Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to this Weekend

Local artisans, including Alitz Tchnolkian, who makes gourmet chocolates, will display their goodies at the West University Festival of the Arts Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the West U Community Building.

Happy Friday! Here are some ideas of what to do this weekend.

River Oaks Garden Club’s Pink Elephant Sale

Find antiques and collectibles, designer fashion, home décor and linens, furniture, plants, accessories and more at River Oaks Garden Club’s 64th Annual Pink Elephant Sale, Friday and Saturday, at the Bayou City Event Center. Proceeds go toward the Houston community through education, conservation and more. See the details.  

Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase

The annual Bellaire Fall New Home Showcase begins this weekend! Whether you’re looking to move, remodel, build or just love homes, you won’t want to miss the showcase, which takes place this Saturday and Sunday as well as next Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Evelyn’s Park. See the details and check our Facebook and Twitter for ticket giveaways!

West U Festival of the Arts

Local artisans will be showcasing paintings, jewelry, crafts, gourmet chocolates and more at the West U Festival of the Arts on Saturday at the West U Community Building, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See the details.

Bellaire’s Fire Truck Pull

Play “tug of war” with a 55,000 lb. fire truck in support of Special Olympics Texas athletes. Registration begins at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies begins at 9:15 a.m. and Fire Pull at 9:30 a.m. See the details.

Howl-o-Ween Dog Walk & Costume Contest

Grab a leash and head to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch for a fun day of activities, including a one-mile Dog Walk and a costume contest, to help Citizens for Animal Protection raise money for shelter pets. See the details.

More events

Save the date for upcoming fall festivals and check out our events calendar to see more events and share your upcoming events too.