SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, October 2, Historic Heights 1st Saturday will offer a day full of activities and shopping and restaurant specials to draw people from all over Houston to our community.

Heights First Saturday brings visitors to the neighborhood to discover its best kept secrets. The first Saturday of every month, the eclectic boutiques, the antiques shops, open their doors, plan special events, artists show their work, and musicians play outdoors.

Free Shuttles carry visitors from business to business, providing some historical and otherwise insights to this unusual, culturally and artistically diverse, and eccentric neighborhood.

Experience Small Town Cool.

October Highlights: 

Houston Dairymaids BRAND NEW Tasting cheese at our warehouse from 10am to 2pm. We offer artisanal cheeses hand-made locally in Texas, as well as other domestic and imported selections. Special accompaniments such as Slow Dough bread, olives, nuts, and honey are available as well. Join us to try and buy exceptional cheeses and other delicious goodies! 2201 Airline Drive, 713.880.4800, www.houstondairymaids.com

Buchanan's Native Plants Buchanan's Fall Festival, October 2 Hayrides, Hot Dogs, Face Painting & Fun 9:00 am - Tom LeRoy, “Winter Salad Garden” 10:00 am - Kris Bitner, “Which Tree, Where?” 11:00 am - Charles Cole, “Insect ID & Control” Pumpkins, Mums & Color, Color, Color! Best Plants – Houston Press& OutSmart 611 E. 11th St., 713.861.5702, www.buchanansplants.com

Hickory Hollow Restaurants & Catering Tunasin Band beginning at 5:30, Buy one, Get one FREE with coupon (& restrictions that may apply). A Real Texas Cafe, Best BBQ & Chicken Fried - AOL CityGuide & Houston Press, 101 Heights Blvd., 713.869.6300, www.hickoryhollow.com

Boulevard Realty Houston's Premier Boutique Real Estate Firm invites you to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest and Halloween. Stop by our office at 1545 Heights Boulevard anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to sample Fall beers and tasty pumpkin treats. Bring your kids and camera for a photo with the pumpkins in the Model T in front of the office. Also pick up a free copy of the latest issue of Gracious! (the official home and entertaining 1545 Heights Boulevard, 713.862.1600, yourblvd.com

Tru-Lite Gas Products Grills, Lights, Logs Fall is here, Tru-lite is having a 15% discount on gas logs. Specializing in sales and service of gas grills, custom outdoor kitchens, gas lighting, gas logs and fire-pits, etc. See shuttle coupon for even bigger discounts. Store Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30 - 5 and Sat 9 - 4. 1903 Lawrence, 713.682.2053, www.trulitegas.com

1st Saturday Arts Market Houston Galleries and Art Festivals are uniting with hundreds of artists, galleries, museums and institutions in a nationwide celebration for the 1st Annual “American Craft Week”, October 1-10. Join us in celebrating American artists who share their vision and talent by producing amazing handmade objects. These items, American Craft, enrich our homes, wardrobes, offices and public spaces. It contributes to our nation's economy, our balance of trade and the fabric of our nation's history. It's original, beautiful and enduring. More details on the website. Back to daytime 11am to 6pm. 548 W. 19th St., www.FirstSaturdayArtsMarket.com

Sterling Bank Say Yes to a Great Rate on a HOME EQUITY LOAN! If you need to consolidate high interest credit cards, take that long- needed vacation, give your daughter her dream wedding, send your child to college, or update your home with a new kitchen. Come by and visit the Heights Banking Center for more information.World class banking. Deep Texas roots. 414 W. 19th St., 713.869.5959, www.banksterling.com

Heights Modern Home Claudia Arrieta - Oil on canvas. A style reminiscent of the Mexican Muralism movement yet stands on its own today, a must see! Contemporary and Asian Contemporary Furniture, Art, Rugs & Accessories, 540 W. 19th, 713.880.1160

Wind Water Gallery See shuttle coupon for 20% off STOREWIDE. Always an artist showing. Houston's Largest Source of Asian Antiques & Furniture, 548 W. 19th St., 713.426.4885, www.windwatergallery.com

Harolds “In the Heights” Men’s & Women’s fine fashions since 1951, 350 W. 19th St., 713.864.2647, www.haroldsintheheights.com

Chippendale Eastlake Antiques SHUTTLE STOP, Multi-dealer market for over 15 years: antiques, furniture, collectibles 250 W. 19th St., 713.869.8633, www.chippendaleeastlake.com

Backyard Gardener SHUTTLE STOP. Premiere landscaping in the Heights. Boutique nursery with designer accessories - Antique Doors & Shutters, Vintage Iron Pieces, Garden Furniture, Exquisite Hanging Baskets and Fountains of all kinds. A must see destination. 5117 N.Main @ Winston, 713.880.8004 backyardgardenerhouston.com

Berryhill in the Heights Margarita Specials, see coupon for $2 off Baja Grill, Margaritas, Best Tacos – Houston Press, 702 E. 11th St., 713.225.2252, www.berryhillintheheights.com

Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant Live music 12 – 3pm. A Heights tradition. Best Late-Night Restaurant – Houston Press, 4701 N. Main St., 713.869.1706, www.spanish-flowers.com

Casa Ramirez FOLKART Gallery We sell roasted coffee beans, Cafe con MECA, which benefits the non-profit organization, Multi- Cultural Education and Counseling through the Arts. Mexican Folkart, Traditions, Books, Apparel, “This gem of a store carries everything from Mexican...” - Yelp, 241 W 19th St., 713.880.2420, www.casaramirez.com

Carter & Cooley Deli & Photo Gallery Great selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, & desserts. In a restored 1921 drugstore, Zagat rated as one of the best BLT, Reuben and Mufelatta on the planet! 375 W. 19th St., 713.864.3354, carterandcooley.com

C & D Hardware & Gifts Since 1951, expert advice on home repair & improvement, 314 E. 11th St., 713.861.3551, www.canddhardware.com

Eclectic Home Fine, functional, & aesthetic home furnishings, accessories, décor 345 W. 19th St., 713.869.1414,
www.eclectichome.ws

Gen’s Antiques Furniture, Iron Work, Décor, and great neighborhood visiting on the benches outside. Stop by and see us! 238 W. 19th St., 713.868.2368, www.gensantiques.com

Jubilee Fashion, Glamour, Home. Unique clothing & accessories, gifts, furniture, décor, 321A W. 19th St., 713.869.5885, www.jubileeintheheights.com

Grace United Methodist Church Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. 1245 Heights Blvd, 713.862.8883, www.graceintheheights.org

Heights Hospital for Animals All-in-one pet facility as unique as the Heights, 333 W. 20th St., 713.864.9700, www.hospitalforanimals.net

Heights Pages Magazine for Heights and surrounding areas: Events, Services, Products, Heritage 713.868.4136, www.heightspages.com

Sew Crafty Houston's first craft studio and sewing lounge offering classes in sewing, knitting, craft and crochet, a selection of awesome fabrics, notions and craft supplies, and Drop-In Crafting! 321-B W.19th St., 713.863.1144, sewcraftyhouston.com