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Monarchs & Marigolds

October 11, 2026. In preparation for forthcoming Día de los Muertos celebrations — in which monarchs and marigolds serve as symbols of remembrance — we invite you to join MECA and the Houston Botanic Garden for Monarchs & Marigolds, as we celebrate our past and honor our future, through music, dance, and visual arts. Take a stroll past thousands of marigolds on the way to the South Gardens, where you can shop with vendors selling authentic Latin American arts and crafts, enjoy live music and dance performances, and complete family-friendly themed craft projects.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
9 am- 4 pm
Location: 
8210 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
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Romeo and Juliet

September 25 – October 18, 2026. Set in timeless Verona, two star-crossed souls defy the forces that seek to keep them apart. This production of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy shows how each generation reinvents what it means to love and risk everything for it. Discover why this tale continues to inspire artists, dreamers, and lovers.
Dates: 
10/07/2026
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
varies
Location: 
Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, United States
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Festival of the Wolves 2026

Get ready to howl at our biggest and most epic event of the year—The Festival of the Wolves! Bring the whole pack out for a high-energy day featuring thrilling wolf and wolfdog enrichment demonstrations, incredible local artisan shopping, and delicious food trucks, while the kids conquer the ultimate Kid's Zone filled with a scavenger hunt and bouncing. Plus, don't miss your chance to bid big at our jaw-dropping Premium Silent Auction, packed with high-value treasures like dream vacations, celebrity memorabilia, and original artwork. No reservations are needed, so just show up at the door—tickets are $16.50, and kids 3 and under get in free!
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10 am- 5 pm
Location: 
Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary, 6731 Pavlock Road, Navasota, TX 77868, United States
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Harvest Festival

Saturday, October 10, 2026. Our League City Harvest Festival is an annual tradition in League City! Join us at our annual Harvest Festival and enjoy activities for the entire family. Visit artisan and craft vendors for holiday shopping. Food is available for purchase from food trucks. Kid’s crafts, games, pumpkin carving/decorating, hayrides, and more!
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10 am- 2 pm
Location: 
League Park, 2nd Street, League City, TX, USA
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