Waxahachie, Texas - Crossroads of Texas Country Festival
October 26, 2024
For all things "country" which really just means "good old fashioned fun". Over 10 stages of entertainment throughout town plus the main festival stage featuring a variety of musicians including Grammy-winning Asleep at the Wheel. Over 200 vendors offering samples, handmade crafts and foods for sale, and more.
Address: Downtown Waxahachie
Hours: 9am - 7pm
Fees: None
For more info: https://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2024/crossroads-of-texas-country-festival
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Event - #Travel #Texas - #Plano - International Festival - October 19, 2024
Plano, Texas - International Festival
October 19, 2024
Haggard Park
Located in downtown Plano, this festival has grown into one of the largest (and longest running) festivals to celebrate international cultures in North Texas. This is the 19th year to be hosted by Plano and every year there are always new, exciting things to see and do. You will find lots of vendors, local community organizations, family-friendly activities, vendors with products and foods for sale, and on the stage there will be a variety of entertainment. There's even a wellness fair and fitness zone. Parking is limited so check the map or take a ride on the DART train which stops nearby. Check the website below for specific entertainment schedule.
Address: 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
Hours: 11am - 5pm
Fees: None
For more info: https://www.planointernationalfestival.org/
October 19, 2024
Haggard Park
Located in downtown Plano, this festival has grown into one of the largest (and longest running) festivals to celebrate international cultures in North Texas. This is the 19th year to be hosted by Plano and every year there are always new, exciting things to see and do. You will find lots of vendors, local community organizations, family-friendly activities, vendors with products and foods for sale, and on the stage there will be a variety of entertainment. There's even a wellness fair and fitness zone. Parking is limited so check the map or take a ride on the DART train which stops nearby. Check the website below for specific entertainment schedule.
Address: 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074
Hours: 11am - 5pm
Fees: None
For more info: https://www.planointernationalfestival.org/
Review - Houston - Houston Zoo - Zoo Boo Event
This past Sunday I was able to visit the Houston Zoo and enjoy their annual Zoo Boo decorations. Zoo Boo is included with daily admission. Just a word of caution in case your kiddos are expecting some kind of candy, there are no trick-or-treats at this event.
What is Zoo Boo?
It's basically the zoo with lots of fun Halloween-themed or Fall-themed decorations. Lots of photo-ops.
The list of Zoo Boo attractions are shown on the bottom of the Visitor Guide Map (available just inside the Zoo at the digital map display).
New for 2024, you will find two giant Talking (and singing) Pumpkins. One is at the end of the Spooky Forest (which luckily for youngsters isn't too spooky during the day) and the other is in the African Forest. Also new this year are Glowing Pumpkins near the Flamingo Terrace as well as a "Ghost Town" just past the giraffe barn with great photo-ops and skeleton props. I'm sure at night, these are a lot scarier.
Zoo Boo is every day until October 31st. The price is included with regular admission (or free if you are a Houston Zoo Member). Zoo Boo After Hours is a separately ticketed event and occurs Friday nights and nightly October 23rd-30th from 5pm to 9:30pm.
Highlights of the Zoo Boo After Hours event is that the lights on many decorations will be turned on, including the Spooky Forest, the Glowing Pumpkins (near the Flamingo Terrace), and the Ghost Town. Some young children might be afraid of the glowing eyes and props. There will also be a Dance Party in the Children's Zoo area. And s'more making by the fire pit (or pay for a premium s'more).
Ghost town is series of prop buildings with cute skeleton photo-ops set up between each one. Across the way was another, bigger photo-op area.
Throughout the zoo were some really neat carved "pumpkins". Kiddos have fun searching for these and seeing which animals are carved in there.
Family-friendly costumes for both adults and children are encouraged. I personally saw very few people in costumes but I did see a lot of cool family-matching shirts and outfits. Perhaps when it gets closer to Halloween there will be more costumes?
Parking is FREE within the Hermann Park. Try to arrive early because parking filled up quickly as the park is home to lots of things to do and events. Also, it got a bit confusing driving through with some of the roads being closed by police due to pedestrian traffic.
Also, just FYI, ticket prices fluctuate by day/time. If you have some flexibility, you might want to visit on a weekday when the prices are lower.
For More Info, visit their website, HoustonZoo.org
What is Zoo Boo?
It's basically the zoo with lots of fun Halloween-themed or Fall-themed decorations. Lots of photo-ops.
The list of Zoo Boo attractions are shown on the bottom of the Visitor Guide Map (available just inside the Zoo at the digital map display).
New for 2024, you will find two giant Talking (and singing) Pumpkins. One is at the end of the Spooky Forest (which luckily for youngsters isn't too spooky during the day) and the other is in the African Forest. Also new this year are Glowing Pumpkins near the Flamingo Terrace as well as a "Ghost Town" just past the giraffe barn with great photo-ops and skeleton props. I'm sure at night, these are a lot scarier.
Zoo Boo is every day until October 31st. The price is included with regular admission (or free if you are a Houston Zoo Member). Zoo Boo After Hours is a separately ticketed event and occurs Friday nights and nightly October 23rd-30th from 5pm to 9:30pm.
Highlights of the Zoo Boo After Hours event is that the lights on many decorations will be turned on, including the Spooky Forest, the Glowing Pumpkins (near the Flamingo Terrace), and the Ghost Town. Some young children might be afraid of the glowing eyes and props. There will also be a Dance Party in the Children's Zoo area. And s'more making by the fire pit (or pay for a premium s'more).
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Ghost town is series of prop buildings with cute skeleton photo-ops set up between each one. Across the way was another, bigger photo-op area.
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Throughout the zoo were some really neat carved "pumpkins". Kiddos have fun searching for these and seeing which animals are carved in there.
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Family-friendly costumes for both adults and children are encouraged. I personally saw very few people in costumes but I did see a lot of cool family-matching shirts and outfits. Perhaps when it gets closer to Halloween there will be more costumes?
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Parking is FREE within the Hermann Park. Try to arrive early because parking filled up quickly as the park is home to lots of things to do and events. Also, it got a bit confusing driving through with some of the roads being closed by police due to pedestrian traffic.
Also, just FYI, ticket prices fluctuate by day/time. If you have some flexibility, you might want to visit on a weekday when the prices are lower.
For More Info, visit their website, HoustonZoo.org
Event - #Travel #Texas - #Abilene - Boo at the Zoo - October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2024
Abilene, Texas - Boo at the Zoo
October 12, 13 and 19, 20 and 26, 27, 2024
Abilene Zoo
Dress the kiddos in costumes and come out to the zoo for some trick-or-treating fun (included with zoo entry). Come check out the newest baby giraffe and while you're over there, purchase some lettuce ($5.00) to feed the other giraffes (watch out for those long tongues!).
Address: 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, TX 79602
Hours: 8am - 4pm (attractions close at 3pm)
Fees: Zoo Entry $10 Adults, $7 Children, and $9 Seniors; ZooMore Entry bundle (includes Train Ride and Giraffe Feed) $15.99 Adults, $12.99 Children, and $14.99 Seniors.
More info: https://abilenezoo.org
October 12, 13 and 19, 20 and 26, 27, 2024
Abilene Zoo
Dress the kiddos in costumes and come out to the zoo for some trick-or-treating fun (included with zoo entry). Come check out the newest baby giraffe and while you're over there, purchase some lettuce ($5.00) to feed the other giraffes (watch out for those long tongues!).
Address: 2070 Zoo Ln, Abilene, TX 79602
Hours: 8am - 4pm (attractions close at 3pm)
Fees: Zoo Entry $10 Adults, $7 Children, and $9 Seniors; ZooMore Entry bundle (includes Train Ride and Giraffe Feed) $15.99 Adults, $12.99 Children, and $14.99 Seniors.
More info: https://abilenezoo.org
Event - #Travel #Texas - #West Colombia - Hoggtoberfest - October 5, 2024
West Colombia, Texas - Hoggtoberfest
October 5, 2024
Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
Feiern! Celebrate! Come out to this interesting historical site (about an hour southwest of Houston) for some German music, beer, food, merchandise, and more.
While you're in West Colombia, take a drive around town and check out the Mural art and stop by Carta Valley Soda Shop for some treats.
Hours: 12pm - 9pm
Address: 1702 N. 13th St, West Colombia, TX 77486
For more info: https://thc.texas.gov/events/hoggtoberfest
Get to know West Colombia: https://www.westcolumbiatx.org/
Additional info and other Texas travel/history fun: https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoricalCommission
October 5, 2024
Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
Feiern! Celebrate! Come out to this interesting historical site (about an hour southwest of Houston) for some German music, beer, food, merchandise, and more.
While you're in West Colombia, take a drive around town and check out the Mural art and stop by Carta Valley Soda Shop for some treats.
Hours: 12pm - 9pm
Address: 1702 N. 13th St, West Colombia, TX 77486
For more info: https://thc.texas.gov/events/hoggtoberfest
Get to know West Colombia: https://www.westcolumbiatx.org/
Additional info and other Texas travel/history fun: https://www.facebook.com/TexasHistoricalCommission
Review - Texas - Dallas - Dallas Arboretum - The Art of the Pumpkin
The annual pumpkin display opened up at the Dallas Arboretum. This year the theme is "The Art of the Pumpkin" and they have a pumpkin patch area where you can actually purchase pumpkins.
The Dallas Aboretum limits the amount of guests that can enter every day so you need to pre-order your tickets online: Dallas Arboretum.org. Be sure to add parking ($10). Members must order their passes/parking ahead of time as well. Look for the "Art of the Pumpkin" ticket option.
Masks are required throughout your visit. By 10am on Sunday, it felt crowded despite the limited guest allowance. Get ready to wait a little bit in lines to take pictures in front of the pumpkin-decorated houses or inside the Cinderella Coach.
The sidewalk heading to the pumpkin displays was lined with pumpkins.
Some of the pumpkin displays:
Here is the hay maze:
More pumpkin displays. Be sure to bring your own water bottles since the water fountains are not available right now. Since the ground is pokey with wooden mulch bits, you might want to use a towel or blanket for young ones.
The Dallas Aboretum limits the amount of guests that can enter every day so you need to pre-order your tickets online: Dallas Arboretum.org. Be sure to add parking ($10). Members must order their passes/parking ahead of time as well. Look for the "Art of the Pumpkin" ticket option.
Masks are required throughout your visit. By 10am on Sunday, it felt crowded despite the limited guest allowance. Get ready to wait a little bit in lines to take pictures in front of the pumpkin-decorated houses or inside the Cinderella Coach.
The sidewalk heading to the pumpkin displays was lined with pumpkins.
Some of the pumpkin displays:
Here is the hay maze:
More pumpkin displays. Be sure to bring your own water bottles since the water fountains are not available right now. Since the ground is pokey with wooden mulch bits, you might want to use a towel or blanket for young ones.
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