| Oct 1 Worldwide Photo Walk |
on October 1st with the Worldwide Photo Walk, a social photography event where photographers get together (usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town) to walk around, shoot photos, and have fun with other photographers. After the walk, each participant has the opportunity to submit their best photo into a contest.
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| Date: |
October 1, 2016 |
| Contact: |
contact the Art Center for more information |
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| Oct 1 Cecil Holman Park Revitalization Kickoff |
| Revitalizing Our Community (R.O.C.) has started the planning and reconstruction process of Cecil Holman Park. Come join the fun as they kick off this anticipated project with food, fun and fellowship! |
| Date: |
October 1, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Tennis Courts |
| Date/Time Details: |
Noon, October 1st |
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| Oct 1 Corks & Caps |
The 2nd Annual Corks and Caps event is set for Saturday, October 1st from 6 PM - 11 PM in the Depot Plaza in Brownwood.
Corks and Caps will feature tastings of beer and wine from breweries and wineries from across the country. A variety of food trucks will also be on hand offering food and desserts for purchase. A cigar area will be a featured component during this event hosted by The Leaf from Abilene. Attendees can relax and enjoy these great tastes with live music by Ronnie D and the Rockin’ ‘88’s Band (formerly the Crawfish Band).
A new addition to this year’s event will be a margarita tasting. The top 3 winners of Brownwood’s first Margarita Make off, held September 2nd, will be the featured margaritas to taste.
Tickets for the event will cost $25 each which will include 10 samples of the beer, wine, and margaritas offered. Non-sample tickets for the concert only will be $10 each. Attendees must be 21 or older to purchase tasting tickets. The first 600 tasters will get their choice of a Corks and Caps commemorative wine glass or a beer pilsner glass.
For more information, call the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535 or go online to VisitBrownwood.com.
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| Date: |
October 1, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Location: |
Depot Plaza
600 E. Depot Street |
| Contact: |
Sunni Modawell - 325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
tourism@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, October 1st |
| Fees/Admission: |
Individual tickets are $25 each which includes 10 tastings |
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| Oct 2 St. Mary's Fall Festival/ Car & Motorcycle Show |
| Car & Motorcycle show: $15 entry fee Check-in 10am-12pm. 1 goodie bag and 1 free raffle ticket included. Proceeds go to St. Mary's church Awards for Top 10, Best of Show, Kid's Choice, Peoples Choice, Door prizes, food, and fun! |
| Date: |
October 2, 2016 |
| Location: |
1103 Main Street, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Frank Bernal 325-646-1415 |
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| Oct 3 Ribbon Cutting for Democratic Party Headquarters |
| Ribbon Cutting for Democratic Party Headquarters |
| Date: |
October 3, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
304 W. Commerce, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, October 3rd
5:00 PM |
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| Oct 4 Ambassador Meeting |
| Monthly Ambassador meeting |
| Date: |
October 4, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber board room |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, September 7th
11:30 AM |
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| Oct 4 National Night Out |
First Annual Brownwood/Brown County National Night Out.
> Get to know your neighbors
> Meet with law enforcement and elected officials
> Enjoy food and fellowship
> Learn about Neighborhood Watch programs in your area
Law Enforcement Partners:
# Brownwood Police Department
# Brown County Sheriff’s Office
# Early Police Department
# Bangs Police Department
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| Date: |
October 4, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Neighborhood Parties in all parts of the community
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| Contact: |
325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
marketing@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Tuesday of October
5:30 to 8:30 PM
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| Fees/Admission: |
Potluck Picnic with your Neighbors
(bring enough for your family--then everyone shares)
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| Oct 6 All About Texas- First Thursday- Art Association |
| On October 6th, the BAA Photo Group will host their annual First Thursday exhibit, this year's title "All About Texas" will feature images capturing the beauty of our great state. This event is sponsored by KTXS, the Brownwood Art Association, the Arts Council, ASAP Creative Arts, Down Home Digital, and Brookshire’s and will include free BBQ catered by the Diamond R Store & Café, and music by Bob Brewer. It's all happening on Thursday, October 6th from 5-8 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood. Admission is free and the public is welcome to attend! |
| Date: |
October 6, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Oct 11 Young Leader Committee meeting |
| Young Leader Committee meeting |
| Date: |
October 11, 2016 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber of Commerce board room |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
4:30 PM |
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| Oct 15 Zephyr Trade Days |
| Arts and crafts vendors, chili and nacho lunch, live music and cowboy poet, spinning wheel demonstration |
| Date: |
October 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Zephyr community center and historical village |
| Contact: |
contact Myrna Wright at 325.641.8391 to reserve vendor space |
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| Oct 15 The Heros Run 2nd Annual 5K |
| Center for Life Resources is proud to bring you a 5K fun run Oct. 15th! Dress up as your favorite super hero or community hero like a police officer or a firefighter! The run is open to people of all ages and will be timed with winners for the different age groups. Help us raise money for Center programs! Early Registration Cost is $30 or $15 for ages 12 & under Day of Race Registration is $40 You must register by Sept. 30th to be guaranteed a Free T-shirt! You can register online at Race Day Event Services or mail in or drop off your form at Center for Life Resources. |
| Date: |
October 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.facebook.com/events/1067960019917486/ |
| Location: |
Riverside Park |
| Contact: |
Kendyl Simons
325-646-9547 ext. 266
kendyl.simons@cflr.us
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| EMail: |
kendyl.simons@cflr.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 15th Run Starts at 9 Registration opens at 8 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Early Registration is $30 Children 12 and under $15 Day of Registration is $40 Must Register by Sept. 30th to be guaranteed a T-Shirt! |
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| Oct 15 Photo Mentoring Day- Art Assoc. |
| On October 15th, the BAA Photo Group will host a Mentoring Day with Roger Levesque at the Art Center. Photographers will be available to share tips and tricks and learn from each other from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood. |
| Date: |
October 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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| Oct 15 Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for State Farm agent Matthew Williams |
| Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for new member Matthew Williams State Farm |
| Date: |
October 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
3600 Hwy. 377 South, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, October 15th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Ribbon Cutting is at 11:00 am |
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| Oct 16 Wally's Party Factory Family Day Halloween Shopping Party |
Join Wally's Party Factory for a Family Day Halloween shopping party! Chance to win a $10 or $20 Wally's Party Factory Gift Card!
Free Candy & Balloons for the Kids, Glow Pendant, Trick or Treat Bag and Pick-A-Duck Gift Card Giveaway. CLICK HERE for flyer and information |
| Date: |
October 16, 2016 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
601 Fisk, Brownwood, TX |
| Contact: |
325-646-8533 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, October 16th from 1:00-4:00 PM |
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| Oct 18 Ribbon Cutting for First Central Credit Union's new location |
| Ribbon Cutting for First Central Credit Union's new location |
| Date: |
October 18, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
1602 Austin Avenue, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:00 AM |
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| Oct 19 Heart of Texas Dutch Oven Society Monthly Meeting |
The group gets together monthly to cook, share recipes and do demonstrations. Members may learn about the latest techniques and equipment. Public is welcome. |
| Date: |
October 19, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.brownwood.com |
| Location: |
Riverside Park for January meeting. Future locations TBA. |
| Contact: |
Mansel Clay |
| EMail: |
trevmclay1@verizon.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
Start at 10 AM--finish approximately 2:00 or so. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No charge. |
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| Oct 20 Ribbon Cutting for Cross Tember Health Clinic's new name |
Ribbon Cutting
Cross Timber Health Clinics, Inc. is proud to announce their NEW name
AccelHealth |
| Date: |
October 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
3804 Hwy. 377 South, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, October 20th
8:00 AM |
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| Oct 20 Health Fair at Redstone |
- Medicare Open Enrollment- bring a list of current medications
- Flu/Pneumonia/Shingles vaccines -bring insurance cards
- free hotdogs
- free giveaways and door prizes from over 40 vendors!
- Entertainment by JOSH LOVETT of Four Barrel
- Blood bank for blood donation
- Vital checks
- "Ask a Therapist"
- vision checksHospice education
- and much much more!
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| Date: |
October 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Redstone Park Retirement and Assisted Living
2410 Songbird Circle
Brownwood, Texas |
| Contact: |
Jassia Roberts 325-643-9056 |
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| Oct 20 Business After Hours - First Central Credit Union |
Join us for a Business After Hours and Grand Opening for First Central Credit Union's new location and a chance to win a CRUISE for two!
There will be refreshments, beer and wine |
| Date: |
October 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
1602 Austin Avenue, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, October 20th
5:00-7:00 PM |
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| Oct 21 October Chamber Luncheon to Feature Several Local Non-profits |
This month's Brownwood Chamber luncheon will feature representatives from several local non-profit organizations that will explain the mission and upcoming events of their organization.
Featured non-profits include the ARK, Brown County Home Solutions and Boys and Girls Club of Brown County.
Presenting Sponsor is Abilene Regional Airport.
Table Sponsors include Brownwood Janitorial & Fire Extinguisher, Performance Pipe, Inc. and Senior Care of Brownwood.
Ace's Wild Cash Drawing sponsored by Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
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| Date: |
October 21, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Brownwood Country Club |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, October 21st
Buffet opens at 11:30 AM
Program begins at noon. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$14.00 buffet or order off the menu. |
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| Oct 21 Songbird Lodge Fall Festival |
| Fall festival, costumes (non-scary), games, food and fun for all ages. |
| Date: |
October 21, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
Songbird Lodge 2500 Songbird Cir Brownwood, TX 76801 |
| Contact: |
325-646-4750
Lisa Mayes |
| EMail: |
lmayes@songbirdlodgehealthcare.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 21st from 6pm-730pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Oct 22 BARKTOBERFEST |
Barktoberfest will be an all-day event featuring food and craft vendors, pet friendly activities, contests, and more until 5 PM on event day. After 5 PM, the Depot grounds will gear up for the festive "Octoberfest" style dinner, beer gardens and Texas country music. Bands to be featured include Prophets and Outlaws, Callahan Divide, Bush Holloway Band and Last Dance Band.
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| Date: |
October 22, 2016 |
| Location: |
The Depot Civic and Cultural Center |
| Contact: |
For more information about the event or to become a sponsor, visit the Barktoberfest Facebook page or call Leona Cleveland at 325-203-0261 for more information. |
| EMail: |
caninecatsuncorked@outlook.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
10/22/16 all day activities, then at 5:00 the Depot grounds will gear up for the festive "Octoberfest" style dinner, beer gardens and Texas country music. Bands to be featured include Prophets and Outlaws, Callahan Divide, Bush Holloway Band and Last Dance Band.
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| Fees/Admission: |
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Proceeds for this Canine Cats Uncorked event will benefit the PAWS program at the Ron Jackson SJCC. |
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| Oct 22 Mandy Day- Art Center |
| On October 22nd Mandy Lea Day will be at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue, to share stories from the road. Mandy Lea Day lives every photographer's dream of embracing wanderlust, pursuing freelance photography full time while living on the road in her teardrop camper. The public is encouraged to come and meet this fascinating photographer and view her work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood. |
| Date: |
October 22, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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| Oct 22 Kids' Fall Fun Day |
Brown County Museum of History will be having a Kids' Fun Fall Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
The admission is only $5.00 and you will .....
CREATE & TAKE!!!
There will be real pumpkins to decorate and take home or take to Grandma's for decorations. You can paint your pumpkin, glue ears on it or paint a funny face on it. (No cutting this time.)
LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!!
Any questions, just call 325-641-1926! |
| Date: |
October 22, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
212 N. Broadway
Brownwood, TX 76801 |
| Contact: |
325-641-1926 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, October 22nd
11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$5 per person |
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| Oct 22 Zombie 5K Getaway |
Head to Riverside Park on Saturday, October 22nd at 5:45 PM for THE Premier Central Texas Zombie run! All proceeds will go to the Brown County United Way chapter. It is a 5k fun run in which human runners are trying to "survive" the zombies chasing after them! The race will be chip timed, courtesy of Race Day Event Services. With roamers and runners, anyone and everyone can participate!
Awards to the top three male & female runners and to the top Zombie flag collectors in the respective age divisions. |
| Date: |
October 22, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.zombie5Kgetaway.com |
| Location: |
Riverside Park, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Sandra Powell 325-646-3551 ext. 13222 or Jennifer Blasingame at 325-642-7517 |
| EMail: |
zombie5Kgetaway@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, October 22nd at 5:45 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20.00 for early registration before October 7th CLICK HERE for the registration form.
$30.00 after the 7th thru RACE DAY
You can register online at racedayeventservices.com, or drop off the registration form with CASH only to the guard's desk at 3M located at 4501 Hwy. 377 S or at The Brownwood Store in the Chamber of Commerce at 600 E. Depot Street.
You will be notified the day before to pick up your packet and t-shirt at the 3M Club location. |
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| Oct 28 - Oct 30 HPU Homecoming |
New this year:
- Bonfire on the Bayou
- 4 pm kickoff for the football game on Saturday
- Drawing for a free Homecoming weekend for two:register by September 15 to be entered in the drawing!
Online registration is now open at www.hputx.edu/homecoming. If you would like a registration form mailed to you, please contact the office of alumni Relations at alumni@hputx.edu or call 325-649-8044 Pre-registrations received by October 3 will receive a Homecoming t-shirt as a gift. They are limited to 2 per family and will be available for pickup at the registration table during Homecoming. Visit the website for all schedule updates! |
| Date: |
October 28, 2016 |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 28-30, 2016 |
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| Oct 28 Ribbon Cutting for Dr. Dan Stewart and Dr. Yasmin Wilkinson's new location |
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Dr. Daniel Stewart, MD and Dr. Yasmin Wilkinson's new location.
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| Date: |
October 28, 2016 |
| Time: |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
98 South Park Drive, Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, October 28th
12:30 PM |
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| Oct 29 Flea Market at the Art Center |
On October 29th the BAA Photo Group will hold a Flea Market with photography and computer equipment available for buy, sell, or trade. The Flea Market will be free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue in downtown Brownwood.
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| Date: |
October 29, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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| Oct 29 Trunk or Treat FBC Lake Bwd |
| Trunk or Treat Free Hot Dogs & Drinks, Candy and Games. Good safe fellowship and fun! |
| Date: |
October 29, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
In the parking lot of FBC Lake Brownwood @ 7170 Hwy 279 Lake Brownwood |
| Contact: |
Kim Hogan 647-1449
Virginia Greenhaw 200-7157 |
| EMail: |
kimhogan123@msn.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
10/29/16 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 29 Dairy Queen First Annual Trunk or Treat |
| Dairy Queen will be holding it's first annual Trunk-or-treat. We will be having lots of candy and goodies for the kids. We will also be having a costume contest at 7pm with prizes for winners and participants. |
| Date: |
October 29, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Brownwood Dairy Queen |
| Contact: |
Casey Baker or Allison Shirk
325-646-6132
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| Date/Time Details: |
10/29/16 6-8 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
We are also needing volunteers to come and hand out candy. We are also needing 2 volunteers to help judge our costume contest. For more info or to sign up please call Casey at 325-646-6132 |
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| Oct 29 MONSTER QUEST |
| MONSTER QUEST presented by Alpha Psi Omega from Howard Payne University and the Brown County Museum of History. |
| Date: |
October 29, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 11:55 PM |
| Location: |
212 N. Broadway
The Old Jail |
| Contact: |
Nick at 325-203-7509 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, October 29th
7:30 pm - Midnight |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $5 |
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| Oct 30 Trunk or Treat |
Early Church of Christ presenting Trunk or Treat
Join them for candy, costumes and a safe and fun family night. |
| Date: |
October 30, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Early Church of Christ
900 Early Blvd |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 30th
5:00 - 6:30 pm |
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| Oct 30 Trunk n Treat |
| Join us for a walk around the back lot for trunk n treat! If by chance there has been lots of rain- we may set up in the front parking lot. Come by and see us! |
| Date: |
October 30, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://southsidebrownwood.org |
| Location: |
Southside Church 1219 Indian Creek |
| Contact: |
Laurie
325-646-0844 |
| EMail: |
office@southsidebrownwood.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
6:30-8 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
no fee Please no scary costumes for the children's sake |
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| Oct 31 5th Annual Trick or Treat Trail |
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and Wendlee Broadcasting have teamed up again this year to host the 5th Annual Trick or Treat Trail. This family friendly event will be held in the Depot Plaza area on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Area businesses and organizations will offer candy, goodies, games and other fun activities free of charge to area residents.
Also included during the event will be a Halloween Costume Contest sponsored by Demand Staff. The contest will offer prizes in the categories of most creative costume, best couple costume , best family costume, best group costume, cutest baby costume and best children's costume. Entry forms for the costume contest are available at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce - 600 E. Depot Street or online at BrownwoodChamber.org.
During the Trick or Treat Trail, a family-friendly will be shown in the Depot pavilion lawn sponsored by Affiliated Bank and Baird Brothers Express Car Wash.
Area businesses are encouraged to set up an activity booth during the Trick or Treat Trail to offer free games and candy to those in attendance.
For more information about the 5th Annual Trick or Treat Trail or to register for a booth space, call the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535 or Wendlee Broadcasting at 325-646-3535.
To register for a booth space, CLICK HERE for the registration form.
CLICK HERE for costume contest entry form. Each participant can only enter 1 category. |
| Date: |
October 31, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Depot Plaza at 600 E. Depot St. |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535 |
| EMail: |
membership@brownwoodchamber.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE!! |
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| Oct 31 ZOMBIE LOCKDOWN |
| ZOMBIE LOCKDOWN presented by Alpha Psi Omega from Howard Payne University and the Brown County Museum of History. |
| Date: |
October 31, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 11:55 PM |
| Location: |
212 N Broadway
The Old Jail |
| Contact: |
Nick at 325-203-7509 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, October 31st
7:30 pm - Midnight |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $5 |
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