Plan Your Weekend: October 20 to 23, 2022

• Trees for Houston Tree Giveaway at Waltrip High School | FREE – Stop by the Heights-area high school and pick up a tree to plant in your yard at this pop-up giveaway event. 9am to noon.
• Texian Market Days at George Ranch Historical Park – The historical park in Fort Bend returns with its 38th annual festival, featuring hands-on activities, battle re-enactments, historic home tours, craft vendors, food, and more for George Ranch’s biggest event of the year. $20; $15 for ages 4 to 13; free for ages 3 and under. 9am to 5pm.
• Bollywood & Bhangra Dance at Levy Park | FREE – This fitness class is open to all ability levels, and will have you learning new moves and getting in shape. 10am.
• Spooktacular at Children’s Museum Houston – Mystifying magic, creepy crafts and science workshops are planned to help you and the little ones get into the spooky spirit. $15. 10am to 5pm.
• Halloween at the Hangar at the Lone Star Flight Museum – The museum is transformed into a spooky space where families can have a ghoulishly good time. Trick-or-treating, crafts and photo ops are among the activities planned, and those 12 and under in costume are free all day. $18; $15 for ages 12 to 17; $12 ages 4 to 11. 10am to 5pm.
• Main Street Theater for Youth presents The Last Stop on Market Street at MATCH – A young boy and his grandmother take a bus ride up Market Street one day after church. Along the way, the boy learns to find extraordinary joy in ordinary places. $18 and up. 10:30am and 1:30pm.
• 2022 KBR Kids Day at Tony Marron Park | FREE – Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s annual family event returns, bringing with it entertainment, hands-on activities, face painting and other fun activities. Costumes are encouraged. 11am to 3pm.
• Bluegrass Fall Fest at Tomball Depot Plaza | No Cover – Enjoy bluegrass music, vendors, family fun and other fall activities at this festival. 11am to 6pm.
• Bun B’s Trill Burgers Pop-Up at Harold’s in the Heights | No Cover – Bun B’s beloved burger pop-up returns to Houston with a stop on 19th Street in the Heights for its first-ever sit-down dining pop-up. Take to the two-story Harold’s in the Heights, and enjoy cocktails, beer and wine as you catch Game 3 of the Astros’ ALCS matchup. 11am to 9pm.
• Korean Festival at Discovery Green | No Cover – Enjoy Korean music, foods, performances, shopping and more at this day-long, family-friendly event in Downtown. 11am to 10pm.
• Houston Filipino Street Festival at Constellation Field – This family-friendly festival celebrates the Philippines and Filipino heritage in a day of music, food, activities and more. $17 and up. Noon to 6pm.
• Bedrock City Comic Con at No Label Brewing | FREE – Celebrate all things comic book and the films and shows they inspire at a Halloween-infused mini-comic con featuring more than 60 vendors—with free trick or treating for kids in costumes—plus appearances by comic talent, local artists, cosplay contests, games, food trucks, live music, tasty brews for the grown-ups, and more. Noon to 6pm.
• 2022 Houston AfriFest at Houston Baptist University – Indulge in a celebration of the African continent, featuring local and international vendors, and showcasing arts, music, fashion and foods from across the region. $5; Free for ages 5 and under and for students, veterans, and ages 60 and up. Noon to 7pm.
• Five-Star French at Sur La Table – Head to CityCentre and learn tips and tricks to make French classics such as roasted chicken with Béarnaise sauce, Provençal caramelized onion tart and chocolate Grand Marnier soufflé. $89. 1pm.
• Disruptive Patterning at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | FREE – Drop in to create a pattern of your own and learn about Troy Montes Michie’s research of “camouflage” and its relation to the zoot suit. 1pm to 4pm.
• All Hallows Read at the Houston Public Library Downtown | FREE – Stop by the Downtown central campus of HPL for an afternoon of pumpkins, free giveaways for those under 18, crafts and reading. Costumes encouraged. 2pm to 4pm.
• Persuasive Public Speaking Workshop for Teens at Blossom Hotel | FREE – The S&S Youth Foundation hosts an event designed to help college-bound students develop communication and speaking skills at the Medical Center-area hotel. Registration required. 2pm to 4pm.
• WellFest at GreenStreet – LifeTime Fitness and GreenStreet in Downtown offer an afternoon of shopping for sustainable wellness products, clean eating tips and more. Classes in yoga, cycle, GTX and pilates are among the classes available for a $20 per class fee. 2pm to 5pm.
• Monster Mash Bash Shooting Event at Precision Camera | FREE – Models in special effects makeup will strike a variety of poses for photographers of all levels, and you’ll have an opportunity to win a brand new camera. Registration recommended. 4pm to 7pm.
• Sip and Stroll at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens – Live music, storytelling, magic performances, and art-making for adults are part of this afternoon themed around magic and mystery in early America. $35. 4pm to 7pm.
• Vintage Carnival at Katy Heritage Park – Check out vintage carnival games, food, music and more. $20. 4pm to 7pm.
• Houston Happy Hour Halloweekend Bar Crawl in Midtown – The first of three bar crawl nights (the other two taking place across Halloween weekend) sends costumed revelers to The Dogwood in Midtown for check-in, followed by multiple stops at surrounding bars that will offer drink specials, live DJs, and a costume contest. Early bird tickets start at $11. 5pm to 11pm.
• DFW Vintage presents Swap Meet at Post Houston | No Cover – Buy, sell or swap vintage apparel, sneakers, music, art, and memorabilia from the ’70s, ’90s, and 2000s with over 80 vendors at Post Houston. 6pm to 10pm.
• Fresh Arts’ 20th Birthday Bash at El Corazon on Navigation – Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Houston arts institution with an evening 21+ birthday bash that features great sunset views, dynamic light projections, DJ Gracie Chavez on the decks, complimentary cider and beer, plus bites from Urban Eats, Popston, and more. $35. 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
• Monster Jam at NRG Stadium – Watch trucks soar through the air, dive over ramps and flip through the arena in an action-packed evening. $20 and up. 7pm.
• Into the Woods Charity Event at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott – This annual charity fundraiser gathers proceeds for different youth and community-oriented organizations, while also putting on a big Halloween bash with casino games, a costume contest, fortune tellers, mystery boxes and more. $50 and up. 7pm.
• Two Star Symphony 20th Anniversary and Backyard Circus Carnival Celebration at the Continental Club – A Halloween pre-party Circus Carnival bash celebrates 20 years of the Houston ensemble, Two Star Symphony, followed Emma d’Lemma’s burlesque and whip show, magic from Dylan Bryson, and DJ Bear Linh. $10 and up. 7pm to 2am.
• Asia to the World at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Asian American Dance comes to Houston, bringing with them mesmerizing music, sensational costumes and cultural influences from all across Asia. 7:30pm.
• Devotional and Boys Don’t Cry in Concert at Numbers – Embrace ‘80s nostalgia with this double bill featuring Devotional: The Depeche Mode Experience and Boys Don’t Cry, a tribute band to the Cure. $25. 8pm.
• Parker McCollum in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Listen to the country star—who’s set to kick off Rodeo Houston 2023—at this concert in the Woodlands. $44.50 and up. 8pm.
• Silent Disco featuring Latin Stage at Social Beer Garden | No Cover – Strap on a pair of headphones, pick your channel—Latin, House or Bass—and dance to the tunes of a dozen different DJs. 9pm to 2am.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.

• Sunday Funday Destinations Around Greater Houston – Not sure where to get your midday Sunday good vibes on? Find the best daytime destinations to wrap up your weekends—or keep them going in this case of this long Labor Day Weekend around the H-Town metro—in EaDo and the East End, Montrose’s Westheimer Curve, Midtown, Garden Oaks/Oak Forest, Arts District Houston, River Oaks District, The Woodlands, Clear Lake, the “Gayborhood” and other LGBTQ+ favorites, and more. Times vary.
• Bazaar on the Bayou at White Oak Music Hall | No Cover – More than 75 vendors will be at this fall market, offering a variety of unique items. DJs spin tunes throughout the day and Raven Tower is open for drinks. 10am to 5pm.
• Pumpkin Pour Art Class at Primary Paint Party – Get ready for Halloween by learning fluid pouring techniques and other tips and tricks to create your own beautiful pumpkin. $35. Noon to 2pm.
• Performing Arts Houston presents Mutts Gone Nuts at Wortham Center – This hilarious, crowd-pleasing dog show is perfect for pooch lovers of all ages. $25.55 and up. 1pm and 4:30pm.
• Arcadeology Video Game Tourney at B-52 Brewing – Come out to the Conroe brewery and take part in this retro arcade and console gaming tournament, hosted by Arcadeology. $15. 2pm.
• Disney Princess: The Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Hear many of Disney’s beloved songs as sang by acclaimed stars (and even original voices) of Disney Princesses. Please note that costumed Disney characters do not appear at this event; performers appear as themselves. $39.50 and up. 3pm.
• Fall Classic at Houston Polo Club – Pros from the 2022 Houston Polo magazine take to the field. There’s also a best straw cowboy hat contest, player parade, live music, Champagne divot stomp at halftime and a special trophy presentation. Casual concessions available from Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. $35 and up; $15.50 for ages 12 and under. 4pm.
• Taste and Remember: Día de los Muertos Oaxacan Food and Mezcal Tasting at Xochi – Chefs Hugo Ortega, José Luís Ortega and Elvis Espinosa have put together a menu that showcases the flavors of Oaxaca. $65. 4pm to 6pm.
• Tejas Got Soul: Los Monarcas de Pete y Mario Diaz in Concert at Discovery Green | FREE – Catch a live set by the Conjunto band, Los Monarcas de Pete y Mario Diaz along with an opening set by Grupo Fuerte at Discovery Green’s Tejas Got Soul concert. 5pm to 7pm.
• The Wailers in Concert at Last Concert Cafe – The reggae band whose roots stretch back to Bob Marley performs live just north of Downtown. Dem Roots and Dem Bayoú open. $25 and up. 5pm to 10pm.
• Shaun of the Dead Movie Screening at Alamo Drafthouse – Head to LaCenterra in Katy to enjoy the cult favorite horror movie parody from 2004. $15.50. 6pm.
• Doomsday Wrestling presents Halloween Matinee Massacre at Numbers – All ages should enjoy the haunted headlocks and bodyslams that headline this Halloween-themed event by Houston’s very own comedy wrestling troupe. $18 and up. 6pm to 8pm.
• Trout Fishing in America in Concert at Dosey Doe: the Big Barn – The eclectic rock folk band takes to the stage for an evening of tunes in the Woodlands. $20 and up. 7pm.
• Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons at Smart Financial Centre – It may feel like fall outside, but Houston is about to experience all four seasons when the O.G. Jersey Boy comes through town playing all of the greatest hits. $65 and up. 7pm.
• R.E.S.P.E.C.T. The Ultimate Aretha Franklin Experience at the Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston – This electrifying tribute to the Queen of Soul includes an evening of her greatest hits. $31.50 and up. 7pm.
• Heartthrob Live with Rob Anderson at Houston Improv – The comedian and content creator best known for his short-form sketches, parodies, and comedic series like “Gay Science”, Rob Anderson performs at Houston Improv. Tickets start at $50 for 2, and up. 7:30pm.

• More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out this week’s list, local attractions and destinations, or browse Houston Experiences to save on museum passes, tours, and more.

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