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Looking for something twistedly tasteful in Houston for this upcoming Halloween season? Look no further than House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soiree! At this spooktacular event, visitors can freely roam across a bizarre, Halloween-themed residence and experience a night of themed cocktails, mystifying magic, sinister seances, tarot readings, ghostly specters, live music, secret games, giant ouija boards, and plenty more!  If you have a morbid mind and a love for the supernatural, this is the perfect outing to celebrate the literal spirit of the season! Guests are allowed to dress up in their own themed outfits for the event, as well as fully immerse themselves in the spooky soiree with outfits of any time period, fashion, or elegant dress. General admission for this event will include four miniature cocktails inspired by different rooms in the haunted residence. VIP tickets will include five cocktails, a commemorative cocktail glass, speedy access, and access to an exclusive VI...

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...