October 2nd – 3rd, 11 am
Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo Championship BBQ Cookoff
Don’t miss this culinary competition as teams fire up the pits in pursuit of the Grand Champion BBQ team title at the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo, located at 4310 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg. The Fort Bend County Fair runs through October 4th, and proceeds help contribute to scholarships and other opportunities for the youth of Fort Bend County. Visit www.fortbendcountyfair.com.
October 10th, 6 – 11 pm
Barks and BBQ
Saving Our Companion Animals (SOCA-FBC), a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rosenberg, will have a kickoff fundraising event at The Swinging Door, located at 2627 FM 762 in Richmond. The event benefits the animals at Fort Bend County Animal Services. Call 832-910-SOCA or visit www.soca-fbc.org.
October 10th, 6:30 – 10 pm
Bites and Brews
Join the Fort Bend Museum for its fourth round of Bites and Brews at the historic 1883 home of Congressman John. M. Moore, located at 500 Houston Street in Richmond. The event features live music by Shark Bait and the String Theory String Orchestra, drinks and local food. For tickets, call 281-342-1256 or visit www.fortbendmuseum.org.
October 11th, 7:10 am
Oktoberfest Triathlon
Be a part of the 5th Annual Oktoberfest Triathlon at Cross Creek Ranch, located at 6450 Cross Creek Bend in Fulshear. Enjoy a great lake swim followed by a beautiful scenic ride and a nice run through this great property. Afterwards, enjoy Oktoberfest! To register, visit www.itrievents.net/ Oktoberfest-Triathlon.html.
October 17th, 6:30 pm
The Rosenberg Railroad Museum’s “All Aboard” Gala
Mix and mingle with other supporters of the museum, enjoy a sit down dinner, participate in live and silent auctions and dance the night away at Safari Texas Ranch, located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond. To purchase tickets, call 281-633-2846 or visit www.rosenbergRRmuseum.org.
October 23rd, 9 am – Noon
Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies
This Home Food Preservation class shows canning foods can be a fun and rewarding way to keep foods long after the season ends. Research based methods and tested recipes are taught to assure that foods canned at home are safe to eat. The class is held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Annex Kitchen at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. Registration ends Friday, October 16th. Call 281-342-3034 or visit http://fortbend.agrilife.org/backyard-basics.
October 29th,
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Annual Halloween Carnival and Hamburger Supper
Come out for a spooktacular evening that is fun for the whole family in a safe, family friendly environment at Holy Rosary Catholic School, located at 1426 George Street in Rosenberg. The fun-filled night includes carnival games, a haunted house, bouncers, putt-putt golf, bowling, a costume contest and plenty of delicious food. Food tickets may be purchased at the door. Call 281-342-5813.
October 30th, 6:30 – 10 pm
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels’ Mad Hatter Adventure
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of casino-style table games, silent and live auctions, an open bar, decadent hors d’oeuvres, dancing and more!
Wear your craziest, “maddest” hat or dress as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character. All proceeds benefit Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. The fun takes place at Safari Texas Ranch, located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond. Call 281-658-6443 or visit fbsmow.ejoinme.org/madhatter2015.
October 31st, 7 – 10 pm
Ghosts and Grub
The George Ranch Historical Park will open its doors to adults and children ages 12 and up for a special Halloween evening event. Guests will enjoy a spooky, delightful dinner at the 1830s log cabin and learn about the George Ranch’s very own local headless horseman story. After dinner, takea candlelight walking tour to hear ghost stories from the past and some of the ghostly encounters told by the staff over the years. Tickets are $20 for all visitors. For reservations, call 281-343-0218, extension 220 or email education@georgeranch.org.
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