Good morning, Lubbock.

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church near 77th and Indiana opened its annual pumpkin patch on Saturday with over 100 students unloading trucks of pumpkins; families can pick from thousands through the end of the month—proceeds support local outreach and a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico.

At South Plains Mall on Saturday morning, local families met first responders and road workers at the 5-5-5 Move Over—Slow Down rally to learn safe driving practices that remind drivers to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles.

This October, Lubbock is featuring events including haunted houses at Nightmare on 19th Street—running until November 1—and family festivals like BubbleFest at Science Spectrum.

Concerts, rodeos, film releases and pub crawls will offer residents varied cultural experiences throughout the month.

Saturday morning, the West Texas chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a free Walk To End Alzheimer’s at Adventure Park to raise funds for research as Baby Boomers age.

The event exceeded its $128,000 goal by raising nearly $132,000—showing strong local support.

Crush Teriyaki and Wok in Lubbock serves a Three Entrée Box with Beef and Broccoli, General Tso's Chicken and Jalapeño Chicken along with egg rolls, rice, and noodles that leave diners with plenty of leftovers.

The restaurant earns praise for its generous portions and friendly service—ensuring a filling meal for local diners.

Lubbock's Yelp reviews show visitors enjoying local attractions + some point out issues like trash near the university, flooding, and police concerns.

The reviews average four stars and highlight a call for more honest community feedback.

Oncology Massage and Skin Care Course

October 10-12 — Oceans Massage — Course fee applicable — Gain foundational knowledge in oncology massage and skin care with expert instruction.

Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Kansas Jayhawks

11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Jones AT&T Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch a thrilling college football matchup as the Red Raiders host the Jayhawks.

Phil Wickham Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham during the Air1 Worship Now Tour.

2025 SPKF FREE Kidney Disease Symposium

9 AM – 3 PM — CenterPointe Event Center — Free entry — Empower yourself with knowledge about kidney disease at this informative symposium.

Narnia Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience C.S. Lewis's enchanting tale come to life in musical form.

2025 NPC West Texas Showdown

9 AM – 12 PM — Lubbock Memorial Civic Center — Cost details not provided — Witness the best in bodybuilding at this regional competition.

Colorado Buffaloes vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Women's Volleyball

6-7:30 p.m. — United Supermarkets Arena — Tickets available — Catch an exciting women's volleyball match featuring the Colorado Buffaloes taking on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

CPTSC Conference 2025

12:00 AM — Texas Tech University — Free entry — Engage with leaders in technical and scientific communication at this annual conference.

The Kody Norris Show - Bluegrass Special

7-9 p.m. — Cactus Theater — $22.50-$54 — Experience a bluegrass revival with dynamic instrumentation and nostalgic charm from the talented Kody Norris Show.

Halloween Pub Crawl in Lubbock

4:30-9 p.m. — Tom's Daiquiri Place — Tickets required — Experience a thrilling Halloween pub crawl with contests, prizes, and spooky fun.