Make the most of your week with our top 21 festivals, events, and things to do this week in Houston from Monday, November 3 to Sunday, November 9, 2025.
It’s the thick of fall festival season and we’re here for it. We’ve whittled down all the happenings in H-Town to our picks for the week, but you can always check out our weekly and monthly lists for more things to do across Greater Houston.
Top 21 Festivals, Events & Things to Do This Week in Houston
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Ann & Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival at ERJCC | Monday to Sunday | Ongoing – The country’s largest book festivals of its kind offers author talks, book discussions & more across a series of events. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.
Broadway at The Hobby Center: A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical | Tuesday to Sunday – The bio-musical charts the story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of America’s rock icons. $55+. Times vary. Get tickets.
First Thursday at Mid Main Houston | Thursday | Some FREE – The monthly Midtown block party returns with a night of live music, drink and food specials, shopping, and more benefitting Fresh Arts Houston. $10 garden access. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Adulti-Verse: K-Pop Night at Meow Wolf | Thursday – K-Pop meets Radio Tave as HydeHeart spins K-pop dance anthems & fan-favorite b-sides, followed by DJ Brandon Airlines on a sonic flight. $33. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Lone Star Rally on Galveston Island | Thursday to Sunday | Many Events FREE – North America’s largest 4-day motorcycle gathering returns, with vendors, live music, demos, bike and car shows, and more. No ride required to check out custom bikes and tricked-out cars. $75+. Places, prices and times vary. Learn more.
Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival Around Houston | Starts Thursday | Ongoing – Houston’s silver screen celebration returns, screening and premiering short and feature length films from Houston and around the world. Locations, prices, times vary. Get tickets.
Night Market 2025 at Asia Society Texas Center | Friday | No Cover – The beloved annual event offers family-friendly activities including a marketplace, games, cultural installations, and sumo wrestling demonstrations. Some activities require a ticket. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Press Start Video Game Art Show at The Hardy & Nance Studios | Friday | FREE – Celebrate gaming from Atari to Zelda and all in between as 50+ local artists pay homage to their favorite, plus enjoy brews, ciders, and infused drinks from H-Town breweries. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Fall Festival at Armand Bayou Nature Center | Friday & Saturday – Go back to nature and on history at the family fest offering music, dancers, wagon rides, woodcarving and woodworking, candle making, butter making, kids’ activities, and more. $14; $10 ages 4 to 12 and 60+; member discounts. 10am to 4pm both days. Get tickets.
31st Annual Clear Lake Greek Festival at Clear Lake Park | Friday to Sunday – Revelers of all ages can savor authentic Greek and Mediterranean food, wine and pastries, live Greek dance performances, dance lessons, shopping, a kids area, and more. $5;; free for ages 12 and under, military and first responders. Times vary. Learn more.
22nd Annual Run in the Park at Hermann Park | Saturday – The annual run returns to the heart of the Museum District, where participants run, jog, walk, or stroll through the park’s lush grounds while supporting its preservation efforts. $45. 8am to 11am. Register.
7th Annual Bayou City Duck Race at Bayou Park at East River | Saturday | FREE – See 5,000 rubber ducks dropped into Buffalo Bayou and watch them race to the finish line. Sponsor ducks for $5 each for a chance to win prizes. 10am to noon. Sponsor or learn more.
The French Farm Winter Open Warehouse Sale in The Heights | Saturday | FREE | Ongoing – The Houston-based online retailer opens its doors to the public, offering discounts on charming imported gourmet food and housewares from Europe. 10am to 3pm. 10am to 3pm. Learn more.
Puptopia Festival at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Saturday | FREE – Furry friends, their parents, and friends take over the brewery for a special, doggie-centric day that includes entertainment, vendors, and more. 11am to 4pm. Get tickets.
Strange & Unusual Fest at Karbach Brewing Saturday | FREE – The biergarten hosts an afternoon of Tim Burton-inspired fun, with twisted treats from local vendors, an art market, eerie vibes and more. 11am to 5pm. Learn more.
Bites & Beyond Festival at Discovery Green | Saturday – A love letter to Houston, the new festival celebrates our city’s dynamic food scene, local art and global rhythms. Expect offerings from 30+ Houston restaurants and food vendors, live music by Big Freedia and Demola the Violinist, 4 DJ stages, immersive local arts, and more. VIP tickets include the curated Bourbon, Brews & Bites Experience and Beyond Wine Tasting. $12; $134+ for VIP, but you can save 30% on VIP tickets with promo code SAINT, courtesy of Saint Arnold. 1pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Little Woodfest: Woodlands Children’s Festival at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – For its 25th anniversary, the festival is transforming into Little Woodfest, offering hands-on, music based activities and stations throughout the pavilion. $11.85. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium | Sunday – The Texans defend against the boys from northeast Florida in a critical game at NRG Park. $42+. Noon. Get tickets.
Beer & Cheese Pairing at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. | Sunday – Saint Arnold Brewing and Houston Dairymaids host a curated tasting experience with 5 beer and artisanal cheeses pairings, plus soft pretzels and mustard. $50. 1pm. Get tickets.
Fall Festival: Myths & Leyendas: Mujeres at MFAH | Sunday | FREE – Enjoy food, live music, and dance performances on the plaza at an action-packed family festival celebrating women in myths, legends, and Latin American history. 1pm to 5pm. Learn mpre.
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