October is one of the best months in Houston! Why is that? The temperatures are finally starting to cool down and the month is packed with festivities to celebrate the start of fall. Whether you want to dance the night away to Tejano music, sip craft beer at Oktoberfest, or play Monster Mini-Golf (yes, this is a thing!), you will not be disappointed with fun happenings around H-Town.
Don’t Let These Fun Events Slip Under Your Radar
- Did you know a former vice president is coming to town?! Kamala Harris is making a stop at Hobby Center to discuss her new book “107 Days,” which covers her unprecedented run for president last year.
- Craving one more night on Miller Outdoor Theatre’s beautiful lawn before the season ends? Spend this weekend dancing and singing along to Tejano and mariachi music at the 46th Annual Festival Chicano.
- Basketball season is also back! Cheer on the Houston Rockets and new star player Kevin Durant as they kick off a new season this month at Toyota Center.
The Best Fall Festivals in Houston
The weather is crisp(ish), so it’s time to get outside and enjoy one of Houston’s festivals!
- Want to ooh and ahh over beautiful artwork? Stop by the Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park, which will feature hundreds of artists from all over the world.
- Embrace our city’s dynamic diversity at the Korean Festival, one of the largest cultural events held at Discovery Green. This year, it will feature K-Pop headliners Hohyun & Withus.
- Nothing feels more like fall than an Oktoberfest celebration! Head to Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Brewing Co, where you can celebrate with a German-themed food menu, live music, and special beer tappings.
- Be sure to grab your kiddos for ArBOOretum, where they can decorate pumpkins, show off their costumes, and go on an adventure on the trick-or-treat nature trail.
- Finally, end the month at Fall Fest in TMC Helix Park with hands-on crafts and the movie “Coco.”
Where To Go on Halloween
Dance the night away, sing karaoke, and win best costume at the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s one-of-a-kind Mixers & Elixirs: Spirits and Skeletons party. Or, put on your best costume and groove with your crew at Numbers’ legendary Halloween party, where you can win a cash prize for your costume. Looking for more low-key options? Grab your beau or your crew for a scary movie at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown, or enjoy a round of Monster Mini-Golf at this glow-in-the-dark course in Katy.
