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Wreath Making Class
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 6–9 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus Create your own beautiful, handmade wreath while enjoying a fun and creative evening. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Sold out!
Texas Outdoor Writers Association 10th Annual Fall Stampede Friday, Oct. 9 – Sunday, Oct. 11 | Shaw’s Bend Social Club, 1173 FM 1890 | Columbus Join TOWA for a weekend of live music, chili cookoffs, bull riding, shooting competitions, camping, storytelling and classic Texas outdoor culture on the banks of the Colorado River.
Texas Oktoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd | Columbus The Texas Oktoberfest will bring together the best of German culture and Texas hospitality, offering a full day of entertainment, exhibitors, food and family-friendly activities. Learn more at texasoktoberfest.com/.
Rock Island VFD 2nd Anniversary Celebration Bingo Saturday, Oct. 10 | 1:30 p.m. | 2710 Niles St | Rock Island Celebrate the second anniversary of the new hall with bingo, raffle tickets, door prizes and more. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and games start at 4 p.m.
St. Anthony Catholic Church Picnic Sunday, Oct. 11 | 11 a.m. | 3845 Interstate 10 | Columbus Meal served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Big country auction at 1 p.m. Enjoy a silent auction, bingo, raffles, plant walk, cake walk, gift card walk, homemade tamales, kids’ games and activities and more.
Frelsburg VFD Open House
Sunday, Oct. 11 | noon – 3 p.m. | 1669 FM 109 | Frelsburg Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department invites friends, community members and donors to join them for an open house showcasing their brand-new fire station. Barbecue sandwiches, hotdogs, chips and cake will be served.
Monday Movie: Super Mario Galaxy Monday, Oct. 12 | 2 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Free popcorn and bottled water.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Candidate Forum
Monday, Oct. 12 | 6 p.m. | Bernardo Fire Station, 2845 FM 949 | Cat Spring Hear from write-in candidates Will Schneider and Bennie Zajicek. Incumbent Don Clark’s attendance is not yet confirmed. Free and open to the public.
Sheridan VFD 3rd Annual BBQ Cook-Off Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 | Logan Park, 5925 S Logan Park Dr | Sheridan Registration and check-in starts at 3 p.m. on Friday. Friday night turn-in is jackpot steals; Saturday night turn-in is brisket, ribs, half chicken, jackpot beans and jackpot margaritas. Awards presented Saturday at 6 p.m. $40 entry fee.
Trinity Lutheran Church Garage Sale Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8 a.m. – noon | Trinity Event Center, 2309 FM 1291 | New Ulm Check out furniture, household items and décor, attic treasures, clothes, outdoor items and more for sale.
Weimar Author: Blake Pfeffer Friday, Oct. 16 | 10 a.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Blake Pfeffer’s “Shouts from the Republic” brings us the larger-than-life history of our great state, reminding us of the cost, value, and ongoing maintenance cost of freedom. Please call the Weimar Public Library at 979-725-6608 for more information and to RSVP.
Wool Art Class
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6–9 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus This class will guide you through the process of local artist Svitlana’s creative art style of using dyed wool to create ‘paintings’ with a 3-D flair. All supplies will be provided. Register online for $75.
Rock the Block
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6–11 p.m. | downtown Weimar Join community members for an evening of live music by the Fender Bender Band, shopping, food, cold drinks, yard games, fire pits, dancing and more fun under the lights in downtown Weimar. Free and family-friendly.
Turtle Wing Foundation’s 14th Annual Monster Dash Sunday, Oct. 18 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Jack and Mary’s, 610 Lyons Ave | Schulenburg The family-friendly Halloween event will feature the annual Monster Dash, where participants can race to the finish line, along with the Jack Hooper Costume Contest, an On Pointe performance, and “Boo Around the Block,” offering treats, tricks and opportunities to connect with local organizations.
Circus in Weimar
Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Weimar Softball Field, 1481 US-90 | Weimar Enjoy an evening under the big top with the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus. Tickets can be purchased in person day-of or in advance online or in select stores.
St. Roch Blood Drive
Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 1–7 p.m. |St. Roch Parish Hall, 1600 Frelsburg Rd | Alleyton In memory of Vernon Warschak. Call Linda Venghaus at 979-877-8984 for an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome.
Weimar Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 7 p.m. | Weimar Celebrate homecoming with a parade through the downtown square with a community pep rally to follow behind the softball stadium. For the past two years, the school hasn’t been able to hold the traditional Homecoming bonfire, and with the county currently under a burn ban, the school is pivoting to something new this year — Lighting of the Letters!
TLC 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Thursday, Oct. 22 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Tru-Care Living Centers, 1551 Montezuma St | Columbus Decorate your trunk, bring plenty of candy and come create a fun and safe Halloween evening for residents, families and community! Vendors wanted.
St. Anthony Catholic School Carnival Saturday, Oct. 24 | 5 p.m. | Columbus Hall, 3845 Interstate 10 | Columbus Enjoy goulish games, a Trick-or-Treat Game Village, costume contest, cake walk, plant walk, silent and live auctions, a country store full of homemade baked goods, Goblin Burgers, and our raffle. The night will be capped off with the SAS seventh and eighth graders performing in Punk-N-Rock.
Mahj for the Arts
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus Enter as a solo player or with a team of four to compete in this fundraising tournament open to all skill levels that follows National Mah Jongg League rules. Entry is $40 per player which comes with one door prize ticket and snacks.
2026 History Forum: Echoes of the Opera House Monday, Oct. 26 | 6–8 p.m. | Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring St | Columbus Experience first-hand stories and family memories from life inside the 1886 Stafford Opera House, featuring guest speakers Elvera Kahlich, Elizabeth Lauzon and Frances Lancaster. Free admission.
Trick or Treat Around the Track – Columbus Tuesday, Oct. 27 | Memorial Stadium, 130 Legion Dr | Columbus Enjoy a night of costumes, candy and community! Dress up and visit with non-profit organizations and local businesses while collecting candy. To register a booth, contact the Columbus Chamber at [email protected] or 979-7328385.
