Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The Houston Mediterranean Festival returns October 23 and 24 at St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 11 AM to 10 PM both days, rain or shine. $5 admission, with grill stations, sweets, a full music lineup, a festival market and kids' activities, all benefiting a new Fellowship Activity Center.
PlantCon brings plant lovers, collectors, and growers together with hundreds of vendors, workshops, and presentations.
A creative encaustic art workshop where participants create dark, moody imagery with layers of luminous wax and heat-fusing, led by artist Shauna Marie.
Texas troubadour John Evans Band performs live at McGonigel's Mucky Duck.
Concert by Texas Americana and folk songwriter Bryan Jack at McGonigel's Mucky Duck.
Dance of Asian America's Asia to the World, a dance showcase celebrating heritage, creativity, and connection, on the Hermann Park stage.
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A look at Alma Fajitas & Ritas in Houston Heights, a family-friendly Tex-Mex spot open for over 25 years. Covers the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, the four private event spaces, the hours (closed Mondays), and what the reviews say about the food.
A guide to Houston's 2026 Día de los Muertos celebrations, from the community altar and concert at Discovery Green and the pet ofrenda at the Houston Zoo to the Children's Museum, MECA, Calavera con Calavera, Lucha Libre at POST and the downtown parade on November 2.
Free exhibition of historical maps, brochures, postcards and photographs exploring the history of Greater Houston subdivisions and neighborhoods.
Free community tour of the winning outfits from Fashion Fusion X, the tenth anniversary of the fashion design competition inspired by Frida Kahlo.
Traveling exhibition on the role of Tejanos and Spanish settlers in Spanish Texas during the American Revolution, with bilingual panels, replica objects and a life-sized bull.
DJ and TikTok sensation Ian Asher plays a mashup night at Ductwork Houston, promoted by Disco Presents.
Big 12 college football matchup between the Houston Cougars and Oklahoma State at TDECU Stadium.
The Houston Polo Club hosts the Texas Cup today at 4:00 pm for $18, with a match, a player parade, a Champagne divot stomp and a best Texas-dressed contest. Includes club details, park context, dress code and rules.
The Great Big Game Show at CityCentre Houston is an immersive, game-show style experience for groups of 15 to 29-plus, with mini-games like Blaster Blitz and Build It Up. Packages start at $35.99 per person, and parking is free at CityCentre.
A look at Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina, the Houston Tex-Mex chain with locations in River Oaks, Memorial and The Heights, known for wood-fired cooking, a huge margarita list and family-style platters.
Pearland Restaurant Weeks runs through October 31 with $20 breakfast, $25 lunch and $39 dinner menus. Participating restaurants donate to the Pearland Neighborhood Center, and the Visit Pearland app offers a passport-style prize drawing.
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Stand-up comedy performance by Dave Chappelle on his Karmageddon Tour, a phone-free experience.
Celebrate Nigerian culture with contests, giveaways, food, music and dance for all ages, featuring a grand cultural parade and the Naija Culture Hub.
A festive farmland experience in Downtown Houston with over 45 pumpkin varieties, a 30-foot slide, carousel rides, hay maze, and boats on Kinder Lake.
Month-long festival with haunted attractions, live concerts, carnival midway, and horror films.
An exhibition exploring the history and contributions of the Latinx community in Houston.
