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Festivals, markets, arts, outdoor events, public meetings and seasonal events in Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita, The Woodlands, West University Place, Bellaire, The Heights and River Oaks. Dates, places, prices and organizers from official sources.

The Woodlands · Live music
Concerts at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Oct. 25, Oct. 31, Nov. 13 · 7 p.m.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion · 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Ticketed Pavilion shows listed by Community Impact: Majic Under the Stars featuring Babyface (Oct. 24), Three Days Grace (Oct. 25), MercyMe (Oct. 31) and Treaty Oak Revival (Nov. 13).
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Heights · Festivals and markets
Heights Mercantile Farmers Market
Oct. 25, Nov. 8, Nov. 22 · 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Heights Mercantile · 714 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77007
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration No registration listedOrganizer Heights Mercantile
A Sunday farmers market with produce, meat, cheese, flowers and live music, held the second and fourth Sunday of each month rain or shine; December dates were not yet listed.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Kayak Trick-or-Treat
Oct. 25, Oct. 29, Oct. 30
Riva Row Boat House · 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost $40 per tandem kayakRegistration Registration requiredOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation / Riva Row Boat House
Families paddle tandem kayaks along The Waterway to collect treats; times are posted only for some dates.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Kingwood · Seasonal
Kingwood Bible Church Fall Festival
Sun, Oct. 25 · 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Kingwood Bible Church · 3610 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX
Cost Free (per Kingwood.com listing)Organizer Kingwood Bible Church
A church fall festival open to the public with rides, games and candy for kids.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
Greater Houston · Festivals and markets
Texas Renaissance Festival
Oct. 25, Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 7, Nov. 8, Nov. 14, Nov. 15, Nov. 21 and more · 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds · 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
Cost Daily ticket prices vary by weekend, day and purchase timing (plus taxes); see organizerRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer Texas Renaissance Festival
The 52nd season of the renaissance fair runs weekends plus Thanksgiving Friday with a different theme each weekend; no entry after 7 p.m.
Todd Mission, northwest of The Woodlands
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Arts and culture
The Art of Belonging (juried exhibition)
Oct. 22-Jan. 14, Nov. 12
9450 Grogans Mill Rd, Ste. 160, The Woodlands, TX
Cost Free to attendOrganizer The Woodlands Arts Council
A juried art exhibition that opened Oct. 20 and runs through mid-January, with an opening reception on Nov. 12.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
River Oaks · Festivals and markets
The Market Presented by Sterling's Market
Sun, Oct. 25 · 11 AM - 3 PM
River Oaks District · 4444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer River Oaks District with Sterling's Market
A vendor market of local artisan and specialty food sellers; Oct 25 is the last date of the 2026 season listed.
River Oaks District is on Westheimer, outside River Oaks proper
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Trick or Treat Trail
Sun, Oct. 25 · 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park · 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77389
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation
Booth-to-booth trick-or-treating with costume contests and strolling entertainment; there is no parking at the park, so shuttles run from Lone Star College-Creekside Center.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Festivals and markets
28th Annual Holiday Marketplace (Kingwood Women's Club)
Oct. 26, Oct. 27
Humble Civic Center · 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338
Cost Preview Party $40, advance purchase only; general admission $11 online in advance, $15 at the doorRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer Kingwood Women's Club
A two-day holiday shopping market run by the Kingwood Women's Club, opening with a ticketed preview party on Monday night and a full shopping day Tuesday.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
City Council Meeting
Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 · 6:30 PM
West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
West U City Council meetings on the city calendar; agendas are posted before each meeting.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
Flood Hazard Mitigation Task Force Open House
Tue, Oct. 27 · 6:00 PM
Bellaire Civic Center · 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire Flood Hazard Mitigation Task Force
The city's flood task force shares updates on current and planned mitigation projects and asks residents for community-led preparedness ideas.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Outdoors
Birding After Breakfast
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 · 8:30 am-10:00 am
Nature Discovery Center · 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost FREERegistration No registration listedOrganizer Nature Discovery Center
A drop-in Wednesday morning bird walk in the park during fall migration; meet on the front porch or in the park.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Flashlight Candy Hunt
Wed, Oct. 28 · 7:30 p.m.
Terramont Park · 8500 Terramont Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382
Cost No charge for adults; child price not listedRegistration Registration requiredOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation
Kids search for candy by flashlight at Terramont Park; the hunt starts on time, and a parent must come along.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Family
Nature Story Time
Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16 and more · 4:00 pm-4:30 pm
Nature Discovery Center · 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer Nature Discovery Center
A free drop-in Wednesday program of nature stories, specimens and live animals; the center says it is canceled any day the center is closed.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Live music
Fall Concert Series at Market Street
Thu, Oct. 29 · 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Market Street · 9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Market Street
Thursday-evening concerts at Market Street: Nervous Rex on Oct. 22 and Little Queen on Oct. 29.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Live music
Live Music at Betsy's (Thursdays)
Thu, Oct. 29 · 6:30pm–8:00pm
Betsy's at Evelyn's Park · 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Evelyn's Park Conservancy
Thursday evening live music at the park's cafe; Dave Wheeler (Oct 22) and Mia Walker (Oct 29) are listed. November dates were not yet showing.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Family
Music in the Garden
Oct. 29, Nov. 25, Dec. 17 · 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Mercer Botanic Gardens (Visitor Center) · 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77338
Cost FreeRegistration Registration requiredOrganizer Harris County Precinct 3, Mercer Botanic Gardens
A short music session for children ages 1 to 5 that meets inside the Mercer Visitor Center; register the child only.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Woodlands · Live music
Rock the Row
Oct. 29, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 · 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Hughes Landing · 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, The Woodlands, TX
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation
A free Thursday-evening outdoor concert series at Hughes Landing; performances depend on the weather.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Seasonal
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Thu, Oct. 29 · Hunt starts at 4:45 p.m.
Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire Parks and Recreation
Kids hunt for toys, candy and prize pumpkins by age group, with music and face painting; costumes optional.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Live music
Friday Night Live Music
Fri, Oct. 30 · 6:30pm–9:30pm
Betsy's at Evelyn's Park · 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Evelyn's Park Conservancy
Friday night bands at Evelyn's Park; Critter Taylor Band (Oct 23) and Texas Turbines (Oct 30) are listed.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Spooktacular Two Day Event
Oct. 30, Oct. 31
The Woodlands Children's Museum · 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr, Suite 280, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cost Adults $10, children ages 1-13 $12, children under one $6Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer The Woodlands Children's Museum
Two days of Halloween activities at The Woodlands Children's Museum; the listing's hours conflict slightly, so check before going.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
Bellaire · Festivals and markets
Bellaire Open Air Halloween Market
Sat, Oct. 31 · 12:00pm–4:00pm
Evelyn's Park · 4400 Bellaire Boulevard, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Evelyn's Park Conservancy
An outdoor Halloween market with local artisans and small businesses at Evelyn's Park.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Heights · Seasonal
Donovan Park Halloween Party
Sat, Oct. 31 · 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Donovan Park · 700 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77007
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Houston Heights Association
The Heights Association's Halloween morning gathering at Donovan Park on Heights Boulevard.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Outdoors
King and Spalding's West U Halloween Dash and Kids Fun Run
Sat, Oct. 31 · 5K starts 8:00 a.m.; 1 Mile Kids' Fun Run starts 8:45 a.m.
West U Community Center · 6104 Auden, Houston, TX 77005
Cost 5K: $40 until October 28, $45 after October 28; Kids' Fun Run: $35 until October 28, $40 after October 28Registration Registration requiredOrganizer City of West University Place Parks and Recreation
A chip-timed, certified 5K and an untimed one-mile kids' run on West U streets, with costumes encouraged and proceeds going to the city's parks department.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Kingwood · Seasonal
Minions and Monsters Event
Sat, Oct. 31 · 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
On The Park Toys and Candy · 1271 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX
Cost Free (per Kingwood.com listing)Organizer On The Park Toys and Candy
A Halloween morning meet-and-greet with a Minion character, photos and treats at a Kingwood toy and candy shop.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Woodlands · Food
The Woodlands Farmers Market
Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, Dec. 19 and more · 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grogan's Mill Shopping Center · 7 Switchbud Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer The Woodlands Township
A weekly Saturday-morning farmers market at Grogan's Mill, held rain or shine; the vendor list goes out in a Friday newsletter.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Festivals and markets
The Woodlands Pride Festival 2026
Sat, Oct. 31
Town Green Park · 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX
Cost General admission is always freeOrganizer The Woodlands Pride
An annual festival at Town Green Park with live entertainment and local vendors; the organizer page does not list hours (Community Impact lists 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Family
The Woodlands Cars & Coffee for a Cause
Nov. 1, Dec. 6
Market Street · 9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Free (per Visit The Woodlands)Organizer The Woodlands Car Club
A first-Sunday car meetup at Market Street; Market Street lists Nov. 1, and Visit The Woodlands lists the monthly series through Dec. 6 with check-in from 6:30 a.m.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
City Council Regular Session
Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Dec. 21 · 6:00 PM
Council Chamber, First Floor of City Hall · 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire
Regular meetings of the Bellaire City Council.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Seasonal
Pumpkin Compost Drop Off
Mon, Nov. 2 to Fri, Dec. 11
Corner of Edith Street and Baldwin Avenue · 4401 Edith Street, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer City of Bellaire Public Works
Residents can leave bare pumpkins in a collection container for composting instead of putting them out with the trash.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
Environmental Sustainability Board Regular Session
Nov. 4, Dec. 2 · 6:30 PM
Conference Room 201, Second Floor of City Hall · 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire
Monthly meeting of the city's environmental sustainability board.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
Nov. 4, Dec. 2 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
West U Recreation Center Conference Room · 4210 Bellaire Boulevard, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
Monthly meeting of the city's parks advisory board.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
Building and Standards Commission Meeting
Nov. 5, Dec. 3 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
West University Place Municipal Building · West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
Monthly meeting of the commission that handles building standards matters.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Public meetings
City of Humble Regular Council Meeting
Nov. 5, Nov. 19, Dec. 10 · 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Humble
Regular meetings of the Humble City Council; agendas and packets are posted on the city's council meetings page, and the event listings do not name a meeting room.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Kingwood · Live music
Kings Harbor Fall Concert Series
Thu, Nov. 5 · 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Kings Harbor Green, Kings Harbor Waterfront Village
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer Kings Harbor Waterfront Village
The last of the Kings Harbor first-Thursday fall concerts, held outdoors on the Kings Harbor Green; bring a chair. The performer for this date is not named.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Heights · Seasonal
M-K-T Holiday Light Tunnels
Thu, Nov. 5 to Tue, Jan. 5 · Lit nightly from 4 PM
M-K-T, Trailside Bridges · 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration No registration listedOrganizer M-K-T Heights
Light tunnels cover the bridges between M-K-T and the Heights Hike and Bike Trail through the holidays. (M-K-T's calendar entry starts Nov 4; its description says Nov 5.)
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Seasonal
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
Thu, Nov. 5
Humble Civic Center · 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Harris County Precinct 3
Harris County Precinct 3 is holding a dinner for veterans at the Humble Civic Center; time and sign-up details are in the precinct's flyer, which could not be read.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Free
West U Garden Club
Nov. 5, Dec. 3 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Building, John Neighbors' Room · 6104 Auden Street, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost FreeOrganizer City of West University Place Senior Services
Local gardeners meet to hear speakers; the city lists a Texas AgriLife talk on becoming a Master Gardener in November and a holiday potluck in December.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Live music
Party at the Pavilion
Nov. 6, Dec. 11 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Great Lawn, Bellaire Town Square · 7008 S Rice Ave, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer City of Bellaire and PATRONS for Bellaire Parks
A free outdoor concert series on the Great Lawn; listed bands are Mango Punch (Oct 23, rescheduled from Oct 2), Larry Grass Band (Nov 6) and Thunderpants (Dec 11). Coolers and blankets are welcome.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Heights · Live music
ROA: USA Tour
Fri, Nov. 6
White Oak Music Hall Lawn · 2915 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer White Oak Music Hall
A ticketed outdoor concert on the White Oak Music Hall lawn; start time is on the ticketing page.
Near Northside, just east of the Heights (2915 N Main St)
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Outdoors
Starlight Swan Rides
Nov. 6, Nov. 20
Riva Row Boat House · 2101 Riva Row, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost $45Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer Riva Row Boat House
Evening swan-boat rides on The Waterway after dark on select Fridays; exact times are on the booking page.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
West University Place · Free
Biannual Recycling Event
Sat, Nov. 7 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Public Works Facility · 3826 Milton St, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost FreeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer City of West University Place Public Works
A drop-off day for documents, electronics, mattresses, textiles and household metal; open to West U residents only, with proof of residency.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Outdoors
Bird Survey and Nature Hike
Nov. 7, Dec. 5 · 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center · 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX 77338
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center (Harris County Precinct 3)
Park naturalists and volunteers lead a morning bird count and hike for all skill levels; meet in front of the nature center.
Jesse H. Jones Park, Humble (next to Kingwood)
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Heights · Festivals and markets
Da Gama: Diwali Celebration & Night Market
Sat, Nov. 7 · 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Da Gama Canteen, M-K-T trailside · 600 N Shepherd Dr Ste 520, Houston, TX 77007
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Da Gama Canteen at M-K-T Heights
An evening Diwali night market with local vendors, food and drinks outside Da Gama Canteen.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Heights · Arts and culture
HHA Art Crawl
Sat, Nov. 7 · 1 – 5 PM
Studios across the Heights (14 stops)
Cost $50 per personRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer Houston Heights Association with Redbud Arts Center
A self-guided crawl with 14 stops around the Heights, including nine artist studios plus murals and sculptures, with a digital pass; no children under 12, and net proceeds go to the Heights Association.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Outdoors
Tents in Town
Sat, Nov. 7 to Sun, Nov. 8 · Tents go up at 1:00 PM Saturday; campout wraps at 10:00 AM Sunday
Bellaire Civic Center and Great Lawn · 7008 S Rice Ave, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer PATRONS for Bellaire Parks
An overnight family campout on the Great Lawn with bounce houses, face painting and telescopes; food and activities come with registration, and limited glamping spots are offered.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Arts and culture
The Woodlands Photography Club 2026 Award Ceremony and Exhibition
Sat, Nov. 7 · 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
25814 Budde Rd, 4th floor, The Woodlands, TX
Cost Free (per Community Impact)Organizer The Woodlands Photography Club
The photography club's annual awards and exhibition of members' work.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Heights · Live music
Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour
Sat, Nov. 7
White Oak Music Hall Lawn · 2915 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer White Oak Music Hall
A ticketed outdoor concert on the White Oak Music Hall lawn; start time is on the ticketing page.
Near Northside, just east of the Heights (2915 N Main St)
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Kingwood · Festivals and markets
Cozy Bear Market
Sun, Nov. 8 · 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Megaton Brewery · 808 Russel Palmer Rd, Kingwood, TX
Cost Not listed by the organizer
An afternoon pop-up market at Megaton Brewery with a cozy, bring-your-teddy-bear theme.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Heights · Public meetings
November 2026 General Meeting
Mon, Nov. 9 · 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Houston Heights City Hall & Fire Station · 107 W. 12th Street, Houston, TX 77008
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Houston Heights Association
The Heights Association's monthly general meeting at the historic fire station on 12th Street.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
Culture & Arts Board Regular Session
Nov. 10, Dec. 9 · 6:30 PM
Bellaire City Hall, Conference Room 201 · 7008 South Rice Avenue, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire
Monthly meeting of the board that runs Bellaire's arts programs, including the arts and crafts festival.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board
Nov. 10, Dec. 8 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Building - John Neighbor's Activity Room · 6104 Auden St, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
Monthly meeting of the city's recycling advisory board.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Veterans Day Tribute
Wed, Nov. 11 · 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Woodlands Central Fire Station · 9951 Grogan's Mill Rd, The Woodlands, TX
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation with The Woodlands Fire Department
An annual ceremony honoring U.S. military veterans, held inside the Central Fire Station apparatus bay on Nov. 11.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Heights · Live music
Bitch Cabal feat. Wednesday & Mannequin Pussy
Thu, Nov. 12
White Oak Music Hall Lawn · 2915 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer White Oak Music Hall
A ticketed outdoor concert on the White Oak Music Hall lawn; start time is on the ticketing page.
Near Northside, just east of the Heights (2915 N Main St)
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Heights · Festivals and markets
M-K-T Sunset Market
Thu, Nov. 12 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
M-K-T, Trailside · 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration RSVP requestedOrganizer M-K-T Heights
A free weeknight trailside market with local artisan goods, food, drinks and entertainment.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session
Nov. 12, Dec. 10 · 6:00 PM
7008 S Rice Ave, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire
Monthly meeting of Bellaire's planning and zoning commission.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
Senior Services Board Meeting
Nov. 12, Dec. 10 · 2:00 PM
Community Building and Senior Center · 6104 Auden St, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
Monthly meeting of the board that advises on the city's senior programs.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
River Oaks · Seasonal
Sip, Shop & Savor
Thu, Nov. 12 · 5:00–6:00 PM VIP early access; 6:00–8:00 PM Sip, Shop & Savor
River Oaks Shopping Center · 2030 W. Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration RSVP requestedOrganizer River Oaks Shopping Center
A holiday shopping evening with in-store offers and complimentary drinks at participating shops, plus dining offers for wristband holders.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting
Nov. 12, Dec. 10 · 6:15 PM
West University Place Municipal Building · West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
Monthly meeting of the commission that reviews zoning and planning matters.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Arts and culture
Art After Dark: A Holiday Craft Night for Grown-Ups
Fri, Nov. 13 · 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Woodlands Children's Museum · 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr, Suite 280, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cost $50, or $40 with the early bird discount through Nov. 2Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer The Woodlands Children's Museum
An adults-only evening of holiday crafts at The Woodlands Children's Museum.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
Humble and Atascocita · Family
HGMS Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show
Nov. 13, Nov. 14, Nov. 15
Humble Civic Center · 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338
Cost Tickets: $12, FREE Entry for age 10 and underRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
A three-day show of gems, minerals, jewelry and fossils at the Humble Civic Center, with children's earth science activities listed; parking is free.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Public meetings
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting
Nov. 13, Nov. 19, Dec. 3
The Woodlands Township · 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer The Woodlands Township
Public meetings of the Township's elected board at the Township offices on Technology Forest Boulevard.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Festivals and markets
Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival (Fall)
Sat, Nov. 14 · 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Paseo Park · 5000 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Bellaire Culture and Arts Board
A juried outdoor arts and crafts show in Paseo Park, timed for early holiday shopping; parking is listed at Condit Elementary, the Water Tower lot and Fifth Street.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
River Oaks · Arts and culture
Docent-Led Tour of Rienzi in Spanish
Nov. 14, Dec. 12 · Noon-1 PM
Rienzi (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) · 1406 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Cost Free for MFAH Members; $10 for Adults; $8 for Seniors (65+ with ID); $5 for Students (with ID); $5 for Youth (ages 13–18); Free for Children (ages 12 and younger)Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
A Spanish-language guided tour of the Rienzi house museum, its collection and gardens in River Oaks.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Kingwood · Live music
Fall Jazz Orchestra Concert (Kingwood Jazz Orchestra)
Sat, Nov. 14 · 4 p.m.
Lone Star College-Kingwood Performing Arts Center · 20000 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Cost $30 General Admission, $20 Seniors (55+), and $5 Students with photo IDRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer Lake Houston Music & Arts Society (LHMAS)
An afternoon big-band concert at Lone Star College-Kingwood, the orchestra's first under its new name, the Kingwood Jazz Orchestra.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Family
Meet the Animals: Scales & Tails: Reptiles
Sat, Nov. 14 · 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Nature Discovery Center · 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost $5 member / $10 non-memberRegistration Registration requiredOrganizer Nature Discovery Center
A naturalist-led family session on reptiles with live animals and specimens.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Family
Movies on the Lawn
Nov. 14, Dec. 5 · 4:30 p.m.
The Woodlands Mall, The Lawn · 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost FreeOrganizer The Woodlands Mall
Free outdoor family movies at The Woodlands Mall: Monsters University (Oct. 24), PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Nov. 14) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Dec. 5); weather-dependent, no rain dates.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
Evergreen Park Committee (We Are Evergreen) Meeting
Nov. 17, Dec. 15 · 4:00 PM
Bellaire City Hall (BLIFE Activity Room) · 7008 South Rice Ave., Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire
Meeting of the committee focused on Evergreen Park.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Public meetings
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Nov. 18, Dec. 16 · 6:00 PM
CenterPoint Energy Community Center · 7001 Fifth Street, Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Bellaire
Monthly meeting of the board that advises the city on parks.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Festivals and markets
Junior League Holiday Market
Nov. 19, Nov. 20-Nov. 22
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Junior League of The Woodlands
The Junior League's annual holiday shopping market with a preview party the night before; venue, hours and prices could not be confirmed with the organizer.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Woodlands · Seasonal
The Woodlands Ice Rink
Fri, Nov. 20 to Mon, Jan. 18
The Woodlands Ice Rink
Cost $15 per person ages 6 and up, $7 ages 5 and under (includes skate rental and a two-hour time slot; helmets and walkers $10 each; plus tax)Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer The Woodlands Ice Rink
The seasonal outdoor ice rink opens daily from Nov. 20; daily hours vary around holidays and local events.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
Kingwood · Live music
American Quilt: 250 Years of American Music (Kingwood Chorale)
Sat, Nov. 21 · 7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood · 5520 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77345
Cost General admission $30, seniors $20, students $5 (as listed on Kingwood.com; organizer page shows a ticket link without prices)Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer Lake Houston Music & Arts Society (LHMAS)
The Kingwood Chorale performs a program of American music spanning 250 years at First Presbyterian Church of Kingwood.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Arts and culture
Boni's: The Nutcracker
Nov. 21, Nov. 22
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion · 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Two performances of The Nutcracker at The Pavilion, listed in Visit The Woodlands' holiday events; times were not shown.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Holiday on The Waterway
Sat, Nov. 21 to Sun, Jan. 3
The Woodlands Waterway
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation
Holiday light displays along The Waterway put on by the Township's Parks & Recreation Department, with a complimentary trolley ride.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Woodlands · Seasonal
Lighting of the Doves Festival
Sat, Nov. 21 · 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Town Green Park · 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX
Cost No general admission price listed; snow play requires a $5 wristband; children's museum crafts free while supplies lastOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation
The Township's holiday kickoff at Town Green Park, with live music, ice carving, Santa's arrival and the lighting of the doves along The Waterway followed by fireworks at 7 p.m.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
River Oaks · Arts and culture
Studio Saturday at Rienzi
Nov. 21, Dec. 19 · 10 AM-Noon
Rienzi (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) · 1406 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Cost $20 Adult; $17 Senior (65+); $15 MFAH member, student (19+), youth (13–18); FREE Child (12 and younger), MFAH youth member (13–18)Registration Tickets requiredOrganizer Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
A guided sketching class for all skill levels that uses the house's architecture and art as subjects.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
River Oaks · Seasonal
Tree Lighting
Sat, Nov. 21 · 4pm - 7pm
River Oaks District · 4444 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer River Oaks District
The district's annual holiday tree lighting with a live band performance and a visit from Saint Nicholas.
River Oaks District is on Westheimer, outside River Oaks proper
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Greater Houston · Seasonal
77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thu, Nov. 26 · 9 a.m.
Downtown Houston
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of Houston Special Events Office
Houston's Thanksgiving morning parade through downtown; the 2026 route had not been posted (the linked map is labeled 2025).
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Public meetings
Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting
Nov. 26, Dec. 17 · 6:30 PM
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place
Scheduled meetings of the board that hears zoning variance requests; the November date falls on Thanksgiving as posted.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Seasonal
2026 Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
Tue, Dec. 1 · 6:30 p.m.
Historic Main Street · Main Street, Humble, TX
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration No registration listedOrganizer City of Humble
Humble's lighted holiday parade runs along historic Main Street, with the judges' stand at Uptown Park and Santa visiting Uptown Park after the parade.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Bellaire · Seasonal
Selfies with Santa
Wed, Dec. 2 · Time slots start at 4:30 pm
Bellaire Civic Center · 7008 South Rice Ave., Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost Not listed by the organizerRegistration Registration requiredOrganizer City of Bellaire Parks and Recreation
Families decorate cookies and take their own photos with Santa; resident registration opens Nov 10 and non-resident registration Nov 17.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Live music
Holly Jolly Jingle
Thu, Dec. 3 · 7 p.m.
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion · 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Free event (per Community Impact)Organizer The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
A holiday concert at The Pavilion featuring Conroe ISD student musicians.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
The Heights · Seasonal
2026 Holiday Home Tour
Dec. 4, Dec. 5
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Houston Heights Association
The Heights Association's annual holiday tour of decorated Heights homes; ticket details were not yet posted.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
Humble and Atascocita · Festivals and markets
Home for the Holidays Market of Humble
Dec. 4, Dec. 5
Humble Civic Center · 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
A two-day holiday gift market at the Humble Civic Center with more than 100 merchants selling gifts, decor and food.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Sports
Glow and Go 5K
Sat, Dec. 5 · 6 p.m.
The Woodlands Waterway · 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost $35.00 (includes finisher medal and participant packet; race shirt $15 extra; no race-day registration)Registration Registration requiredOrganizer The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation
An evening holiday 5K along The Waterway during Holiday on The Waterway; packet pickup is at Township Town Hall.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Seasonal
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mon, Dec. 7 · 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Community Building and Senior Center · 6104 Auden St, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer City of West University Place Parks and Recreation
The city's annual holiday tree lighting at the Community Building on Auden.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
The Woodlands · Live music
Market Street Sing-Off
Thu, Dec. 10 · 6:30 p.m.
Market Street · 9595 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Market Street
The 6th annual holiday singing competition for local high school groups at Market Street; Market Street's own page did not yet show the date.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026 in a news listing; confirm with the organizer
Humble and Atascocita · Arts and culture
The Hit Stage Play Ho! Ho! Ho! No!
Dec. 12, Dec. 13
Humble Civic Center · 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338
Cost Not listed by the organizerOrganizer Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex
A holiday stage play with two performances at the Humble Civic Center; the venue calendar does not list ticket prices.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Seasonal
Annual Christmas Concert
Sun, Dec. 13 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Community Building and Senior Center · 6104 Auden Street, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost FreeRegistration Registration requiredOrganizer City of West University Place Senior Services
The Houston Concert Band plays a program of holiday music at the West U Community Building.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Seasonal
Ornamenti Holiday Concert
Wed, Dec. 23 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM)
Community Building and Senior Center · 6104 Auden Street, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost $20 for one or $35 for two ticketsRegistration Tickets requiredOrganizer City of West University Place Senior Services
An early-music ensemble plays holiday carols and Baroque pieces on period instruments, followed by a Q&A with wassail and cookies.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026
West University Place · Seasonal
Polar Bear Pool Party
Wed, Dec. 30 · 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Colonial Park Pool · 4130 Byron, West University Place, TX 77005
Cost $8 for residents and $14 for non-resident guests; residents who buy a 2027 pool membership at the event get in freeRegistration No registration listedOrganizer City of West University Place Parks and Recreation
Colonial Park Pool opens for a cold-weather swim between Christmas and New Year's.
Official details · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

How this calendar works

Every event is confirmed with the organizer or another authoritative source. The date it was last checked is on each listing.
Past events drop off automatically. Canceled, postponed or sold-out events are labeled when we know.
These events are hosted by the organizers named. The Michael O’Neal Group lists them for your information and does not organize them unless a listing says so.
Details can change. Check the official link before you go.

Know of a public event we should check? Email [email protected] or text 832-797-3780.

Concerts at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Heights Mercantile Farmers Market

Kayak Trick-or-Treat

Kingwood Bible Church Fall Festival

Texas Renaissance Festival

The Art of Belonging (juried exhibition)

The Market Presented by Sterling's Market

Trick or Treat Trail

28th Annual Holiday Marketplace (Kingwood Women's Club)

City Council Meeting

Flood Hazard Mitigation Task Force Open House

Birding After Breakfast

Flashlight Candy Hunt

Nature Story Time

Fall Concert Series at Market Street

Live Music at Betsy's (Thursdays)

Music in the Garden

Rock the Row

The Great Pumpkin Hunt

Friday Night Live Music

Spooktacular Two Day Event

Bellaire Open Air Halloween Market

Donovan Park Halloween Party

King and Spalding's West U Halloween Dash and Kids Fun Run

Minions and Monsters Event

The Woodlands Farmers Market

The Woodlands Pride Festival 2026

The Woodlands Cars & Coffee for a Cause

City Council Regular Session

Pumpkin Compost Drop Off

Environmental Sustainability Board Regular Session

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Building and Standards Commission Meeting

City of Humble Regular Council Meeting

Kings Harbor Fall Concert Series

M-K-T Holiday Light Tunnels

Veterans Appreciation Dinner

West U Garden Club

Party at the Pavilion

ROA: USA Tour

Starlight Swan Rides

Biannual Recycling Event

Bird Survey and Nature Hike

Da Gama: Diwali Celebration & Night Market

HHA Art Crawl

Tents in Town

The Woodlands Photography Club 2026 Award Ceremony and Exhibition

Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour

Cozy Bear Market

November 2026 General Meeting

Culture & Arts Board Regular Session

Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board

Veterans Day Tribute

Bitch Cabal feat. Wednesday & Mannequin Pussy

M-K-T Sunset Market

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Session

Senior Services Board Meeting

Sip, Shop & Savor

Zoning and Planning Commission Meeting

Art After Dark: A Holiday Craft Night for Grown-Ups

HGMS Annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Show

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors Meeting

Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival (Fall)

Docent-Led Tour of Rienzi in Spanish

Fall Jazz Orchestra Concert (Kingwood Jazz Orchestra)

Meet the Animals: Scales & Tails: Reptiles

Movies on the Lawn

Evergreen Park Committee (We Are Evergreen) Meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Junior League Holiday Market

The Woodlands Ice Rink

American Quilt: 250 Years of American Music (Kingwood Chorale)

Boni's: The Nutcracker

Holiday on The Waterway

Lighting of the Doves Festival

Studio Saturday at Rienzi

Tree Lighting

77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

Zoning Board of Adjustments Meeting

2026 Annual Christmas Parade of Lights