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Wonderade Punch List
Houston Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
A cloudy 74 on Saturday and a mostly sunny 78 on Sunday make for a great outdoor weekend. Story time and Halloween crafts fill Saturday, and Sunday brings a trunk or treat and STEM at iFLY.
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The weather read
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Saturday
74° / 62°
Cloudy, 3% rain.
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Sunday
78° / 58°
Mostly sunny, 5% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
A bilingual story time with The Michelle Project, in English and Spanish, makes a cozy indoor start for little listeners. No set time is listed, so check hours before you go.
4500 Aldine Mail Rd, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77039 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A Halloween craft pop-up makes a creative afternoon for kids who love to make things. Check hours before you go.
4112 Old Spanish Trl · $0 to $25 · Indoors
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Sunday plan |
 Morning |
A Diwali celebration on Southmore Boulevard. Check the time before you go.
1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77004 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
A trunk or treat on Westheimer, costumes encouraged. Check the time before you go.
3471 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77027 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
STEM Family Sundays at iFLY Houston. Book ahead and check the details before you go.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Houston Memorial · $56 to $77 · Indoors · Book ahead
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Heads up: PlantCon Houston Fall 2026 takes over NRG Center Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Kroger
Pork Night
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Whole pork shoulder gives a lot of protein for the money, and one roast covers dinner plus leftovers. It cooks itself while you're out enjoying the plan. |
| Whole Pork Shoulder (Bone-In or Boneless Pork Half Loin) |
$1.79/lb |
| Kroger Honeycrisp or Envy Apples 3 lb Bag |
$4.99 |
| Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 24 oz |
Buy 1, Get 1 Free |
| Fresh In-Store Made Salad Bowls 9-12 oz |
$6 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Rub with salt, pepper and garlic, roast covered at 325° for about 4 hours until it pulls apart, then shred for tacos or sandwiches.
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Runner-up dinner · Kroger
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
For a second night, chicken is close behind on protein for the money and roasts on one pan. Heritage Farm Fresh Boneless Chicken Breast or Chicken Wings, Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins 5 lb Bag ($4.99), Dole Salad Kits 7.1-12.25 oz (3 for $11).
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Quick grocery wins |
| Kroger Milk Gallon Kroger · about 49 g protein per $ |
$2.49 |
| Simple Truth Cage Free Eggs Large, Grade A, 24 ct Kroger · about 28 g protein per $ |
$5.49 |
| Boneless Chuck Roast Kroger · about 11 g protein per $ |
$6.99/lb |
| Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin 16 oz or Pre 92% Lean Grass Fed Ground Beef, 16 oz Kroger |
$5.99 |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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