Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Come pick out pumpkins, play festival games, ride the horse-drawn wagons and more at Nature Discovery Center’s Pumpkin Patch Festival. (Photo courtesy of Nature Discovery Center)

Check out these exciting events in store for this weekend! 

Astros in the ALCS
Astros vs. Yankees, Game 5, takes place Friday at 6:08 p.m. CT. Game 6 (if necessary) will be scheduled for Saturday at 7:08 and Game 7, Sunday at 6:38 p.m. Go 'Stros! #TakeItBack

Pink Elephant Sale
Stop by the Bayou City Event Center on Friday for Houston’s oldest rummage sale, where you can find casual and dressy clothes for men, women and children – all for a bargain and benefitting the River Oaks Garden Club! 

Fandemic Tour
If you’re a pop culture fan, you’ll want to check out this weekend’s three-day Fandemic Tour. Held at NRG Center, this pop culture convention gathers pop culture celebrities, artists, illustrators, cosplayers, vendors and exhibitors with programming and panel discussions. 

Full Moon Fest
Join the West University Place Parks and Recreation Department on Friday evening for the seventh annual Full Moon Fest. Expect an evening of pumpkin decorating, costume contests, bounce houses, games and more.

Pumpkin Patch Festival
If you’re still looking for Halloween pumpkins for your doorstep, attend the Bellaire Nature Discovery Center’s Pumpkin Patch Festival, where you can also play festival games, ride the horse drawn wagons and enjoy onsite food trucks and vendors. 

Wings Over Houston Airshow
Take in the sights and sounds of military aircraft at Wings Over Houston, one of the top air shows in the country. Held at Ellington Airport, this Saturday event also offers attendees a chance to meet aviation and military legends and heroes. 

Child Advocates Superhero Run
Get some exercise in with the 7th annual Child Advocates Superhero Run on Saturday morning. This family-friendly fundraising event takes place at CityCentre and offers both a 5K and 1K option. Runners are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero! 

ArBOOretum!
Embrace fall with the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year, happening all day Saturday. ArBOOretum features fun fall activities such as pumpkin decorating, train rides, a petting zoo and a Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. 

Bellaire Foodie Fest
Enjoy an evening of food, wine, beer and entertainment by The New Ezra Charles Band at the Bellaire Foodie Fest on Saturday. A portion of event proceeds helps provide scholarships for higher education to students who graduate from Southwest Houston public schools. 

Silent Disco: Halloween Edition
A night of dancing, spooky drinks and Halloween fun awaits at 40 Below, an exclusive lounge beneath the Revention Music Center in Downtown. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind silent disco, where you can dance the night away to Hip Hop, Latin, Top40/Pop and more. 

Taste of the District
Foodies, shoppers and families are invited to stop by the River Oaks District on Sunday for this event, filled with the community’s favorite restaurants and artisans in an open-air market. Enjoy interactive chef demonstrations, DIY eco-conscious workshops and complimentary fitness classes hosted by Equinox. 

Symphonic Spooktacular
Get in the Halloween spirit at this free Sunday evening concert at the Miller Outdoor Theater. The Houston Symphony will be playing everything from creepy classics to movie favorites. 

More Events
See our event calendar for more upcoming events and this listing of Halloween events happening all month long.