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Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Posted by The Buzz | September 23, 2016

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Happy Friday! Here are a few ideas of what to do this weekend.

Pre National Night Out

Bring the family out to this community event on Friday to meet Bellaire Police Officers for Pre-National Night Out, and enjoy a free showing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens under the stars. See more details.

Save the date for National Night Out in your neighborhood on Tues., Oct. 4.

Oktoberfest Houston

Head to the Water Works to celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, polka and country acts, brats, sauerkraut, strudel, games and more! See more details.

Galveston Island Wild Shrimp Festival

Enjoy this annual festival in Galveston this weekend, including a 5K along the Seawall, a Lil’ Shrimp Parade, live music and a gumbo-tasting event. See more details and check out our Guide to Galveston Island.

Houston Open Air Festival at NRG Park

More than 35 bands are playing at the first-ever Houston Open Air Festival at NRG Park this Saturday and Sunday. See more details.

Wheel to Survive

Wheel to Survive, presented by Be the Difference Foundation, is an indoor cycling fundraiser where 100 percent of dollars raised directly goes toward ovarian cancer research and treatment. Sunday’s event at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish community Center will be the first Houston event. See more details and read some inspirational stories about four Buzz-area women who have battled ovarian cancer; all four are participating in Wheel to Survive.

2016 Private School Preview

Parents: are you looking for the right school for your child? This Sunday, be sure to check out the Private School Preview at Norris Center in CityCentre. More than 120 excelelnt schools will be under one roof, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn about admissions, get your questions answered, and more. See more details and check out The Buzz Private School Directory.

More Events

Check out our events calendar to see what else is going on this weekend and next week, plus add your own community events. Plus, see a list of live music happenings this September in Houston.