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Happy Friday, Cypress! 🌲
No school today, no school next week, and somehow every church lawn in Cypress is covered in pumpkins. Coincidence? We think not. If you have 10 days of kids to entertain, we did the homework: free pumpkin patch activities on weekday mornings, three farms worth the drive, and a ’70s party for the grown-ups on Saturday night. You’ve earned that last one.
The less fun part: Kids go back Monday, Oct. 19, which is also the first day of early voting. That Monday is going to be a lot. Plan accordingly.
Have a great weekend, Cypress!
Cheers! - Ashlyn 🌲💚
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What’s New In Cypress 🌲
🌲 Ten days off. Here’s your game plan.
CFISD is out today and all next week. The easiest free win is the Cypress Methodist pumpkin patch on Cypress North Houston Road. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., entry is free, and something is going on almost every day of the break:
Monday, Oct. 12: Bring a lunch and picnic in the patch, with free ice pops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13: Bubbles in the patch, 10 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Coloring in the patch, 10 a.m. to noon
Thursday, Oct. 15: The pumpkin truck unloads at 4 p.m.
There’s also an Explorer Passport scavenger hunt running all month, for the kid who needs a mission. → See the full patch calendar
🌲 Three farms worth the drive
Harvest Season Farm (Tomball) is the closest. It’s open Saturdays and Sundays in October from noon to 5 p.m. Entry is $5, and kids under 10 get in free. There’s a bounce house, face painting, a petting zoo, hay rides, pumpkin painting, and food trucks, plus pumpkins at $1 a pound. 21110 Bauer Hockley Road. Plan your visit.
P-6 Farms (Montgomery) is the big one. Its Fall Fest runs weekends through Nov. 8, with a you-pick pumpkin patch, a corn maze, pig races, vintage rides, and a roller coaster. See Fall Fest details.
Blessington Farms (Simonton) runs through Nov. 22 with hayrides, pumpkins, and family games. 510 Chisolm Trail. See the farm’s fall details.
Want something closer? Our fall festivals and pumpkin patch guide has two dozen more.
🌲 Seniors and adult learners: LSC will help you apply on the spot
Lone Star College-CyFair is holding its Falcon Application Drive during fall break. Staff will help you fill out your application and submit it the same day. High school seniors and adults going back to school are both welcome.
Tuesday, Oct. 13: LSC-CyFair main campus, CASE 104, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15: LSC-Cypress Center, CY 119 and CY 122, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Space is limited, so RSVP first.→ Reserve your spot
🌲 Coming Up:
Tonight: Family Fun Night in the Cypress Methodist patch
The church is hosting a free family event in the patch from 6 to 8 p.m. It’s a good first stop for a 10-day break. See the patch calendar.
Saturday: A full day at Restivo Family Cellars
The Hockley vineyard has a packed Saturday. JoyFULL Yoga is at 11 a.m. and Grain Offering Pizza is on site. Bountiful Boards teaches a charcuterie class at 2 p.m., which is ticketed. At 4 p.m., Cole Annoot plays live and Sister Strands is doing permanent jewelry. 18918 Hopfe Road. See the October lineup.
Saturday night: ’70s Rock & Roll Party at The Barn at Frio
Dig out the bell-bottoms. The Barn is throwing a ’70s rock and roll night from 8 to 11 p.m. at 16416 Mueschke Road. Get the details.
Saturday night: Cy-Hope’s All In for Hope Casino Night
Cy-Hope’s casino night gala starts at 5:30 p.m. at The Cypress Alamo, 12715 Telge Road. Proceeds support the nonprofit’s work with Cy-Fair kids. Reserve seats.
Sunday: Give blood without leaving Cypress
A blood donor bus will be at Cypress Methodist from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See the patch calendar.
In Case You Missed It 🌲
🌲 Why the Boardwalk is glowing pink: The Boardwalk at Towne Lake is illuminated in pink each evening throughout October through a partnership with Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center at Cypress. Visitors can explore breast cancer facts and resources along the waterfront through an educational walk.
🌲 Your October health to-do list, in one place: Speaking of October to-do lists, our community health report is up. Harris County Public Health is offering free clinical breast exams and free flu shots all month, and Memorial Hermann Cypress has a Saturday Mammo Day on Oct. 17 (appointments required). We also rounded up where to give blood without leaving Cypress, a women's health morning on Oct. 24, and what the latest state data says about flu. Spoiler: it's starting to climb. → Read the October community health report
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