Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, October 27, 2019.
Weekend Shortcuts
Celebrate all things Halloween at Discovery Green’s annual event; watch Wilco perform live in concert; snap photos in front of artsy backdrops in CityCentre; root for the Rockets when they play against the Milwaukee Bucks; get doused with 15 gallons of gooey, green slime and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this weekend, from Thursday, October 24 to Sunday, October 27, 2019.
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Things to Do All Weekend
- Fall Festivals Happening Around Houston | Daily – With Autumn in full swing, comes a lengthy list of seasonal festivals, including everything from Oktoberfests and culinary events to Halloween festivities and cultural celebrations. Times, prices, and locations vary.
- Halloween Events and Parties Around Houston | Daily – Whether you’re looking to make your way through a terrifying haunted house, hop from bar to bar, have a cocktail with skeletons or go to an all-out costume ball, there are plenty of parties to let loose this Halloween in Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in Houston | Daily − Get in the spooky spirit of Halloween at events all month long with trick-or-treating in CityCentre, plenty of haunted houses, plus the family-friendly Zoo Boo and Scream on the Green and more. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Around Houston | Daily – Spend time with loved ones and honor the deceased with visual arts performances, community altars, sugar skull face-painting, live music and more, all in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Broadway Across America presents Cats at the Hobby Center | Daily – Take a seat for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats, the famous musical based on T.S. Eliott’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, when the touring cast stops in Houston’s Hobby Center for a five-night stretch. First run tickets are limited and start at $35, but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-get seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market. Showtimes vary.
- Visit Pier 21 Theater in Galveston | Daily – Pay a visit to the Pier 21 Theater and watch films and presentations about the city of Galveston’s rich history. Prices vary per showing. Showtimes vary per day.
- Obsidian Theater presents Empanada Loca at MATCH | Daily – Discover the colorful history of Dolores in Empanada Loca, a stage play that’s loosely inspired by the legend of Sweeney Todd and presented by Obsidian Theater at MATCH. Tickets are $25; $20 for ages 65 and up; $15 for students with valid ID, but limited discounted $18 tickets are available for select shows. Showtimes vary.
- Ghost Tours at the 1859 Ashton Villa | Thursday to Saturday – Get chills and join a guide for a Ghost Tour at the 1859 Ashton Villa just in time for Halloween in Galveston. Take part in a rare and unprecedented tour of the home as you hear about the early days of Galveston’s formation and exceptional life, and possible after-life, of the home’s Miss Bettie Brown. Tickets are $30. 7pm and 8:15pm each day.
- Lantern Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace | Thursday to Saturday – Explore the nooks and crannies of Galveston’s beloved 1892 Bishop’s Palace with a lantern in hand. Learn all about the history of the Gresham family and the house itself at this rare guided tour of the National Historic Landmark located in the East End Historic District in Galveston. Tickets are $30. 7pm and 7:30pm each day.
- The Rocky Horror Show at Art Factory | Friday to Sunday – Do the “Time Warp” again as the cult classic horror musical returns to the Docks. Prop bags (including toilet paper, water guns, noise makers, and more are available for purchase to make the show more interactive. Tickets are $25, but limited discounted tickets are available starting at $12.50. Showtimes vary.
- Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo | Friday to Sunday – Bring your trick-or-treaters to an evening of pumpkin patch photo shoots, costume parades, and plenty of sweets as the Houston Zoo presents its annual Zoo Boo Halloween celebration. Included with zoo admission. Times vary.
- Pecong at Midtown Art Center | Friday to Sunday – Watch a production of JPETE Theatre Company’s final show of their 2019 season, Pecong, at Midtown Art Center. The year is 1890, and on a mythical Caribbean island, Mediyah is a high priestess of “science and healing,” of prodigious magical power, imparted to her by the ghost of her grandmother, the Great Granny Root. After Mediyah falls in love with Jason, she surrenders her sorcery and enslaves herself to merely mortal desire. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Showtimes vary.
- Freaky Deaky at Houston Raceway | Saturday and Sunday – Replacing the former Something Wicked Festival of years past, Freaky Deaky features a full day of EDM, house, hip hop, and other edgy genres. Crazy and creepy Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged. Performers include Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, AC Slater, and more. Full price tickets start at $101.09 for single day tickets; $173.75 for both days, but limited discounted tickets start at $75 for single day tickets. 2pm to midnight.
- Art at Discovery Green | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Scope out the work of more than 70 artists displaying their offerings in the heart of Downtown Houston along the Avenida de las Americas and Maconda’s Grove in Discovery Green. 10am to 5pm both days.
- 3rd Annual Artumn Fest at CityCentre | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Browse through a selection of artistic vendors, take advantage of Instagrammable backdrops from Arts by Aaron, and listen to live music at this two-day festival that showcases Houston’s own artists, painters, illustrators, hand-crafters, and designers in CityCentre. Times vary.
- 38th Annual Island Oktoberfest at First Lutheran Church in Galveston | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Enjoy live entertainment, authentic German food and drink, a cake wheel, shopping, a live auction, and children’s activities during the 38th annual, family-friendly Island Oktoberfest in Galveston. Times vary.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Games in Houston begin on Saturday, August 18. Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
- Tai Chi at Levy Park | FREE – Find your calm with a free session of tai chi and meditation at Levy Park. Led by instructors from the Four Dragon’s Institute, the class will help you to de-stress, find inner peace, and increase overall health. 9am to 10am.
- Houston Corporate Run 5K at Memorial Park – Network while working out at this annual corporate 5K held in Memorial Park. Meant to promote health and fitness in the corporate community, Thursday marks the final day of this three-day event. General admission starts at $45. 4pm to 7pm.
- Peppa Pig Live! at Smart Financial Centre – Treat the kids to an action-packed show with all of their favorite characters from the children’s show, Peppa Pig. Expect an exciting evening of singing, dancing, games, and surprises throughout the show. Tickets start at $29.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
- University of Houston Cougars vs. SMU at TDECU Stadium – Watch as the Cougars take the field to play SMU at TDECU Stadium. Tickets start at $25, but you may find better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Bucks at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $42, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- The EaDo Comedy Show at CSz Arena – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $10; limited comped and discounted $5 tickets available. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, October 25, 2019
- Houston Museum of Natural Science: Discounted Exhibit Hall Admission – Score entrance to the Houston Museum of Natural Science Exhibit Hall at a discounted price when you purchase a special voucher, which will be available throughout all of 2019. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up; $16 for ages 3 to 11; $16 for ages $62 and up; discounted $11.10 tickets are available for most dates. 9am to 5pm.
- 6th Annual Strong Finish Pink Party at Emancipation Park | FREE – Wear pink to promote breast cancer awareness at the 6th Annual Strong Finish Pink Party in Emancipation Park. The event includes a fashion show, door prizes, nutrition tips, fitness demonstrations, and dancing. 11am to 2pm.
- What a Brunch of Nerds Burlesque at Prohibition Theatre – Catch a pop culture-inspired strip tease show, to go along with your brunch and drinks, presented by the Moonlight Dolls at Prohibition Theatre in Downtown. Starts at $47, with limited discounted front row seating. 1:30pm.
- Scream on the Green at Discovery Green | FREE – Catch a free screening of The House with a Clock in its Walls, followed by a costume contest, games, fortune tellers, live statues, and entertainment when Discovery Green hosts its annual Halloween party, Scream on the Green. 6pm to 10pm.
- Explosions in the Sky in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Take in the powerful sounds of Explosions in the Sky, a Texas-based, post-rock quartet who’s performing live at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets start at $25 plus fees, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Cirque La Vie’s Circus Spectacular at Sugar Land Town Square | FREE – Laugh, clap, and cheer at Cirque La Vie’s Circus Spectacular, where a lineup of characters will perform aerial silks, acrobatics, contortion, and other cirque skills in Sugar Land Town Square. 7pm to 8pm.
- Grand Tapestry in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Hear a unique blend of hip hop and Hindustani (North Indian) classical music during a free concert by Grand Tapestry at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 7:30pm.
- Wilco in Concert at Revention Music Center – Head to Revention Music Center for a live show by Wilco, the Grammy-winning group that recently returned to the music scene with their October release, Ode to Joy, following a two-year hiatus. Tickets start at $39, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston – Get in the Halloween spirit and watch John Barrymore’s 1920 silent film classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, complemented by a completely improvised musical score from Rob Landes. Tickets start at $20. 8pm.
- AC2 at Smart Financial Centre – Experience an unscripted, uncensored night of conversation between CNN journalist Anderson Cooper and Bravo TV personality Andy Cohen when the duo takes the stage of Smart Financial Centre. During the show, the longtime friends interview each other and take questions from the audience, revealing the insiders’ takes on pop culture and world events. Tickets start at $70, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Black Great Gatsby Night at Hobby Event Center – Get in the Halloween spirit and channel the roaring ’20s at a costume and dress-up celebration with DJ tunes, cocktails, and speakeasy spirits. Costumes encouraged or cocktail attire required. $15
- but limited discounted tickets are available. 8pm to 1am.
- G.U.T.S. Costume Party & Rod Zombie’s Halloween Movie Screening at AvantGarden – The hosts of Houston-based G.U.T.S Podcast—covering horror pop culture and featuring interviews with horror greats, local rappers, and artists from the Texas underground—throw a costume party and Halloween horror celebration at Avant Garden on Westheimer. No cover if in a costume; $5 if no costume. 10pm to 2am.
- More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to Do on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2019.
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