A Weekend in Sugar Land - 10/24-10/27
The last weekend of October in Sugar Land is filled with a handful of fang-tastic family-friendly to cultural events. Below we have scoured a list of the top things to do, whether you’re here for a day or the weekend. Get inspired and keep reading below to plan the perfect itinerary. BOO!
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
October 21 – November 2
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitor Center
Admission is FREE
Stop by the Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitor Center and celebrate Sugar Land’s Hispanic heritage with decorated family altars, presentations by noted speakers, musical performances, folkloric dances, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and more!
Peppa Pig Live! Peppa’s Adventure
October 24
6 – 8 p.m.
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises! Click the link below to purchase your tickets before they are gone.
October 24
7 p.m.
Admission is Free
Learn about the meaning of Día De Los Muertos by watching Disney’s Coco an Academy Award Winner film and get into the spirit for the traditional celebration that takes place on November 2nd every year. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at the many nearby eateries including Dimassi's, Breakers Korean BBQ, Cheesecake Factory, and Grimaldi's Pizzeria just to name a few.
October 25-31
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Mad scientists are running amock at Halloween Grosstopia! Explore the chemistry behind the creepy and the science of slime as you partake in spine-tingling and spirit-lifting activities.
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:
- Spider Web Art: Design a spooky spider web at Alexander Art Academy
- Adopt-A-Monster: Have you ever wanted a pet monster? Create your own spooky monster pal to chase away the ghosts and ghouls at Junktion.
- Bat Wings: Calling all monsters! Bats are always welcomed so spread your wings or make them at Junktion.
- Zombie Brain Masks: The walking dead come alive when you make your very own zombie brain mask at Junktion.
- Guar Gum Slime: Mix up a bleak batch of guar gum slime to take home at Science Station.
***Activities, events and times subject to change.
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS:
- Trick-or-treat daily! 4 - 6 p.m. weekdays, and all day on weekends thru Halloween!
- Grab your ghouls for a Monstrously Gross Bash celebration on Oct. 31
Cirque La Vie's Circus Spectacular
October 25
7-8 p.m.
Admission is free
Visit Sugar Land Town Square for a fun night of Circus Spectacular, a scripted Cirque La Vie show that will have everyone laughing, clapping, and cheering as Circus Sky, Super Dupper Shane, and everyone’s favorite Super K try to put on an entertaining show. Follow the characters through a high energy story featuring aerial silks, acrobatics, contortion, and multiple other cirque skills. It’ll be a show you won’t want to miss!
October 25 and 26
7-10 p.m.
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
Beware the dark realm! Chills trickle down your spine as you step into the darkened museum after hours. Glancing around nervously, you walk towards the Castle of Chaos – is that someone following you? You see nothing but the feeling remains. Explore every creepy corner, watch a hair-raising horror mini-film, and craft a shield or crown for protection before you explore! Best for those 7 years of age and up with plenty of surprises and screams around every corner. The terror lasts two nights!
October 26
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land for their annual Tricks, Treats & T-Rex. Early Halloween fun is featured at the Magical Maze Festival where every young pirate and princess will enjoy carnival games, trick or treating, a pumpkin patch, face painting, and more. You can even walk through the haunted house, if you dare! And what about costumes? Be sure to get creative and wear your best costume for the grand costume parade and contest, with prizes to be won! It’s a spooky Saturday you won’t forget!
8th Annual Flying Saucer BeerFeast
October 26
1 - 6:30 p.m.
Flying Saucer’s 8th annual BeerFeast will feature over 100 craft beers, all carefully selected by Saucer’s resident beer gurus, delicious food, and fun entertainment. Don’t miss the rare and limited-release beers will be tapped one at time throughout the fest.
36th Annual Texian Market Days Festival
October 26
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Take a trip down to the George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond, Texas for its 36th annual Texian Market Days festival. Bring the whole family to discover more than 150 years of Texas history and enjoy hands-on activities, battle re-enactments, live entertainment, first-person costumed interpreters, historic home tours, games, cowboys, vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and more.
October 26
4 – 8 p.m.
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls have maneuvered their way to Constellation Field for Halloween Town and you’re invited! Come partake in scavenger hunts, watch balloon artists create magical masterpieces, a petting zoo, games, vendors, and other spooky mysteries.
Purchase your tickets below to secure your entry!
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