Get in on any or all of these fall-centric events, and give something back.
St. James pumpkin patch
When the field at St. James Episcopal turns orange, you know the season is upon us. Peruse the field at the corner of Audelia and McCree to pick your family’s perfect pumpkin. It’s open every day in October: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday – Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays. Proprietors now accept credit cards for pumpkin purchases. Proceeds from pumpkin and gourd sales benefit the St. James Episcopal youth ministry.
St. Patrick Harvest Festival
It’s an annual tradition at Lake Highlands’ St. Patrick Catholic Church and school, located at 9643 Ferndale. Bring the family from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 17 for face painting, bounce houses, inflatable slides, rock climbing, a zip line, an array of food and drink vendors and more. Purchase a play-all-day wristband at the door or in advance from a St. Pat’s student. Proceeds benefit St. Patrick school.
Moss Haven Madness Carnival
There is something for everyone at this annual pre-Halloween event put on by the Moss Haven Elementary PTA. New this year, organizers offer an all-inclusive wristband for $25. The wearer has free access to unlimited rides and games, haunted house tours, popcorn, a snow cone and five cakewalk tries. Preschooler wristbands are $5. It all happens Oct. 24 at the school, 9202 Moss Farm, from 4-7 p.m.
