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It might be September right now but what better way to spice up the upcoming Halloween season than to get ready for a night of chills and thrills? Running from October 1st to November 13th, the Houston Scream Fest is more than just a haunted house of spooky sightings. It acts as a month-long festival where guests can experience the full throttle of the Halloween season. At the Houston Scream Fest, guests can enjoy a drink while perusing the biggest collection of fear-filled fun around! There will be concerts each night and guests can enjoy some quality food and games from any of the festival’s local vendors! There will even be a Zombie Paintball attraction as well for when you’re ready to shake out those limbs and engage in some creepy combat! Houston will be featuring a ton of different Halloween-themed attractions this year, especially with more and more businesses opening back up after the Covid pandemic. It’s important to continue staying safe and to wear your mask for proper prote

I hope all you Dallas residents are counting each and every minute that ticks by because, slowly but surely, it’s coming. What’s coming, you may ask? Only the biggest, most important Texas festival next to the Rodeo! I’m talking about the Texas State Fair! This exciting Dallas-based event is the cream of the crop when it comes to big-name events within the state, providing guests with a day of incredible fun, food, and entertainment. Known for its massive animatronic mascot, good old Big Tex, the Texas State Fair has everything a Texan could ever want in a festival, from carnival rides to games to food, shows, and more! There will be livestock showcasing, places to grab a great brew, a car show, rides around the lake, live presentations, and enough snacks and goodies to make your belt burst! The last time I was lucky enough to attend was in the Fall of 2019, just before Covid entered our society. Luckily, this State Fair should host a safe and sanitary environment for everyone with sp

Halloween is coming soon and, with it, comes one of the biggest events at Six Flags! Fright Fest is always a huge show-stopper when it comes to rustling up some excellent Halloween-themed entertainment. And for those living in the Dallas area near Six Flags Over Texas, there’s a reason to get excited!  This year, the park will feature Thrills By Day, a series of outdoor daytime experiences for the entire family including the brand-new Dead Man’s Wharf and Looney Tunes Spooky Town. There will additionally be plenty of homages to Dia de los Muertos as well as plenty of creepy-crawlies, haunted houses, scare zones, and roaming zombies for some heart-pounding fun! Word is that there will also be six all-new shows and Halloween-themed updates to some of the park’s biggest attractions, adding a layer of thrill-seeking excitement during your visit! I have fond memories of attending Fright Fest back when my beloved Houston home still housed Astroworld. Dallas and Arlington’s residents certainl

Looking for something new and exciting to do near the Austin area?  Austinites need not look further than the nearby city of Round Rock. This October 1st and 2nd, the city will host the Round Rock Chalk Walk Arts Festival! This colorful, creative festival will feature the works of hundreds of artists, vendors, sponsors, local/regional musicians, theatrical performances, food, drinks, and plenty more! And for those of you with little ones, there will also be plenty of play areas as well as performances to keep everyone entertained!  This amazing festival is a huge showcase when it comes to the art and imagination of so many talented artists across the area, including live chalk drawings that will make your heart soar! It’s truly a spectacle to behold and I wouldn’t miss it for the world, especially when there’s just so much to see and do! The big thing to see at this festival will definitely be the huge chalk mural that all the artists contribute to with their street paintings. Definite

You know what they say about Vegas--there’s always a party going on! This September, running for its eleventh consecutive year, Las Vegas will be hosting its annual iHeartRadio Music Festival! This two-day event features some of the hottest names in the music industry, regardless of genre!  Once you reserve your spot at the T-Mobile Arena, the Festival will include two nights of non-stop heart-pumping hits, world premieres, and mega musical collaborations you won’t want to miss! Plus, you’ll have the chance to see some of music’s biggest emerging artists on the scene, adding to an experience filled with adventure, spectacle, and the true spirit of music itself.  While plenty of Covid-based precautions will be set in place, this event definitely looks to be a huge event that any worthy Las Vegas resident will absolutely love. Plus, there will additionally be plenty of VIP opportunities as well! Some of the biggest names being featured so far include Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Journey, Kha

Ready for an exciting way to spice up the Fall season in Houston? Look no further! On October 2nd, starting at 11:00 AM, Houston is hosting its amazing Creole Heritage Festival event! This awesome opportunity will feature a full day of live music, outstanding food, restaurants, food trucks, dancing, a special Mardi Gras punch, an open bar, Kids Zone, and more!  For anyone who loves the taste of delicious Creole food, this is the perfect opportunity to capture a true sense of culture, heritage, and history as guests gather together to celebrate as one. Plus, it all takes place at Midtown Park, one of Houston’s top areas for festivals and fun! There will even be VIP opportunities as well, featuring special guest Chef Gason, The NOLA Chef, demonstrating his skills at creating savory Creole treats for everyone!  Houston’s festival outings are definitely a sight to behold, especially since there’s something new going on throughout the Fall and Winter seasons! You can expect a wide array of