Yappy Hour
October 23 at 5pm
Bagby Park · South Central Houston • Free
A Halloween happy hour where the pups do the partying. Bring your costumed canine to Bagby Park's dog park for treats, giveaways, and a very good doggie playdate.
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HTX Diwali 2026 - Shine Your Light
October 24 at 4:45pm (This weekend)
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Celebrate the Festival of Lights high above downtown at POST Houston's rooftop park. This Diwali showcase pairs live performances with unbeatable skyline views as Houston glows below.
HTX Diwali 2026 - Shine Your Light Over Houston
October 24 at 11:45pm (This weekend)
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Celebrate Diwali on a rooftop above downtown: learn the moves with Tx2 Dance, then join a community dance-along as the skyline lights up around you.
HTX Diwali 2026
October 24 at 11am (This weekend)
POST Houston · Downtown Houston • Free
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a full day of cultural programming, including wellness classes, dance workshops, a vibrant market, and a grand performance showcase under the stars.
HTX Diwali 2026 - Shine Your Light Over Houston
October 24 at 6:45pm (This weekend)
POST Houston · Downtown Houston
Houston's Festival of Lights goes big: a jubilant Diwali Baraat procession, a cultural fashion show from Dakshin USA, and live performances lighting up POST Houston.
HTX Diwali
October 24 at 4pm (This weekend)
POST Houston · Downtown Houston
Celebrate the triumph of light over darkness at this citywide festival. The day features wellness and dance classes, a vibrant market with henna artists, and a rooftop celebration under the stars.
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Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
Houston Rooftop Live Music Night
Reset · South Central Houston
$159.89
Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
ROOFTOP SINGLES -: 8PM LIVE MUSIC NIGHT
Reset · South Central Houston
$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30 PM
Zumba
Trebly Park · Central Business District
Free
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
ROOFTOP SINGLES -: 8PM LIVE MUSIC NIGHT in MIDTOWN
Reset · South Central Houston
$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 PM
Rooftop Live Music Night (8 Pm
Reset · South Central Houston
$159.89
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 PM
Havana Nights Latin Nights at The Palladium
The Palladium Houston · Northwest Houston
$15
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Trunk or Treat
HOTWORX - Houston, TX - Energy Corridor · Energy Corridor
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC Every Friday And Saturday Night At The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk at Towne Lake · Cypress
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
BARE Saturdays @ Encore 1# Pool Party Series In the Nation!
The Encore · South Central Houston
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 PM
Night Live @ Seaside
Seaside Lounge · Fourth Ward
$150
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM
SNL SATURDAYS LIVE
Seaside Lounge · Fourth Ward
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 PM
Salsa & Bachata Under the Stars. Rooftop Party @ Ivy
Ivy · Westside
$25
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fall Fest
9525 Huffmeister Rd · Cypress Falls Estates
Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Adult Swim Pool Party Series
The Encore · South Central Houston
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:45 PM
Diwali Baraat, Cultural Fashion show & Afternoon Performance Showcase
POST Houston · Downtown Houston
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Pure Vibes Brunch N Day Party On Sundays At The Encore
The Encore · South Central Houston
$25.67
Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 PM
Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: WATCH PARTY EVERY SUNDAY
Axelrad Beer Garden · South Central Houston
Free
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Sancocho Sundays
Vida Gardens · South Central Houston
$$$$
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Family Day: Boo on the Bayou 2026
Houston Maritime Center and Museum · Northside
Free
Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM
glitch Garden
Axelrad Beer Garden · South Central Houston
$$
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Pure Vibes Brunch N Day Party On Sundays
The Encore · South Central Houston
$25.67
Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 PM
Karaoke with KDJ Rob
Notsuoh · Downtown Houston
$
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM
Mid-Day on Main
Main Street Promenade · Downtown Houston
$0
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Soirée du Vélo
The Grove · Central Business District
$$
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
Happy Hour on Main
The Kiam Building · Downtown Houston
$0
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Impact Hub Houston's 8th Anniversary Celebration
The Ion · South Central Houston
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Scream on the Green
Discovery Green · Central Business District
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 PM
Rayben
Rich's Houston · South Central Houston
$30
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
City Place Halloween Trunk or Treat + Zumba Dance Competition
Houston · Houston
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Foam Party
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
$5
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Treatz & Tequlia Halloween Day Party
Harold’s Chicken & Sports Bar · Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Free Entry
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Donovan Halloween Party
Donovan Park · Northside
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
7th Trunk or Treat
Westminster United Methodist Church · Westside
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PM
Axel-sad (EMO NITE)
Axelrad Beer Garden · South Central Houston
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00 PM
Teach You Tuesday DIY Class
Bagby Park · South Central Houston
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:30 AM
Boots & BBQ: A Veteran's Day Salute to Service
Houston City College – Central Campus · South Central Houston
Free
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Mid Main First Thursday Block Party
Mid Main · South Central Houston
$10
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM
2026 Buffalo Bayou Partnership Gala: Making Waves
The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park · Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
$650
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Night Market 2026
Asia Society Texas Center · Houston Museum District
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 PM
Diwali in Houston
Bauhaus · Central Business District
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Zoo Ball 2026 – Sunset on the Savanna
Masihara Pavilion · Houston Museum District
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival
Houston Botanic Garden · Meadowbrook / Allendale
$20
Thu, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM
60th Anniversary Open House
Urban Office - East End · South Central Houston
Fri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM
Breakaway Music Festival
Shell Energy Stadium · EaDo
$91
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Cumbia Libre
Axelrad Beer Garden · South Central Houston
Free
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM
CUMBIA LIBRE: Cumbia Bands/DJ's/Market/ & food
Axelrad Beer Garden · South Central Houston
Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:00 PM
Diwali Festival of Lights
Discovery Green · Central Business District
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Breakaway Music Festival Houston - Saturday
Shell Energy Stadium · EaDo
$134-$139
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM
Wine Fest at Zoo Lights
Masihara Pavilion · Houston Museum District
$59.95
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Good Times on Main
Main Street · Houston
$0
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Good Times on Main
Main Street Promenade · Downtown Houston
$0
Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM
Tree Lighting Celebration
River Oaks District · Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area
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