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Happy Fall, y’all! With the changing seasons comes a change in the food we crave, and with fall that often means comfort food. October is our most delectable issue of the year, filled with some of our favorite dishes available in Cypress. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Miguel Nunez, owner of Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant, and learned about what good food and family mean to him, carrying on the legacy of his grandmother, Juanita. Also, you won’t want to miss the decadent food offerings in our Food Truck Round-up and getting to know the fascinating people who own and run them–so inspiring! As a native Texan, growing up abroad afforded me the wonderful experience of trying new and exciting foods from around the world. To this day, occasionally, I’ll find myself reminiscing about the fried camembert with redcurrant sauce at one of the restaurants my family frequented when we lived in Scotland. Living there was filled with exploring not only new and fascinating places–and people– but new foods too. Three things I definitely still have a love for today. In recent years, I’ve loved trying and perfecting some of the dishes I grew up eating. If I’m completely honest, this has only been made possible because over the last fifteen years my husband has gently and lovingly, yet expertly, taught me how to cook! He and my three middle-school-aged sons are now reaping all the benefits as I’ve enjoyed recreating some of my childhood favorites. From baba ganoush, hummus, and falafel to fettuccine alfredo, and my spaghetti sauce is always a hit (the secret is in the long, slow simmer and fresh-grown herbs). Of course, any kind of homemade bread is always a winner, too. Fresh baked-from-scratch biscuits (with gravy, of course), to hot-off-the-griddle tortillas, Yorkshire pudding, and naan bread! Once you eat something from scratch it feels impossible to go back to the frozen or store-bought version. Creating and sharing these meals and memories with my boys has been so fun, fulfilling, and rewarding. I love how certain foods can bring us right back to our childhood kitchen table. On a personal note, I'm thrilled to have joined the team here at Cypress Lifestyle Magazine as the new Managing Editor. As a Cypress resident with a love for all-things-local, combined with a lifelong passion for reading, writing and research, I’m excited to fill this role! Cheers!

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20 Juanita's Serves Up Always Fresh, Made from Scratch Mexican Cuisine

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

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32 Food Truck Round-Up

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39 Cypress Restaurant Guide Can't Miss Local Restaurants & Bars

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“Whether it’s waiting tables, or behind the bar making drinks, being a dishwasher, a hostess, or helping with to-go orders and even in the kitchen, cooking, like our father, we are always hands-on.” — Miguel Nunez No matter how long you’ve been in Texas, you most certainly know choosing a Mexican eatery is taken very seriously around here. Indisputably a staple in southeast Texas–everyone has their favorite dish. But what really makes a Mexican restaurant set apart from the rest? Juanita’s is more than just a favorite local lunch spot and gathering place to devour delicious food with family and friends—although it’s definitely that too! Since opening a second location in May 2021, Juanita’s continues its legacy of using fresh, quality ingredients in their tasty dishes made lovingly from scratch every day. This attention to detail is why the restaurants are a favorite in the Cypress area and wellloved by their loyal customers after 13 years. Family-owned and operated, Juanita’s is run by the son, and grandchildren of the restaurant’s namesake, Angel Nunez, his son Miguel and daughter Bianca. You’ll find all three working in one of the restaurants along with their staff. When speaking with the Nunez family, it is immediately evident how much pride they take in the restaurants, quality dishes and in serving the community. “Whether it’s waiting tables, or behind the bar making drinks, being a dishwasher, a hostess, or helping with to-go orders and even in the kitchen, cooking, like our father,” Miguel says, “we are always hands-on.” When Angel opened his first restaurant location, he gathered his family’s recipes that had been lovingly developed by his mother in Guanajuato, Mexico. Juanita’s recipes are still the focus of the menu today.

Each dish served at Juanita’s shows a genuine passion for appetizing dishes, made fresh every single day, always with quality ingredients. “Our most popular dish has to be the Birria Tacos,” Miguel says. The dish features marinated and braised short rib, served in quesa-tacos with melted cheese and a guajilo chile dipping sauce that one might sip from a straw with little encouragement. Juanita’s cocktails, like their food, are always made with quality ingredients, including their delicious, hand-shaken margaritas. Billed as the strongest in Cypress, all margaritas are made fresh in-house and never with a puree. Enjoy one of their house margaritas during Happy Hour at the Juanita’s Cypress location all-day Mondays, and Tuesday-Friday from 11 am-6 pm. If weekend brunch is what you need in your life, Juanita’s has something for everyone. The brunch menu features a decadent array of dishes, such as dulce de leche stuffed churros, fried avocado stuffed with chicken or beef, and a fajita omelet, as well as staples like huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. Try these dishes or choose from many more classic menu items, all offering a unique experience for your taste buds. And don’t forget to order a flight of mimosas. Juanta's Mexican Kitchen 29110 US 290 Frontage Rd. Suite 500, Cypress (832) 334-5483 Juanita's Mexican Restaurant 11550 Louetta Rd Ste. 1800, Houston (281) 251-0206 JuanitasRestaurant.com

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Heffernan BBQ has been in the Cypress area for over a decade. Run by a mother-and-son duo, Jeannie Heffernan and her son Evan, Heffernan BBQ was originally started by Jeannie’s husband, Bob, in 2009. When Bob passed away in 2017, Jeannie and Evan took over. They offer traditional BBQ including brisket, ribs, pulled pork and sausage with Bob’s homemade sauce. Jeannie uses her own recipes for the sides and desserts and Evan serves as pitmaster, staying true to Bob’s original concept while adding his own slant. Heffernan’s BBQ is regularly at Bridgeland’s Friday Night Bites and the Rosehill Beer Garden.

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Funnelocity doesn’t offer your average funnel cake. Instead, they create gourmet experiences! Established in 2020 by then fourteen-year-old Kayce, she along with her best friends, served her cakes from a tent for a year. Being a business-savvy teen CEO, she leveraged her profits to purchase her first food truck. The menu includes indulgent funnel cake creations with ice cream, cheesecake bites, peach cobbler, brownies, fresh strawberries, and many other decadent toppings over always-hot and always-fresh funnel cakes. The Funnelocity truck can be found at local festivals, private and community events, and even weddings! Check social media for weekly updates on locations.

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Frank and Richard’s Food Truck is owned and operated by Troy Young, who named his Food Truck after his late grandfathers, the father figures and role models in his life. “They always told me to put forth my best, and that’s what I decided to do with this food truck.” Troy says “They taught me to work hard and the importance of taking care of family.” Sadly, both men have passed, but they left a lasting impact on Troy. He’s proudly living out what they taught him, through the flavorful dishes he serves from his food truck. Frank and Richard’s offers creole food with a twist, defining its cuisine as American-Creole, and offering delicious favorites like fried lemon pepper oxtails and birria oxtail tacos. The food truck can be found at local breweries. OCTOB ER 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / CY P R E S S

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ARTICLE BY LISA MOYER, LAUREN LANE CULINARIAN AND LEANN PARKER OF SILVERTOOTH HOME PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

HOST YOU R OW N FOOTBA LL TA ILGATE PA RT Y

It’s officially fall, football and tailgating season, and you can feel the excitement in the air. Kick off your party by inviting your favorite fans over, then entertain in effortless Americana style with the latest styling tips hosted by experts Lauren Lane Culinarian and LeAnn Parker of Silvertooth Home. You’ll earn hearty cheers for your hosting skills with these charming tailgating DIY tutorials plus original recipes upstyled for a modern spin on stadium comfort food. It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season.

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It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season.

Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix Ingredients • 8 cups brown sugar or cinnamon cereal squares • 1 cup pecan halves • 1/3 cup light corn syrup • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 2 cups white chocolate-covered pretzels • 1 cup salted peanuts • 2 packages of large waffle cones or paper bags Instructions 1. Heat oven to 250°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan and set aside. 2. In a 4-cup microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter spread. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. 3. Stir vanilla and baking soda into mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread on baking sheet and cool completely; break into pieces. When cooled, add peanuts and pretzels. Makes about 10-11 cups. Store tightly covered.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS COSTUME SAFETY

» All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant » Fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, give them glow sticks or flashlights

» Opt for nontoxic Halloween makeup over masks, which can obscure vision

» Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation

TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY

» A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds

» If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you

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» Agree on a specific time children should return home » Teach your children never to enter a stranger's home or car » Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends

» Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies

» Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street

MOTORISTS TIPS

» Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs » Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully » At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing

» Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving

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INGREDIENTS: • • • • • • •

Sprouted grain bread or similar Regular hummus Feta Cheese Tomato Fresh spinach Provolone cheese, sliced White cheddar cheese, sliced

DIRECTIONS: Lightly toast the bread. Slice the tomato thin. On one side of the bread, layer the ingredients starting with the white cheddar. Then add hummus, feta cheese, tomato slices, spinach and provolone cheese. Top with another slice of bread. Heat in a panini press or pan until cheese is melted.

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Stick y Toffee Pudding COOK TIME: 28 to 32 mins SERVINGS: 12 individual cakes SOURCE: Land Of A Thousand Hills Coffee & Bakery

CAKE INGREDIENTS:

SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

• 12 oz pitted dates • 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp water • 1/4 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 3/4 tsp baking powder • 7 Tbsp butter, softened • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 3 eggs, room temp • 1 tsp vanilla

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3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 1/2 Tbsp butter, diced 1 cup heavy cream 1 Tbsp dark corn syrup 1/8 tsp rum flavor (optional)

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare two bundtlet or jumbo cupcake pans with a baker’s grease release spray; set aside. Place the dates and water in a saucepan over high heat (no need to chop the dates). Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium flame and boil exactly 1 min; remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate & baking soda. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes, then puree with an immersion blender till smooth. Alternatively, a food processor or blender may be used, but place a damp towel over lid to prevent hot liquid splatters. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour & baking powder; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 min total. Add the eggs one at a time, beating 20 seconds between each addition. Add the vanilla extract with the last egg. Blend in the flour mixture and then the date puree until well blended. Place 1/2 cup batter into each jumbo muffin cavity. Bake on middle oven rack approximately 28-32 min, rotating at halftime. Check for doneness with an inserted toothpick which should come out dry or with only a few moist crumbs clinging. Cool 20 minutes, then invert onto plastic wrap (otherwise it will stick and be hard to lift up). Plate and drizzle with sticky toffee sauce. Serve warm. *If desired, place all cakes onto a foillined sheet pan; drizzle with sauce and return to oven about 3-5 minutes till warmed.

TOFFEE SAUCE RECIPE: Place the sugar, butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream and dark corn syrup into a medium saucepan over a medium flame. Whisking continually, bring to the boil and then allow to bubble away for 3 full minutes, whisking continually to prevent scorching. Remove pan from flame; whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream and rum flavor. Optional Toppings: Roasted Coconut and Fresh Strawberry CONTINUED >

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Birria Tacos SERVINGS: 8 SOURCE: House of Yum

INGREDIENTS: • • • •

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7-8 cups hot water 4 lbs chuck roast cut into 4 large chunks 2 lbs short ribs (bone in) or back ribs bone in 1 large white onion dry skins removed, cut in half crosswise 1 garlic bulb cut the narrow top off, no need to peel 1 carrot cut in half crosswise, then cut in half (4 large pieces of carrot) 5 bay leaves dried 8 guajillo chiles stems cut off and seeds removed 3 tbsp chicken boullion 1-2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp mexican oregano 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

QUESABIRRIA TACOS • 14-16 white corn tortillas • 2 cups quesadilla cheese or any good melting cheese

DIRECTIONS: Combine Ingredients: In large pot add meat, onion, garlic, carrots, bay leaves and dried peppers. Cover with water. (This uses my large 7 qt pot and fills it to the top!) Add Seasonings: Add chicken bouillon, oregano, cumin and salt, stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Skim: After 30 minutes, skim the top of the pot to remove impurities from the bone cooking out. (will look like little bits of foam on the top) Blend Peppers: Remove the peppers (should be softened) and place in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, add up to 1/4 cup of broth if needed to help get a smooth consistency. Strain: Strain the peppers if needed to remove bits of skin (if using a high-powered blender this step is not necessary). Combine: Add the blended peppers into the broth and stir to combine. Season: Add in the chili powder as desired to get a nice deep red color to the broth. Simmer: Cover and continue to simmer for about 3 hours or until meat is tender and easily shredding on it’s own. (remove lid and give a stir every 40 minutes or so. Can also taste the broth once the meat is cooked through and adjust seasonings as needed). Reserve Grease: Skim the grease from the top of the broth (SAVE THIS!) pour the grease into a small skillet or saucepan, this is used for making the tacos if desired. Remove the onion, garlic, carrots, and bay leaves from the broth. (these ingredients were in the broth for flavoring…people are more than welcome to eat and enjoy them, so save them if you want!) Serving: Remove the meat from the broth and cut into large chunks for serving. Remove any bones.

TO SERVE AS A STEW: Serve a couple pieces of meat into a bowl, spoon broth on top. Top with diced onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with a wedge of lime to squeeze in. TO MAKE QUESABIRRIA TACOS: Chop Meat: Remove the meat from the broth, and finely chop until only small pieces remain. Heat a large skillet/griddle over medium heat. Frying Tortillas: Dip the corn tortilla into the reserved grease from the broth. Place on heated griddle, top with the chopped meat and cheese. Fold the taco over and press down with a spatula. Continue cooking until the taco is crisp and golden on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Then flip and continue cooking the other side. (it’s ok if some of the cheese leaks out while frying, the golden cheese is the best part!) Plus you can spoon some additional grease onto the tortilla while it cooks if you need more coloring to the tortilla. • Cook until both sides are crisp. Remove from heat and allow to cool briefly before serving, will be very hot. Continue until all tacos are cooked. Top tacos with fresh cilantro and onion if desired. Serving: Serve with a bowl of the broth topped with onions and cilantro on the side. Dip the tacos into the broth while eating. OCTOB ER 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C O M / CY P R E S S

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Cy-Fair Women’s Club Open House & 40th Anniversary Celebration

BERRY CEN TER | 6:30 PM The CyFair Women’s Club is celebrating 40 years of service to the northwest Houston community with an Open House. A fun and inspirational evening to get to know more about the Cy-Fair Women’s club and how they serve the community, and a chance to win prizes. CyFairWomensclub.org

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Cypress Ranch Theatre Company Presents The Voice of the Prairie

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The Addams Family, A New Musical

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CY-R AN CH THEATR E | 7:00 P M Set in the 1890s, the scene opens to Poppy, an old hobo, telling a tale with his young companion, Davey Quinn. Storytellers like Poppy were the voices of the prairie, but years later, Davey becomes famous after being discovered by a radio entrepreneur, and becomes the Voice of the Prairie, but the FCC threatens them for broadcasting without a license. CyRanchTheatre.Ludus.com

STAG EWOR KS THEATRE 10 7 6 0 G R A NT R OA D | 7 :0 0 P M The Addams Family is a comedy featuring an original story embracing the wackiness in every family. Wednesday Addams, has fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man–who Gomez and Morticia have never met. Big changes for the whole family when the Addam’s host a dinner for the boyfriend and his parents. Select dates offer matinee performances as well. StageworksHouston.org

KSBJ We the Kingdom LIVE with Cory Asbury

BERRY CEN TER | 7:30 AM Come see We The Kingdom LIVE at the Berry Center! KSBJ is so excited to invite you as they welcome We the Kingdom back to Houston. A special time of worship and music, enjoy favorites LIVE. Featuring special guest Cory Asbury, this night promises to be one to remember. Tickets available only at through KSBJ and ETix. KSBJ.org

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The Curate Shakespeare As You Like It

CEN TER FOR THE ARTS B L AC K B OX Personalities and egos collide as a group of seven misfit actors try to perform all the characters in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Enjoy some laughs and maybe have the chance to hear one of the most iconic speeches from Shakespeare’s plays, All the World’s a Stage! Performance times Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and Saturdays at 3pm. ConcordTheatricals.com

CFISD Health Expo

BERRY CEN TER | 9:00 AM Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce have partnered to put on the The CFISD Health Expo. It is a community event welcoming approximately 3,000 attendees for health screenings, flu shots, children’s activities and vendor booths. Free admission and parking. CyFairChamber.com

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DIY Fun for the Kids and Parents Night Out

A|R WOR KS HOP, 16718 HOUS E & H A H L R OA D CYP R E S S | 6 :0 0 P M Drop off the kids and enjoy a night out while they create Canvas Halloween Treat Totes and eat pizza at AR Workshop! ARWorkshop.com/Cypress

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Judy Dierker Holiday Market

FOUN DRY UN ITED METHODI ST C H UR C H AT 8 35 0 J O NE S R D, H O USTO N, T X 7 7 0 6 5 | 9 : 00 AM Get a head start on your holiday shopping from 120 local boutique vendors 9AM-6PM both days! Grab a bite at (Larry) Dierker’s Dugout lunch spot and some gourmet desserts and coffee at the Coffee and Treat Shoppe. Admission is free, we’re open rain or shine, and all proceeds benefit Cy-Hope – making lives better for kids in CFISD CyHope.org

Finishes Solutions’ Hosts Second Annual Fall Festival

2614 WAS HIN GTON ST. WALL E R , T X 7 7 4 8 4 | 3:0 0 P M Don’t miss this fun-filled afternoon with face painting, haunted house, food trucks, bounce house, costume contest, photo booth, caricatures and pumpkin patch! FinishesSolutions.com O C TO BE R 1 5T H

Candy Cane Market

S PR IN G HILL S UITES 20350 NO RT H WE ST F R E E WAY | 1 0 :0 0 A M Annual Candy Cane Market, a wonderful way to get a start on holiday shopping and support local, small businesses. Presented by ABWA CYFEN. CyFen.org

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The Importance of Being Earnest

PLAYHOUS E 1960 | 8 :00 PM An Oscar Wilde classic; two men forge their identity to gain the love of two young women, but the plot unfolds as the women learn their real identities. Foolishness and affinity towards belonging to high society, combined with a trivial sense of humor and plenty of twists make it a unique adaptation of the classic. Playhouse1960.com

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Cypress Lutheran Oktoberfest 2022

EPIPHAN Y LUTHER AN CHURC H A ND S C H O O L | 2:0 0 P M Oktoberfest in Cypress is back! Great food including brats, sauerkraut, and pretzels. Family fun with carnival games, bounce, horseshoes, stein holding contests, and the beer garden, featuring local home-brewers too. All set to some German music provided by a local German band. CypressOktoberfest.org

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realty report A sample of recently sold properties in Cypress. N E I GH BO RH O O D

LIST PRICE

SO L D P RIC E

%SP / L P

DO M

B DRM S

B AT H S

Kitzman Court

$1,300,000

$1,260,000

96.92%

2/2

Towne Lake

$1,290,000

$1,185,000

91.86%

5/1

Bridgeland

$1,134,124

$1,134,123

100.00%

4/1

Towne Lake

$1,250,000

$1,120,000

89.60%

154

4/1

Towne Lake

$1,125,000

$1,100,000

97.78%

5/1

Bridgeland

$995,000

100.00%

4/1

Settle Wm

$1,100,000

$925,000

84.09%

236

2/1

Lakes of Rosehill

$900,000

$920,000

102.22%

4/2

Towne Lake

$849,900

$875,644

103.03%

4/1

Hidden Arbor

$825,000

$863,300

104.64%

3/1

Cypress Creek Lakes

$915,000

$850,000

92.90%

3/0

Bridgeland

$850,000

100.00%

4/1

Towne Lake

$859,500

$846,000

98.43%

4/1

Lakes of Fairhaven

$850,000

$835,000

98.24%

4/2

Fairfield

$830,000

$820,000

98.80%

4/2

This reflects a 30-Day time period prior to our print deadline. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and not a complete list of activity. *DOM = Days on Market

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Parents Night Out at Color Me Mine

25712 N ORTHWEST FWY, CY P R E S S | 6 :30 P M A not-so-scary night at Color Me Mine Cypress for the kids to paint a Halloween ceramic piece and other crafts. Cypress.ColorMeMine.com

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Trunk-or-Treat at Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene

15015 HEATH G R EEN CIR , TX | 6 :0 0 P M Dress up in your best costume and join in the fun for Trunk or Treating with your friends at Better Homes and Garden Gary Greene. Festivities are from 6 PM - 8 PM. Cypress.GaryGreene.com

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13th Annual CyWoods FFA Fall Festival & Craft Show

CFIS D EXHIBIT CEN TER | 10:00 A M A spectacular fall event, the 13th Annual CyWoods FFA Fall Festival & Crafts Show will host food trucks, carnival games & inflatables for all ages (Saturday), Halloween and Fall themed photo booths, a silent auction, cake walk, chicken bingo, raffles, car show (Sunday) and more. October 29 9am-5pm and Sunday, October 30 10am-4pm. CypressWoods.FFAnow.org

Bridgeland NatureFest 2022

OAK MEADOW PARK, BR IDG EL A ND | 1 0 :0 0 A M This year’s headliner at NatureFest is Jungle Jordan. Since 2017 he has been using his contagious enthusiasm and sense of humor to educate the younger generation about wildlife in zoos, aquariums, and safaris. Jungle Jordan makes it fun to learn about the animal world. Mark your calendars for Bridgeland’s signature event! Bridgeland.com

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Trick-or-Treat with Mayde Creek

19202 G R OES CHKE R D, HOUSTO N | 6 :0 0 P M Join the Mayde Creek High community and the NJROTC “Pirate” crew for a trick-or-treat fun in a safe environment. O C TO BE R 3 0 T H

Family Fall Fest

S ECON D BAPTIST CHURCH CYP R E S S | 5 :0 0 P M Enjoy trunk-or-treat, games and other fun activities from 5 PM-7 PM. Families are encouraged to dress up in family-friendly costumes! Second.org

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