Updated Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:55pm
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with 100+ events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide from Thursday, October 23 to Monday, October 26, 2025.
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Plan Your Weekend: October 23 to 26, 2025
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
Fall Artisan Market at Contemporary Handweavers of Houston | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – Find unique hand-crafted items like shawls, scarves, jewelry, art, table linens, baskets, and more at the annual pre-holiday shopping event. Styles range from homespun, to elegant, to fun and funky. Times vary. Learn more.
TUTS: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The Hobby Center | Daily | Ongoing – Six eccentric spellers, quirky grown-ups and one unforgettable champion take center stage in a laugh-out-loud musical comedy that’s equal parts heart and hilarity. $46+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Ian Fidance at The Riot Comedy Club | Thursday to Saturday – The comic brings his his eccentric energy, razor-sharp wit, and fearlessly honest storytelling for 5 shows that will be predictably unpredictable. $34+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Boutique Shop & Hop in Pearland | Friday & Saturday | FREE – Gather your shopping buddies, and hit up Pearland boutiques for drinks, snacks, and great shopping. Stop by 5 shops on the map for a chance to win prizes. Times vary. Learn more.
Houston Mediterranean Festival at St. George Orthodox Christian Church | Friday & Saturday – With roots in the early ’80s and revived in 2023, the festival returns to West University, celebrating the region with a day of food, drinks, shopping, music, and more. $5. 11am to 10:30pm both days. Get tickets.
43rd Annual Galveston Island Oktoberfest at First Lutheran Church of Galveston | Friday & Saturday | FREE – Galveston’s family-friendly festival returns with 2 days of free entertainment, food, rides, and games. Times vary. Learn more.
The Conjurer: An Intimate Magical Experience with Master Magician Curt Miller in The Woodlands | Friday & Saturday – The family-friendly musician brings his close-up magic, clean comedy, and interactive theatrical show to Hyatt Place Hotel The Woodlands for 3 performances. $50+. Times vary.
The Abyss at Terror Isle Adventures Haunted House | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Plunge into a terrifying underwater nightmare, where a cursed treasure unleashes a plague across Terror Isle. $27+. 7pm to 11pm both nights. Get tickets.
The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday & 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 Day 6 Coffee Co. at 910 Prairie St. Pay What You Wish; RSVP required. 10am both days. RSVP now.
Sloomooween at Sloomoo Institute | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – Kids and families can enjoy special trick-or-treating, costume contests, make your own slime, meet and greets with Sloomoo, getting slimed at Spooky Falls, and more at the top slime experience in the U.S. $29.99+. 9am to 9pm both days. Get tickets.
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival 2025 at Nature Discovery Center | Saturday & Sunday | No Cover – The annual festival includes games, crafts and activities, treats, informal family photo ops, animals, and plenty of pumpkins. Wristbands required to participate in activities start at $22. Times vary. Get wristbands.
Halloween Weekend at the 51st Annual Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Saturday & Sunday – Ren Fest’s fourth weekend celebrates All Hallow’s Eve on the fairgrounds with a costume contest, a Kettle Korn eating contest, and prizes. Prices vary, but generally $29 in advance. 9am to 8pm each day. Get tickets.
Pearland Restaurant Weeks 2025 Around Pearland | Daily | Ongoing – Save and take advantage of special curated menus and meal bundles at popular local restaurants across Pearland while supporting Pearland Neighborhood Center. Places and times vary. See restaurants or learn more.
Fractal Worlds at Artechouse | Daily | Ongoing – Visual artist Julius Horsthuis invites audiences to step inside the infinite, using powerful digital projections to show how mathematics shape our physical world along with our perception, emotion, and imagination. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Drunk Dracula at The Emerald Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing – The fall favorite returns, with an actor pounding 5 shots of whiskey right before their starring turn as the vampire who can’t be satisfied—while fellow actors try to keep things on script. $69+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Pumpkins After Dark 2025 at Big Rivers Amusement Park | Daily | Ongoing – Journey down a magical road adorned with 10,000 hand-carved lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, complete with full access to Big Rivers Amusement Park. $23. 6pm to 10pm nightly. Get tickets.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Halloween Happy House at Children’s Museum Houston | FREE – The Children’s Museum morphs into the Halloween Happy House for a free, safe, and friendly trick-or-treat party. 5pm to 8pm. Learn more.
Boos & Brews on 19th Street in the Heights – Sip, stroll, and celebrate one of the Heights’ favorite Halloween traditions with pours from local breweries all evening long. $20 for pilsner glass and tastings. 5pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Nation of Language in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The indie pop band out of Brooklyn plays the downstairs stage at WOMH. $33. 7pm. Get tickets.
The Menil Archives at 25: A Conversation at The Menil Collection | FREE – Panelists discuss the past, present, and future of the museum’s archives. 7pm. Learn more.
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Metallica at Lone Star Flight Museum – The Listeso String Quartet performs Metallica classics like “Nothing Else Matters,” “One,” and “Enter Sandman” on strings by the glow of candlelight in the airplane hangar. $66+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Oysters & Champagne at La Colombe d’Or Hotel – The iconic Montrose hotel hosts a night of free-flowing Champagne, freshly shucked oysters, caviar pairings, and live music. $91. 7pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Rare Steak Championship Houston at Post Houston – More than 30 local steakhouses compete for the best bites at a tasting event with paired drinks, live music, and more. $145+; VIP options available. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Adam Cayton-Holland at The Secret Group – The Denver-based comic known for his comedy troupe, The Grawlix, and appearances on Conan and Comedy Central, plays the Box. $18+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Twilight Movie Screening at Trebly Park | FREE – When Bella Swan moves to the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate…and 108-year-old vampire (PG, 2008). 8pm. Learn more.
The Exorcist Movie Screening at Rooftop Cinema Club – The classic horror flick (R, 1978) dominates the Uptown skyline in the runup to Halloween. $19+. 9pm. Get tickets.
Vintage Vinyl Night at Lei Low | No Cover – Lucha A Go-Go’s Psychotronic Psych-Out spins garage, surf, psych, punk, and more into the night. 9pm to midnight. Learn more.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele at Lone Star Flight Museum – Experience a 60-minute concert on strings featuring Adele’s hits—including “Rumour Has It,” and “Hello”—under the glow of candlelight. Future dates available. $66+. 9:15pm. 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.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Fall Fest in TMC Helix Park | FREE – Enjoy hands-on crafts led by local partners, explore the vibrant designs of the 2025 Adirondack Chair Art Contest finalists, and watch a screening of Pixar’s Coco at Helix Park. 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: Hocus Pocus Pops at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | FREE – Enjoy trick or treating, games, and costumes as the symphony performs some spooky season favorites. 6pm. Learn more.
Strange & Unusual: A Tim Burton Inspired Embroidery Class at Lyric Market – Get crafty in style at a beginner-friendly embroidery class led by Whimsical Wonders at the Downtown market. $64. 6pm. Get tickets.
Hops & History: A Tour of Old Settler’s Cemetery – Hike through history from Vallensons’ Brewery to Pearland’s Old Settler’s Cemetery with a pathfinder from the past, then enjoy cold drinks back at the brewery. $25 advance sales only; includes 2 drink tokens. 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Get tickets.
Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures – Savor a secret 3-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. $64. 6pm and 8:30pm. Get tickets.
The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show: Midnight at the Masquerade at Saltgrass Steak House – You just may be the killer when a murder happens at a masquerade ball, amidst suspicious characters, clues a plenty and more—with a 3-course meal included in the ticket price. $69.45. 7pm. Get tickets.
Werewolf Game Night at Houston Toy Museum – Bring friends or go solo for game of hidden identities, secret alliances, and suspicious glances… Can you outwit the pack before they strike? $9. 7pm. Get tickets.
Don Julio Dinner at Fleming’s – The River Oaks restaurant hosts a 4-course spirit dinner with Don Julio Tequila and Seedlip Notas de Agave. 7pm. $145. Get tickets.
Haunted Houston Ghost & Pub Walking Tour in Downtown Houston – Visit some of Downtown’s best drinking spots with some real history, learning Houston’s most famous and creepy haunted stories along they way. Future dates available. $36+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Male Tears & Ms. Boan Live at Henke & Pillot – The dance and electronic band plays live in Downtown. Ms. Boan joins the show. $32+. 7pm. Get tickets.
12th Annual East End Bike Ride: Annual Cemetery Gates Ride at D&W Lounge | FREE – Visit some of Houston’s oldest and least-known cemeteries on a socially paced 15- to 20-mile bike ride, followed by an afterparty at the East End dive bar. 7pm. Get tickets.
Sip & Salsa Wine Event at Downtown Aquarium – Savor wines from Mexico and Spain, along with tasty food, animal interactions, and more at the annual tasting evening. $79. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
TwoSet Violin in Concert at Jones Hall – Classical music’s favorite viral duo brings musical panache, humor, and everything in between to the stage. $67+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Texas Headhunters in Concert at The Heights Theater – Three of Texas’ most dangerous blues rock guitar slingers—Ian Moore, Jesse Dayton, and Johnny Moeller—bring their debut tour to HTX. $38+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The T-38s in Concert at Bad Astronaut – Houston’s hard-hitting punk and space rock band takes the stage, with Crimson Void, Wizards of Atlantis, Guttercunt and The Chrome 90s joining. $15. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talents and a special guest in elaborate costumes, high production quality and more. Future dates available. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Noches Calientes at Axelrad | FREE – Feel the rhythm, sip something cold, and dance under the stars to Spanish rock and cumbia tunes. 8pm to 1am. Learn more.
Emo Nite Halloween at Warehouse Live Midtown – Forrest Kline leads a night of emo tracks and music in Midtown’s rooftop club. $20+. 9pm to late. Get tickets.
Discip DJ Night at Art Club in Post Houston – The Argentinian DJ brings his blend of tech house, minimal, and hip-hop to Downtown. $38+. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
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