A magical evening awaits at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's Hocus Pocus Pops featuring the Houston Symphony Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m in The Woodlands TX. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Mezzanine and lawn seating are free courtesy of H-E-B. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Conductor for the evening, Robert Franz, leads the audience through a haunted maze of musical enchantments including ""Waltz from the Masquerade Suite,"" Suite No. 1 from ""Peer Gynt,"" Opus 46, ""The Sorcerer's Apprentice,"" ""Harry Potter: Children's Suite/Prince of Azkaban,"" ""Rocky Horror Picture Show"" and more.
Daddies, mummies and all the little ghosts and goblins are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes for a chance to walk on stage during the concert. The first 100 boys and ""ghouls"" to check in at Hocus Pocus Central in the North Plaza fully costumed get the chance to march in the Goblin Parade.
Arrive before the moon comes out for some ""spooktacular"" pre-concert activities in the ""North Plaza"". Starting at 6 p.m. Jump on the Great Pumpkin Express as it leaves the station to sweep you away on a tour of The Pavilion's haunted grounds. Train rides begin at 5:30 p.m. in The Pavilion's Gold Lot. Stumble upon some favorite Halloween characters roaming around The Pavilion, from Beetle Juice to Frankenstein. Little witches and zombies can wander the ""BOOths"" with activities offered by several local sponsors. If you dare, the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Bug Chef David Temple cooks up tasty critters for guests to try.
Feel free to pack a picnic to sink your fangs into, but keep in mind that outside potions (drinks) can not be brought into The Pavilion. Sitting on the hill? Lawn chairs also are provided free for this event!
Source: thewoodlands.net
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