50 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend October 23 – 25, 2026
Discover the best events and activities happening in Houston this weekend.
MarketLister's Top 5 Weekend Picks in Houston
HTX Diwali 2026 - Shine Your Light Over Houston
A full-day, all-ages Diwali celebration at POST Houston with rooftop yoga and meditation, Bollywood and Garba lessons, a Diwali market, arts and crafts, fashion, Bhangra, performance showcases, and nighttime rooftop DJ dancing. It has strong crowd appeal, broad accessibility, and high visual potential as a free citywide Festival of Lights celebration. Location: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 11:00 AM-11:00 PM. Admission: Free (RSVP required); Free; RSVP required. Availability: Verified scheduled and publicly accessible. Official POST Houston page lists the event as free for all ages with RSVP; no cancellation or sold-out notice found. Reference: https://www.posthtx.com/event/htx-diwali-2026-shine-your-light-over-houston Reference: https://www.visithoustontexas.com/blog/post/diwali-delights/
13th Annual Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival
A major East End cultural celebration combining a neighborhood parade with marching bands, folklórico dancers, mariachi, floats, lowriders, community altars, live performances, and featured artists. It is locally significant, family-oriented, and highly visual for social promotion. Location: Parade route from 75th Street & Avenue F to Hidalgo Park; festival at Hidalgo Park, Hidalgo Park, 7000 Avenue Q, Houston, TX 77011. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; Parade starts at 10:00 AM; festival runs 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Admission: Not confirmed (community festival; past editions listed as free); Not confirmed. Availability: Verified scheduled on the official event site. No cancellation or sold-out notice found. Ticketing or admission price was not confirmed on the official page. Reference: https://www.magnoliaparkdiadelosmuertos.com/
Houston Scream Fest
A large-scale haunted festival rather than a single haunted house, combining haunted attractions with a carnival-style midway, live music, H-Town Paintball access, food court, and free beverages including adult beverages. Its multi-attraction format gives it stronger weekend-pick appeal than a standard haunt. Location: Houston Scream Fest, 1500 Elton St, Houston, TX 77034. Dates: ; Park hours 8:00 PM-12:30 AM on Friday and Saturday nights; ticket booth 8:00 PM-11:00 PM. Admission: $40 per Mommy Poppins listing; official site says see prices online; Ticket required; waiver must be accepted to enter the park. Availability: Verified scheduled on the official site for every Friday and Saturday in October, with October 23 and October 24 falling inside the research period. No cancellation or sold-out notice found. Official page lists free park entry and $40 haunted house admission; all guests must accept a waiver to enter the park. Reference: https://thehoustonscreamfest.com/thehoustonscreamfest/
H-E-B Wine Walk
Wine & Food Week's fall tasting walk offers an all-inclusive food-and-drink experience with 300+ beverage selections, 40+ culinary tasting stations, live music, photo/selfie stations, and event zones. It is the strongest food-and-drink candidate by scale and production value, even though it is 21+ and outside central Houston. Location: The Woodlands Resort, 2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 6:00 PM-9:00 PM; VIP early entry at 5:00 PM. Admission: $79 General Admission / $135 VIP (all-inclusive tastings); Ticketed; advance purchase online via Wine & Food Week. Availability: Verified scheduled and ticketed on the official Wine & Food Week page. General Admission is listed at $79 and appears available through the official buy-ticket link; VIP Admission is marked sold out, but the event is not fully sold out. Reference: https://wineandfoodweek.com/wine-walk/ Reference: https://www.wineandfoodweek.com/
Galaxy Frights at Space Center Houston
A family-friendly Halloween event with a distinctive NASA/space theme, including trick-or-treat stations, spooky photo ops, character appearances, pop-up science labs, NASA astronaut presentations on Saturday, and the original film 'Facing Fears.' It adds a unique science-and-space angle that differentiates it from other Halloween listings. Location: Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058. Dates: ; 10:00 AM-6:00 PM both days. Admission: Included with general admission; General admission ticket required; Weekend 1 requires registration per the official events listing. Availability: Verified scheduled on Space Center Houston's official Galaxy Frights page and official hours calendar. Included with general admission; no cancellation or sold-out notice found. Reference: https://spacecenter.org/galaxy-frights/ Reference: https://spacecenter.org/hours/
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Alley All New Festival 2026
Alley Theatre's three-day festival of staged readings showcasing four new American plays by Liz Duffy Adams, Jake Brasch, Gloria Majule, and Luis Quintero. Location: Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Dates: October 23-25, 2026; Multiple staged readings across the three days; see official schedule (e.g., one reading Sat Oct 24 at 10:30 AM). Admission: Free single-ticket reservations for staged readings; $195 early-bird Festival Package (early-bird pricing ended Sept 4; current package price not confirmed); Free reservations required for individual readings; Festival Packages available for purchase. Availability: Scheduled; free reading reservations available per official page Reference: https://alleytheatre.org/allnew
Mrs. Doubtfire (Theatre Under The Stars)
Regional premiere of the Broadway musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, based on the beloved Robin Williams film, presented by Theatre Under The Stars. Location: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Dates: October 13-25, 2026; Evening performances; exact in-window showtimes not confirmed on the official show page. Admission: Not confirmed; tickets on sale via TUTS; Tickets required; on sale now. Availability: Scheduled; no sold-out notice on the official show page Reference: https://www.tuts.org/mrs-doubtfire-2026/
Night at the MFAH: 20th-Century Marvelous
An MFAH evening program themed '20th-Century Marvelous,' listed as an Activity on the museum's official calendar for Saturday, October 24. Location: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Main Campus, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005. Dates: October 24, 2026; 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. Admission: Not confirmed; Not confirmed. Availability: Listed on the MFAH official events calendar for October 24 Reference: https://www.mfah.org/events?date=2026-10-24
Uhuru (Alley Theatre world premiere)
World premiere of Uhuru, written by Gloria Majule and directed by Shariffa Ali, exploring access and identity through a 'Tanzanian-only' mountain ascent. Location: Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Dates: October 16-November 8, 2026; Not confirmed on sources reviewed. Admission: Not confirmed; Season 80 single tickets on sale via alleytheatre.org; Tickets required. Availability: Scheduled; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://alleytheatre.org/shows/uhuru
American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection (opening day)
Opening day of a major MFAH special exhibition of 90+ works of American modernism (O'Keeffe, Pollock, Hopper, Lawrence, Mitchell) from H-E-B chairman Charles Butt's private collection, tied to America 250. Location: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Main Campus, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005. Dates: October 25, 2026-January 18, 2027 (opens Sunday, October 25); Museum hours; specific opening-day programming not confirmed. Admission: Not confirmed; Member and All Access tickets include same-day admission to this Special Exhibition; Special Exhibition admission; members and All Access ticket holders included. Availability: Opening October 25, 2026 per the official MFAH exhibition page Reference: https://www.mfah.org/art/exhibitions/american-modernism-from-the-charles-butt-collection
13th Floor Haunted House Houston
Houston's nationally ranked flagship haunted house with the 2026 debut of the officially licensed Jason Universe: Survive the Night walkthrough, plus Sector 9 and Cannibals Crossing mazes. Location: 13th Floor Haunted House Houston, 7075 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W Ste 20, Houston, TX 77069. Dates: September 12 – November 13, 2026 (select nights; in-window Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 25); Fri 7:00 PM–10:30 PM; Sat 7:00 PM–11:00 PM; Sun 7:00 PM–9:30 PM (per indexed venue listing; exact nightly schedule on official ticket calendar). Admission: Tickets from $19.99; dynamic pricing by night; Tickets online only; timed entry via official ticket calendar. Availability: Season confirmed on official site; no sold-out notice found for the Oct 23–25 weekend Reference: https://13thfloorhouston.com/
Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo
Month-long family Halloween celebration at the zoo with fall décor, animal enrichment, pumpkin displays, and extended evening hours with glowing pumpkin paths and costume contests. Location: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Dates: September 25 – October 31, 2026 (in-window daily; extended evening hours Oct 23–24); 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily; extended-hours evenings Oct 23–24 open through 9:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM). Admission: Included with general admission; fall fun pass from $33.90; free for Zoo members; General admission ticket required; no separate Zoo Boo ticket. Availability: Running per official zoo site; extended hours Oct 23–30 confirmed; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/
Houston Terror Dome
Fully air-conditioned indoor haunt in Channelview with a ~20-minute walkthrough: vortex tunnel, 3D clown funhouse, doll house, butcher shop, plus a midway of paid extras. Location: Houston Terror Dome, 16030 East Freeway, Channelview, TX. Dates: September 18 – November 1, 2026 (select nights; in-window weekend); Not confirmed; exact nightly hours on the official site calendar. Admission: General admission $29.99–$34.99; Express $39.99–$54.99; parking $5; Ticket required; Express skip-the-line available. Availability: Season confirmed via official site and current 2026 haunt guides; in-window operation corroborated by the official indexed season range (Sept 18–Nov 1); no sold-out notice found Reference: https://houstonterrordome.com/
Houston Mediterranean Festival 2026
Two-day celebration of Mediterranean culture with authentic food, live music, folk dancing, church tours, and an artisan market. Location: St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 5311 Mercer St, Houston, TX 77005. Dates: October 23-24, 2026; 11:00 AM-10:00 PM both days. Admission: $5 per day; kids 4 and under free; Presale tickets available; day-of admission at the door until 5:00 PM. Availability: Scheduled; presale tickets on sale; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://houstonmedfest.com/
3rd Annual Louisiana in Texas
Free celebration of the music and culture flowing between Texas and Louisiana, headlined by Big Sam's Funky Nation with Keyun & the Zydeco Masters. Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Dates: October 24, 2026; Evening performance; exact showtime Not confirmed. Admission: Free; Free admission; produced by Full Gallop. Availability: Scheduled; official Miller Outdoor Theatre performance page confirms October 24, 2026; no cancellation notice found Reference: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/3rd-annual-louisiana-in-texas-produced-by-full-gallop/
23rd Annual IGBOFEST Houston
23rd annual celebration of southeastern Nigerian (Igbo) culture with traditional dance, music, fashion, food, and a festival bazaar. Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010. Dates: October 24, 2026; 2:00 PM-9:00 PM. Admission: Free general admission; premium experience upgrades available; No ticket required for GA; premium upgrades optional. Availability: Scheduled; no cancellation or sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.visithoustontexas.com/blog/post/a-reason-to-celebrate-fall-festivals-are-in-full-force/
Capoeira Festival 2026, Vem Jogar Mais Eu
Capoeira festival with rodas, music, and Afro-Brazilian cultural programming at MECA. Location: MECA (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts), 1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007. Dates: October 24, 2026; From 10:00 AM. Admission: Free; Free; no ticket required. Availability: Scheduled; listed on Eventbrite, allevents, and happeningnext with consistent date/venue Reference: https://happeningnext.com/houston/festivals
The Houston Margarita Festival presented by East River
Margarita tasting competition where attendees judge Houston's top bars and restaurants across ten 3.5oz samples, with live DJ, street food vendors, beer garden, and a Mexico trip giveaway. Location: East River (event grounds), 2920 Riverby Rd, Houston, TX. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Admission: Ticketed via Eventbrite (tiered GA/VIP; aggregator reports from $7.74); Ticketed; purchase via Eventbrite. Availability: Scheduled; tickets on sale; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-houston-margarita-festival-presented-by-east-river-tickets-1992013408729
Oktoberfest Nation Houston
Month-long Munich-style Oktoberfest pop-up in a 14,000 sq ft EaDo beer hall with official Hofbräu München beer, live German band, stein-holding contests, carnival games, and Bavarian food. Location: Oktoberfest Nation beer hall, 2106 Dallas St, Houston, TX 77003. Dates: October 23–24, 2026 (in-window Fri–Sat; full run advertised Oct 1–31 per ticketing); Not confirmed (daytime/evening sessions; check ticketing page). Admission: Entry + drink packages from ~$17–21 (per ticketing page); Ticketed; sold by day via tickets.oktoberfestnation.com. Availability: Scheduled; tickets on sale; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://tickets.oktoberfestnation.com/e/oktoberfesthouston
Zaranda Turns One with Far Niente
Zaranda celebrates its first anniversary with a Far Niente family-of-wines dinner: passed bites and a multi-course menu from James Beard Award-winning Chef Hugo Ortega, guided by Far Niente's regional sales manager. Location: Zaranda, 1550 Lamar St, Suite 101, Houston, TX. Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2026; 6:30 PM (passed bites; seated dinner 7:00 PM). Admission: $160 per person plus tax and gratuity; Reservations required; seating limited. Availability: Scheduled; seating limited; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.zarandahouston.com/
Houston Iron Chef-Style Cooking Competition | TLTH Culinary Challenge
Hands-on Iron Chef-style culinary competition with Chef Robbie: six teams of ten cook an entrée and two sides from a secret ingredient (chicken, steak, or shrimp) for the Gold Pan, with wine and beer included. Location: The Luxury Tree House, 1324 West Clay St, Suite 100, Houston, TX. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Admission: $175 Standard / $225 Premium per person (per Houston Press; localwineevents lists from $200); Ticketed; individual tickets via localwineevents.com. Availability: Scheduled for Oct 24 (also ran Oct 10); no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.localwineevents.com/view/event/houston-iron-chef-style-cooking-competition-tlth-culinary-challenge/1036823
The Cursed Cauldron Halloween Pop-Up Bar
A bewitching month-long Halloween pop-up bar at Incanto with three elaborately decorated witch-themed spaces, potion cocktails, haunted bites, tarot nights, and burlesque programming. Location: Incanto, 1426 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008. Dates: October 2 - November 1, 2026 (in-window October 23-25); Friday-Saturday 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM; Sunday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (closed Mondays). Admission: Free entry; cocktails and bites for purchase (prices vary by item/event); Free entry; reservations strongly encouraged (walk-in seating very limited); special ticketed events (burlesque, workshops) require separate tickets. Availability: Operating nightly in-window; no closure notice found Reference: https://www.thecursedcauldron.com/
Color Factory: Haunted Hues
Color Factory Houston's immersive art experience gets a Halloween makeover: ghostly gradients, RGB ghosts, a spine-tingling ball pit with playful spiders, a Halloween confetti room and a scavenger hunt, with costumes encouraged. Location: Color Factory Houston, 3303 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098. Dates: September 17 – November 1, 2026 (daily); 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily (per current listings). Admission: Tickets from $29; Timed-entry tickets recommended. Availability: Tickets on sale; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.colorfactory.co/blog/banksy-x-color-factory-experience-bundle
Houston Haunted Pub Crawl (Ghost City Tours)
Top-rated 21+ paranormal bar tour through downtown Houston: a 2-hour guided walk with ghost stories at historic haunted bars and saloons, rated 4.9 from 1,200+ reviews. Location: Downtown Houston haunted bars, Downtown Houston (meeting point on booking page). Dates: Nightly, including Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25, 2026; 8:00 PM nightly (2-hour tour). Admission: $34.99 per person (drinks purchased separately); Tickets required; 21+ only. Availability: Runs nightly; bookable; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://ghostcitytours.com/houston/haunted-pub-crawl/
Strange Bird Immersive: The Man From Beyond (Houdini Seance Escape Experience)
An award-winning immersive-theater escape experience blending a Houdini-themed seance, live actors, cinematic lighting, and custom puzzles; rated the #1 escape room in the US. Location: Strange Bird Immersive Escape Rooms, 7026 Old Katy Rd, Suite 310, Houston, TX 77024. Dates: October 23-25, 2026 (regular operating days Thursday-Sunday); Friday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (book specific time slots). Admission: $47-$58 per person depending on group size; Advance reservations required; groups of 4-8 players. Availability: Operating on regular schedule in-window; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://strangebirdimmersive.com/
Nightmare on Wakefield: Welcome to the Upside Down
Free Stranger Things-themed Halloween party at William Price Distilling: '80s music, spooky cocktails, an RSVP-only Hawkins Lab shot and a 9 PM Hellfire Club costume contest with a $250 prize. Location: William Price Distilling, 970 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Admission: Free admission; RSVP via Eventbrite (drinks for purchase); Free RSVP via Eventbrite recommended. Availability: Free RSVP open on Eventbrite; no sold-out notice found Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nightmare-on-wakefield-stranger-things-halloween-party-in-houston-tickets-2003419574879
Houston Pumpkin Festival
Discovery Green becomes a downtown pumpkin farmland with rides, cruiser boats, a carousel, a 30-foot slide, the Jumpkin' Pumpkin bounce, pumpkin houses, and skyline photo ops. Location: Discovery Green (Lindsey Waterside Landing), 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010. Dates: September 19 - November 8, 2026 (in-window all three days); Friday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Admission: $28 Friday-Sunday; $18 Monday-Thursday; children 3 and under free; rides included, food sold separately; Timed-entry ticket; pre-purchase recommended for priority entry. Availability: Scheduled; timed-entry tickets sold in advance; walk-ups subject to capacity Reference: https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/houston-pumpkin-festival/
Halloween at the BOO!seum
Children's Museum Houston transforms into the BOO!seum for October with five candy trick-or-treat stations, Halloween science experiments, costume parades, and themed activities. Location: Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004. Dates: October 1 - 31, 2026 (in-window all three days; special Trick-or-Treat weekends Oct 24-25); 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Trick-or-Treat stations Oct 24-25 all day. Admission: $21.95 general admission (ages 1+); children under 1 free — per local coverage of official pricing; General admission; members-only Halloween party Oct 23 is separate. Availability: Scheduled; included with general museum admission Reference: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/halloween
Hocus Pocus Pops
The Houston Symphony's free family-friendly Halloween concert at The Pavilion with spooky favorites, costumes, candy, pre-show plaza trick-or-treating, and a Goblin Parade for costumed kids. Location: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Dates: October 23, 2026; Gates 6:00 PM; show 7:30 PM. Admission: Free; no ticket required; No ticket required; gates open 6:00 PM. Availability: Scheduled; free show, no ticket required Reference: https://www.woodlandscenter.org/
Halloween in the Hangar
Lone Star Flight Museum's annual Halloween morning with trick-or-treating among historic aircraft, hands-on aviation STEM activities, story time, festive photo ops, and a family membership raffle. Location: Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034. Dates: October 24, 2026; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (members 9:00 AM). Admission: Kids 10 & under in costume FREE 10 AM-1 PM; standard museum admission otherwise (Adults $18, Youth $15, Child 5-11 $12 per aggregator listing); General admission; bring your own trick-or-treat bag. Availability: Scheduled; members enter an hour early at 9:00 AM Reference: https://lonestarflight.org/halloween-in-the-hangar/
Trick or Treat Trail
The Woodlands Township's free annual Halloween trail at Rob Fleming Park with booth-to-booth trick-or-treating, carnival games, five costume contests, strolling entertainment, crafts, and food trucks. Location: The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77389. Dates: October 25, 2026; 1:00 - 5:00 PM; costume contests at 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15 PM. Admission: Free; No registration; free shuttle from Lone Star College-Creekside. Availability: Scheduled; free; no registration required Reference: https://hellowoodlands.com/the-woodlands-townships-trick-or-treat-trail-at-rob-fleming-park-on-oct-25/
9th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest
Levy Park's free 9th-annual dog Halloween celebration, presented by H-E-B: a pup parade around the park open to every dog, a free costume contest with prizes, vendors, and a DJ. Location: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098. Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2026; 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (parade and contest from 4:00 PM). Admission: Free (costume contest registration also free; pre-registration recommended); Free; costume contest pre-registration recommended, walk-ups if spots remain. Availability: Scheduled Reference: https://mommypoppins.com/houston-kids/event/events/howl-o-ween-parade-costume-contest-at-levy-park
Families with Pride
Free, family-friendly annual festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month with arts and crafts, live performances, a Pride Storytime, a costume party, food trucks, and a community resource fair. Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Admission: Free; Free; no ticket required. Availability: Scheduled Reference: https://business.houstonlgbtchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/join-us-at-families-with-pride-1899926
West U's Full Moon Fest
West U's free annual Halloween festival at Colonial Park with a costume contest, games, face-painting, and vendors, followed by a free outdoor screening of Coco at 7 PM. Location: Colonial Park, 4130 Byron St, West University Place, TX. Dates: Friday, October 23, 2026; 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Coco screening at 7:00 PM). Admission: Free; Free; no ticket required (costume contest pre-registration noted). Availability: Scheduled — confirmed on the official City of West University Place news flash (posted Oct 16, 2026) Reference: https://www.westutx.gov/m/newsflash?cat=19%2C9%2C52%2C53%2C10%2C55%2C46%2C21%2C56
Sugar Land Town Square Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Free family-friendly Dia de los Muertos fiesta at Sugar Land Town Square with live mariachi, folklorico and Aztec dance, cultural presentations, children's activities, vendors, and food. Location: Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2026; 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Admission: Free; No ticket required; free and open to the public. Complimentary parking in and around the Town Square garages.. Availability: Verified scheduled and free per the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation's official page; no cancellation notice found. Reference: https://slheritage.org/home/hispanic-heritage/
UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K
The biggest race on Houston's October calendar: a half marathon and 10K on a mostly flat downtown course, hosted by the Houston Striders. Location: Sam Houston Park (start/finish), Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston, TX (exact start-line address not confirmed). Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2026; Half marathon 7:00 AM; 10K 7:45 AM CDT. Admission: Not confirmed; Online registration; packet pickup required before race day (Fri Oct 23, 11 AM–7 PM and Sat Oct 24, 9 AM–5 PM, Bellaire). Availability: Registration open; organizer notes the event is expected to sell out Reference: https://houstonhalf.com/
Spooky Sprint - Houston
Halloween-themed 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile and kids dash with designer shirts, custom medals and chip timing. Location: Kingdom Builders' Center, 6011 W Orem Dr, Houston, TX 77085. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 8:00 AM CDT (packet pickup 6:30–7:45 AM; kids dash 7:55 AM). Admission: $17–$79 (kids dash $17; youth 12 & under $17 for 5K/10K); Online registration required; race-day registration available. Availability: Registration open; not sold out Reference: https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/SpookySprintHouston
Walt Cunningham Angels' Race for Space 5K/10K and Family Fun Run
Fourth annual charity 5K/10K and family fun run at Space Center Houston benefiting Be An Angel for children with special needs. Location: Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; Morning; race-day registration 6:00–6:45 AM (exact start time not confirmed). Admission: $15–$55 (5K $40–$45, 10K $50–$55, family fun run $25, dog registration $20; prices increase after Oct 23); Online registration; race-day registration online 6:00–6:45 AM. Availability: Registration open; not sold out Reference: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/RaceforSpace
7th Annual M-K-T Hike, Bike & Fright Fest
Free Halloween celebration at M-K-T with a trick-or-treat trail through shops and restaurants, live music, magic, DJs, tarot readings, a spider stilt-walker, and complimentary beer. Location: M-K-T, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Admission: Free; Free; no ticket required. Availability: Scheduled Reference: https://mommypoppins.com/houston-kids/event/events/7th-annual-m-k-t-hike-bike-fright-fest
Boo Dash
Eighth annual family-friendly sunset Halloween 5K and kids K in Clear Lake with a costume contest and post-race party. Location: Clear Lake Recreation and Community Center, 16511 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; Kids K 5:00 PM; 5K 5:15 PM CDT (post-race party 6:45 PM). Admission: Not confirmed; Registration required; packet pickup Fri Oct 23 (11 AM–6 PM) or race day 4:00–4:45 PM. Availability: Registration open; not sold out Reference: https://boodash.org/BooDash2026.pdf
Flip Phone: Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch
Hocus Pocus-themed drag brunch with elaborate costumes, lip-sync performances, and audience interaction. Location: Houston Improv, Houston Improv (address not confirmed). Dates: October 25, 2026; 2:00 PM. Admission: Not confirmed; Tickets required. Availability: Scheduled; listed on Ticketmaster for Oct 25, 2:00 PM Reference: https://www.etickets.com/other/other/flip-phone-drag-brunch/houston-tx/226566-2960/d
HiFi Spookeasy Burlesque Show Night 1
Retro-horror burlesque showcase inspired by 1970s-80s horror films, music, and visuals at HiFi at The Finn. Location: HiFi at The Finn, 712 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. Dates: October 24, 2026. Admission: $48-$60 (per third-party listing); Tickets required. Availability: Scheduled per the official Finn events listing Reference: https://thefinnhou.com/event/hifi-spookeasy-burlesque-show-night-1/
The 80's Kids (Station Theater Improv)
Station Theater's improv troupe performs its 80s-themed long-form improv show twice over the weekend. Location: Station Theater, 2000 Nance St, Suite A-100, Houston, TX 77020. Dates: October 23-24, 2026; Fri 9:00 PM; Sat 6:00 PM. Admission: Not confirmed; Tickets required; available via Station Theater. Availability: Scheduled; official text schedule lists both performances Reference: https://www.stationtheater.com/text-schedule
The Short and Sweet Speakeasy Burlesque and Jazz Cabaret Experience
Houston's longest-running weekly burlesque show blending vintage burlesque with a live jazz jam on the patio. Location: Avant Garden Houston, 411 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006. Dates: October 23, 2026; 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM shows. Admission: Not confirmed on the official listing (third-party sources cite ~$25-$60 depending on seating); Tickets required; 21+. Availability: Scheduled; weekly Friday show with tickets on Eventbrite Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-short-and-sweet-speakeasy-burlesque-and-jazz-cabaret-experience-tickets-1310669801659?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Pearlesque: Fright Night
Halloween burlesque night from Bailey Bunnie Presents with spooky-themed performances. Location: 2811 Washington Avenue, 2811 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007. Dates: October 25, 2026; 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Admission: $7.18-$135.23 (Eventbrite); Tickets required; 21+. Availability: Scheduled; tickets on sale on Eventbrite Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pearlesque-fright-night-tickets-2003038752830
Fall Artisan Market (Contemporary Handweavers of Houston)
Once-a-year artisan sale of handwoven textiles, artisan jewelry, accessories and home decor from the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston nonprofit. Location: Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, 11271 Richmond Ave, Suite H104, Houston, TX. Dates: October 23–25, 2026; Fri 6:00–9:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Admission: Free; None; walk-in. Availability: Scheduled; 2026 dates confirmed on the organization's official site Reference: https://www.weavehouston.org/artisan-sale/
Fall Pop Up Market at Walking Stick Brewing Co.
Fall pop-up market with Houston local makers, artists, vintage finds, jewelry and handmade goods at a local brewery. Location: Walking Stick Brewing Co., 957 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX. Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2026; 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Admission: Free entry; None; walk-in. Availability: Scheduled; no cancellation notice found Reference: https://walkingstickbrewing.com/event/fall-pop-up-market/
The Market at River Oaks District (presented by Sterling's Market)
Curated farmers and artisan market in The Park and along District Lane, presented with Sterling's Market; the season's final edition. Location: River Oaks District, 4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027. Dates: Sunday, October 25, 2026; 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Admission: Free and open to the public; None; walk-in. Availability: Scheduled; October 25 is the final 2026 edition (every 2nd and 4th Sunday through Oct 25) Reference: https://thebuzzmagazines.com/events/market-river-oaks-district-presented-sterlings-market
Champions Fall Market
Fall market hosted by the Heritage Preparatory School PTC at Champions Food Truck Park. Location: Champions Food Truck Park, 12922 Cutten Road, Unit F, Houston, TX 77066. Dates: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Admission: Free (Eventbrite listing shows 0.00 USD); Free RSVP via Eventbrite; walk-in appears welcome. Availability: Scheduled; Eventbrite page live with free tickets Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/champions-fall-market-tickets-2002979595890
2026 Fall Craft Market (Cy-Woods FFA Booster Club)
17th annual fall craft market fundraiser for the Cy-Woods FFA Booster Club with craft vendors, food trucks, silent auction, pet adoptions and youth performances. Location: CFISD Exhibit Center (Telge Exhibition Center), 11206 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429. Dates: October 24–25, 2026; Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Admission: Not confirmed; Not confirmed. Availability: Scheduled; official booster club page confirms 2026 dates and hours Reference: https://www.cywoodsffa.org/fall-market
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