Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

It’s the weekend before Halloween and there are tons of fun events happening! (Note: Please check individual event sites for any weather-related updates. Multiple Saturday events have been canceled due to storms in the forecast.) 

City of West U's Full Moon Fest includes family-friendly activities, bounce houses, face painting, a pumpkin patch, a costume contest, and more. Stick around for a showing of the film The Wild Robot (PG) at 7 p.m. (Photo: Ryan Garza) 

City of West U’s Full Moon Fest
Fri., Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m.
Colonial Park
Free
West U neighbors, don’t miss the annual Full Moon Fest this evening at Colonial Park. There will be bounce houses, face painting, activity booths, a pumpkin patch, and a costume contest. The festival will be followed by a showing of the featured film The Wild Robot (PG) at 7 p.m.

Enjoy a family movie under the stars at Discovery Green. (Photo: Morris Malakoff)

Bank of America’s Screen on the Green: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fri., Oct. 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
Discovery Green
Free
Enjoy a movie favorite – The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) – under the stars in Discovery Green. Bring a blanket or camping chairs and snacks. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Arrive early for games and activities.

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons: Season Home Opener
Fri., Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
Toyota Center
$19+
Head to Toyota Center to cheer on the Houston Rockets during the Season Home Opener vs. Detroit Pistons.

The Karbach Brewing Monster Mash Run takes place on Sat., Oct. 25. Run for great causes followed by a spooktacular Monster Mash after-party.

Karbach Brewing’s Monster Mash Run 
Sat., Oct. 25, 7:30 a.m.
Karbach Brewing Co.
5K: $50; 10K: $60; Kids + Family Fun Run: $25
The Monster Mash Run includes a 10K, 5K, and Kids/Family 1K, followed by a fun, family-friendly afterparty at Karbach. The 10K and 5K takes place at 7:30 a.m.; awards ceremony at 9:15 a.m.; and kids/family 1K at 9:30 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit Ainsley’s Angels Southeast Texas, The Asher House Animal Sanctuary, and LifeGift Organ Donation.

Join West U neighbors on Oct. 25 for the 14th annual West U Halloween Dash & Kids Fun Run. (Photo: Ryan Garza)

2025 West U Halloween Dash & Kids Fun Run 
Sat., Oct. 25, 8 a.m.
West U Community Center
Price varies
The 14th annual West U Halloween Dash & Kids Fun Run includes a competitive 5K course, a Kids Fun Run (untimed), and a costume contest.

Nature Discovery Center's annual fall festival and pumpkin patch includes two days of fall fun for the whole family. (Photo: Nature Discovery Center.)

Nature Discovery Center's Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch 
Sat., Oct. 25-Sun., Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nature Discovery Center
Admission is free. Wristbands needed for festival games and activities. Single-day wristband: $26; Weekend wristband: $36; Wagon ride ticket: $8
Nature Discovery Center's annual fall festival and pumpkin patch includes two days of fall fun for the whole family, including a horse-drawn wagon ride, costume contest, dog costume parade (Sunday only), a ton of festival games, activities, food trucks and vendors, and more. Pumpkins may be purchased at the Pumpkin Tent on the front lawn both days.

MVPD Trunk or Treat Festival
Sat., Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m.
Memorial Villages Police Department
Free
Get in the Halloween spirit at the MVPD Trunk or Treat Festival, Oct. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. There will be lots of treats, popcorn, cotton candy and Kona Ice. Hot dogs will be available for $2 each. This year the MVPD is partnering with the Memorial High School National Honor Society Club and students will help with the Haunted House and by hosting over 30 student vehicles decorated for Halloween. Parking will be across the street at the Eighth Church of Christ (11976 Memorial Dr.).

Bellaire Open Air Halloween Market 
Sun., Oct. 26, 12-4 p.m.
Evelyn's Park
Free
Browse goods from local artisans at this outdoor market and enjoy Halloween crafts and candy for trick-or-treating.

Levy Park’s 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest includes a dog parade, a costume contest, and family-friendly Halloween fun.

Levy Park’s 8th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest  
Sun., Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.
Levy Park
Free
Levy Park's annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest features a festive dog parade, a creative costume contest, and plenty of Halloween fun for all ages.

Asia Society Texas hosts a free, family-friendly festival of lights to bring the spirit of the season to life with vibrant Indian fashion, delicious food, hands-on activities, and a captivating Ramayana performance. (Photo courtesy of Asia Society Texas/Chris Dunn)

Diwali Lights! 
Sun., Oct. 26, 3-7 p.m.
Asia Society Texas
Free but registration is required. Performance admission is ticketed ($15).
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a family-friendly event at Asia Society Texas. Enjoy vibrant Indian fashion, delicious food, hands-on activities, and a captivating Ramayana performance. The program takes place 3-7 p.m. and the Ramayana Performance takes place 5-7 p.m.

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