Events

HOUSTON, TX - The holiday season is about family, and this year, families have the chance to expand their circle of love with a shelter pet. BARC, the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, and Petco Love are joining forces to bring thousands of pets together with loving families during the “Love for the Holidays” adoption and foster event on December 21 and 22. The event will feature over 7,500 shelter pets across Texas, including puppies, kittens, dogs, cats, and other companion animals, ready to be adopted or fostered. Participating shelters, including BARC, will waive all adoption fees, making it even easier to give these pets the holiday gift of a loving home. For those not ready for a long-term commitment, shelters will also simplify the fostering process, provi...

ATASCOCITA, TX – The Atascocita Fire Department, in collaboration with Project Love-Santa's Angels, is set to host its annual Fall Festival this Saturday, bringing a variety of family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and a silent auction to the community. The event will take place at 18425 Timber Forest Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with highlights including a Junior Firefighter Challenge, food vendors, a cake walk, CPR and extrication demos, and games for all ages. Attendees can also enjoy a silent auction featuring coveted items like a 65" Samsung Smart TV, a one-year season pass for five to the Houston Interactive Aquarium, a round of golf for four at Kingwood Country Club, a group experience for ten at the Escape IT escape room, and a Santa's Wonderland experience for four i...

BARC Houston to host Love for the Holidays adoption event Dec. 21-22 with free adoptions

Atascocita Fall Festival to Feature Family Fun and Silent Auction