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Halloween events in Houston, from Zoo Boo and Galaxy Frights to Phobia and Creepy Hollow, plus pumpkin patches and a Save-this weekend plan.

Horseback riding in Houston: guided trail rides, pony rides, polo lessons, bring-your-own-horse trails, and when you can ride on Galveston's beach.

The best Cajun and Creole restaurants in Houston, from Brennan's turtle soup to Ragin' Cajun po'boys and Abe's boudin, plus a gumbo checklist.

The best pizza in Houston by style: Neapolitan, Detroit squares, Chicago tavern pies, New York slices and a 3 a.m. slice, plus a pizza passport.

The best breakfast in Houston: breakfast tacos, kolaches, pan dulce and old-school diners, from a 5:30 a.m. bakery to a 24-hour coffee shop.

Boba in Houston, from the four-shop Bellaire Blvd plaza to Heights and Rice Village favorites, plus how to order sweetness, ice and toppings.

Houston shopping by shopper type: the Galleria, River Oaks District, Rice Village, 19th Street in the Heights, outlets, flea markets and farmers markets.

Find a pottery class in Houston: two-hour wheel lessons, BYOB date nights, paint-your-own studios for kids, and open studios when you're ready for more.

Indoor activities in Houston for rain or heat: free museum nights, a butterfly rainforest, the downtown tunnels, climbing, arcades and a shark-tank train.

The best African restaurants in Houston, from Nigerian soups on Bissonnet to Ethiopian platters and Senegalese dibi, plus a Southwest Houston food crawl.

The best ice cream in Houston, from Fat Cat's scoop at Hobby Airport to stretchy booza, gelato, mangonadas, snowballs and a three-stop scoop crawl.

High tea in Houston, from a 1926 downtown hotel to Thai tea in antique sets: eight afternoon teas, plus how to book, what to wear and what to order.