Good morning, Beaumont.

This week in Southeast Texas, local events include Beaumont’s free-entry Oktoberfest at Rogers Park on Oct 5—while Orange hosts Orangetober from Oct 3 to Oct 5 and the Beaumont Farmers Market holds a tasting event on Oct 2 for $75.

Residents can also join a film photography class on Oct 4 and 5, a stained glass session on Oct 4, and a business mixer on Oct 3 at 8 a.m.

Rob Flurry—who has worked as a blacksmith for 50 years—does live demonstrations every Thursday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum on the Lamar University campus at 5550 Jimmy Simmons Dr.

Bob Hope School in Beaumont received an $11.6M federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand educational programs and support services.

Over the next five years – the school will use the funds to extend services to new communities and help more students succeed.

The Lamar Cardinals extended their win streak to three games by defeating Central Arkansas 35-32 at Provost Umphrey Stadium Saturday — and they now prepare to host Nicholls for their Southland Conference opener on Oct.

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Beaumont Oktoberfest 2025

3-8 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate fall with food vendors, beer, and local culture at this bustling Oktoberfest event.

Porter Classic & Masters Pro Atlas Bodybuilding Show

9 a.m.-1 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Ticketed event — Watch incredible athletes compete in the art of bodybuilding at this prestigious local show.

Beaumont Comic Con 2025

October 17-19 — Ford Arena — Cost info not provided — The 7th Annual Beaumont Comic Con returns for an exciting weekend of comics and toy programming.

Free Family Arts Day

10 AM – 2 PM — Art Museum of Southeast Texas — Free entry — Enjoy a creative family day with exciting art projects themed around 'Eat-A-Bug'.

Bram Stoker's Dracula Performance

7-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Check for pricing — Witness the enchanting tale of Dracula as he makes his way to England and stirs up romance and chaos.

Classic Movie Night: The Phantom Of The Opera

7-9 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — $10 — Experience the 1925 horror classic with a live organ score in a historic venue.

Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market

12-4 p.m. — Urban Roots Farm to table — Free entry — Celebrate fall with a local farmer's market highlighting community, culture, and cultivation.

Brothers of the Heart

7-10 p.m. — Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the excitement as talented artists unite to create fresh and thrilling performances.