Come cozy up for an adults-only evening at the farm, complete with sweet and savory s’mores, handcrafted drinks, and captivating fireside storytelling. Gather with friends and neighbors as we celebrate the season and support our shared mission: building a future rooted in community and food security for everyone.
It’s gearing up to be a great night!
❤️🔥 Tropical Muses, an all-female Latina band, will be playing the cumbias
❤️🔥 Ladies of Libation will be making their handcrafted cocktails
❤️🔥 Tacos El Nene will be serving up their delish tacos
❤️🔥 Lupe Méndez will be telling fireside stories and poems
❤️🔥 And we’ll have sweet and savory s’mores all night
You’re invited to our fall fundraiser, Fireside on the Farm!
We’re excited to share how the new farm is already changing with the seasons. Join us on November 12th at Finca Tres Robles as we continue to create new memories together as friends and neighbors. We hope this fireside gathering will sustain us as we continue building the future we want to see for our community.
5:30 pm: Welcome drinks, food, s’mores, live music, and farm tours
7:00 pm: Storytelling by Lupe Mendez begins
8:30 pm: Closing the Evening – Last embers
Times are approximate. We invite you to relax, connect,
and enjoy the night at your own pace.
Get your dancing feet ready for Tropical Muses, an all-female Latina band playing Latin rhythms and more throughout the night to get us moving and grooving under the Pavilion.
Gather around the firepits for storytelling from Lupe Mendez, an award-winning poet and the 2022–2023 Texas Poet Laureate who will regale us with his unique stories and poems.
Sip on signature cocktails courtesy of Ladies of Libation, a female-owned and operated consulting and luxury event business bringing their iconic "Pearl" to the farm.
Come ready to eat as we're excited to welcome back Tacos El Nene to another Fireside to prepare some of their mouthwatering street tacos and sides for us.
Create your own sweet and savory s'mores as ready the firepits for you to roast your marshmallows and enjoy a snack fit for enjoying the Fall season on the farm.
We’ll have everything you need to make your own herb salt to take home with fresh herbs from the farm!
We’ll have a station to block print a Fireside t-shirt on the spot! Take home your very own custom t-shirt made and designed by you for $35.
Get a personalized poem typed and written for you by one of our poets!
Support Small Places’ mission to build a more food-secure, community-rooted future at our East End urban farm. We invite local businesses and community partners to help bring the evening to life through themed sponsorships.
Reach a diverse audience of local residents, families, and health-conscious consumers. Your brand will be highlighted in all our promotional efforts leading up to and during the event.
Support our mission to provide fresh, organic produce and educational programs that promote healthy eating and sustainable practices in the community.
Connect with other local businesses and community leaders who share a commitment to sustainability and healthy living.
You can purchase tickets directly through our website by clicking the “Purchase Tickets” button above or click here. Due to venue capacity and catering deadlines, tickets must be purchased in advance by November 11th. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
No need to print anything! When you arrive, simply provide your first and last name at the check-in table. Having your confirmation email ready on your smartphone can help expedite check-in, but physical tickets are not required.
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, as proceeds directly fund Small Places. However, tickets are fully transferable. If you would like to pass your ticket to another guest, please email us at events@smallplaces.org by November 10th with the new attendee’s name and email address.
The event is hosted at Finca Tres Robles, located at 5715 Canal St. Doors and cocktail hour begin promptly at 5:30 PM, followed by the main program at 7:00 PM.
Street parking is available in front of the farm on N. Norwood St. or in the adjacent parking lot. Valet service will also be available at the main entrance for $10. Parking is limited so we encourage you to carpool and rideshare. If you are taking rideshare (Uber/Lyft), you can be dropped-off at our entrance at 5715 Canal St.
Yes, Finca Tres Robles is ADA accessible, featuring ramp entrance, paved walkways, and accessible restrooms. If you or someone in your party requires specific accommodations, please let us know in advance at events@smallplaces.org.
The attire is Farm Casual. We are a working farm and recommend wearing farm appropriate footwear, especially if you are interested in touring the farm. Do not wear heels as part of the event is on grass.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover), mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
We will miss you! You can make a direct contribution online at any time by navigating to the “Donate” page on our website or click here.
Guests will enjoy a selection of appetizers, tacos, and s’mores. Signature cocktails and beer will be available from 5:30 PM to 8:15 PM, along with non-alcoholic beverages.
Vegetarian options will be available for tacos but Vegan options are unfortunately not accommodated at this time.
This event is intended for adults aged 21+ due to the program format and bar service. We kindly ask that you leave little ones at home so you can enjoy a night out celebrating and supporting our mission.
Raffle tickets can be purchased at dedicated stations throughout the farm or from roaming ticket volunteers.
You only need a standard smartphone with internet access—no special app download is required; everything runs through your web browser.
The raffle selection will close promptly at 8:15 PM. Winners will be announced promptly before the end of the evening. Physical items and certificates can be collected at the Raffle Table near the exit. Instructions regarding digital certificates and goods will be emailed within 48 hours.
We would love to partner with you! We offer several tier levels with prominent brand visibility. Please view our sponsorship deck above or contact Cristy Contreras directly at ccontreras@smallplaces.org for more details.
Yes, events like this wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers! We need assistance with setup, guest check-in, raffle ticket sales, and item checkout. If you’d like to help, please sign up via our volunteer portal at the “Register to Volunteer” button above or click here.
Please reach out to our event coordination team at events@smallplaces.org or call (832) 369-6828, and a member of our team will get back to you promptly.
We’re so grateful to have Betsy Kruse and Eboni Taylor Mallett serving as our event chairs for Fireside on the Farm this year. With their leadership, we’ll make this the best Fireside yet!
For more information or to secure your sponsorship, please contact our development manager, Cristy Contreras, at ccontreras@smallplaces.org
