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 started September 30th 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 5th through the 8th. 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 21st 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 21st, from 10 am to 4 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 39th year, the Italian Cultural and Community Center will be hosting its annual Houston Italian Festival from October 12th to the 15th. 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
Harris County Fair– Kicking off on October 17th and concluding on the 21st is the 40th annual Harris County Fair. The fair provides a great opportunity to learn about all the aspects of agriculture and livestock. Throughout the course of the event, a panel of judges will select winners from goat, pig, lamb, cattle, and poultry shows. Also included is a calf scramble, welding competition, welding contest, and silent auction. Opening and closing times will vary depending on the day. The fair will take place at the Houston Farm and Ranch located in Addicks, which is located in northwest Houston. For more information visit www.hcfair.com
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 2017
The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to host the 7th annual Bone Bash Gala on Saturday, October 21, 2017 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 Havana Nights.
Each year, we honor a physician leading the fight against arthritis. Rheumatologist Dr. Alexandra Gonzalez-Fuentes of Memorial Rheumatology has been named the 2017 Bone Bash Medical Honoree. Other honorees include five-year-old Liv Areno battling juvenile arthritis and nurse anesthetist Jacque Steede living with rheumatoid arthritis. Bone Bash is being chaired by Sabrina Elias, Ashley Seippel and Alan Smith.
One in five 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. It is the number one cause of disability in the United States and costs our economy $152 billion dollars a year.
The Arthritis Foundation is the Champion of Yes. We lead the fight for the arthritis community and help conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections.
Bone Bash tickets $300, tables starting at $3,000. For more information www.arthritis.org/bonebashhouston or call 713-942-9062.
