Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! Lots of fun fall festivals are taking place this weekend. Enjoy the season! Here’s what’s happening: 

Little ghouls and goblins will love the annual, family favorite Zoo Boo. (Photo courtesy of Houston Zoo)

2025 Houston Zoo Boo 
Fri., Sept. 26-Fri., Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.). Zoo Boo Extended Hours, in which the Zoo will close at 9:30 p.m., with last entry at 8 p.m., are Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17-19, 23-24, and 26-30. 
Houston Zoo
Price varies 
Today is opening day for the popular, family-friendly Houston Zoo Boo. Wear your costumes and enjoy fun autumn-themed photo ops including a 15-foot-tall fall foliage arch, Ghost Town, a pumpkin tunnel, a new spooky, immersive display at Galapagos Islands, and more. 

ROCO launches its 21st season with Feels Like Home—a back-to-back concert weekend led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova. 

ROCO In Concert: Feels Like Home 
Fri., Sept. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre; Sat., Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m. at The Church of St. John The Divine 
Fri., Sept. 26: Free; Sat., Sept. 27: $35
ROCO launches its 21st season with Feels Like Home, a back-to-back concert weekend led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova. Featuring guest concertmaster Margaret Batjer (LACO), the season opens with three world premieres and a powerful symphony rediscovered, on Fri., Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., at Miller Outdoor Theatre and Sat., Sept. 27, 5 p.m., at The Church of St. John the Divine.

Children’s Museum Houston hosts a variety of spooktacular Halloween fun Sept. 27-Oct. 31. 

‍Halloween at the BOOseum! 
Children's Museum Houston 
Sat., Sept. 27-Fri., Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. every day except Monday
General admission; (dress in costume for $2 off admission, Oct. 4-24)
Starting this Saturday, Children's Museum Houston will be transformed into the BOOseum! The BOOseum offers a plethora of spooktacular events and activities all month long. Safe trick-or-treating takes place Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Halloween! This Saturday, look forward to "Shaky Knees Stories" including Express Children Theatre's spin on Hansel & Gretel; games to help you create spilly, spooky stories, crafts, storytime, and more.

Learn about and celebrate bats at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's family-friendly Bat Fest.

Houston Arboretum’s Bat Fest 
Sat., Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Houston Arboretum 
Free
Houston Arboretum's family-friendly Bat Fest returns this weekend. Though often misunderstood, bats are a vital part of our ecosystem. Join the Houston Arboretum and its community partners to learn more about local bat species and current conservation efforts to help mitigate bat populations' decline. here will be fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

2025 Bellaire Foodie Fest 
Sat., Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m.
Bellaire Town Square 
Adult: $40; Child: $20
Discover new culinary delights while supporting local Bellaire businesses. The 2025 Bellaire Foodie Festival, hosted by the Bellaire Business Association, will benefit the Bellaire Police & Fire Foundation. Tickets provide access to unlimited food samplings, drinks, live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, and more.  

Dia de la Hispanidad Presented By Institute of Hispanic Culture Houston
Sat., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
The Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston (IHCH) brings "Latin America in The Americas," a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture timed with the “Día de la Hispanidad” to Miller Outdoor Theatre. This captivating event, produced by DANMAR Academy of Performing Arts, showcases a rich tapestry of traditions through dance, music, and audiovisual presentations, aligning with IHCH’s dedication to preserving and disseminating Hispanic culture in Houston. The event features artistic direction by award-winning choreographer Maria Fernanda Urbaez and musical direction by Grammy Award-winner Eddy Marcano. It includes performances from both internationally recognized and local award-nominated artists, carefully selected to highlight emerging talents aged 13 and older.

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans 
Sun., Sept. 28, 12 p.m.  
NRG Stadium
$40.95+
The Texans take on the Titans at NRG.

Bellaire Open Air Fall Market
Sun., Sept. 28, 12-4 p.m. 
Evelyn's Park
Free admission 
Browse goods from more than 30 local artisans and food vendors at Evelyn's Park at their annual Fall Market. Enjoy a free bookmark craft underneath the Trevilion on Bellaire Blvd. and look forward to storytime at 1 p.m. 

Family Day at Rienzi: “Hispanic Heritage” 
Sun., Sept. 28, 1-5 p.m.
Free admission to Rienzi with your MFAH ticket 
Visit Rienzi for a free afternoon of activities to celebrate the influence of Hispanic and Latino history and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month. Explore the galleries and discover the rich historical and artistic influences of Spanish culture. Rienzi is the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts.  

More Events
See our event calendar for more upcoming events and find a roundup of fall festivals here.