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In this issue:
✅ Massive List of Orange County Events
✅ West Orange Wants You to Own Your Street — Literally
✅ Step Back in Time at the Historic Orange Train Depot — Free Tours Available
✅ For the First Time in 46 Years, Orangefield’s Marching Band Is Headed to State
Massive List of Orange County Local Events
Friday, October 30
Drive-Thru Trick or Treat: 5:00–7:00 PM at the Orange Public Library, Police Department and Fire Department. Link →
The Rocky Horror Show Live at the Hattman: 7:37 PM at the Jeff Hattman Center. Link →
W.H. Stark House Guided Tours: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. Link →
Cigars After Dark: 6:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars. Link →
Caleb and April: 6:30 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, Orange. Link →
80s Horror Movie Night: Poltergeist: After dark, about 6:45–7:00 PM at Free State Cellars. Link →
Here Come the Mummies: 8:30 PM at Golden Nugget, Lake Charles. 21+. Link
Fall Fish Fry: 10:30 AM–1:00 PM at the Bridge City Knights of Columbus, 770 Ave A. $13, dine-in or take-out. Link →
Trunk or Treat roundup: Sabine FCU’s Strickland branch, 3:00–5:00 PM. TAN Healthcare’s Boo & Be Well, 4:00–7:00 PM at 3727 N. 16th St. Orange County Sheriff’s Office, 6:00–8:00 PM at 205 Border St. Link →
Boo Bash in the Park: 5:00–9:30 PM at Conn Park, Vidor. Trunk or treat, pumpkin contest, bounce houses and a movie in the park. Link →
Face the Fear Live Music Benefit: 5:00–8:00 PM at 5303 N. 16th St., Orange. $10 or 10 canned goods or a toy. Five bands and a costume contest. Proceeds go to the food bank, Toys for Tots and VFW Post 2775. Link →
Haunted Depot (also Oct. 31): 6:00–9:00 PM at the Historic Orange Train Depot, 1210 Green Ave. Link →
Saturday, October 31
LA Roxx Rockin Halloween: 7:30 PM at Bridge City Community Center. Link →
Barbara Hickey & The Daybreakers: 6:30 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp, Orange. Link →
Mauriceville Feed Customer Appreciation Day: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM at 9999 Hwy 12. Giveaways, vendors, kids’ games and a blood drive. Link →
It’s Fall Y’all Market: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM at 11701 Hwy 62 N, Orange. 100+ vendors. Link →
Trunk or Treat roundup: First United Pentecostal (3406 Edgar Brown Dr.) and Team Granger (2630 MacArthur Dr., free hot dogs), both 4:00–6:00 PM. The City of Pinehurst (Big Lots lot, 2260 MacArthur Dr.) and the West Orange Volunteer Fire Dept. (2701 Austin Ave.), both 6:00–8:00 PM. Link →
Halloween night parties: Hammered Honey Farms and Mead adults-only party, 8:00 PM–12:00 AM at 2801 Linscomb Rd. Texas Ave Tavern in Bridge City with Shotgun and Lefty, 8:00 PM. Hop Avenue Brew Pub with DJs and a costume contest, 9:00 PM. Link →
Sunday, November 1
Slow Down Sundays (every Sunday): Lynnwood Pine Forest. Facebook lists 6:00 AM this week, probably because of the time change. Link →
Wednesday, November 4
Thursday, November 5
Claybar Funeral Homes Complimentary Lunch & Learn: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at Old Orange Cafe, 914 Division Ave. Link →
Orange Film and Arts Festival Grand Opening Mixer: 6:00–9:00 PM at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 W. Green Ave. Special guests and keynote speakers. Link →
Jace Nunnelly: 6:00 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp. Link →
Thursday Night Karaoke w/ DJ Lisa (every Thursday): 9:00 PM at Brick & Barley. 21+. Link →
Friday, November 6
First Friday at War Wagon: 1:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars, 8480 Hwy 87 N. Link →
Orange Film and Arts Festival, Day 1: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM at the Shahan Events Center, 209 W. Green Ave. Documentary and animation screenings and mural arts. A Locals Panel starts at 1:30 PM and Writing 101 at 2:30 PM. Link →
Babes and Books: 6:00–9:00 PM at 101 Parkside, Bridge City. Book-themed craft stations, coffee and dirty sodas. Link →
Scott McGill: 6:30 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp. Link →
The Rocky Horror Show (also Saturday, Nov. 7): 7:37 PM at the Jeff Hattman Center, 3330 Bowling Ln. Mature audiences. Link →
Saturday, November 7
Orange Film and Arts Festival, Day 2: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM at the Shahan Events Center. More films, a vendor market, food trucks and a Kids Zone (10:00 AM–4:00 PM) with face painting and inflatables. Meet and greet with Kevin Sorbo. Link →
Gene Watson & Jody Booth: 6:00 PM at the Plaza Event Center, 185 N. Main St., Vidor. Tickets at theoakseventcenter.com. Link →
Chloe Overstreet: 6:30 PM at Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp. Link →
Dominique Hammons Soul Sessions: 7:00 PM at the Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont. Link →
West Orange Wants You to Own Your Street — Literally
The City of West Orange is inviting residents, businesses, youth groups, and service organizations to join its Adopt-A-Street program and help keep the community clean and beautiful. Participants choose a street, organize a few small clean-up sessions each year, and collect litter to keep their neighborhood looking its best. It’s a simple way to build community pride and make a visible difference right outside your front door. To sign up or get more details, contact West Orange City Hall at (409) 883-3468 or email [email protected], Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM.
Step Back in Time at the Historic Orange Train Depot — Free Tours Available
Step Back in Time at the Historic Orange Train Depot — Free Tours Available
The Historic Orange Train Depot Museum & Event Center is open and offering FREE tours every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange, this beautiful landmark lets you explore the history of Orange, Texas and see one of the area’s most iconic buildings up close. Bring the family, bring a friend, and experience a little piece of history right here at home. For more information, call 409-330-1576.
For the First Time in 46 Years, Orangefield’s Marching Band Is Headed to State
It’s a historic moment for Orangefield ISD — the Orangefield Bobcat Marching Band has qualified for the 3A State Marching Contest in San Antonio, the first time in 46 years they’ve made it this far. The band will perform at the Alamodome on Wednesday, November 4 at 9:30 AM in the preliminary round, competing against 24 other 3A schools for a spot in the finals that evening. This is the second time this year that Orangefield will play the Alamodome — the basketball team reached the State Tournament in the spring. Want to show your support? Donations to help fund the trip are being accepted online.
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