This weekend in Jefferson County, TX

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Port Arthur with playful activities, lantern contests, and complimentary food. Friends and families can enjoy a lively evening that honors tradition. The festivities take place at Queen of Vietnam Church, St. Joseph Hall in Port Arthur, Texas.

The Mid-County Farmers & Crafters Market takes place entirely indoors inside Central Mall, between TJ Max and Target, so shoppers can browse in climate controlled comfort regardless of the weather. Explore around fifty local small business vendors, check out newly opened mall stores, and grab lunch at places like Cici’s Pizza and Central Seafood. At DNCE markets, each booth purchase earns an entry in a drawing for a gift basket filled with items from many participating vendors. Important note for vendors: the only authorized contact for booth inquiries is Dick Cox, and anyone else requesting payment is not legitimate.

Crazy Cajun hosts a family-friendly Halloween trunk-or-treat and vendor show in support of Ray’s Hope Charity, which supports families as they turn pain into purpose. Children can enjoy free candy and games, and costumes are encouraged. Shoppers can browse booths from local vendors and small businesses while contributing to the charity’s mission to serve families. Participants may reserve a $25 spot to decorate a trunk for candy, set up a booth to sell products, or make a donation, and each reservation helps the cause. For questions or to reserve a spot to hand out candy, call Crazy Cajun at 409-554-0366.

Candlelight fills a Beaumont venue as a string quartet from Listeso performs a live, multi-sensory tribute to the film music of Hans Zimmer. Expect themes from favorites such as Inception, The Lion King, Madagascar, Dunkirk, The Pacific, The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman, Gladiator, Interstellar, Dune, Sherlock Holmes, and Pirates of the Caribbean, all illuminated by a warm sea of candles. The performance lasts 60 minutes. Doors open 60 minutes before the music begins, and late entry is not permitted once the show starts. Guests must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 16 must attend with an adult. The venue is ADA compliant. Seating is assigned within each zone on a first come first served basis.

This block party offers a car-to-car candy experience for kids, appearances by special guests, and candy in abundance.

St. Mark’s Beaumont presents a free rededication recital celebrating the newly restored Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1391 pipe organ, featuring renowned concert and church musician Robert McCormick. This event marks the instrument’s return to full voice and offers an opportunity to hear McCormick’s artistry in performance and improvisation. Praised by major publications for exceptional skill and musical insight, McCormick has appeared as a soloist in cities across the United States and has performed and led workshops for the American Guild of Organists, the Association of Anglican Musicians, the Royal School of Church Music in America, and Westminster Choir College. His recording from St. Paul’s, K Street, We Sing of God, was released on the Pro Organo label and drew favorable critical notice. He serves as Director of Music and Organist at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia, following earlier posts in Rosemont and Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. He is a graduate of Westminster Choir College, studied with McNeil Robinson and Robert Carwithen, and is represented in North America by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, LLC. The restoration recognizes the craftsmanship of Stephen L. Emery, Incorporated of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, with essential consulting by Jonathan Ambrosino on project design, pipe voicing, and console details. Appreciation is also expressed to the St. Mark’s Foundation, donors, and area foundations for their support, noted by Organist-Choirmaster Jordan Williams.