50 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend October 23 – 25, 2026

Discover the best events and activities happening in Houston this weekend.

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HTX Diwali 2026 - Shine Your Light Over Houston

Free & Community Events
Oct 24, 2026

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/

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13th Annual Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 24, 2026

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/

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Houston Scream Fest

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026

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/

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H-E-B Wine Walk

Food & Drink
Oct 24, 2026

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/

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Galaxy Frights at Space Center Houston

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Arts & Culture
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 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)

Arts & Culture
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Arts & Culture
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Arts & Culture
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Arts & Culture
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Seasonal & Holiday Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 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

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Festivals & Major Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Unique Experiences & Activities
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Family-Friendly & All-Ages
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Free & Community Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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 & Community Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Free & Community Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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 & Community Events
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Outdoor & Active
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Outdoor & Active
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Outdoor & Active
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Outdoor & Active
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Outdoor & Active
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Live Music & Entertainment
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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.

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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)

Markets, Fairs & Pop-Ups
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026

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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