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 "schema": "https://littlesweekly.com/cities.json#events-v1",
 "publisher": "Littles Weekly",
 "attribution": "Source: Houston Littles (https://littlesweekly.com/houston/). Cite the city page when you quote a listing; each listing also links to the page we checked it on.",
 "city": {
  "slug": "houston",
  "name": "Houston",
  "state": "TX",
  "edition": "Houston Littles"
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 "week": {
  "range": "2026-10-26/2026-11-01",
  "label": "Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026",
  "start": "2026-10-26",
  "end": "2026-11-01"
 },
 "lastChecked": "2026-10-29",
 "summary": "Zoo Boo keeps the Houston Zoo open until 9pm through Friday, and Discovery Green hosts Scream on the Green on Friday night. The Woodlands Children’s Museum runs its SpookTacular on Friday and Saturday, Saturday is Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum of Houston, and Sunday brings Día de los Muertos there too. Library branches across the area have free Halloween parties. This week has 49 outings, 37 free and 34 indoors.",
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  "outings": 49,
  "places": 39,
  "free": 37,
  "indoor": 34,
  "soldOut": 0,
  "listed": 49
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 "saturdayPlan": {
  "date": "2026-10-31",
  "stops": [
   {
    "label": "Morning",
    "name": "Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston",
    "where": "Children’s Museum Houston",
    "time": "9am–8pm",
    "cost": "$21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free",
    "url": "https://www.cmhouston.org/events/monster-mayhem",
    "fromGuide": false
   },
   {
    "label": "Lunch",
    "name": "Niko Niko’s (Montrose)",
    "where": "Montrose, 2520 Montrose",
    "time": "Open 10am–10pm",
    "cost": "$$",
    "url": "https://nikonikos.com/locations/montrose/",
    "fromGuide": true
   },
   {
    "label": "After nap",
    "name": "Halloween Hoopla (Northwest Library, Cypress)",
    "where": "Northwest Branch Library",
    "time": "2–4pm",
    "cost": "Free",
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   "name": "Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "9am–8pm (last entry 7:45pm)",
   "venue": "Children’s Museum Houston",
   "address": "1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004",
   "cost": "$21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween day at the museum: candy stations around the building, a monster storytime with mask making at 11am and 1pm, and a DJ with face painting from 4 to 8pm. Included with admission.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.cmhouston.org/events/monster-mayhem",
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   "id": "cmh-free-family-night-halloween",
   "name": "Free Family Night Halloween Party at the Children’s Museum",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5–8pm",
   "venue": "Children’s Museum Houston",
   "address": "1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The museum’s Thursday Free Family Night gets a Halloween theme this week. Come in costume.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.cmhouston.org/events/halloween",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-cmh_free_family_night_halloween"
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  {
   "id": "cmh-dia-de-los-muertos",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum Houston",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "9am–5pm",
   "venue": "Children’s Museum Houston",
   "address": "1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004",
   "cost": "$21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "Calavera puppets, papel picado and sugar-skull face art all day. Bilingual storytimes run at 10am, 11am and 1pm, and Intempo dancers perform at noon and 2pm. Included with admission.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.cmhouston.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-cmh_dia_de_los_muertos",
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  {
   "id": "zoo-boo-houston",
   "name": "Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "Open until 9pm (last entry 8pm); Spooky Forest opens at 5pm",
   "venue": "Houston Zoo",
   "address": "6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030",
   "cost": "Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date)",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The zoo stays open late every night this week, and each evening has a theme with a costume contest and photo props: villains Monday, game night Tuesday, galactic Wednesday, safari Thursday and pop icons Friday.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-zoo_boo_houston",
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   "name": "Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
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   "time": "9am–9pm",
   "venue": "Houston Zoo",
   "address": "6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030",
   "cost": "Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date)",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "A day of Día de los Muertos activities around the zoo, with La Catrina out from 9am to 5pm.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-houston_zoo_dia_de_los_muertos",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-houston-zoo/"
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  {
   "id": "scream-on-the-green",
   "name": "Scream on the Green",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "6–9pm",
   "venue": "Discovery Green",
   "address": "1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Discovery Green’s free Halloween night downtown, with a costume contest. Easy to pair with dinner nearby.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/scream-on-the-green/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-scream_on_the_green",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/scream-on-the-green-discovery/"
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  {
   "id": "discovery-green-dia-de-los-muertos",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "3–7pm",
   "venue": "Discovery Green",
   "address": "1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "A community ofrenda, music, crafts and a Catrín y Catrina parade and contest in the downtown park.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/dia-de-los-muertos/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-discovery_green_dia_de_los_muertos",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-discovery-green/"
  },
  {
   "id": "first-colony-fall-o-ween",
   "name": "Fall-o-Ween at First Colony Mall",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "Noon–3pm",
   "venue": "First Colony Mall",
   "address": "16535 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, TX 77479",
   "cost": "No price listed",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An indoor Halloween afternoon at the mall, with face painters, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt, a kids’ craft corner and candy.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://visitsugarlandtx.com/do/fall-o-ween-festival-at-first-colony-mall",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-first_colony_fall_o_ween",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/fall-o-ween-at-first-colony-mall/"
  },
  {
   "id": "all-hallows-read-festival-looscan-librar",
   "name": "All Hallows Read Festival (Looscan Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "3:30–5pm",
   "venue": "Looscan Neighborhood Library",
   "address": "2510 Willowick Rd., Houston, TX 77027",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Games, crafts and live music, and kids can come in costume. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17295561",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-all_hallows_read_festival_looscan_librar"
  },
  {
   "id": "spook-tacular-fall-fun-mcgovern-stella-l",
   "name": "Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (McGovern-Stella Link Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–7:30pm",
   "venue": "McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library",
   "address": "7405 Stella Link Rd., Houston, TX 77025",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17339577",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-spook_tacular_fall_fun_mcgovern_stella_l"
  },
  {
   "id": "spook-tacular-fall-fun-park-place-librar",
   "name": "Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Park Place Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–7:30pm",
   "venue": "Park Place Regional Library",
   "address": "8145 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77017",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17392260",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-spook_tacular_fall_fun_park_place_librar"
  },
  {
   "id": "spook-tacular-fall-festival-robinson-wes",
   "name": "Spook-Tacular Fall Festival (Robinson-Westchase Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "4:30–7pm",
   "venue": "Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library",
   "address": "3223 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17570361",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-spook_tacular_fall_festival_robinson_wes"
  },
  {
   "id": "spook-tacular-fall-fun-young-library",
   "name": "Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Young Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5:30–7:30pm",
   "venue": "Young Neighborhood Library",
   "address": "5107 Griggs Rd., Houston, TX 77021",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17701870",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-spook_tacular_fall_fun_young_library"
  },
  {
   "id": "spook-tacular-fall-fun-kendall-library",
   "name": "Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Kendall Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1–3pm",
   "venue": "Kendall Neighborhood Library",
   "address": "609 N Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, TX 77079",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16835633",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-spook_tacular_fall_fun_kendall_library",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spook-tacular-fall-fun-kendall-library-neighborhood/"
  },
  {
   "id": "spook-tacular-fall-fun-walker-library",
   "name": "Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Walker Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "12–2pm",
   "venue": "Walker Neighborhood Library",
   "address": "11630 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77035",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17536830",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-spook_tacular_fall_fun_walker_library",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spook-tacular-fall-fun-walker-library-neighborhood/"
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  {
   "id": "halloween-hoopla-northwest-library-cypre",
   "name": "Halloween Hoopla (Northwest Library, Cypress)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "2–4pm",
   "venue": "Northwest Branch Library",
   "address": "11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Come in costume for swamp fishing, graveyard golf, ring toss, a monster photo spot, crafts and trick-or-treating around the library. For all ages. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab18c8065abe8002a7b09e8",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-halloween_hoopla_northwest_library_cypre",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-hoopla-northwest-library-cypress-branch/"
  },
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   "id": "baby-boo-freeman-library-clear-lake",
   "name": "Baby Boo (Freeman Library, Clear Lake)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–11am",
   "venue": "Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library",
   "address": "16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    1
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A 45-minute baby playtime with a footprint ghost craft and a spooky photo booth. Free tickets are required and handed out at the children’s desk starting at 10am.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68dafbc0a0570c396d575da4",
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  },
  {
   "id": "little-readers-halloween-storytime-la-po",
   "name": "Little Readers Halloween Storytime (La Porte Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "La Porte Branch Library",
   "address": "600 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX 77571",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A 30-minute Halloween storytime for kids up to 5, with songs, movement and play. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a73ac5be700090faa68c3d4",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-little_readers_halloween_storytime_la_po"
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  {
   "id": "halloween-story-time-evelyn-meador-libra",
   "name": "Halloween Story Time (Evelyn Meador Library, Seabrook)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "11am–12pm",
   "venue": "Evelyn Meador Branch Library",
   "address": "2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX 77586",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A spooky all-ages storytime with silly songs and a simple craft. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa9d52765abe8002a799108",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-halloween_story_time_evelyn_meador_libra",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-story-time-evelyn-meador-library-seabrook-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-party-for-kids-stratford-libra",
   "name": "Halloween Party for Kids (Stratford Library, Highlands)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "4–6pm",
   "venue": "Stratford Branch Library",
   "address": "509 Stratford Street, Highlands, TX 77562",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A family Halloween afternoon with a brownie pumpkin patch to decorate, a craft and a family-friendly movie. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab2a6fd65abe8002a7b326b",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-halloween_party_for_kids_stratford_libra"
  },
  {
   "id": "halloween-party-for-kids-spring-branch-m",
   "name": "Halloween Party for Kids (Spring Branch Memorial Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "4:15–5:15pm",
   "venue": "Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library",
   "address": "930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX 77024",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    4,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Stories, crafts, snacks and treats for ages 4 to 8. Costumes encouraged. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa988caa5dbde002aa4bc7e",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-halloween_party_for_kids_spring_branch_m"
  },
  {
   "id": "sugar-land-mini-monster-mash",
   "name": "Mini Monster Mash at First Colony Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11:30am",
   "venue": "Fort Bend County Libraries, First Colony Branch",
   "address": "2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    10
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A come-and-go Halloween party with crafts, candy, music, snacks and a costume contest, for families with kids of all ages.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/mini-monster-mash-137959",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-sugar_land_mini_monster_mash",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/mini-monster-mash-at-first-colony-library-fort-bend-county-libraries/"
  },
  {
   "id": "richmond-george-memorial-stream-halloween",
   "name": "STREAM: Halloween Edition at George Memorial Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "2–3pm",
   "venue": "Fort Bend County Libraries, George Memorial Library",
   "address": "1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    13
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An afternoon of Halloween crafts, games, activities and treats in the Children's Corner, open to all ages.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/stream-halloween-edition-142533",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-richmond_george_memorial_stream_halloween",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/stream-halloween-edition-at-george-memorial-library-fort-bend-county-libraries/"
  },
  {
   "id": "pearland-monster-mash-trail",
   "name": "Monster Mash Trail at West Pearland Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "11am–12pm",
   "venue": "Brazoria County Library System, West Pearland Library",
   "address": "11801 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A trick-or-treat trail at the library on Halloween morning. Costumes are encouraged.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.mybcls.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11394",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-pearland_monster_mash_trail",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-mash-trail-at-west-pearland-library-brazoria-county-system/"
  },
  {
   "id": "pearland-monster-bookmarks",
   "name": "Monster Bookmarks at Pearland Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "2–3pm",
   "venue": "Brazoria County Library System, Pearland Library",
   "address": "3522 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX 77581",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    5,
    12
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Kids fold a corner bookmark and turn it into a monster. All supplies are provided.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.mybcls.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11783",
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   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-bookmarks-at-pearland-library-brazoria-county-system/"
  },
  {
   "id": "woodlands-childrens-museum-spooktacular",
   "name": "SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "Fri 9:30am–4pm; Sat 10am–5pm",
   "venue": "The Woodlands Children's Museum",
   "address": "4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381",
   "cost": "$10 adults, $12 kids 1–13, $6 under 1; timed tickets",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    7
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A not-scary Halloween party for ages 7 and under, with carnival games like Ring-a-Pumpkin, a new bat cave, Monty the Magician shows at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30, slime-making and storytimes Friday, and take-home crafts Saturday. The museum is open only for this event both days.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/spooktacular-two-day-event/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-woodlands_childrens_museum_spooktacular",
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  {
   "id": "woodlands-pop-up-science-growing-ghosts",
   "name": "Pop-Up Science: Growing Ghosts",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10am–12pm",
   "venue": "The Woodlands Children's Museum",
   "address": "4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381",
   "cost": "Included with $10 admission",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    8
   ],
   "category": "science",
   "description": "A drop-in Halloween chemistry station where kids watch a reaction blow up a balloon ghost.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/event/pop-up-science-in-october-2/2026-10-29/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-woodlands_pop_up_science_growing_ghosts"
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   "id": "hcpl-barbara-bush-stuffy-sleepover",
   "name": "Stuffy Sleepover at Barbara Bush Library",
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    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "3–4pm",
   "venue": "Barbara Bush Branch Library",
   "address": "6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    8
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Kids bring a stuffed animal for a storytime, then leave it for a night at the library. Registration is required.",
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   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-hcpl_barbara_bush_stuffy_sleepover",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/stuffy-sleepover-at-barbara-bush-library-branch/"
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   "id": "hcpl-aldine-fall-festival",
   "name": "Aldine Library Fall Festival",
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    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5–7pm",
   "venue": "Aldine Branch Library",
   "address": "11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
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   "description": "The branch's 7th annual fall festival has trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, face painting and a black-light haunted house.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a44430e4407827f8aa888db",
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   "name": "Trick or Treat Spooky Craft at North Channel Library",
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    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–7pm",
   "venue": "North Channel Branch Library",
   "address": "15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An evening Halloween craft with trick-or-treating in the library. All ages, and costumes are welcome.",
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   "name": "Trick or Treat in the Library at LSC-CyFair",
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    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–7pm",
   "venue": "Lone Star College-CyFair Library",
   "address": "9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
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   "description": "Families trick-or-treat through the library in costume. Free and open to all ages.",
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   "name": "Family Fun Night at LSC-CyFair Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "6–7pm",
   "venue": "Lone Star College-CyFair Library",
   "address": "9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Board games and Legos for the whole family, running alongside the library's trick-or-treat night.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a639589cca66c2f00a5b6c5",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-hcpl_cyfair_family_fun_night"
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  {
   "id": "hcpl-tomball-choo-choo-club",
   "name": "Choo Choo Club at Tomball Library",
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    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "1:30–2:30pm",
   "venue": "Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library",
   "address": "30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Train play for preschoolers, limited to 15 kids. Register ahead.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a70ff1b74e3b8b75db72f71",
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  {
   "id": "hcpl-seabrook-play-and-learn",
   "name": "Play and Learn Family Place Workshop in Seabrook",
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    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "2–3pm",
   "venue": "Evelyn Meador Branch Library",
   "address": "2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX 77586",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A Family Place play session for little kids and their grown-ups at the Evelyn Meador branch.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a972bf31c197d11325c753b",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-hcpl_seabrook_play_and_learn",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/play-and-learn-family-place-workshop-in-seabrook-evelyn-meador-branch-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "hcpl-stratford-growing-together",
   "name": "Growing Together Family Place Workshop in Highlands",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "9–10:30am",
   "venue": "Stratford Branch Library",
   "address": "509 Stratford Street, Highlands, TX 77562",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    3
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A play workshop for toddlers and their grown-ups. Registration is required.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab199c7ab7a8e0037c370a0",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-hcpl_stratford_growing_together"
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  {
   "id": "fbcl-missouri-city-escape-room",
   "name": "Halloween Spooky Escape Room at Missouri City Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "6–8pm",
   "venue": "Missouri City Branch Library",
   "address": "1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    4,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A family escape room in groups of up to 10, sponsored by the Friends of the library. Preschoolers can play with their families.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/october-special-program-halloween-spooky-escape-room-138950",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-fbcl_missouri_city_escape_room",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-spooky-escape-room-at-missouri-city-library-branch/"
  },
  {
   "id": "fbcl-sienna-toddler-slightly-spooky",
   "name": "Toddler Time: Slightly Spooky at Sienna Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–11am",
   "venue": "Sienna Branch Library",
   "address": "8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    3
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Toddler stories, songs and play with a gentle Halloween theme.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/toddler-time-slightly-spooky-128610",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-fbcl_sienna_toddler_slightly_spooky"
  },
  {
   "id": "fbcl-george-memorial-friendly-monsters",
   "name": "Toddler Time: Friendly Monsters in Richmond",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–10:45am",
   "venue": "George Memorial Library",
   "address": "1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    3
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A quick monster-themed toddler time at George Memorial Library.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/toddler-time-friendly-monsters-142339",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-fbcl_george_memorial_friendly_monsters"
  },
  {
   "id": "fbcl-george-memorial-family-games",
   "name": "Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles at George Memorial",
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    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "9am–5pm",
   "venue": "George Memorial Library",
   "address": "1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    4,
    12
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Drop in to play board games or work a jigsaw puzzle together in the library's Middle Grades Game Room, Tuesday through Saturday.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/family-games-jigsaw-puzzles-141635",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-fbcl_george_memorial_family_games",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/family-games-and-jigsaw-puzzles-at-george-memorial-library/"
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  {
   "id": "mcml-conroe-trick-or-treat-parade",
   "name": "Trick or Treat Parade at Central Library in Conroe",
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   ],
   "time": "10:30am–12pm",
   "venue": "Montgomery County Central Library",
   "address": "104 I-45 North, Conroe, TX 77301",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Storytime at 10:30, a costume fashion show at 11 and a parade through the library at 11:30.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://montgomeryco-central-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/1347592",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-mcml_conroe_trick_or_treat_parade",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/trick-or-treat-parade-at-central-library-in-conroe-montgomery-county/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mcml-stewart-not-so-scary-halloween",
   "name": "Not-so-scary Halloween at Stewart Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "11am–2pm",
   "venue": "Charles B. Stewart Library",
   "address": "202 Bessie Price Owen Dr, Montgomery, TX 77356",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Escape rooms, crafts and snacks for families who like the treats more than the tricks.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://montgomeryco-westbranch-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/1353636",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-mcml_stewart_not_so_scary_halloween",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/not-so-scary-halloween-at-stewart-library-charles-b/"
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  {
   "id": "league-city-pumpkin-palooza",
   "name": "Pumpkin Palooza in League City",
   "dates": [
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   ],
   "time": "1–3pm",
   "venue": "Hometown Heroes Park",
   "address": "2105 Dickinson Ave., League City, TX 77573",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "A free fall celebration from League City Parks & Recreation. Wear a costume one more time.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=21688",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-league_city_pumpkin_palooza",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/pumpkin-palooza-in-league-city-hometown-heroes-park/"
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   "id": "league-city-costume-fun-run",
   "name": "Costume 5K Fun Run in League City",
   "dates": [
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   ],
   "time": "11am–1pm",
   "venue": "Hometown Heroes Park",
   "address": "2105 Dickinson Ave., League City, TX 77573",
   "cost": "$15 residents; free for 2 and under",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "A costume fun run around Hometown Heroes Park right before Pumpkin Palooza. Register online.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=21687",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-league_city_costume_fun_run",
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   "id": "league-city-music-historic-district",
   "name": "Music in the Historic District at League Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "7–10pm",
   "venue": "League Park",
   "address": "512 2nd Street, League City, TX 77573",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "A free, family-friendly night of folk music in League Park. Bring a chair; food is welcome.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=21670",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-league_city_music_historic_district",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/music-in-the-historic-district-at-league-park/"
  },
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   "id": "moody-gardens-hocus-pocus",
   "name": "Hocus Pocus and Costume Contest at Moody Gardens",
   "dates": [
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   ],
   "time": "12pm and 3:15pm shows; costume contest 2pm",
   "venue": "Moody Gardens MG3D Theater",
   "address": "1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554",
   "cost": "$15 movie ticket; $45 Mummy & Me pass for one parent and one child 4–12",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Hocus Pocus on the big MG3D screen with a costume contest between shows. The Mummy & Me pass adds the Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids for the day.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.moodygardens.com/event/halloween",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-moody_gardens_hocus_pocus",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/hocus-pocus-and-costume-contest-at-moody-gardens-mg3d-theater/"
  },
  {
   "id": "nyt-tomball-robin-hood",
   "name": "National Youth Theater: Robin Hood in Tomball",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Oct 30 at 7pm; Oct 31 and Nov 1 at 2pm and 6pm",
   "venue": "Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center",
   "address": "30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375",
   "cost": "Tickets through National Youth Theater",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    4,
    12
   ],
   "category": "indoor",
   "description": "National Youth Theater stages Robin Hood at the LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center over Halloween weekend.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://visittomball.com/events/national-youth-theater-robin-hood-2026-10-30",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-nyt_tomball_robin_hood",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/national-youth-theater-robin-hood-in-tomball-lone-star-college-performing/"
  },
  {
   "id": "dewberry-farm-fall-festival",
   "name": "Dewberry Farm Fall Festival",
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    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Fri–Sun",
   "venue": "Dewberry Farm",
   "address": "7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423",
   "cost": "Tickets online; pumpkins $2.99–$9.99",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "The farm's fall festival has animals, a foam pit, a candy cannon at 1 and 3pm and a pumpkin patch. It runs weekends through Nov 8.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.dewberryfarm.com/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-dewberry_farm_fall_festival",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dewberry-farm-fall-festival/"
  },
  {
   "id": "frobergs-farm-fall-festival",
   "name": "Froberg's Farm Fall Festival",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Weekends (corn maze daily)",
   "venue": "Froberg's Farm",
   "address": "3601 W Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511",
   "cost": "See the farm's Fall Festival page",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "Corn maze, pumpkin patch and kids' activities on weekends through the first weekend in November, weather permitting. Call before you go.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://frobergsfarm.com/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-frobergs_farm_fall_festival",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/frobergs-farm-fall-festival/"
  },
  {
   "id": "la-porte-treats-on-the-trail",
   "name": "Treats on the Trail: Cleared for Candy at La Porte Airport",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "4–7pm",
   "venue": "La Porte Municipal Airport",
   "address": "10615 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    99
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "La Porte Parks & Recreation, police and the municipal airport host free trick-or-treating at vendor tables, a Haunted Hangar and an optional 3K run/walk on the runway. All ages are welcome.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://laportetx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2457",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#e-la_porte_treats_on_the_trail",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/treats-on-the-trail-cleared-for-candy-at-la-porte-airport-municipal/"
  }
 ]
}