night fishing and campfire tales are part of the evening activities. Begins at 7 p.m. Sheldon Lake State Park. 281/456-2800 GULF COAST

October 25—PALACIOS: Palacios Market Days Find antiques, collectibles, arts & crafts, decor and more. Railroad Park. www.palacioschamber.com 800/611-4567 GULF COAST

October 25—PORT ARANSAS: Second Annual Port Aransas Art Walk Starting in Old Town and winding out Hwy. 361, this event offers a self-guided tour of 11 different art venues. www.portaransasartcenter.org 361/749-7334 GULF COAST

October 25—RICHMOND: Texian Market Days Enjoy folklife demonstrations, historical re-enactments, historic house tours, antique tractor show and pull, Texian Arts & Crafts Marketplace, and great entertainment. George Ranch Historical Park. www.georgeranch.org 281/343-0218 GULF COAST

October 25-26—GALVESTON: ARToberFEST Enjoy the work of more than 120 quality artists and artisans. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. On Postoffice Street, between 21st and 23rd streets. www.artoberfest.com 409/762-3617 GULF COAST

October 25-26—HOUSTON: Wings Over Houston Airshow Features USAF Thunderbirds, fighters, bombers, transport aircraft, demonstrations, displays, famous battle re-enactments, kids zone, novelties and more. Ellington Field. www.wingsoverhouston.com 713/266-4492 GULF COAST

October 25-26—STAFFORD: Fifth Annual Houston Book, Postcard & Paper Fair Offers a wide selection of books including first editions, rare/out-of-print, Texana and more. Paper ephemera includes antique photographs, autographs, maps, prints and more. The Stafford Centre. www.houstonshow.com 281/565-0771 GULF COAST

October 26—HOUSTON: Day of the Dead Celebrates with authentic live music, ballet folkloric, altars and art by Houston-based Latino artists, dancing, ethnic foods and more. Traders Village. www.tradersvillage.com 281/890-5500 GULF COAST

October 26—LAKE JACKSON: Halloween Spooktacular Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Sea Center Texas. 979/292-0100 GULF COAST

October 26—PORT ARANSAS: Run with the Wind Race Offers 10- and 20-mile foot races. Seafood and Spaghetti Works. 361/749-5666 GULF COAST

October 27-28—HOUSTON: Day of the Dead Festival Includes altar exhibit competition, foods from Latin American countries, and vendors. MECA’s campus, Dow School in Houston’s Old Sixth Ward. www.meca-houston.org/dotd/index.html GULF COAST

October 28—CLUTE: Harvest Fun Fest Clute Municipal Park. 979/265-8392 GULF COAST

October 30—HOUSTON: Beatrice & Benedict Berlioz’s light-hearted opera is based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing. Houston Grand Opera. Brown Theater. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 GULF COAST

October 30—LAKE JACKSON: Haunted Happenings Begins at 6 p.m. Lake Jackson Museum. 979/297-1570 GULF COAST

October 30—QUINTANA: Ghosts of the Gulf Coast Quintana Beach County Park. 979/864-1541 GULF COAST

October 30-31—GALVESTON: Cemetery Tour: Spirits of the Past Re-enactors bring history to life. Begins at 7 p.m. Broadway Cemetery, 40th and K streets. www.galvestonhistory.org 409/765-7834 GULF COAST

October 30-Nov. 2—GALVESTON: Lone Star Motorcycle Rally Showcases some of the finest machines known to man. This year’s theme is Pirates and Halloween. Historic Downtown District. www.lonestarrally.com 281/597-8800 GULF COAST

October 30-Nov. 2—HOUSTON: International Quilt Festival More than 1,000 antique and contemporary quilts, original cloth dolls and wearable art are on display. George R. Brown Convention Center. www.quilts.com GULF COAST

October 31—ALVIN: Trick or Treat Trail Dress up, get spooky Halloween candy and walk the safest trail around. Hours are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. National Oak Park. 281/331-3944 GULF COAST

October 31—CORPUS CHRISTI: Scaritage Park Offers a safe place to enjoy Halloween night with a variety of games and activities for all. Heritage Park. www.939online.com 361/289-0111 GULF COAST

October 31—DEER PARK: Halloween Carnival Includes Pumpkin Town games and vendors, food and fun. Jimmy Burke Activity Center. www.deerparktx.gov 281/478-2050 GULF COAST

October 31—FREEPORT: Halloween Bash Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Recreation Center. 979/233-6061 GULF COAST

October 31—PEARLAND: Trick or Treat Trail Free activity booths, inflatables, costume contest, food vendors and more await. Hours are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Independence Park. www.pearlandparks.com 281/652-1673 GULF COAST

October 31-Nov. 1—PALACIOS: 30th Annual Texas Fishermen’s Seafood Festival E-mail: palcoc@tisd.net 361/972-2615 GULF COAST

October 31-Nov. 2—CLEAR LAKE AREA: RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival Involves hot air ballooning, arts & crafts, entertainment, sky-diving exhibitions and more. Near Johnson Space Center. www.ballunarfestival.com GULF COAST

October 31-Nov. 2—GALVESTON: Historic Aircraft Rides Fly over the shores of Galveston. Lone Star Flight Museum. www.lsfm.org 888/359-5736 GULF COAST

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