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November 1st, 10 am – 4 pm
Prairie Heritage Festival
This fun, 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. Many migratory birds, butterflies and waterfowl can be viewed at their best in the park this month. Call 281-633-7033 or contact mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.
November 6th – 8th
Sugar Plum Market
The Fort Bend Junior Service League and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital are pleased to present the 14th Annual Sugar Plum Market. This year’s “Under the Mistletoe” Market will be held at the Stafford Centre, located at 10505 Cash Road, and will feature more than 100 vendors from across Texas. Hours are Friday, November 7th from 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, November 8th from 9 am to 6 pm. A special preview night shopping event will be on Thursday, November 6th from 6 pm to 10 pm. To purchase tickets, visit www.sugarplummarket.com.
November 15th, 2 – 3 pm
Native American Crafts, Dances and Games
In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, founders of the Atchafalaya Native American Travel Museum will display an assortment of Native American beadwork and regalia worn when performing traditional dances. Learn about traditional crafts, games and dances from social gatherings of various tribes. Members of the audience will be invited to participate in a dance and play a game of stickball at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Call 281-342-4455.
November 22nd and 29th, 12:30 pm
1830s “Before Thanksgiving Was Thanksgiving” Lunch
Fall back in time to the beginning traditions of Thanksgiving with a special meal at George Ranch Historical Park’s 1830s Stock Farm, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. The cost is $15 for adults and children 13 and up, $12 for children ages five to 12 and $4 for children four and under. For reservations, call 281-343-0218.
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November 23rd, 8 am – 2 pm
Bike the Bend for Literacy
Get some exercise, enjoy the scenery of Fort Bend County, prepare for the MS150 or just spend some quality time having fun with family, friends and neighbors. The event begins at Foster High School, located at 4400 FM 723 in Richmond, and includes scenic 20, 35 or 62 mile routes. The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County will supply hydration, snacks, ride marshals for safety, ample signage to help along the route and a cheering
section to greet riders at the finish line. For sponsorship opportunities or to register, call 281-240-8181 or contact njohnson@ftbendliteracy.org.