Make the most of your month with our list of the 28 biggest and most notable festivals and events in Greater Houston in October 2025.
October always means a bounty of festival and event options, and 2025 is no different.
You’d be hard pressed to step foot into even half of them, with the calendar so densely packed. But we’re here to help you try.
If you’re looking for even more festival options, check out our roundup of the biggest and best festivals across Greater Houston from now until Thanksgiving Day.
The Top 28 Festivals & Events in Houston in October 2025
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Pearland Restaurant Weeks 2025 | Daily – Take advantage of special curated menus and meal bundles at popular local restaurants across Pearland while saving and supporting Pearland Neighborhood Center. Check at 5+ spots via the digital passport in October to maybe win a special. grand prize. Places and times vary. See restaurants or learn more.
The Da Vinci Code at Alley Theatre | Wednesday, October 1 to Sunday, October 19 | Ongoing – Called a “visual feast” and a “marvelously entertaining thriller”, the bona fide audience-pleaser based on Dan Brown’s hit mystery novel dollows symbiologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu in a race across Paris and London, trying to solve a deadly puzzle that could alter the course of history. $53+. Times vary. Get tickets.
59th Annual Original Greek Fest at Annunciation Orthodox Church | Thursday, October 2 to Saturday, October 4 – The all-ages festival spotlighting Greece returns with tasty food, Greek wines, dancing, music, cathedral tours, and more. $10 at gate. Times vary. Learn more.
46th Annual Festival Chicano at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday, October 2 to Saturday, October 4 | FREE – Miller closes out its 2025 season with a celebration of the energy and vibrancy of Chicano culture and music with 3 nights of concerts from acts like Mike Gonzalez and the Iconiczz, Isabel Marie and more. 7pm nightly. Learn more.
Houston Food Fest 2025 at Midtown Park | Saturday, October 4 – Enjoy food from 70+ food vendors from Houston, local surrounding cities, and beyond at the Midtown fall tradition. $7+. 2pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Woodlands Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort | Saturday, October 4 – Expect culinary creations, wine displays with industry experts, craft beers, live music, and wine experiences in The Woodlands. $79+. 4pm to 7pm. Get tickets.
Southern Smoke Festival 2025 at Discovery Green | Saturday, October 4 – More than 85 acclaimed chefs, beverage pros, and hospitality leaders will be serving bites, drinks, and experiences—all raising funds for emergency relief and mental health support. $225 brings all-inclusive food, drinks, live music, and cookbook signings; VIP $550+. 4pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
James Beard Foundation’s Taste America: Houston at The Post Oak Hotel | Wednesday, October 8 | Save 10% with Promo Code – Celebrate Houston’s restaurant scene with an epic walk-around tasting, featuring bites from more than 10 of the city’s top chefs—including TasteTwenty honoree ChòpnBlọk’s Ope Amosu, Tatemó’s Emmanuel Chavez, Cochinita & Co’s Victoria Elizondo, and more. $175; $225 premier but you can get 10% off all tickets with promo code HOU10. 7pm; 6pm early entry for premier. Get tickets.
Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park | Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12 – The annual fall edition of the Bayou City Art Festival returns to Memorial Park for 3 days of art shopping, showcasing 300 national and international artists. Plus, you can stroll the craft beer and boutique wine gardens, participate in a community art project, and take in live performances. $20+; $5 for ages 6 to 12. 10am to 6pm daily. Get tickets.
Houston Cojunto Fest at Navigation Esplanade | Saturday, October 11 | FREE – The cultural arts festival celebrates the Texas genre of Mexican American music, Cojunto, with live music, vendors, and educational workshops in the East End. 1pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Houston Diwali at Levy Park | Saturday, October 11 | FREE – The festival of lights will feature live music, a Diwali bazaar fashion show, cultural performances, henna, and street foods in the Upper Kirby park. 5pm to 10pm. Learn more.
16th Annual Korean Festival at Discovery Green | Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 | FREE – K-Fest returns to to Downtown’s front yard to showcase the best of Korean food, music, performing arts, and culture. Times vary. Learn more.
41st Annual Galveston Greek Festival at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church | Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 | FREE – The 2-day island fest is back with a celebration of Hellenic culture, channeling the Greek islands with authentic food, wines, beer, pastries, dance performances, and commemorative items. Times vary. Learn more.
Houston International Festival 2025: Food, Music & Culture in Third Ward | Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12 – Travel the world at this vibrant 2-day cultural celebration, featuring global cuisine, live music, art, and cultural exhibits in the heart of the city. $10+. Times vary. Get tickets.
51st Annual Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Saturday, October 11 to Sunday, November 30 – The beloved and infamous Ren-Fair offers a fall of reveling in the enchanted worlds of kings and queens, knights, fairies, and elves, with unique themes, crowd-pleasing performances, and tasty eats. Prices vary by weekend, generally $29 in advance. 9am to 8pm daily. Get tickets.
Energy Day Festival at Sam Houston Park | Saturday, October 18 | FREE – Science lovers can come together in Downtown for giant science fair mixed with a festival, designed to demonstrate how fun and exciting STEM can be. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
Houston Filipino Street Festival at Constellation Field | Saturday, October 18 – Celebrate the Philippines and local Filipino culture at this family-friendly festival in Sugar Land that presents traditions, live performances, and street food in an embrace of cultural diversity. $19+. Noon to 7pm. Get tickets.
22nd Annual Igbo Fest Houston at Discovery Green | Saturday, October 18 | FREE – Experience West African traditional dances, cultural presentations, and jollof rice at the Downtown park. 3pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Field | Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19 – One of the top airshows in the nation, Wings Over Houston welcomes back vintage World War II aircraft and modern aviation with soaring spectacles, reenactments, and high-flying aerobatics. $50 adult ticket includes up to 6 kids ages 14 and under at no extra cost. 8am to 5pm both days. Get tickets.
Artoberfest in Historic Downtown Galveston | Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19 – Shop for one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, and home decor from over 120 artist booths at Galveston’s The Grand 1894 Opera House. $5. Times vary. Get tickets.
2025 KBR Kids Day at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park | Sunday, October 19 | FREE – Celebrating 10 years of Buffalo Bayou Park, children and their families can gather at The Water Works to experience a full day of fun and exciting activities for all ages. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
Houston Mediterranean Festival at St. George Orthodox Christian Church | Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25 – With roots in the early ’80s and revived in 2023, the Houston Mediterranean Festival returns to West University, celebrating the region’s vibrant culture and flavors 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, October 24 & Saturday, October 25 | FREE – Galveston’s family-friendly festival returns with 2 days of free entertainment, food, rides, and games. Times vary. Learn more.
12th Annual Magnolia Park Dia de los Muertos Festival & Parade at Hidalgo Park | Saturday, October 25 | FREE – Houston’s Día de los Muertos celebration in the East End with a free festival and parade, including food, kids activities, cultural performances, and live music. 9am parade; 10am to 4pm festival. Learn more.
6th Annual Hike, Bike & Fright Fest at M-K-T in the Heights | Saturday, October 25 | FREE – All ages can get into the spooky spirit with an afternoon of kid and pet-friendly trick or treating, Halloween cocktails, a HalloGreen edition of the Houston Plant Market, giveaways, shopping deals, live DJs and entertainment, performers, and more. Noon to 6pm. Learn more.
Scream on the Green at Discovery Green | Saturday, October 25 | FREE – Scream on the Green returns with a costume contest, living sculptures, palm readers and psychics, games, music, and a screening of the 2024 movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG-13) at 7pm. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Diwali Lights at Asia Society Texas Center | Sunday, October 26 | FREE with RSVP – Celebrate one of India’s most cherished holidays in at a family-friendly festival of lights that includes vibrant Indian fashion, food, hands-on activities, and a captivating Ramayana performance at 5pm. RSVP required. 3pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Una Noche! en Market Square Park | Halloween, Friday, October 31 | FREE – Celebrate the spirit of Día de los Muertos in Historic Market Square with live mariachi, ballet folklórico, live music, face painting and arts workshops. Add to the tradition with free photo printing for the community ofrenda. 7pm to 10pm. Learn more.
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