Make the most of your week with our top 18 festivals, events, and things to do this week in Houston from Monday, October 20 to Sunday, October 26, 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 18 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.
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.
Boos & Brews on 19th Street in the Heights | Thursday – 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.
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.
Fall Fest in TMC Helix Park | Friday | 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.
Hops & History: A Tour of Old Settler’s Cemetery | Friday – 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.
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 Abyss at Terror Isle Adventures Haunted House | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Plunges into a terrifying underwater nightmare, where a cursed treasure unleashes a plague across Terror Isle. $27+. 7pm to 11pm both nights. Get tickets.
11th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride at Hermann Park | Saturday – Join an all ages social ride from the Museum District park to the Port of Houston and back, with parties at both the halfway point and the end. $50; register for both the ride and November’s Run in the Park and save $10 on the combo. 8am. Register now.
12th Annual Magnolia Park Dia de los Muertos Festival & Parade at Hidalgo Park | Saturday | FREE – The East End’s Día de los Muertos celebration kicks off with a parade, followed by a festival with food, kids activities, cultural performances, and live music. 9am parade; 10am to 4pm fest. Learn more.
Halloween in the Hangar at Lone Star Flight Museum | Saturday – The museum hosts Halloween fun that soars, complete with bat gliders, a pumpkin parachute drop, pumpkin catapult challenge, a skeleton structure challenge, Halloween story time, and more. Included with admission 10am to 1pm. Get tickets.
Scream on the Green at Discovery Green | Saturday | FREE (Canceled) – Update 10/23: The event was canceled due to expected rain, but everyone is still welcome to submit costume photos for an online costume contest with prizes until the end of on Halloween night on Friday, October 31, 2025. 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.
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.
Happy Haunts Spooktacular at Jubilee | Sunday | FREE – The Hockley community invites families out for a safe and exciting trick-or-treat trail winding through 9 model homes, complete with games, Halloween crafts, a live DJ, inflatables, food and drink, photo opportunities, food trucks, and more. RSVP requested. 1pm to 4pm. Learn more.
6th Annual Hike, Bike & Fright Fest at M-K-T in the Heights | Sunday | 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. (Originally Scheduled for Saturday) Learn more.
Diwali Lights at Asia Society Texas Center | Sunday | FREE with RSVP – Celebrate one of India’s most cherished holidays 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.
The Texas Open at Houston Polo Club | Sunday – The fall season continues with a live, world class polo match with a player parade, expert announcing, live music, Champagne divot stomp at halftime and more. $45; $18 ages 2 to 12. 4pm. Get tickets.
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