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HALLOWEEN & DAY OF THE DEAD

Friday – 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Musical @ Art Factory Art Factory lets loose on their innovative, new revival of the iconic show, promising fully immersive and high-octane nights of zany fun!

Friday – Apocalypse Party @ POST @ 10PM
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky End of the World party featuring local DJs, costume contest, curated market, cirque performances, & more!

Friday – Una Noche @ Market Square Park @ 7PM Experience the spirit of Día de los Muertos through mariachi and ballet folklórico, live music, free face painting, and interactive arts and cultural workshops.

Friday – Día de los Muertos Family Movie Night: 'Coco' Screening @ Trebly Park @ 7PM

Friday – Boos & Brews @ Saint Arnold @ 5:30PM Don your spookiest attire and enjoy Boos & Brews – a night of music, costumes, and craft beer.

Friday – Halloween Comedy Showcase @ Punchline Houston @ 8PM

Friday – Monster Mash @ Lyric Market @ 6PM Dance the night away with a live DJ, sip festive drink specials, and strut your stuff in the costume contest.

Friday – H Town Hoedown Halloween Edition @ House of Blues @ 9PM

Friday – Emo Forever Halloween Party @ Scout Bar @ 8PM Get ready for live bands, video dj, costume contest, and video games.

Saturday – Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival @ Sam Houston Park @ 4PM This beloved Houston tradition returns with an evening filled with live music, beautiful procession, delicious concessions, fun arts & crafts, and so much more!

Saturday – Dia de los Muertos @ Kemah Boardwalk @ 2PM Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with fire spinners, live performances, music, and much more.

Saturday – Día de los Muertos Festival @ City Place @ 4PM Experience the spirit of Día de los Muertos with an exciting combination of music, indigenous dance performances, food, family activities, and culture!

Saturday – 'Frightfully Fun' A Halloween Concert for Kids @ Jones Hall @ 10AM / 11:30AM Bring your kids to Jones Hall for a morning of family fun as a haunted Symphony full of costumed musicians perform scores from 'Star Wars,' 'Harry Potter,' 'Aladdin,' and more.

Saturday – Halloween Foam Party @ POST @ 11AM Bring out the kiddos for this fun Halloween-themed party!

Saturday – HYSTERIA Party @ The Secret Group @ 7PM This Halloween party features live music from Kodie, Tisa Korean, Modern Lover, & more beloved local artists, plus live performances, photo booths, costumes, food trucks, & more!

Saturday – 'The Lodger' Screening + Live Accompaniment @ The Grand Opera House @ 7PM Continuing a beloved Halloween tradition, Rob Landes returns with his one-of-a-kind, fully improvised musical score for Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 silent thriller.

Saturday & Sunday – Dia de los Muertos Celebration @ Houston Zoo Stroll through the Zoo and enjoy glowing decorations, festive photo ops, and a chance to see La Catrina, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Día de los Muertos holiday.

Sunday – 'Calavera Con Calavera' Day of the Dead Musical @ The Hobby Center @ 7:30PM
"Calavera con Calavera" brings the richness of the traditional Mexican songs, folkloric dances, Aztec rituals, and plenty of surprises!

Sunday – Día de los Muertos: Celebrate & Remember @ Discovery Green @ 3PM Expect cultural performances and music by local artists, hands-on art activities, artist demos, vendors and more.

Sunday – Día de los Muertos Celebration @ Karbach Brewing Co @ 11AM Karbach's Biergarten will come alive as a vibrant living altar celebrating the connection between past and present with folklorico performances, a fashion show, car show, & more.

All weekend – Halloween Ghost Hunt @ The Woodlands Explore the haunted streets, solve chilling puzzles, and uncover supernatural secrets in a real-world adventure for friends and family.

All weekend – Halloween Ghost Hunt @ Le Jardinier This outdoor adventure combines scavenger hunts, escape room-style puzzles, and spooky storytelling for a unique Halloween experience.

All weekend – 'Drunk Dracula' Performance @ Drunk Shakespeare This October, watch as one brave actor downs five shots of whiskey and hilariously attempts to retell the classic tale of Transylvania's thirstiest vampire. Ends 11/15.

All weekend – Lone Star Spirits @ Theatre Southwest (Houston) @ 8:00 PM A ghost-story comedy by Josh Tobiessen opens Halloween night and runs through Nov 15 at Theatre Southwest’s new location (3939 Hillcroft, Suite 160); Fri/Sat shows 8pm, Sun matinees Nov 2 & 9 at 3pm.

Ongoing – Zoo Boo @ Houston Zoo Count down to Halloween together with the Zoo – enjoy fun activities, dress up in costumes, and celebrate all things Fall. Ends 10/31.

Ongoing – Houston Scream Fest Don't miss Houston's biggest Halloween event featuring haunted houses, a carnival-style midway, live entertainment, food court, and more. Ends 11/8.

Festival & Markets

Saturday – Papaya Market Fall Fest @ East River @ 12PM Right in time for the holiday season, enjoy live DJ sets, tasting lounge, and vendors for a curated shopping experience along the Bayou.

Saturday – First Saturday Arts Market @ Houston Heights (540 W. 19th St) @ 11:00 AM–6:00 PM Outdoor market featuring local artists, photography, sculpture, crafts, and more in the Heights.

Ongoing – Texas Renaissance Festival @ Todd Mission On Saturdays and Sundays, the King invites all to his 16th century English village for a celebration of all things Renaissance! Ends 11/30.

Standup

Friday & Saturday – Michael Turner Stand-Up @ The Riot Comedy Club

Saturday & Sunday – Chaunte Wayans Stand-Up @ Punchline Houston

Sunday – Spin the Block Comedy Tour @ Toyota Center @ 7PM Featuring Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, & Chico Bean

All weekend – DeRay Davis Stand-Up @ Houston Improv

Sports

Saturday – Texas Southern vs Alcorn State @ Shell Energy Stadium @ 2PM

Sunday – Texans vs Broncos @ NRG Stadium @ 12PM

Arts & Culture

Saturday – Night at the MFAH: Roman Holiday @ MFAH @ 6PM
Explore galleries, new installations, and current exhibitions; plus enjoy a cocktail, chat with curators, listen to live music, and mingle with other art enthusiasts.

Saturday – Punch Party @ MFAH Rienzi @ 6:30PM Explore the Rienzi grounds and the art collection while enjoying the 18th-century tradition of punch, all while celebrating Día de los Muertos.

Saturday – Danscape 2025 @ The Hobby Center @ 7:30PM This benefit dance concert features some of the top dance artists and choreographers from around Texas.

Ongoing – 'Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks' Immersive Experience @ Space Center Houston Experience the story of humanity's reach for the Moon in a 360° immersive journey through space and time narrated by Tom Hanks.

Ongoing – 'Fractal Worlds' Immersive Experience @ ARTECHOUSE Step inside the infinite and explore how mathematics shapes not only our physical world but also our perception, emotion, and imagination. Ends 12/7.

Ongoing – 'Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life' Exhibition @ The Health Museum This fascinating all-new exhibit is designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages.

Ongoing – 'Coastal Cowboys' Exhibition @ Heritage Society Sam Houston Park This groundbreaking show sheds light on a network of Texas coastal ranches that flourished long before Texas found its place on the map, revealing how these cowboys forged a distinct way of life amid sand, salt, and sea. Ends 12/2025.

Ongoing – 'Lines of Resolution: Drawing at the Advent of Television and Video' Exhibition @ Menil The exhibition explores the relationship between drawing, television, and video from the late 1950s into the 1980s. Ends 2/8/2026.

'Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson' Exhibition @ Menil Known for her densely layered and meticulously constructed watercolors and collages, Nilsson brings her prominent artistic style to Menil's special Wall Drawing Series. Ends 8/16/2026.

'Robert Rauschenberg: Fabric Works of the 1970s' Exhibition @ Menil Celebrating one hundredth birthday of renowned American artist Robert Rauschenberg, this exhibition that looks at the artist's expressive and conceptual use of fabric as a sculptural medium. Ends 3/1/2026.

Ongoing – 'The Space Between Looking and Loving' Exhibition @ Menil Featuring new work by Francesca Fuchs and selections from the Menil's collection and archives, the exhibition explores the affective power and relational histories of objects in domestic settings. Ends 11/2.

Ongoing – 'Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times' Exhibition @ MFAH NEW – Featuring treasures from museums in Rome, Naples, and Vatican City, this spectacular exhibition bring to life the extraordinary reign of Emperor Trajan, who ruled the Roman Empire at its height. Ends 1/25/2026.

Ongoing – 'Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography' Exhibition @ MFAH
The annual exhibition documents and celebrates Houston's diverse neighborhoods through student photography that captures daily life in our communities, identity, and future. Ends Spring 2026.

Ongoing – 'Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe' Exhibition @ CAMH The exhibition surveys nearly a decade of multi-disciplinary artist Tomashi Jackson's works, including vibrant and thoughtful paintings, prints, videos, photography, and sculpture. Ends 3/29/2026.

Ongoing – 'Bio Morphe' Exhibition @ Moody Center for the Arts The Moody's fall 2025 exhibition focuses on the topic of biomorphism—artistic styles that use occurring patterns or shapes inspired by nature— as seen through the lens of seven international artists. Ends 12/20.

All Ages/Good for kids

Sunday – Family Zone @ MFAH @ 1PM On selected Sundays, families are invited to visit the MFAH for exciting activities in the galleries.

Sunday – 'Mutts Gone Nuts' Performance @ The Grand Opera House @ 3PM Come see a dozen of the world's most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more!

Ongoing – 'Beat The Bomb' Experience The World's Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing – Sloomoo Exhibition @ Marq E Entertainment Center Immerse yourself in the joy of sensory play with Sloomoo Institute's colorful world of never-ending, hand-crafted slime, yummy scents, and soothing ASMR delights. Ends 12/31.

Ongoing – The House of Pikachu: Art, Anime, and Pop Culture Exhibition @ Asia Society Texas Expanding beyond a focus on Japanese artists, 'The House of Pikachu' explores anime's worldwide reach through the works of a diverse chorus of artists from Japan, Brazil, China, Mexico, Côte d'Ivoire, Texas, and beyond. Ends 3/15/2026

Ongoing – 'Extreme Animals Alive' Exhibition @ HMNS Step into a graphic novel and explore the unique adaptations that make Earth's creatures fearless and fascinating, beautiful and bold. Ends 12/31.

Live Theater

Saturday – 'Porgy and Bess' Opera @ Houston Grand Opera @ 7:30PM Experience the cherished American classic that once set HGO on its path as a trailblazer, presented in an acclaimed production from director Francesca Zambello. Ends 11/15.

Saturday – 'Our Town' Play @ Wortham Center @ 2PM / 7PM This critically acclaimed Broadway play celebrates the beauty of everyday life, the strength of community, and the importance of cherishing each moment we're given.

Sunday – 'Il Trittico' Opera @ Houston Grand Opera Gripping drama, heartfelt emotion, and clever comedy: 'Il trittico' comes to HGO in the company's first-ever full presentation of Puccini's masterful trio of one-act operas. Ends 11/14.

Sunday – 'Cinderella' Ballet @ Wortham Center @ 7PM This visually stunning production of the beloved classic tale features radiant costumes, hand-crafted sets, and sparkling choreography.

All weekend – 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Musical @ The Hobby Center In this original Broadway production, an eclectic group of teenagers vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Ends 11/2.

All weekend – 'The Addams Family' Musical @ Crighton Theatre A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, this magnificently macabre hit musical features everyone's favorite creepy, kooky characters. Ends 11/2.

All weekend – 'Mud Row' Play @ Stages Beneath the roof of one house, generations apart, four sisters must confront their shared legacies, and each other, in this riveting, humorous, and hopeful story about sisterhood and family. Ends 11/2.

All weekend – 'The Minutes' Play @ MATCH 'The Minutes' is a biting political satire infused with dark humor, offering a sharp, humorous, and timely critique of power dynamics, political corruption, and the manipulation of history. Ends 11/8.

Live Music

Friday – K. Michelle @ House of Blues @ 7:30PM

Friday – Vybz Kartel @ Toyota Center @ 8PM With Diamond Platnumz, Olamide, & Kes

Friday – Doechii @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Friday – Quevedo @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Friday – Aly & AJ @ White Oak Music Hall @ 6:30PM With Amanda Shires

Friday – DICE @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Ray and Paul Holmberg

Friday – Pony Bradshaw @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM With Ryan Culwell

Friday – Gorgon City @ Stereo Live @ 10PM With Surain

Friday – South House vs Naija House Party @ Warehouse Live @ 9PM

Friday – Hate Mail + Camille Closer @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Friday – Mitch Richmond @ Continental Club

Saturday – The Offspring & Sum 41 @ Toyota Center @ 7PM With Simple Plan

Saturday – Parker McCollum @ NRG Stadium @ 7PM With Randy Houser

Saturday – Tate McRae @ Toyota Center @ 7:30PM With Alessi Rose

Saturday – Lainey Wilson @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Muscadine Bloodline & Kaitlin Butts

Saturday – Lamp @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

Saturday – Matt Maltese @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Cornelia Murr

Saturday – JMSN @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Saturday – Stereolab @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Bitchin Bajas

Saturday – Keller Cox @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Saturday – Flosstradamus @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday – Mo Lowda & The Humble @ Continental Club @ 9PM With French Cassettes

Saturday – Goldie Pipes @ The Big Top @ 9:30PM

Saturday – Mashup Sessions House Party @ Warehouse Live @ 7PM

Saturday – El Fantasma @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Saturday – HARDY @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7:30PM

Saturday – The Psychedelic Furs @ The Heights Theater @ 8PM

Saturday – Ashnikko @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM With Venbee

Saturday – Thee Sinseers @ The Continental Club @ 9PM

Saturday – Mustard @ Stereo Live @ 10PM

Saturday – Jah Cure @ House of Blues @ 7PM With Jemere Morgan

Saturday – MARGO PRICE @ Bayou Music Center @ 8PM

Saturday – Ghost @ Toyota Center @ 7:30PM With Opeth

Sunday – Khruangbin @ 713 Music Hall @ 8PM

Sunday – 'Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons' Concert @ Smart Financial Centre @ 7PM 'Symphony of Seasons' features a 35-piece orchestra performing the most memorable music from the game and a screen above the stage showing gameplay footage, plus original content created exclusively for this tour.

Sunday – The B-52s + Devo @ Woodlands Pavilion @ 7PM With Lene Lovich

Sunday – Black Violin @ 713 Music Hall @ 6PM With Abraham Alexander

Sunday – The Gabzy Experience @ House of Blues @ 7PM

Sunday – Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM With Field Medic

Sunday – 54 Ultra @ White Oak Music Hall @ 7PM

Sunday – Kaash @ Warehouse Live @ 8PM With Nobu Woods

Sunday – Shwayze @ The Secret Group @ 8PM

Sunday – Dogma @ Scout Bar @ 7:30PM With Frayle

All weekend – 'From Stage to Screen: Broadway Meets Hollywood' Concert @ Jones Hall Broadway stars join the Houston Symphony for an extravaganza of showstoppers from your favorite stage and movie musicals.

Other Events

Friday – Happy Hour Friday @ MFAH @ 5PM Explore the campus, visit the galleries after-hours, and get a drink at the bar at MFAH's Happy Hour! Ends 11/28.

Saturday – Saturday Stargazing @ George Observatory in Needville

All weekend – Korean Film Nights @ MFAH This year's selections showcase new movies and cult favorites that reflect the energy and talent of the South Korean film industry.

Saturday – The Health Museum 2025 Health Heroes Gala @ Hotel ZaZa – Museum District @ 6:00 PM An elegant evening honoring Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale with dinner, live auction, music, and dancing.

Saturday – Breakthrough T1D Walk Fundraiser @ Aveva Stadium @ 8:30 AM Community 2.1‑mile walk and family fest supporting research for Type 1 diabetes, with performances, kids’ zone, and Mile of Hope tribute.