Families in Missouri City can shop local vendors, trick-or-treat between decorated car trunks and enjoy music at a free Fall Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 24.

The Missouri City Chamber of Commerce and The Bridge Pantry, a Missouri City nonprofit that provides food support and help navigating resources like SNAP and Medicaid, are co-hosting the event at TeaHouse Tapioca & Tea, 9050 Hwy 6 #110, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the Chamber's event listing.

Admission is free. Registration is encouraged through the Chamber's event page.

The afternoon will include a Trunk or Treat, treats for children, local vendor booths, shopping and family activities, according to the Chamber. The event is billed as a chance to support local businesses and The Bridge Pantry while spending a fall Saturday with family.

Vendor spots available

Local businesses, organizations and community partners can reserve a 10-by-10 vendor booth or a decorated trunk for $40. Space is limited.

Shell McClue at the Missouri City Chamber of Commerce is the contact for vendor, sponsorship or collaboration questions. She can be reached at 346-552-1623 or [email protected].

TeaHouse Tapioca & Tea is a locally owned boba teahouse in the Sienna area of Missouri City.

Bridge Pantry Resource Rally on Oct. 22

Two days before the marketplace, The Bridge Pantry is holding a separate free drive-thru Resource Rally on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carey's Frozen Delights, 2603 Cartwright Road, according to an Eventbrite listing. The rally aims to serve up to 400 families with food, essential items and bottled water. Feed the Children and Niagara Cares are sponsors.

Upcoming community events

  • Thursday, Oct. 22: The Bridge Pantry Resource Rally, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Carey's Frozen Delights, 2603 Cartwright Road. Free, drive-thru, first come first served.
  • Saturday, Oct. 24: Missouri City Fall Marketplace & Trunk or Treat, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., TeaHouse Tapioca & Tea, 9050 Hwy 6 #110. Free admission.