Updated Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:55pm
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, October 8 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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Plan Your Weekend: October 8 to 11, 2026
Events listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. The are not ranked. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
Live at the Founders Club: Leo Sandoval & The Jazz Houston All Stars at The Hobby Center | Thursday & Friday – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at a night of Latin rhythms and jazz, led by Houston native and alumnus of both HSPVA and the Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra. $35+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Symphony for City Dwellers & The Birds of Dawn & Dusk at MATCH | Thursday & Friday – The Grammy-nominated composer and trumpeter Tim Hagans is joined by an ensemble of incredible local musicians, performing a new work exploring the lives of birds. Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested $10 to $25). 8pm. Get tickets.
Serial Killer Speakeasy: A True Crime Cocktail Experience at Timberline Crossing | Thursday to Saturday – Get into the spooky spirit as four infamous serial killer stories—Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Ed Gein—unfold on stage through the eyes of the killer in Conroe. Each tale is paired with a crafted cocktail tailored to match. $55+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Cinema Arts Festival 2026 Around Houston | Daily | Ends Sunday | Some FREE – Theaters across Houston premiere and screen short and feature-length films from HTX and beyond. Times, locations, and prices vary. Get tickets.
5th Annual Pearland Restaurant Weeks in Pearland | Daily | Ongoing – Explore and enjoy special curated menus and meal bundles at popular local restaurants across Pearland. Places and times vary. Learn more.
Usher & Chris Brown in Concert at Reliant Stadium | Friday & Saturday – The R&B Tour hits Houston’s biggest venue for 2 nights. Show returns on Tuesday, November 24. $65+. 7:30pm both nights. Get tickets.
Comedian Craig Conant at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – The up-and-coming comic brings his mix of storytelling, self-deprecating humor, and reflections on sobriety to HTX for 4 shows. $31+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Heather Shaw at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – The comic known for her outspoken humor and uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey hits the Washington Avenue stage for 3 shows. $26+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park | Friday to Sunday – The beloved, twice-yearly 3-day art and shopping festival returns, showcasing 270+ national and international artists. Plus, stroll the craft beer and boutique wine gardens, participate in a community art project, and take in live performances. $21+. Times vary. Get tickets.
37th Annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival at Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Friday to Sunday – Enjoy live music, Cajun food favorites, vendors, a carnival, and more at the family-friendly event. $20+; free for ages 12 and under. Times vary. Get tickets.
Shunya Theatre: Disgraced at MATCH | Friday to Sunday – It’s the last chance to catch this play about a Pakistani-American corporate lawyer who suppressed his Muslim identity in post-9/11 America, and sees his world fall apart at a dinner party. $35. Times vary. Get tickets.
Precision Camera University 2026 at The Westin at The Woodlands | Saturday & Sunday – Learn hands-on from skilled internationally respected photographers while rotating through 4 immersive workshops over 2 days. The experience includes shooting practice with live models, studio setups, dynamic lighting, professional loaner equipment, and more. $275 for the full weekend; bring a friend and save $50 each. 8:30am to 5pm both days. Get tickets.
The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday to Sunday – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet in front of Lyric Market at 411 Smith St. Pay What You Wish. 10am both days. Learn more.
17th Annual Korean Festival at Discovery Green | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – K-Fest returns to Downtown’s front yard to showcase the best of Korean food, music, performing arts, and culture. Times vary. Learn more.
42nd Annual Galveston Greek Festival at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – The all-ages island celebration of Hellenic culture channels the Greek islands with authentic food, wines, beer, pastries, dance performances, and merch. Times vary. Learn more.
Katy Rice Harvest Festival in Downtown Katy | Saturday & Sunday – The 2-day event gathers food trucks, live music, a 100+ vendor market, carnival rides, beer garden, an agriculture adventure area, toddler zone, and more. $16+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – The rousing RenFest returns for 8 weekends of jousting competitions, music, food, hundreds of vendors and more—with a different theme each weekend. Costumes encouraged. $22+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Stages: Come From Away at The Gordy | Daily | Ongoing – What happens when 38 planes of stranded passengers wind up in tiny Gander in Newfoundland on September 11, 2001? Based on actual events, the musical is an extraordinary story of grace and hope—and has been selling out performances since it opened. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Drunk Dracula at The Emerald Theatre | Daily – Experience the classic horror story while one of five begins the show with five shots of whiskey, then attempts to retell the famous vampire tale. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Chulas fronteras 50th Anniversary Movie Screening & Panel at MATCH | FREE with RSVP – Take a deep dive into Les Blank’s 1976 documentary film that celebrates Tejano and norteño music at a live screening and panel discussion. 6pm. RSVP.
Author Joe R. Lansdale at Murder by the Book | FREE – The author from Nacogdoches lands in Houston to talk about and sign copies of Petrified Dreams, his latest book in the wildly popular Hap & Leonard series. 6:30pm. Learn more.
Candlebox in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The ‘90s grunge band out of Seattle brings their Can’t Quit You Tour to the downstairs stage. $46+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Author Elizabeth Gregory at Kindred Stories – The author and UH professor discusses her book, The Real Domestic Product, which argues that conservative policies have contributed to a steady supply of low-wage workers. $5+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Deep in the Heart: A Texas Music Series presents EZ Band with Bombón at Discovery Green | FREE – The Norteño music group known for Spanglish renditions and regional Mexican adaptations of classic English-language pop, rock, and alternative songs takes the park’s stage. Bombón opens. 7pm to 9pm. Learn more.
We Want The Funk! Concert at Doc’s Jazz Club – Get down to irresistible grooves, rhythms, and music celebrating the sounds of funk. $29+. 7pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.
Tequila Fest at Cadillac Bar – Sample 7 premium tequila brands paired with street tacos, ceviche shooters, beef empanadas, chile con queso, salsa, and tortilla chips, plus live music and raffles. $78. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
My Hero Academia in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Experience the hit anime series’ soaring soundtrack played live on stage with classic scenes on the screen above. $20+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Sarah Bareilles in Concert at The Hobby Center – The singer-songwriter, actress, musician, and composer of the Tony-nominated musical Waitress lands in HTX. There’s an earlier show on Wednesday. $79.50+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The SteelDrivers in Concert at The Heights Theater – The bluegrass rockers bring their upbeat country sound to 19th Street. Gloria Anderson joins the show. $63+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Ghostbusters Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Catch the original ‘80s action comedy (PG, 1984) starring Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Rick Moranis, and Sigourney Weaver. 8:30pm. Learn more.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, October 9, 2026
Precision Camera University 2026 Keynote: Portrait Photography In-Depth at The Westin at The Woodlands – Sony artisan Miguel Quiles discusses the skills and techniques that have helped him create scroll-stopping photos and images. The talk kicks off the 2 days of PCU workshops, which are priced separately. $5. 5pm. Get tickets.
Ladies’ Night at Katy Budget Books | FREE – The bookstore hosts a shopping social with drinks, snacks, and the chance to chat about books you’re loving with fellow readers and staff. 6pm. Learn more.
Beyond the Covers: Book Fair for Adults Vol. 3 at Social Beer Garden | FREE – Mark Banned Book Week at an old-school Scholastic-style book fair featuring local bookstores and authors, literary-inspired cocktails and mocktails, DJ tunes, giveaways, and more. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
From the Heart of Istanbul: Cooking with Ӧzlem Warren at Central Market Cooking School – Savor a dinner featuring the flavors of Türkiye at a chef demonstration by the acclaimed cookbook author and food writer. $100. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Hayley Williams in Concert at Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion – The Paramore frontwoman headlines a show featuring music from her 3 solo albums. Magdalena Bay and Rico Nasty join the show. $42+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Sophie Hunter in Concert at The Secret Group – The genre-bending alt-pop and rap artist plays The Box on her Stereoscopic tour. $33+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphonic Band: Sea to Shining Sea Concert at Resurrection MCC | FREE – Catch a stirring live concert of works by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Frank Ticheli, and more—all inspired by American locales and ideals—in The Heights. 7pm. Learn more.
Coastal Cocktails at Vine Memorial – Sip savory martinis, indulge in four styles of baked oysters and coastal bites and settle in for live music. $120. 7pm. Get tickets.
Aperio: Midnight in Blue: Samba, Strings & Tango at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Aperio: Music of the Americas returns to Miller with a concert highlighting Argentinean tango, Brazilian samba, and American minimalism by composers from across the continents. 7:30pm. Learn more.
Coco Movie Screening at Post Houston | FREE with RSVP – Catch Disney’s animated tribute (PG, 2017) to Dia de los Muertos under the stars. 8pm. RSVP.
Sonic Live in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The world’s most famous hedgehog is 35 and this concert celebrates all his spiky blue-ness with musicians playing the score from the video games accompanied by a multimedia presentation. $57+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Mighty Orq in Concert at Goode Company Armadillo Palace – The Houston talent brings his blend of Delta blues, bluegrass, folk, roots and psychedelic rock to Lower Kirby. $20. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show with local talents in elaborate costumes and high production quality in Montrose. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Wave to Earth in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The South Korean indie rock trio brings its dreamy blend of jazz, lo-fi pop, and mellow guitar-driven melodies to Downtown. $146+. 8:45pm. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
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