Several Halloween and cultural events land in Spring-Klein on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31, giving families two weekends of trunk-or-treats, costumes and live performances.

Vintage Park holds its annual Candy & Characters event Oct. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. Children can wear costumes, collect treats and take pictures with Disney characters around the shopping center. Cotton candy, face painting and a balloon artist round out the afternoon, according to a Vintage Park Facebook post.

St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church hosts its trunk-or-treat Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in front of Sexton Hall. The event is open to early childhood and elementary school children and their families, with games, a costume contest for ages 10 and under and pre-packaged treats, according to the church's website. Families who want to decorate a trunk must be certified through the church and register in advance.

Harris County ESD No. 11 is also hosting its annual trunk-or-treat at its main campus, 18334 Stuebner Airline Road in Spring, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes a pumpkin carving contest, face painting, a food truck, outdoor games, s'mores and trunk-or-treating, as first reported by Community Impact Newspaper. Families can tour first-response vehicles from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Klein Fire and ESD 11, according to the district's Facebook page. A bullet-proof Batmobile ambulance from Community Volunteer Fire Department will be on display.

Admission is free.

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts holds its Día de los Muertos Family Day & Art Market on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring. The free celebration includes an art market, food vendors, art activities, performances and a community ofrenda, according to the museum's event page.

Mo's Irish Pub in Vintage Park and a separate Halloween Zumba dance competition are also planned for the Halloween stretch, though specific dates and times had not been confirmed as of Oct. 20.

Upcoming events

  • Oct. 24: Vintage Park Candy & Characters, 4-6 p.m.
  • Oct. 24: St. Ignatius of Loyola trunk-or-treat, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sexton Hall
  • Oct. 31: Día de los Muertos Family Day & Art Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive