Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! It’s the first weekend in October and there’s tons of fall fun around town. Weekend events include: 

Enjoy Greek culture - including authentic Greek food, live music and dance - at this annual festival. 

58th Annual Original Greek Festival 
Fri.-Sat., Oct. 4-5, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. both days 
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Adults: $8; children 12 and under: Free; Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Free admission 
Opa! Immerse yourself in Greek culture at the annual, popular Original Greek Festival. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live music and dance programs, Cathedral tours, a market with crafts and gifts, and more.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Brewing Company with live music, a special lineup of German-style beers, Oktoberfest activities including a stein hoisting contest and pretzel eating contest. 

Saint Arnold's Oktoberfest 
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Fri., Oct. 4-Sat., Oct. 5, 4-9 p.m. both days 
Free admission 
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. with two days of fun at the Beer Garden, including high-energy live music from Das Ist Lustig with Valina Polka, a special lineup of German-style beers, commemorative Oktoberfest mugs and t-shirts, and Oktoberfest activities. Wear your favorite dirndl or lederhosen to enter the costume contest and have a chance to be crowned King or Queen of Oktoberfest. There will also be a stein hoisting contest and pretzel eating contest.

Houston Dash vs. Chicago Red Stars 
Shell Energy Stadium
Fri., Oct. 4, 5 p.m.
$12+ 
Cheer on the Dash as they play against the Chicago Red Stars at Shell Energy Stadium.

Enjoy a wide range of Chicano music at the 45th Annual Chicano Festival held at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Thurs., Oct. 3-Sat., Oct. 5. Pictured: Little Joe y La Familia, performing Friday, Oct. 4. 

45th Annual Festival Chicano 
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Fri., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 5, 7 p.m.
Enjoy a wide range of Chicano music at the annual festival held at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Chicano music has been historically shaped by many diverse styles such as Mexican rancheras, corridos, mariachi, orchestra, tejano, conjunto, big band, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll, and many others.

Friends of the Bellaire Library's Fall Book Sale 
Bellaire Fire Station 
Sat., Oct. 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free to shop; hardback books: $2; paperback books: $1; adult and children's book sets range from $2-55. 
Browse through books inside the designated fire station bays. Proceeds benefit the City of Bellaire’s Library.

Super Saturday: Korean Culture Celebration 
Asia Society Texas Center
Sat., Oct. 5, 1-3 p.m.
Free; registration required 
Learn about Gayeon, which translates into a beautiful or destined meeting that seeks to bring people closer through celebrating shared passions. Celebrate the Gayeon spirit as presenting partner Han Narea performs traditional Korean dance and all woman-group Dori — hailing from Seoul, South Korea — as they perform Samulnori, a music style with links to village and farming celebrations that uses traditional percussion instruments.  

16th Annual Halloween Classic Car Show 
National Museum of Funeral History
Sat., Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
$10/person; $15/family. Tickets will only be sold at the door the day of the event. Museum admission is a separate fee. 
Dress in costume and bring a trick-or-treat bag for a unique trunk-or-treat experience amongst classic cars that will be dressed up for the annual Halloween Classic Car Show. Additionally, browse a fall vendor market and get eats from local food trucks.  

Going Yard: Home Run Derby 
Constellation Field
Sat., Oct. 5, 6:45-10 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m., opening ceremony is at 6:45 p.m., the derby starts at 7 p.m. and concludes at 10 p.m. 
Ticket prices vary by seating section; kids 3 and under are free 
Watch as Jose Canseco, Mr. 40/40, Andruw Jones, Rafael Palmiero, Eric Sim (aka King of JUCO), Johnny Manziel, RiFF RAFF, Diego Lopes, and  other celebrities and former professional athletes battle it out in a home run derby at Constellation Field. The fun and family-friendly evening will include lots of special guests, including Ric Flair, Amber Rose, Bob Menery, Robert O'Neill, and entertainment capped off with postgame fireworks.

Union Pacific Railroad's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive, will stop in Houston as part of its 2024 Heartland of America Tour.

Union Pacific's Famed 'Big Boy' Steam Engine Stops in Houston 
Houston Amtrak
Sun., Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free 
Union Pacific Railroad's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive, will stop in Houston as part of its 2024 Heartland of America Tour. Big Boy will be on display in Houston at the Amtrak Station at 902 Washington Ave. on Sun., Oct. 6.

Experience the vibrant spirit of Hispanic culture at Rienzi's Family Day, including art, live music, and engaging activities. 

Family Day at Rienzi: Celebrating Hispanic Culture 
Rienzi
Sun., Oct. 6, 1-5 p.m. 
Free
Experience the vibrant spirit of Hispanic culture at Rienzi's Family Day. Enjoy a day filled with captivating art, live music, and engaging activities. Explore the galleries and discover the rich historical and artistic influences of Spanish culture.

Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills 
NRG Stadium
Sun., Oct. 6, 12 p.m.
$156+ 
Cheer on the Texans as they take on the Buffalo Bills, Sun., Oct. 6, 12 p.m. at NRG. The team will wear their new H-Town uniforms for the first time.  

During the first three Sundays in October, from noon to 10 p.m., enjoy beer, food, and sports games on a 16-foot LED wall at CityCentre.

CityCentre's Third Annual Biergarten 
Sun., Oct. 6, 13, and 20, 12-10 p.m. 
CityCentre
Free admission
During the first three Sundays in October, from noon to 10 p.m., enjoy beer, food, and sports games on a 16-foot LED wall. Grab a drink, take a seat, and cheer on your favorite sports teams all day long. Easily place to-go orders at any CityCentre restaurant and enjoy a lite bite or meal as you watch the games.

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