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Oct. 1
BELLAIRE LIBRARY USED BOOK COLLECTION
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
5111 Jessamine St.
713-662-8160
Clean out those children’s and adult books, paperbacks and hardcovers you no longer need for resale to benefit the library at both the Oct. 8 semi-annual book sale and the continuous sale of selected books year-round in the library. Limit three bags per household. No DVDs, textbooks, music CDs or audiobooks.
Oct. 8
BELLAIRE LIBRARY OUTDOOR BOOK SALE
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Parking lot-Bellaire Library
5111 Jessamine St.
https://www.fotbl.org/book-sales/
713-662-8160
Friends of the Bellaire Library will hold their fall book sale — a tradition since the 1950s — with most hardcovers going for $2 and paperbacks for $1. Selection may also include “better books,” including current releases, rare and collectible volumes, and sets. Proceeds go to fund special features and programs at the library.
Oct. 15-16
PUMPKIN PATCH FALL FESTIVAL
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nature Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle Dr.
NatureDiscoveryCenter.org
713-667-6550
The area’s premier fall event with thousands of pounds of pumpkins in a photo opp-perfect setting, games and activities booths, vendors and food trucks, and meet-the-animals sessions. Admission is free with proceeds from pumpkin, food and some activity charges going to benefit the center.
Oct. 22
BELLAIRE FOODIE FEST
5-8 p.m.
Bellaire Town Square Great Lawn
7008 S. Rice Ave.
https://www.bellairefoodiefest.com/
Limited $50 early bird tickets are on sale for this event sponsored by the Bellaire Business Association and featuring food and drink from the growing number of area restaurants.
Oct. 27
THE GREAT PUMPKIN HUNT
4-5:30 p.m.
Bellaire Town Square Great Lawn & Pavilion
7008 S. Rice Ave.
https://www.bellairetx.gov/901/The-Great-Pumpkin-Hunt
713-662-8280
Come dressed in your Halloween best and hunt for toys, candy and prize-filled pumpkins. There will be music, prizes, games, and more, with the hunt starting at 4:30 p.m. sharp. Free.
Nov. 5-6
FATHERS ‘N’ FLASHLIGHTS
Fields around West University ES
WestUParks.org
West University residents only can sign up for spots in this in-demand tradition beginning 8 a.m. Sept. 15 (returning campers, eligible underwriters and sponsors), with open registration beginning at noon Sept. 16. Campsites, food and activities included, with fees and sponsorships going to the Friends of West University Parks Fund for city parks and recreation.
Nov. 5-6
TENTS IN TOWN
Bellaire Town Square
7008 S. Rice Ave.
BellaireParks.org/tents-in-town
Registration is now open for what is billed as the “Ultimate Urban Campout,” sponsored annually by the Patrons for Bellaire Parks as a major fundraiser. Campsites, dinner and breakfast, campfire s’mores, group activities, games and other fun all included in one fee.
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