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207 upcoming events

TodayOct 17

Mon–Sun

The Concert Truck

The Grand 1894 Opera House · Galveston

Thru Oct 25

Detective Rob: Baby Got Back...In Time

The Jet-Pac · Clear Lake

Fri–Sun, 10 AM

Top pick

Boat Show - Fishing Extravaganza

Nona's Evoo · Hitchcock

8 AM–2 PM

Nova Vita Fun Run 5K and Kids 1K

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church · Nassau Bay

9 AM–1 PM

FreeOnly this weekend

Old Pearland Farmers Market

Independence Park · Pearland

9 AM–2 PM

Free

Touch a Truck

Downtown 6th Street · Texas City

Sat–Sun, 10 AM

Top pick

ARToberFEST

The Grand 1894 Opera House · Galveston

10 AM

Top pickOnly this weekend

CABOOSE FEST: Hootenanny & Hayrides

Galveston Railroad Museum

11 AM–12:30 PM

Adults

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

1892 Bishop’s Palace · Galveston

11:30 AM–12:30 PM

FreeAdults

Local Author Talk: Da’Von Robinson

Dickinson Public Library

3–5 PM

FreeGreat for kids

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party

La Marque Public Library

4 & 5:30 PM

Haunted Harbor Tours

Galveston Historic Seaport

4:45 PM

Great for kids

Halloween Costume Contest

Kemah Boardwalk

5:30–8 PM

Only this weekend

Trunk or Treat

Forest Park East Cemetery/Funeral Home-Dignity · Webster

6–8 PM

FreeOnly this weekend

Halloween in the Park

David Braun Park · Nassau Bay

6–8 PM

Only this weekendAdults

Spooky Cocktail Class

South Shore Harbour Country Club · League City

7:30–9:30 PM

Only this weekendAdults

Haunted Railyard & Strand Tour

Galveston

7:30–9:30 PM

Movie Night at Menard

1838 Menard House · Galveston

8:30 PM–12 AM

Adults

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

Jackie's Bar and Grill · Kemah

9 PM–2 AM

Adults

VooDoo Apocalypse: End of the World Rave

VooDoo Hut · Kemah

TomorrowOct 18

Time TBA

Only this weekendAdults

Aunt Lucine's Drag Brunch

Hotel Lucine · Galveston

MondayOct 19

Mon–Wed

Hearts and Hands Holiday Market

Brookwood Community Association Pool · Clear Lake

TuesdayOct 20

7–8 PM

Adults

Spirits of The Strand Walking Tour

Galveston Historical Foundation

WednesdayOct 21

Wed–Sat, 10 AM

Adults

ELISSA Daysail Series

Galveston Historic Seaport

12–2 PM

Adults

1877 ELISSA Daysail Watch Party

Float Pool Bar · Galveston

5–7 PM

Snow White Character Meet & Greet at Luna’s Mexican Restaurant

Luna's Mexican Restaurant · League City

5–7 PM

Snow White Meet & Greet at Luna's League City

Lunas Mexican Restaurant League City

ThursdayOct 22

All day

Adults

Harvest Moon Regatta

Hotel Lucine · Galveston

10–10:30 AM

FreeGreat for kids

Story Fair 2

Rosenberg Library · Galveston

10:15 AM–1 PM

FreeAdults

The Next Chapter Feature Film Series - Project Hail Mary (2026)

Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

12–5 PM

Adults

1877 ELISSA Daysail Watch Party

Beerfoot Brewery · Galveston

Thu–Fri, 6 PM

VooDoo Garden Night Market: Haunted Edition (Night 1)

VooDoo Hut · Kemah

7–8 PM

Adults

Cemetery Soul Stroll

Broadway Cemetery · Galveston

FridayOct 23

Fri–Sat

Island Oktoberfest

Galveston Island

Fri–Sat, Noon

Adults

1877 ELISSA Daysail Watch Party

Float Pool Bar · Galveston

6:30 & 8 PM

Adults

Galveston Ghost Stories

1859 Ashton Villa · Galveston

8:30–11:30 PM

Adults

Neil Diamond & Johnny Cash Tribute Starring Doug Allen Nash

Jackie's Bar and Grill · Kemah

SaturdayOct 24

Sat–Sun

Galaxy Frights: Weekend 1

Space Center Houston · Clear Lake

7–9 AM

Angels' Race For Space 5K/10K

Location TBA · Clear Lake

7 AM–1 PM

Cross Creek West CUREageous 5k Fun Run

Cross Creek West CUREageous 5k Fun Run · Friendswood

10 AM–12 PM

Free

Costume Paw Parade

Rex L. Meador Park · Seabrook

Sat–Sun

Free

Juneteenth’s Home Community Engagement Sessions

Ball High School · Galveston

11 AM–12:30 PM

Adults

1877 ELISSA Daysail Sendoff on SEAGULL II

Galveston Historic Seaport

11 AM–12:30 PM

Adults

Basement to Attic Tours of the 1892 Bishop’s Palace

1892 Bishop’s Palace · Galveston

4–9 PM

Sunset Bazaar Night Market

Nona's Evoo · League City

4:45 PM

Great for kids

Halloween Costume Contest

Kemah Boardwalk

5:15–6:15 PM

Adults

Goat Yoga

Stingaree Restaurant & Marina · Bolivar Peninsula

5:30–10 PM

Christmas in October

Location TBA · Clear Lake

5:30–7 PM

Adults

ELISSA’s 149th Birthday Celebration

Galveston Historic Seaport

6–9 PM

Free

Halloween Carnival

Texas Avenue Park · Webster

6–11 PM

Free

National Night Out/Trunk or Treat

Jamaica Beach

8 PM

ABBAMANIA

The Grand 1894 Opera House · Galveston

8–10 PM

Adults

Haunted Railyard & Strand Ghost Tour

Galveston

9 PM–2 AM

Nightmare on 6th — Halloween Season at VooDoo Hut

VooDoo Hut · Kemah

SundayOct 25

9:30–11 AM

Adults

Historic Cemetery Tour

40th Street & Avenue K · Galveston

4 PM

Adults

Galveston Symphony Orchestra – Masterworks I: Trond Sæverud, violin (World Premiere)

The Grand 1894 Opera House · Galveston

5–8 PM

Free

Adaptive Dance: Boogie Night

Hometown Heroes Park · League City

5 PM

Halloween in the Park

Location TBA · Friendswood

MondayOct 26

Mon 4 PM–Sat 11 PM

Adults

Pink Week

Little Woodrows · Webster

6–7:30 PM

FreeAdults

Freeman Cabinet of Curiosities

Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library

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The regulars

Every week

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

Show 131 weekly regulars

Trivia

VooDoo Trivia Night at VooDoo HutVooDoo Hut · KemahMon · 7–10 PM
Tuesday Trivia with prizesLucky Lounge · GalvestonTue · 7–10 PM
Adult Trivia NightRosenberg Library · GalvestonThu · 6–7:30 PM

2 more

Smarty Pints Trivia NightGalveston Historic Seaport · GalvestonThu · 6–8:30 PM
Stingaree Restaurant & Marina 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’s District 70 · El LagoThu · 6–9 PM
Buck Is HereBuckshot Saloon · GalvestonFri & Sat

1 more

Sammy G’s District 70 Live EntertainmentSammy G’s District 70 · El LagoFri–Sun · 7 PM

Open mic

Songwriter Night (Open Mic)Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe · GalvestonWed
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’s District 70 · El LagoMon, Wed, 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
Burger NightPearlandWed · 5–8 PM
Sammy G’s District 70 Ladies NightSammy G’s District 70 · El LagoWed · 5–10 PM

2 more

Fish Fry FridaysMoody Gardens Golf Course - Driving Range & Restaurant · GalvestonFri · 5–7 PM
Steak NightSouth Shore Harbour Country Club · League CityFri · 5–9 PM

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

29 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 · 11–11:30 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
Children’s Yoga StorytimeHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 10:15–11 AM
First Responder StorytimeHelen Hall Library · League CityFri · 10:15–11 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–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

16 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
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
Music and MovementHelen Hall Library · League CitySat · 10:30–11 AM
Kids Martial Arts Ages 6-12WebsterSun · 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

6 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 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

1 more

Sunday Yoga with Alyssa ClarkHotel Lucine · GalvestonSun

Classes & workshops

Adult Computer Classes with Harris County Universal ServicesParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonMon · 1–2:30 PM
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

13 more

Computer ClassHelen Hall Library · League CityMon · 5:30–7 PM
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
Communi-Tea CornerClear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · Clear LakeTue · 6–7 PM
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

14 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
'For the Plot' Book ClubParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonThu · 10–11 AM
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
Diamond Painting Club (18+): Registration for New MembersParker Williams Branch Library · HoustonFri · 1–3 PM
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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