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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...

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 cert...

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, Jou...

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 ...

There’s always something new and exciting happening in the Austin area, especially when it comes to all things shopping and entertainment! This week, I got a brand-new September event I know you’re going to absolutely love! Starting on September 10th, Pop Spot is the perfect experience for shoppers to fully experience the masterworks of one-of-a-kind designers and brands, allowing for them to shop, have fun, and support small businesses. This event aims to revolutionize the changing landscape of retail, allowing customers to fully experience the glitz and style of the best local businesses in the Austin area!  For those of you who absolutely adore all things shopping, this is definitely the perfect event to take part in, especially since it’ll help you become more acquainted with Austin’s best and brightest on the fashion scene. Plus, it’s at the Hilton in Austin, giving way to a fancy, classy atmosphere that everyone can love.  Austin may be known for its strange and unusual ...

Fall is steadily approaching and, with this in mind, it’s only natural that some ideal seasonal events are on their way! If you’re living in the Dallas region, here’s a great way you can celebrate September in style! Starting on September 11th and running all the way through Halloween, the nearby city of Grapevine will be hosting Goblins & Giggles at the Gaylord Texan Resort.  This spooky, sensational event shall feature some incredibly fun and engaging activities for everyone, including an art studio, a hide & seek scavenger hunt, live ghost stories, Fall-themed escape rooms, a Trick or Treat expedition, and the Monster Mash Bash. There will also be plenty of other great activities, including fun animal encounters, family bingo, and more! September may still be a month before Halloween, but it’s never too early to enjoy some good old-fashioned seasonal spirit (literally!).  The great thing about the Grapevine area is that Dallas is only a short drive away there and ba...