Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! It’s the first weekend of October and there are tons of fun fall happenings, including:

It's time to get our Greek on. Pictured, at a past Greek Festival, is Alex Mousoudakis. (Photo: Dylan Aguilar)

59th Annual Original Greek Festival 
Fri., Oct. 3-Sat., Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
$10: adults; children 12 and under: Free
Opa! Immerse yourself in Greek culture, food, dance performances, live music, and more at this beloved annual festival. The popular festival includes a market with crafts and gifts.

Fall is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so upgrade your garden with Texas native plants during Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Fall Plant Sale.

Houston Arboretum's Fall Plant Sale 
Fri., Oct. 3-Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Houston Arboretum
Admission is free. Plant prices: $4.50 – 4 inches; $14– 1 gallon; $16 – Milkweed; and $30 – 3 to 5 gallons.
Fall is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so upgrade your garden with Texas native plants during Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Fall Plant Sale. The Sale features perennial and annual wildflowers (including milkweed), grasses, shrubs, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden while helping to conserve water, reduce mowing, protect the soil, and save money on fertilizer and pesticides. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts.

Party at the Pavilion Featuring Already Gone Eagles Tribute
Fri., Oct. 3, 7-9 p.m.
Bellaire Town Square
Free
Join neighbors and friends for Party at the Pavilion featuring Already Gone Eagles Tribute brought to you by PATRONS for Bellaire Parks and the City of Bellaire. Bring your own food and drinks (no food truck) and a picnic blanket, and enjoy a fun night of free music outdoors.

Little Joe y La Familia

46th Annual Festival Chicano Produced By Festival Chicano 
Fri., Oct. 3 and Sat., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
Don't miss the final show of the 2025 season at Miller Outdoor Theatre, the annual Festival Chicano. This cultural celebration of Chicano music, from Tejano and Conjunto, to Mariachi and Orchestra is one of the oldest ongoing cultural free events of its type. The festival is a celebration of culture through the musical expression of countless generations of artists with a truly unique, original American sound. Friday: Little Joe y La Familia and La Sombra de Tony Guerrero; Saturday: Isabel Marie and Ricardo Castillon y La Diferencia.

Festivities at Children’s Museum Houston
Sat., Oct. 4: Hindu Heritage Month Celebration; Sun., Oct. 5: Mid-Autumn Festival. Museum is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
General admission: $19.95/children ages 1+ and adults
Children’s Museum Houston is offering up a whole lot of fun and learning for kids of all ages. On Saturday, honor Hindu Heritage Month with a vibrant day of activities including workshops, crafts, family story times, and live cultural performances. Children’s Museum Houston Also on Saturday, get in the Halloween spirit with a lineup of Halloween activities and crafts. ‍On Sunday, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with activities, storytelling, a lion dance, and more.  

Night at the MFAH: The Kinder Building Five-Year Celebration 
Sat., Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.
MFAH, Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
$40 per person; free for MFAH members
Discover an elevated experience, with all galleries open in a private setting during prime hours. This edition of Night at the MFAH features a special focus on the upcoming fifth anniversary of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building's opening. Guests can explore all permanent collection galleries while enjoying a complimentary cocktail and live music.

Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun at Asia Society Texas in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, including crafts, a festive scavenger hunt, and performances. (Photo courtesy of Asia Society Texas)

Mid-Autumn Family Day 
Sun., Oct. 5, 1-4 p.m. (Activities and scavenger hunt: 1-4 p.m.; performance: 2 p.m.)
Asia Society Texas
Free; RSVPs requested
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Asia Society Texas. Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun highlighting the rich traditions and stories behind this beloved holiday. Take part in hands-on crafts for all ages plus a festive scavenger hunt. Experience the magic of the harvest season through live performances, including the legend of the moon goddess Chang'e presented by the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), a fashion show by the Houston Hanfu Association, poetry performances from the North American Poetry Association, and more.

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