Come celebrate Halloween at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center! The 5th annual Goblins In The Garden event will take place on Sunday, October 24th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There will be spooky, fun activities on the grounds and gardens for all ages to enjoy. Participate in the Trail of Bones scavenger hunt, observe and learn from pumpkin carving demonstrations, visit Botanica the Herbal Witch in our Haunted Tower and get creative with fall-themed arts and crafts. There will also be a Scarecrow Contest for folks to enjoy, with scarecrows on exhibit starting three weeks before the day of the event.

The Wildflower Center encourages families to dress up in Halloween costumes and bring a camera for this event – there will be many opportunities for memorable snap shots! Visit the store a free treat for kids 12 and under.

You can find info on http://www.wildflower.org

Huston-Tillotson University celebrates its 135^th birthday the week of October 21-24. FUMC is honored to host one of the main events, a jazz concert featuring world-renowned artists Carmen Bradford and Melba Joyce, Friday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in our sanctuary. Seating is now available for the public. You can order online at www.htu.edu, or take a chance on buying tickets at the door. Tickets are $50 for VIP seating; $25/general admission; and $5 for students.

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