Events

Worth leaving the house for

Festivals, shows, markets and family days across Bay Area Houston, picked from city, library, chamber and venue calendars every morning.

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298 upcoming events

TodayOct 15

Thru Oct 31

Haunted Season

Galveston Island Visitor Information Center

Mon–Sun

Top pick

The Concert Truck

The Grand 1894 Opera House · Galveston

All day

Top pick

Garrett Owen & Sophie Gault

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe · Galveston

6–8 PM

Top pickFree

Yoga on the Pier

Galveston Historic Seaport

TomorrowOct 16

Thru Oct 25

Kids

Detective Rob: Baby Got Back...In Time

The Jet-Pac · Clear Lake

All day

Top pick

Fright Night Movies

Kemah Boardwalk

All day

Jeff Black W / Guest Gabe Wootton

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe · Galveston

All day

Live at Lucine: Opie Hendrix

Hotel Lucine · Galveston

Fri–Sun

Out of Office

Sugar Bean Coffee and Cream · Galveston

Fri–Sun, 10 AM

Top pick

Boat Show - Fishing Extravaganza

Nona's Evoo · Hitchcock

5–9 PM

Shrimp Boil

Galveston Bay Brewing · Clear Lake Shores

7:30–10:30 PM

Top pick

Live Entertainment: Rasta Mendoza Trio

Sammy G’sDistrict 70 · El Lago

8:30 PM–12 AM

Mr. Wonderful: the 80'S Experience

Jackie's Bar and Grill · Kemah

SaturdayOct 17

All day

Artist Boat Kayak Adventure: Coastal Heritage Preserve

Coastal Heritage Preserve · Galveston

All day

Top pick

CABOOSE FEST: Hootenanny & Hayrides

Galveston Railroad Museum

All day

Top pick

Freddie Steady Krc Al Staehely (Song Swap)

Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe · Galveston

All day

Halloween Costume Contest

Kemah Boardwalk

Sat–Sun

Redfish Island Kite Fest 2026

Texas Mariners Cruising Association · Kemah

Sat–Sun

Free

Bike Around the Bay 2026

Bike Around the Bay · Clear Lake

8:30 AM–4 PM

Free

2nd Annual Craft Sale and Market

The Way Out Women's Center · Bacliff

9–10 AM

Asana Mood Yoga Flow (Oct 17 @ 9:00 am)

Texas Surf Museum · Galveston

9–11 AM

Free

Galveston County – Culinary Herbs and Edible Flowers

Galveston Co Department Parks & Sr · La Marque

9 AM–1 PM

Free

Old Pearland Farmers Market

Independence Park · Pearland

9 AM–2 PM

FreeKids

Touch a Truck

Downtown 6th Street · Texas City

9:30–10:30 AM

Sip and Move: Breath Work

Red Door cafe · Seabrook

Sat–Sun, 10 AM

Top pick

ARToberFEST

The Grand 1894 Opera House · Galveston

10:30 AM–6 PM

Rock the Pink - TASS Race Boat - Skipper John Klumb

Sail Tass · Kemah

11 AM–3 PM

Top pick

BarktoberFest

Galveston Bay Brewing · Clear Lake Shores

11 AM–12:30 PM

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

1892 Bishop’s Palace · Galveston

Sat–Sun, 11 AM

Brunch

Galveston Bay Brewing · Clear Lake Shores

11:30 AM–12:30 PM

Free

Local Author Talk: Da’Von Robinson

Dickinson Public Library

12–1 PM

FreeTeens

Haunted Heist

West Pearland Branch Library

1–5 PM

TASS RACE DAY -Boat Participation - Rock the Pink

Sail Tass · Kemah

2–6 PM

Basil Brush Takeover

Windsor Brewing Co. Ltd. · Friendswood

2–5 PM

Live Entertainment: Pedro Lattouf

Sammy G’sDistrict 70 · El Lago

3–5 PM

Free

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

La Marque Public Library

4 & 5:30 PM

Haunted Harbor Tours

Galveston Historic Seaport

5–8 PM

Rock The Pink Race Awards and After Party

Okie's Yardhouse · Clear Lake Shores

5:30–8 PM

Top pickKids

Trunk or Treat

Forest Park East Cemetery/Funeral Home-Dignity · Webster

6–8 PM

Top pickFree

Halloween in the Park

David Braun Park · Nassau Bay

7:30–9:30 PM

Haunted Railyard & Strand Tour

Galveston

7:30–9:30 PM

Top pick

Movie Night at Menard

1838 Menard House · Galveston

8:30 PM–12 AM

Pat Benatar & The Cult Tributes: Fired Up & Electric Love Temple

Jackie's Bar and Grill · Kemah

9 PM–2 AM

Top pick

VooDoo Apocalypse: End of the World Rave

VooDoo Hut · Kemah

SundayOct 18

All day

Aunt Lucine's Drag Brunch

Hotel Lucine · Galveston

All day

Freaky Food Eating Contests

Kemah Boardwalk

9:30–10:30 AM

Top pick

Sip and Move: Pilates & Lattes

Red Door cafe · Seabrook

1 PM

Free

You’re Invited to Experience the New County Line

County Line Event Center · Pearland

MondayOct 19

Mon–Wed

Hearts and Hands Holiday Market

Brookwood Community Association Pool · Clear Lake

All day

Mini Monday

Chicken N Pickle · Webster

TuesdayOct 20

All day

Taco Tuesday

Chicken N Pickle · Webster

2–4 PM

Knightclub

Windsor Brewing Co. Ltd. · Friendswood

5–6 PM

Operation 36: Juniors 8-12

South Shore Harbour Country Club · League City

7–8 PM

Spirits of The Strand Walking Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation

WednesdayOct 21

Wed–Sat, 10 AM

ELISSA Daysail Series

Galveston Historic Seaport

12–2 PM

1877 ELISSA Daysail Watch Party

Float Pool Bar · Galveston

ThursdayOct 22

All day

Harvest Moon Regatta

Hotel Lucine · Galveston

12–5 PM

1877 ELISSA Daysail Watch Party

Beerfoot Brewery · Galveston

Thu–Fri, 6 PM

VooDoo Garden Night Market: Haunted Edition (Night 1)

VooDoo Hut · Kemah

FridayOct 23

All day

Fright Night Movies

Kemah Boardwalk

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The regulars

Every week

Weekly habits, kept out of the calendar so it stays readable.

Show 137 weekly regulars

Trivia

VooDoo Trivia Night at VooDoo HutVooDoo Hut · KemahMon · 7–10 PM
Tuesday Trivia with prizesLucky Lounge · GalvestonTue · 7–10 PM
Robot Brain TriviaChicken N Pickle · WebsterWed

3 more

Adult Trivia NightRosenberg Library · GalvestonThu · 6–7:30 PM
Smarty Pints Trivia NightGalveston Historic Seaport · GalvestonThu · 6–8:30 PM
Trivia NightStingaree Restaurant & Marina · Bolivar PeninsulaThu · 6–8 PM

Karaoke

Rock Star KaraokeVooDoo Hut · KemahTue & Sun · 9 PM–2 AM
KJ – E-LijaBuckshot Saloon · GalvestonThu–Sat
Friday Karaoke with DebbieLucky Lounge · GalvestonFri · 8 PM–12 AM

Live music

Rodney HainesLucky Lounge · GalvestonWed · 8–11 PM
Live Entertainment: Chris J HardySammy G’sDistrict 70 · El LagoThu · 6–9 PM
Buck Is HereBuckshot Saloon · GalvestonFri & Sat

1 more

Live EntertainmentSammy G’sDistrict 70 · El LagoFri–Sun · 7 PM

Open mic

Open Mic Night with Aaron NortonWindsor Brewing Co. Ltd. · FriendswoodWed · 1–4 PM
Songwriter Night (Open Mic)Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe · GalvestonWed
Open Mic NightGalveston Bay Brewing · Clear Lake ShoresThu · 6–9:30 PM

1 more

Treats & Talents: An Open Mic & Mocktail NightHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 5:30–7:30 PM

DJs & dancing

Double A in The DJ BoothBuckshot Saloon · GalvestonThu–Sat · 8 PM–2 AM
Séance Thursdays — Hookah + DJ at VooDoo HutVooDoo Hut · KemahThu · 10 PM–2 AM

Watch parties

Game-day watch partiesSammy G’sDistrict 70 · El LagoMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 7:30–10 PM
Game-day watch partiesLucky Lounge · GalvestonMon, Thu, Sun · 6:15–11:15 PM

Food & drink

Introvert Happy Hour Book Club (Read Silently. No Discussion.)Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeMon · 6:15–7:15 PM
Fish Fry FridaysMoody Gardens Golf Course - Driving Range & Restaurant · GalvestonFri · 5–7 PM
Sunday Brunch BuffetChicken N Pickle · WebsterSun

Bingo

Balance and BingoFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodTue · 2–3:30 PM
Balance and BingoWest Pearland Branch Library · PearlandFri · 11 AM–12 PM

Games & tabletop

Community Chess NightFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodMon · 6:30–8:30 PM
Teen Tabletop RPGRosenberg Library · GalvestonTue · 4:30–7:30 PM
Card Game NightsFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodWed · 6:30–8 PM

5 more

Teen Gaming - Video & Board GamesRosenberg Library · GalvestonWed · 4:30–6 PM
Board GamesHelen Hall Library · League CitySat · 2–6 PM
Chess ClubClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeSat · 11 AM–12 PM
Chess ClubRosenberg Library · GalvestonSat · 2:30–5 PM
Mahjong - Open PlayHelen Hall Library · League CitySun · 1:30–3:30 PM

Storytime

Baby BounceWest Pearland Branch Library · PearlandMon · 10:15 & 11:15 AM
Baby BouncePearland Tom Reid Library · PearlandMon · 10:30–11 AM
Baby Story TimeEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookMon · 10:30–11:30 AM

31 more

Preschool Story TimeClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeMon · 10:15–11 AM
Toddler TimeHelen Hall Library · League CityMon & Thu · 10:15 & 11:15 AM
Toddler Story TimeClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeTue · 10:15 & 11:15 AM
Toddler Story TimeEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookTue · 10:30–11:30 AM
Toddler StorytimePearland Tom Reid Library · PearlandTue · 10:15 & 11:15 AM
Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-3)Moore Memorial Public Library · Texas CityTue · 10–11 AM
Toddler TimeFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodTue · 10:10 & 10:45 AM
Toddler TimeWest Pearland Branch Library · PearlandTue · 10:15 & 11:15 AM
Baby Story TimeClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeWed · 10:15–11 AM
Furry Friends Special StorytimeLa Marque Public Library · La MarqueWed · 10:30 AM–11:59 PM
Pajama Story TimeClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeWed · 6–6:30 PM
Preschool Story TimeEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookWed · 11 AM–12 PM
Preschool StorytimeAlvin Branch Library · AlvinWed · 10:30–11:45 AM
Preschool StorytimeFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodWed · 10:10–11:10 AM
Preschool StorytimeManvel Branch Library · ManvelWed · 10:15–11 AM
Preschool StorytimeWest Pearland Branch Library · PearlandWed · 11:15 AM–12:15 PM
Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5)Moore Memorial Public Library · Texas CityWed · 10–11 AM
StorytimeDickinson Public Library · DickinsonWed · 10:30–11 AM
StorytimeRosenberg Library · GalvestonWed · 10–10:30 AM
Pre-school StorytimeHelen Hall Library · League CityThu · 11:15–11:45 AM
Preschool StorytimePearland Tom Reid Library · PearlandThu · 10:30–11 AM
Toddler Movers & ShakersManvel Branch Library · ManvelThu & Sat · 10:15 & 10:45 AM
Toddler StorytimeAlvin Branch Library · AlvinThu · 10:30–11 AM
Toddler TimeParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonThu · 10:15–10:45 AM
Yoga StorytimeFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodThu · 10:10–10:40 AM
Bilingual StorytimeDickinson Public Library · DickinsonFri · 10:30–11 AM
Children’s Yoga StorytimeHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 10:15–11 AM
First Responder StorytimeHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 10:15–11 AM
Storytime at Chick-Fil-AChick-fil-A · DickinsonFri · 9–9:30 AM
Adaptive StorytimeFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodSat · 2:30–3 PM
Halloween Story TimeEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookSat · 11 AM–12 PM

Kids' programs

12 Days of ChristmasRosenberg Library · GalvestonMon, Thu, Fri, Sat · 4:30–5 PM
Cards of Cheer CollectionFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodMon–Sat · 10 AM–9 PM
Rattle & RhymeFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodMon · 10:10–11:10 AM

18 more

Baby TalkRosenberg Library · GalvestonTue · 9:30–10 AM
Lullaby & GoodnightRosenberg Library · GalvestonTue · 6–6:30 PM
Mothers and BabiesHelen Hall Library · League CityTue · 10 AM–12 PM
Music and MovementDickinson Public Library · DickinsonTue · 10:30–11 AM
Babies and BooksHelen Hall Library · League CityWed · 10:15 & 11:15 AM
Preschool PlaytimeFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodWed · 10:10–11:10 AM
BabytimeDickinson Public Library · DickinsonThu · 10:30–11 AM
Crafting CulturesHelen Hall Library · League CityThu · 6–7 PM
Preschool Dance Party!Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeThu · 10:15–11 AM
Sensory PlayFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodThu & Fri · 4–5 PM
Mamas y Bebes en colaboración con el DePelchin Children's CenterRosenberg Library · GalvestonFri · 12–2 PM
Mothers and Babies in partnership with the DePelchin Children's CenterRosenberg Library · GalvestonFri · 9:30–11:30 AM
Play and Learn: Family Place WorkshopEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookFri · 2–3 PM
Poké FridaysFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodFri · 4:30–5:30 PM
Poké Fridays- Card Trading OnlyFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodFri · 5–5:30 PM
The Next Chapter FamilySearch Friday LabClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeFri · 4:15–5:45 PM
Music and MovementHelen Hall Library · League CitySat · 10:30–11 AM
Kids Martial Arts Ages 6-12MultiCultural Center Inc · WebsterSun · 12:15–1:15 PM

Teens

Game OnHelen Hall Library · League CityMon · 5–6 PM
Game TestersFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodMon · 5–6 PM
Liminal Pages YA Book ClubClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeTue · 5–6 PM

7 more

Teen Writers ClubHelen Hall Library · League CityTue · 5–6 PM
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)Friendswood Public Library · FriendswoodWed · 5–6 PM
Art ClubFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodThu · 7–8 PM
Artists' Alley WorkshopRosenberg Library · GalvestonThu · 4:30–6:30 PM
Teen Chill ZoneClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeThu & Fri · 4–5:30 PM
Teen Doodle SpotHelen Hall Library · League CityThu · 5–6:30 PM
Teen HandcraftersHelen Hall Library · League CityThu · 5–6:30 PM

Fitness & yoga

Tai Chi for SeniorsFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodTue & Thu · 12:30–2 PM
Chair Yoga With HibaClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeWed · 2:30–3:30 PM
Tai ChiParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonWed & Sat · 10:15 AM–12 PM

2 more

Anytime Fitness-Galveston Chamber Member Open Gym DayAnytime Fitness Galveston · GalvestonThu · 10:30 AM–7 PM
Sunday Yoga with Alyssa ClarkHotel Lucine · GalvestonSun

Classes & workshops

Advanced Spanish ClassEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookMon · 10:30–11:30 AM
Basic Computer Classes with Harris County Universal ServicesParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonMon · 1–2:30 PM
Computer ClassHelen Hall Library · League CityMon · 5:30–7 PM

11 more

Intermediate Spanish ClassEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookMon · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Spanish ClassHelen Hall Library · League CityMon · 5:15–6:15 PM
Walk with EaseEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookMon, Wed, Fri · 9–10 AM
Family Tree Maker 2019 ClassFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodTue · 10:30 AM–12 PM
Freeman NeedlecraftersClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeTue · 10 AM–12 PM
Needlework NetworkEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookTue · 11:30 AM–1 PM
Beginner Spanish ClassEvelyn Meador Branch Library · SeabrookWed · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Computer ClassesHelen Hall Library · League CityWed · 10–11:30 AM
Beginning English PracticeHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 10:30 AM–12 PM
GenealogyParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonFri · 1–3 PM
Korean Language Music ClassParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonSat · 1–2:30 PM

Clubs & book groups

Classic Shorts ClubFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodMon · 2–3:30 PM
Clear Lake Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club (In Person & Online)Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeMon · 6–7:45 PM
League City Book ClubHelen Hall Library · League CityMon · 7–8 PM

15 more

Adult Anime & Manga ClubRosenberg Library · GalvestonTue · 5:30–7:30 PM
Friends Book ClubFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodTue · 6–7 PM
The Bee Keeping ClubHelen Hall Library · League CityTue · 6:30–7:30 PM
Adult Writers ClubHelen Hall Library · League CityWed & Thu · 6–7:45 PM
Crochet & Knit TogetherFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodWed · 4–5:30 PM
Every Stitch WayHelen Hall Library · League CityWed · 1–3 PM
O.W.L.S. Book ClubManvel Branch Library · ManvelWed · 11 AM–12 PM
Anime ClubLa Marque Public Library · La MarqueThu · 5–6 PM
BYO Graphic Novel ClubFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodThu · 6–7 PM
Best Little Book Club in Texas!Rosenberg Library · GalvestonThu · 6–7 PM
Book ClubWest Pearland Branch Library · PearlandThu · 6:30–7:30 PM
Regency Book ClubFriendswood Public Library · FriendswoodThu · 6–7:45 PM
LC Literati Book ClubHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 10:30–11:30 AM
Personas Que Corren Con Libros: Club de Lectura en EspanolParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonSat · 10:15 AM–1 PM
BYO Book ClubHelen Hall Library · League CitySun · 1:30–2:30 PM

Also weekly

Nosferatu (1922) — Movie Wednesdays at VooDoo HutVooDoo Hut · KemahWed · 7–9:30 PM

Worth leaving the house for

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