November 1st – 18th,
9 am – 5 pm
The Gobbler Cobbler Bake Sale
Make your Thanksgiving meal special with the George Ranch Historical Park’s famous frozen peach, apple and blackberry cobblers. All you have to do is bake them! The cost is $25 for a half pan, which feeds 8 to 10 people, or $45 for a full pan, which feeds 18 to 20 people. Orders must be placed by November 18th and can be picked up at the Visitor’s Center, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond, on November 20th, 21st, 24th and 25th from 9 am to 5 pm. To place an order, e-mail education@georgeranch.org or call 281-343-0218.
November 5th – 7th
Sugar Plum Market
The Fort Bend Junior Service League and Memorial Hermann are pleased to present the 15th Annual Sugar Plum Market. This year’s “Let it Snow” Market will be held at the Stafford Centre at 10505 Cash Road and will feature more than 100 vendors from across Texas. Hours are Friday, November 6th from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, November 7th from 9 am to 5 pm. A special Preview Night shopping event will be on Thursday, November 5th from 6 to 10 pm. For details or to purchase tickets, visit www.sugarplummarket.com.
November 6th, 6:30 – 11 pm
A Texas Size Night of Hope
Hope For Three’s casino-themed evening offers an amazing night of gaming, a Hold ‘Em poker tournament, music, food, drinks, prestigious prizes and bragging rights benefiting children living with autism. It will be a night full of fun at Sweetwater Country Club, located at 4400 Palm Royale Boulevard in Sugar Land. Call 281-245-0640 or visit www.hopeforthree.org/casino-night.
November 7th, 10 am – 4 pm
Prairie Heritage Festival
This free, educational and family-oriented outdoor event promotes an understanding of what Texas looked like before settlers came. Experience nature tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, live animals, performers, kids crafts and exhibits at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, located at 3831 Highway 36 in Rosenberg. Visit http://txmn.org/coasta or call 281-633-7042.
November 14th, Noon – 4:30 pm
Brazos Bend Blood Drive
Join Brazos Bend State Park in supporting the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center by donating blood at the Nature Center. Roll up your sleeves for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and pack a picnic lunch for a day at the park, located at 21901 FM 762 in Needville. With miles of trails, picnicking, programs and beautiful scenery, there is something for the entire family. Visit www.brazosbend.org or call 979-553-5101.
November 14th, 10 am – 3 pm
MegaFest Celebration
Featuring free music, entertainment, games and art for the whole family, the event celebrates the completion of renovations at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Activities include a bounce house, obstacle course, carnival games, face painting, a balloon artist and more. Guests will also have opportunities to win fun prizes at a scavenger hunt and a team trivia competition. Call 281-633-4734.
November 21st, 6 pm
Best in the West
Join The Arc of Fort Bend County for their annual barbecue dinner, dance and auction at George Ranch Arena, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. The Triumphs will entertain the crowd, and barbecue dinners from the Swinging Door will be served. Get ready for one of the best live auctions around, as well as the “Ace in the Hole” bid board and the biggest silent auction in Fort Bend County! Visit www.arcoffortbend.org or call 281-494-5959.