Make the most of your week with our top 12 event picks happening in Houston from Monday, October 30 to Sunday, November 5, 2017.
Also in November 2017
Happening This Week
Your calendar is sure to be full this week, with the continuation and conclusion of the World Series, Halloween and Dia de los Muertos celebrations, the launch of Reserve 101’s private bottle collaboration with Maker’s Mark, two Rockets games, a Sunday afternoon Texans game, the Texas Renaissance Festival, Feast with the Beasts and more happening this week in Houston.
Top 12 Things to Do This Week in Houston
- Reserve 101 Maker’s Mark Private Select Tasting at Reserve 101 | Monday, October 30 – Reserve 101 is celebrating the launch of their very own Maker’s Mark Private Select bottle with a tasting at the downtown bar. $20. 6:30pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center | Monday, October 30 – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the 76ers at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Halloween Events and Parties Around Houston | Monday, October 30 and Halloween Day, Tuesday, October 31 – Get spooked at events all weekend long, from Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinners in Galveston to the HMNS Spirits & Skeletons party, Zoo Boo, and Scream on the Green. Times, locations, and prices vary.
- World Series Game 6: Houston Astros vs. L.A. Dodgers Watch Parties at Minute Maid Stadium & Around Houston | Halloween Day, Tuesday, October 31 – Cheer on the ‘Stros as they #EarnHistory in what is hopefully the final game in the 2017 World Series. 7pm.
- Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Around Houston | Through Saturday, November 4 – Celebrate Dia de los Muertos the Latin way at events in and around Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Tsuru at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday, November 2 | FREE – Inspired by the Japanese folktale “The Crane Wife”, this contemporary dance was commissioned by Asia Society and will incorporate live music and a graceful story. 7:30pm.
- Feast with the Beasts at the Houston Zoo | Friday, November 3 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will headline this year’s Feast with the Beasts fundraiser at the Houston Zoo, where guests wine and dine with the best from more than 60 local restaurants. VIP tickets will get you in early with special animal experiences and an open bar. Tickets start at $119. 7pm to 11pm.
- Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 – Calling all lords and ladies to the far north for the Texas Renaissance Festival. Enter the village gates for shopping, entertainment, wine tasting, and a feast fit for a King. This weekend is the Barbarian Invasion. Tickets start at $15. 9am to 8pm both days.
- Zombie Charge 5k in Richmond | Saturday, November 4 – Sign up to be a zombie or run as fast as you can away from them in this 5k, and then mingle in the safe zone with music, food, and drinks at Tanks Paintball. Registration is $84 for runners and $39 for zombies, but limited runner registrations are available for $55. 9am.
- The Greater Houston Food Truck Festival at Hobby Event Center | Saturday, November 4 – Grab food from your choice of over 50 food trucks while jamming to live music and taking in family-friendly activities at the Greater Houston Food Truck Festival. Tickets start at $10. 1pm.
- Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium | Sunday, November 5 – Watch the Houston Texans play on their home turf at NRG. Tickets start at $59, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Noon.
- Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz at Toyota Center | Sunday, November 5 – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Jazz at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
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