Interested in another type of event? See Houston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Comedy shows
– Beer and wine festivals
– Music festivals
– Food festivals and other food events
– Plays and musicals
– Marathons, 5Ks and other races
!Dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Original Greek Festival, October 1-3 2026
Annual festival of Greek food and culture at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with authentic Greek food and pastries, live music, traditional Greek dancing, marketplace, church tours, children’s activities and more. More details
– Festival Chicano, October 1-3 2026
Free festival of Chicano music at Miller Outdoor Theatre. More details
– Jaipur Literature Festival Houston, October 2-4 2026
Annual literary festival with author talks and more. More details
– Humble Good Oil Days Festival, October 10 2026
Annual community festival in Humble with classic car show, live music, trick-or-treating, children’s activities, beer garden, food trucks, vendors and more. More details
– Korean Festival Houston, October 10-11 2026
Big annual festival of Korean food and culture at Discovery Green, with live K-Pop and traditional music, other dance and arts performances, authentic Korean foods, Korean craft, fashion and other vendors, and more. More details
– Katy Rice Harvest Festival, October 10-11 2026
Annual community festival in downtown Katy, with 100+ vendors, food trucks, live music, carnival, beer garden, exhibits and more. More details
– Monarchs & Marigolds, October 11 2026
Annual Día de los Muertos festival at the Houston Botanic Garden, with live music and dance performances, Latin American arts and crafts, and more. More details
– ARToberFEST, October 17-18 2026
Annual juried fine arts festival in Galveston Island’s Downtown Cultural Arts District, with 100+ artists from across the country, music and food. More details
– Diwali Lights!, October 18 2026
Family festival at Asia Society Texas, with food, local vendors, theatrical and dance performances, Bollywood dance workshops, traditional Indian craft activities and more. More details
– Alley All New Festival, October 23-25 2026
Annual theatre festival with staged readings and the world premiere of Uhuru. More details
– CAF Wings Over Houston, October 31 - November 1 2026
Air show at Ellington Airport, with aerial displays of vintage WWII and other aircraft and more. More details
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– CAF Wings Over Houston, October 31 - November 1 2026
Air show at Ellington Airport, with aerial displays of vintage WWII and other aircraft and more. More details
– Sugar Land Arts and Music Fest, November 6-8 2026
Annual community festival at Sugar Land Town Square, with live music, food, wine and beer gardens, 100+ artists, live mural-painting and more. More details
– Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival, November 8 2026
Annual family-friendly festival at the Houston Botanic Garden, with tree-themed crafts and activities, guided walks, food and other vendors, live entertainment, and more. More details
– Quilt Festival Houston, November 12-15 2026
Annual quilting arts festival and show at the George R Brown Convention Center. More details
– Houston Greek Film Festival, November 19-22 2026
Annual festival of Greek, Cypriot and diaspora filmmaking at MATCH Theater. More details
– Zine Fest Houston, November 21 2026
Annual festival of independent publishing at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. More details
– H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade, November 26 2026
Big annual Thanksgiving parade through Downtown Houston. More details
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– Dickens on The Strand, December 4-6 2026
Annual Victorian-themed holiday festival in Galveston, with parades, live entertainment on several stages, costumed vendors, holiday food and drink, crafts and more. More details
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– Mardi Gras Galveston, January 29 - February 9 2027
Big annual Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, with parades, concerts, food and other vendors, and more. More details
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– Mardi Gras Galveston, January 29 - February 9 2027
Big annual Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, with parades, concerts, food and other vendors, and more. More details
– World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, February 25-27 2027
Big annual BBQ competition, as part of the Houston Rodeo, with with 250+ BBQ teams, tastings, live music, carnival rides and more. More details
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– Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, March 2-21 2027
Big annual event at NRG Park, with rodeo performances, concerts, horse and livestock shows, contests and more. More details
– Houston Holi: Festival of Colors, March 20 2027
Annual spring celebration with Bollywood concert, Indian dance performances, international performances, music, rikshaw parade, Indian and other foods, and more. All are welcome. More details
– Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival, March 20 2027
Annual neighborhood festival in the Fifth Ward, with live performances, community parade, vendors and food trucks, children’s activities and more. More details
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– The Riot Comedy Festival, April 2-10 2027
Annual comedy festival with dozens of comedic artists performing at various Houston locations plus other events. More details
– The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, April 9-11 2027
Annual arts festival in The Woodlands, with 200+ juried fine artists, live performances, local food, craft beers and wines, family art activities, and more. More details
– Houston Art Car Parade, April 10 2027
The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art’s annual parade of artistically-decorated vehicles along Allen Parkway to Downtown Houston. More details
– Mustang Week Texas, April 13-17 2027
Annual mustang car festival in Galveston, with car show, drag racing, drifting exhibitions, party, and other events. More details
– Barnstorm Dance Fest, April 19-24 2027
Annual festival of dance arts at MATCH. More details
– Railfest, April 24-25 2027
Annual model railroad festival at the Galveston Railroad Museum, with model train displays, live entertainment, exhibits, vendors and more. More details
– WorldFest Houston, April 30 - May 8 2027
Long-running annual festival of independent international filmmaking. More details
→ See more April events in Houston
– WorldFest Houston, April 30 - May 8 2027
Long-running annual festival of independent international filmmaking. More details
– Rung Film Fest, May 1-2 2027
Annual festival of independent Pakistani filmmaking at MATCH. More details
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