Make the most of your week with our top 10 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, October 3 to Sunday, October 9, 2016.
Happening in Houston This Week
Also in October 2016
Get your Rockets gear out as the preseason ramps up, satisfy your foodie craving at a bbq fundraiser, Italian wine dinner or an interactive chef experience, pick up a masterpiece at the Bayou City Art Festival and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 10 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks at Toyota Center | Tuesday, October 4 – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Knicks during this preseason game at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
- The Epicurean Project at Silver Street Studios | Wednesday, October 5 – You won’t want to miss this interactive foodie event featuring local chefs, the latest food trends, and specialty ingredients. $50. 6pm to 9pm.
- An Evening in Maremma with Tony Vallone at Ciao Bello | Wednesday, October 5 – Ciao Bello hosts Tony Vallone for a special dinner featuring regional Italian fare and Tuscan wines. $95. 7pm.
- Buffalo Bayou Park’s 1st Birthday | Thursday, October 6 | FREE – Celebrate a full year of Buffalo Bayou Park and thirty years of the Buffalo Bayou Partnership during this afternoon celebration complete with food trucks, birthday cake, lawn games and more. 4pm to 8pm.
- 7th Annual Be Bold Margarita Competition at BBVA Compass Stadium | Thursday, October 6 – Join the Houston Dash for a margarita sampling and queso throwdown event benefitting Girls Inc. of Greater Houston at BBVA Compass Stadium. $65. 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
- The Original Greek Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Thursday, October 6 to Sunday, October 9 | Daily – Chow down on Greek food while you enjoy Greek music, culture, and activities for the kids during the 50th Annual Original Greek Festival. Tickets start at $5, not including ticket fees. Thursday 5pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm; Sunday noon to 6pm.
- 2016 Houston AfriFest at Houston Baptist University | Saturday, October 8 – Come together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Africa while enjoying live music and performances, food and exceptional ethnic cuisines of different African countries, cultural artwork, fashion shows, country displays, games, kids’ activities, and much more. Tickets are $5; Free for kids, students & seniors. 11am 8pm.
- Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston | Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 – Featuring works from more than 300 artists, the outdoor Bayou City Art Festival is back again this year with a festival including food trucks, live music, a kid’s zone and opportunities to purchase artwork. Tickets start at $15, not including ticket fees. 10am to 6pm both days.
- Dragon Boat Regatta in Sugar Land | Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 | FREE – Cheer on teams as they paddle through the water of Brooks Lake, enjoy cultural performances, listen to live music, and nosh on delicious food during the Dragon Boat Regatta. 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- HOUBBQ Collective Tailgate at Eight Row Flint | Sunday, October 9 – Chefs Chris Shepherd, Ryan Pera, and Seth Siegel-Gardner are coming together to raise funds for No Kid Hungry with a bbq feast of North Carolina style pulled pork, beef ribs, and Hill Country sausage. $45. 11am to 4pm.
Find more great stuff to do this week with our top things to do with kids this week, Weekend Guide for October 6 to 9, 2016 and top things to do in Houston in October 2016.
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