Hello Houston! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, and I’m excited to bring you the best of fall in our city. October is packed with festive fun, from food festivals and live concerts to Halloween events. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or a night out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
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🎭✨ Oct. 1-6: Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland with this newly imagined production of the beloved musical Peter Pan. Directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price, this thrilling show features classic songs like “I’m Flying” and “Neverland.” Bring the whole family for a magical night of adventure!
📍 The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston
🕒 7:30 p.m. (Recurring daily)
💵 Price: Start at $40
💖 Oct. 2: Love on the Lawn
Join Hotel ZaZa Memorial City for Love on the Lawn, a charity event supporting the American Cancer Society. Enjoy savory bites, sweet treats, and great drinks while giving back to a worthy cause!
📍 Hotel ZaZa Memorial City, 9787 Katy Freeway, Houston
🕒 4- 7 p.m.
💵 Price: $25 per person (21+)
🎶Oct. 3-5: 45th Annual Chicano Festival
Celebrate Chicano music and culture at one of the longest-running free festivals in the world! Enjoy Tejano, conjunto, mariachi, and orchestra performances during this vibrant, family-friendly event at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
📍 Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
🕒 7 p.m. (Recurring daily)
💵 Price: Free
🎉Oct. 3-5: The Original Greek Festival
The 58th Annual Original Greek Festival is back, bringing Greek food, music, and culture to the heart of Houston! Enjoy delicious traditional dishes, live music, and captivating dance performances by adults and children alike. Don’t miss out on the family-friendly atmosphere, Agora shopping, and cathedral tours.
📍 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Blvd, Houston
🕒 October 3: 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. | October 4 & 5: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
💵 Price: $8 for adults, Free for children under 12 (Free admission Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
👻🎃 Weekends in October: Boo on the Boardwalk
Celebrate Freaky Fridays, Scary Saturdays, and Spooky Sundays at Boo on the Boardwalk! Enjoy hauntingly fun activities, live music, and trick-or-treating at Boardwalk stores every weekend throughout October.
📍 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah, TX
🕒 Weekends in October
💵 Price: Check website for details
🍽️ Oct. 5: A Taste of Cy-Fair
Savor the best of Cy-Fair and Houston’s culinary scene at the 6th Annual A Taste of Cy-Fair. Enjoy delicious bites, craft beers, and wines from top local restaurants, live music, a silent auction, and more. All proceeds benefit Cy-Hope!
📍 Bridgeland Village Center, 10615 Fry Rd., Cypress
🕒 5- 8 p.m. (VIP early admission at 4 p.m.)
💵 Price: $50 Adults, $20 Children (under 12), Free for ages 2 and under
🎨 Oct. 5: First Saturday Arts Market
Celebrate 20 years of Houston’s longest-running outdoor monthly art market at the First Saturday Arts Market! Explore a diverse collection of pottery, photography, jewelry, and more from local artisans in the Houston Heights.
📍 540 W. 19th St., Houston
🕒 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday)
💵 Price: Free
✨ October 5: ARTECHOUSE Live
Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month at ARTECHOUSE with a day full of cutting-edge art+tech experiences! Explore 26,000 sq. ft. of immersive installations, listen to industry pioneers, and enjoy live performances. Don’t miss the “ARTECHOUSE After Dark” with complimentary cocktails, mocktails, and captivating soundscapes.
📍 600 W 6th Street, Houston, TX
🕒 1-10 p.m.
💵 Price: Day Pass $30 | Day + Evening $49 (use code OCT5 for $5 off) | VIP Add-on available
🎤 Oct. 5 & 12: Houston Country, Folk & Blues Festival
Enjoy 10 hours of live music featuring CMA, Grammy Award, and Billboard #1 artists, along with local artisans, a farmers market, and cold craft beers and wines. Don’t miss the chance to experience the festival at two locations this October!
📍 October 5: 500 Collins St, Conroe, TX
📍 October 12: League City - Clear Lake (specific location TBA)
🕒 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
💵 Price: $5; Children 12 and under: Free (Free parking)
🎭✨ Oct. 5-6 & 12-13: Shakespeare-By-The-Book Festival
Enjoy a lively performance of Twelfth Night with a fun 1980s twist at the Shakespeare-By-The-Book Festival. Hosted by Fort Bend County Libraries and The Live Oak Playhouse, this family-friendly show is free and set in the scenic Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater.
📍 George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond
🕒 1:30-3:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Free (Seating is first-come, first-served; bring cushions or stadium seats)
🍷🥩 October 9: Vice Versa Winery Wine Dinner
Join Pappas Bros. Steakhouse for an exclusive wine dinner featuring Vice Versa Winery! Enjoy a curated experience with eight cabernet sauvignon tastings guided by Master Sommelier Steven McDonald and special guest Samantha Breton, Vice Versa Winery Owner. Savor dishes like Blue Crab Tempura, Herb-Crusted Colorado Lamb Rack, and Stube Ranch Wagyu Sirloin.
📍 Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 1200 McKinney St., Houston, TX
🕒 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
💵 Price: $650 per person
🌳 Oct. 11-13: Bayou City Art Festival
Join the nation’s premier outdoor art festival at Memorial Park, featuring over 250 artists showcasing unique artwork, jewelry, sculptures, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, craft beer, and a VIP experience—all while supporting local organizations.
📍 Memorial Park, 6800 Memorial Dr., Houston
🕒 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Recurring daily)
💵 Price: $20 General Admission; $75 VIP
🎉 Oct. 12 - December 1: 50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival
Step back in time at the 50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest Renaissance-themed event. Enjoy live entertainment, artisan works, food and drinks from around the world, and themed weekends like Oktoberfest, Pirate Adventure, and Celtic Christmas.
📍 Texas Renaissance Festival, 21778 F.M. 1774, Plantersville
🕒 Saturdays, Sundays & Thanksgiving Friday
💵 Price: Ticket prices vary
📚✨ Oct. 12: Author Indie Book Fair 2024
Explore the largest book fair in Texas dedicated to indie authors! Meet Texas-based independent authors, poets, and comic creators, and discover new reads for all ages. The event is free, family-friendly, and entirely indoors.
📍 British International School of Houston, 2203 N Westgreen Blvd., Katy
🕒 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🎵✨ Oct. 12: Boyz II Men: Majic Under the Stars
Spend an unforgettable evening under the stars with Boyz II Men, Robin Thicke, and 112 at The Woodlands! Enjoy a night of iconic hits and soulful performances.
📍 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands
🕒 7 p.m.
💵 Price: Check website for ticket details
🍫🍷🥃 Oct. 12: Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival
Indulge in a decadent day of sweets and spirits at the Chocolate, Wine, & Whiskey Festival! Enjoy truffles, fondue, artisan chocolates, and other treats, paired with premium wines, whiskies, and craft beers. Your ticket includes a tasting glass for unlimited samples!
📍 POST Houston, 401 Franklin St., Houston
🕒 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
💵 Price: $59
🌿 Oct. 14: Energy Corridor Farmers Market
Explore fresh, locally sourced produce, organic fruits, honey, meats, and more at the Energy Corridor Farmers Market! Support local farmers and artisans while making healthier choices for you and your family.
📍 1520 Eldridge Parkway, Houston
🕒 2- 5 p.m. (Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday)
💵 Price: Free
🎤 Oct. 12: Korean Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Korean food, music, and culture at the Korean Festival! Enjoy performances, food vendors, and cultural showcases that celebrate the best of Korea, right in the heart of Houston.
📍 Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston
🕒 All day
💵 Price: Free
🍻 Oct. 13: Love Street Music Fest
Groove to the sounds of St. Paul & the Broken Bones and more at Karbach Brewing’s Love Street Music Fest! Join the fun in the Karbach Biergarten for a night of great music and brews.
📍 Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach St., Houston
🕒 4:00 p.m.
💵 Price: Starting at $50 (21+ event)
🎹🎤 Oct. 15: Norah Jones
Enjoy an unforgettable night of soulful tunes as Norah Jones takes the stage at 713 Music Hall. Don’t miss this chance to see her live in one of Houston’s hottest venues!
📍 713 Music Hall, 401 Franklin Street, Ste. 1600, Houston
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Check website for ticket details
🍷 October 17: Bordeaux Wine Tasting
Explore the world of Bordeaux wines with an exclusive tasting event at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse! Master Sommelier Steven McDonald will guide guests through fifteen Bordeaux tastings spread across five tables. A perfect evening for wine enthusiasts to experience some of the finest selections.
📍 Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 1200 McKinney St., Houston, TX
🕒 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
💵 Price: $150 per person
🎨✨ Oct. 18-20: Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival
Celebrate Houston’s vibrant art scene at the Buffalo Bayou Mural Festival! This free three-day event showcases over 20 local and international muralists, live art battles, food, drinks, and a vendor market. Don’t miss the kick-off party and art battle at The Tipsy Sloth!
📍 Headquarters Houston, 3302 Canal St., Houston
🕒 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. (Recurring daily)
💵 Price: Free (Parking is limited; rideshare recommended)
🎶 Oct. 18 - November 3: Il Trovatore by Houston Grand Opera
Experience Verdi’s gripping tale of love, revenge, and family secrets set in politically divided Spain. Il Trovatore features a dramatic story with Verdi’s powerful score, presented in Italian with projected English translations.
📍 Houston Grand Opera, 510 Preston St., Houston
🕒 Recurring daily
💵 Price: Check website for ticket details
🍿 Oct. 18: Movie Night at Helix Park | Encanto
Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a screening of Encanto! Bring a blanket or mat and enjoy freshly popped popcorn, candies, and drinks as you watch the beloved Disney film.
📍 Helix Park, 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston
🕒 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Arrive early to get seated)
💵 Price: Free
🤸♀️✨ Oct. 19: Gold Over America Tour | Simone Biles
Don’t miss the excitement as Simone Biles and America’s top gymnasts take the stage at Toyota Center! The Gold Over America Tour features incredible athleticism and choreography, led by the most decorated gymnast of all time, Simone Biles.
📍 Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Street, Houston
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Check website for details
⚡🔬 Oct. 19: Energy Day Houston Festival
Ignite your child’s interest in STEM at the Energy Day Houston Festival! Enjoy a FREE day of interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and fun activities presented by Houston’s leading energy companies. Perfect for curious minds of all ages!
📍 1000 Bagby St., Houston
🕒 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🚜💥 Oct. 19: Monster Jam
Get ready for an adrenaline-charged night of big trucks, high-flying stunts, and fierce battles at Monster Jam! Don’t miss the Texas debut of new Marvel Monster Jam trucks facing off against fan favorites like Grave Digger® in an unforgettable event.
📍 NRG Stadium, One NRG Park, Houston
🕒 7 p.m.
💵 Price: $20-$120
🎶 Oct. 19: SpringStock Fall Fest
Head to Saint Arnold Brewing Co. for the SpringStock Fall Fest, featuring live music from 14 artists, over 40 vendors, and a fun atmosphere for the whole family! Enjoy delicious brews, tasty bites, and plenty of space for kids to play at Texas’s oldest craft brewery.
📍 Saint Arnold Brewing Co., 2000 Lyons Avenue, Houston
🕒Noon-10 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🌮🎶 Oct. 20: Sazon Latin Food Festival
Celebrate the best Latin flavors from the Caribbean, Central, and South America at the Sazon Latin Food Festival! Enjoy delicious eats, live music, and a lively atmosphere. Bring your family and friends for a day filled with great food, drinks, and fun!
📍 Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach St., Houston
🕒 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
💵 Price: Free (Tickets required)
🎤 Oct. 22-23: Post Malone
Catch Post Malone live in the Woodlands for two incredible nights! Don’t miss your chance to see the chart-topping artist perform his biggest hits.
📍 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
🕒 7 p.m.
💵 Price: Check website for ticket details
🌙 Oct. 25: October Odyssey: Family Day
Enjoy a family-friendly evening filled with art, astronomy, and activities at the TMC3 Collaborative Building and Helix Park. With interactive exhibits, VR experiences, face painting, rocket launches, and more, there’s something for everyone. Plus, cast your vote in the Adirondack Chair Art Competition!
📍 TMC Helix Park, 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston
🕒 5- 8 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
👻 Oct. 25: Scream on the Green
Join us at Discovery Green for a spooktacular evening featuring a costume contest, live entertainment, palm readers, games, and more! Stick around for a special screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Don’t miss this frightfully fun night for the whole family!
📍 Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston
🕒 7-10 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🎥🦇 Oct. 25: The Addams Family Movie Night
Get into the Halloween spirit with a free screening of The Addams Family (1991) at Miller Outdoor Theatre! Join Morticia, Gomez, and the whole creepy and kooky crew for a night of spooky fun. Bring blankets and chairs for the hill, or reserve free tickets for seats.
📍 Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
🕒 7:30 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🎃 Oct. 25: Trick or Drink - Houston Halloween Bar Crawl
Join the ultimate Halloween bar crawl in Houston with Trick or Drink! Enjoy the best drink specials at top bars around town. Grab your costume and get ready for a spooky night out with friends. This event spans three days, so choose your night or attend all three!
📍 1006 McGowen St., Houston
🕒 6 p.m.-2 a.m.
💵 Price: $15.00 per person
Oct. 26: Families with Pride Celebration
The third-annual Families with Pride event, rescheduled to align with LGBTQIA+ History Month, celebrates LGBTQIA+ families and the contributions of the community. The event includes a Proud Puppy Pawty at 9 a.m. with prizes for the most creative pet costumes.
📍 Discovery Green, Houston
🕒 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
💵 Price: Free
✈️🎟️ Oct. 26-27: Wings Over Houston Airshow
The 40th annual Wings Over Houston Airshow returns with thrilling aerial performances headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! Enjoy displays of vintage aircraft, interactive areas for kids and adults, and special features like the Legends & Heroes tent.
📍 11602 Aerospace Ave., Houston
🕒 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
💵 Price: Check website for ticket details
🌍 Oct. 26: Houston AfriFEST
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Africa at the 11th annual Houston AfriFEST! Enjoy live entertainment, authentic cuisine, Afrobeats music, and crafts from countries spanning West to East Africa. Bring your family and friends for a day of art, music, and fun!
📍 7502 Fondren Rd., Houston
🕒 11 a.m.
💵 Price: $5 Pre-sale General Admission; FREE for Students, Veterans, Seniors (60+), & Kids
🍽️ Oct. 26: Houston Mediterranean Festival
Experience the flavors and sounds of the Mediterranean at this lively festival featuring cuisine, music, and culture from Lebanon, Greece, Syria, and more! Enjoy delicious dishes like hummus, baklava, kebabs, and falafel, plus activities for the whole family.
📍 St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 5311 Mercer St., Houston
🕒 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
💵 Price: $5 (Free for kids under 4)
🎶 Oct. 27: Sabrina Carpenter
Catch Sabrina Carpenter live at Toyota Center as she brings her highly-anticipated Short n’ Sweet Tour to Houston! Don’t miss the chance to see her perform hits from her new album, including chart-toppers “Please Please Please” and “Espresso.”
📍 Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston
🕒 7 p.m.
💵 Price: Check website for ticket details
🔬 Oct. 27: HMNS at Levy Park
Join the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Levy Park for a hands-on learning experience! Encounter real specimens and artifacts as Museum experts share fascinating facts about vertebrates in this family-friendly educational event.
📍 Levy Park Conservancy, 3120 Southwest Fwy., Ste. 102, Houston
🕒 2 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
🐾🎃 Oct. 29: Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest
Get ready for the annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest at Levy Park! Watch pups strut their stuff on the “runway” for a chance to win fun prizes. This year’s contest features three new categories: Spooky Season, From the Screen, and Best Ensemble. Plus, kids can join in on the catwalk fun!
📍 Levy Park, Houston, TX
🕒 4-6 p.m.
💵 Price: Free
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