October Events
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October 3 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Experience the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center in an atmosphere catered to children with autism and their families. You’re invited to experience the museum with dimmed lights, limited extra sounds, and no distracting motions during this private event. Extra signage is added to help visitors determine things not to climb on, and entrances between exhibits where it is good to stop and wait for an adult before continuing. These unique events offer the following modifications:
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Less crowded environment
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Light and sound reduction
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Extra visual safety signage
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Designated quiet rooms
Amazing Ariel
October 8 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kidtropolis | Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Ever wanted to meet a princess? Ariel visits the museum and is ready to pose and smile for your camera. Enjoy an interactive story time with the princess. Make your own DIY Mermaid Bookmark will be happening through-out the day.
Fall into Reading WonderWeek
October 4-8
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Celebrate Halloween and reading with many on-going activities through-out the museum. All activities inspired by books and include Fox-Masks (make your own fox-mask), Paper Strip Pumpkins (make a 3-D pumpkin), Cornstarch Costumes (use cornstarch peanuts to make costume accessories). Don’t miss making all these bewitching projects!
Geekbusters WonderWeek
October 11-15
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Enjoy a Halloween-themed celebration all week long! Ghostly on-going activities include Sponge Painted Ghosts, Flying Ghosts (craft a flying ghost with a paper cup), Ghost Bookmarks (DIY a ghostly page-saver) and Cornstarch Costumes (make your own costume accessories with cornstarch peanuts).
Spooky Magic
October 15 | 11 am. & 1 p.m.
Kidtropolis | Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Witness magician Jamie Salinas put a spell on you with his scary tricks!
Creepy Concoctions WonderWeek
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center
Get ready with your lab coat and goggles because this week is all about being a mad scientist! Mix up some ooey gooey concoctions and make your own creepy Halloween creations. On-going activities include Scary Spider Webs (weave a spider web), Witch’s Wand (make your own wand), Slimy Polymers (create slime) and Imagining Life (create creepy life forms).
Vampire Time
October 22 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kidtropolis | Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Meet the friendly vampire Vampirina and take a photo with her during this meet and greet. Explore the world of Owl Pellet Dissections at the Art Academy area at
Owl Pellet Dissections
10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |3:30 p.m.
Art Academy | Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Learn about how owls digest their food by dissecting an owl pellet.
*You must sign up for this activity at the Welcome Center.
Monster Mayhem WonderWeek
October 29
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
It’s officially Halloween week so enjoy all the terrifying activities around the museum! On-going activities include Paper Plate Monsters (make a friendly monster), Adopt a Monster (make a pet monster), Paper Monster Headbands (make a creepy monster headband), Slimy Polymers (create slime) and Imagining Life (create creepy life forms).
Slime Time
October 29 | 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.| 12:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m.
Art Academy | Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Learn how to make three different types of slime: monster ooze (fluffy slime), graveyard dirt (floam) and toxic waste (guar gum).
*You must sign up for this activity at the Welcome Center.
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Textoberfest
October 8 | 7:00 p.m.-11 p.m.
Enjoy an evening at Constellation Field complete with a variety of Texas beer tastings, ballpark fare, on-field batting practice and more.
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit
Sugar Land Heritage Foundation
October 24-November 5
Visit the Heritage Foundation to witness the majestic altars created by local families to remember their ancestors who were part of Sugar Land’s history. The celebration continues in Sugar Land Town Square with music, exhibits and cultural
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
October 29 | 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
To honor the Mexican holiday, there will be traditional Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico performances, Aztec dancers, cultural exhibits, and family-friendly fun to celebrate the special meaning of this day.
Selena Tribute Concert
October 7 | 7:30- 9:30 p.m.
Don’t miss The Tejano music queen double as she performs on the main stage in Sugar Land Town Square. Sing along her popular songs and dance like only Selena can.
Garth Brooks Tribute Concert
October 14 | 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Nashville artist Adam Grant looks and sounds like Garth Brooks. Don’t miss his free show at the square!
November Events
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Center Field Cinema: “Encanto”
November 3 | 7 p.m.
Get the unique opportunity to watch the magical movie “Encanto” in the outfield with your family and friends. Get comfy with your blankets and chairs while you munch on food and drinks from the concession stands.
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Constellation Field | November 18-January 1
Celebrate the season in the most magical way at the 8th annual Sugar Land Holiday Lights presented by Imperial Sugar. This sparkling wonderland features more than 3 million lights and numerous themed displays at Constellation Field. You can also get some holiday shopping done with a variety of vendors, enjoy great food and meet Santa!
During your visit don’t forget to visit our kid-friendly restaurants, our top photo spots around the city and don't miss these ten things you must do while you visit "The Sweetest City" in Texas!
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