1 THROUGH JAN. 12: LEGO CASTLE ADVENTURE, Children and families are transported to a LEGO kingdom where they, too, can become master castle builders, using LEGO bricks. Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center, 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport. Call 424-3466.

2 THROUGH NOV. 10: STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA, The annual celebration of Louisiana culture and agriculture, featuring exhibits, livestock shows and carnival rides. $10 gate admission, $30 carnival armband, $40, Pay One Price. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Louisiana State Fairgrounds, Shreveport.

3 NOV. 3: ADOPT-A-PUP POP-UP SHOT, a mega-pet adoption event showcasing adoptable animals from a variety of local rescue groups. Free. Noon to 5 p.m. B’Nai Zion Temple front lawn, 245 Southfield Road, Shreveport. Call 617-8162.

4 NOV. 23: TOY FAIR ANNIVERSARY PARTY, Celebrate 62 years of Toy Fair, enjoy free ice cream from Marble Slab Creamery, save on merchandise and register to win a free Melissa and Doug Easel & Accessory Kit. Toy Fair, Pierremont Mall, Shreveport.

5 THROUGH OCT. 31: ST. LUKE’S PUMPKIN PATCH, Buy your Halloween pumpkins while helping St. Luke’s United Methodist Church use the profits to help local missions. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 7 p.m. Sundays. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 6012 Youree Drive, Shreveport.