If you’re spending the weekend of Sept. 26 in Houston or the surrounding area, there’s plenty of options for those looking for some family fun, a date night out, fun with friends and more!
About: “Join us for a night of Freestyle Bull Fighting. This ticket is valid for one admission. Fees may apply. Kids 5 and under are free. Entertainment brought to you by 93Q!”
Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo
Source: Pasadena Livestock Show Rodeo / Pasadena Livestock Show Rodeo
About: “Get up close to all the action of a PRCA Rodeo. From NFR Bullfighters to NFR qualifying Cowboys, Pasa-Get-Down-Dena is the place to be for 9 straight days in September. This will be an exciting event as we celebrate our 76th anniversary; you will not want to miss it! Check out our LIST OF EVENTS below and make your plans to join us every night!”
Happy Hour Fridays at the MFAH
Day(s): Friday
Time: 5PM to 8PM
Place: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Price: General admission
About: “Happy Hour happens on Fridays! Meet your friends at the MFAH for the best night of the week. Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and get a drink at the bar (payment by credit card only). Happy Hour takes place in the Arrival Hall on the lower level of the Kinder Building and museum admission is required. The Museum is open until 9 p.m. on Friday. Cafe Leonelli is open with $5 Happy Hour specials until 8 p.m.”
About: “Toyota Center is excited to welcome Bring Me The Horizon on September 26! Fresh off the success of their latest album ‘POST HUMAN: NeX GEn’, BRIT and Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum-selling quintet Bring Me The Horizon are set to hit the road for USA Ascension Program+ Part 01 with special guests Motionless In White, The Plot In You, and Amira Elfeky. Don’t miss Bring Me The Horizon – USA Ascension Program+ Part 01 in Houston this September!”
Films on the Green: The Animal Kingdom
Day(s): Friday
Time: 7:30PM to 10PM
Place: POST Houston
Price: Free
About: “Come by POST for Movie Night on the Lawn, in partnership with Villa Albertine’s Films on the Green outdoor film series! For this edition on the rooftop park, Skylawn, we’ll be showing The Animal Kingdom. Grab some delicious food and beverages from POST Market and enjoy the movie. In French with English subtitlesIn The Animal Kingdom, a visionary thriller that immerses viewers in a world where mysterious genetic mutations transform humans into hybrid creatures, François (Romain Duris) does everything he can to save his wife, who has been affected by the condition. As some of the creatures disappear into a nearby forest, François embarks with Emile (Paul Kircher), their 16-year-old son, on a quest to find her with help from a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos). From acclaimed director Thomas Cailley, the film had its world premiere as the opening night selection of Cannes’ Un Certain Regard.The screening will be preceded by AI short film Fragments by Florent Benigni (2024, Drama, 5:14 min). This is a free event with RSVP and open to the public.”
Alabama Shakes: 2025 Tour
Day(s): Friday
Time: 8PM
Place: 713 Music Hall
Price: Tickets currently start at $98.50
About: “Alabama Shakes are back! After eight years away, the Grammy-winning band behind the acclaimed debut Boys & Girls is hitting the road for a highly anticipated 2025 U.S. tour. Fronted by the incomparable Brittany Howard, the group brings their signature blend of soul, rock, and blues to the stage once again—an unforgettable live experience fans won’t want to miss.”
About: “Chance the Rapper kicks off his And We Back Tour in Houston on September 26. After a long hiatus, Chance the Rapper is back with his latest album, STAR LINE, available now. Don’t miss your chance to experience the positive energy and vibrant performance the artist is known for – get your tickets now!”
St. Jude Walk/Run
Source: St. Jude’s / St. Jude’s
Date: Saturday
Time: 7AM
Place: Constellation Field (1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498)
About: Support St. Jude’s mission to end childhood cancer!
Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Day(s): Saturday
Time: 8AM to 12PM
Place: St. John’s School (2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston)
Price: Free
About: “Shop farm fresh produce, meats, and more from farmers and ranchers within 180 miles of Houston. Truly local and truly fresh! Every Saturday, rain or shine. Please no pets.”
About: “Dig out that lederhosen and practice your best “Zicke, Zacke, Zicke, Zacke, Hoi, Hoi, Hoi!” because it’s time to FEST! Celebrate everyone’s other favorite drinking holiday at Eureka Heights’ annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 27, from 12-6 PM. We’ve got: Live music from the Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Wolfhausen festbier, Oaked Von Wolfhausen Festbier Aged on American Oak, Limited edition .5L Eureka Heights Von Wolfhausen steins, Pretzels and brats from Cowboy Scientists cookoff team, and Chef Michele Free, the much-awaited State Qualifying Steinholding competition at 3 PM. Ze greatest bier in all ze land will be flowing. Prost!”
Whiskey Myers with Dexter & The Moonrocks and Landon Smith
About: “Billy Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts, parlaying his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense into some of the format’s most memorable hits. Across multiple Platinum-certified albums, the Georgia native has tallied 12 No. 1 singles, including 4X Platinum hit “People Are Crazy,” 4X Platinum “Good Directions,” 4X Platinum “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” plus Double-Platinum “Do I Make You Wanna,” Platinum “We Are Tonight,” and more. Known for his easygoing charm and heartfelt storytelling, Currington moves seamlessly from feel-good anthems to reflective ballads. Don’t miss your chance to see him live—grab your tickets now for a night of country hits and Southern soul.”
Movie Night in Helix Park | Paddington
Day(s): Saturday
Time: 7PM
Place: TMC Helix Park
Price: Free
About: “The adventure awaits you with a bear-y fun evening at Helix Park! Relax and enjoy freshly popped popcorn, various candies, and an assortment of drinks while watching “Paddington,” rated “PG,” at Helix Park on Friday, September 26, 2025. We ask that you please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow everyone to get seated and purchase snacks before the movie begins. Guests will have the opportunity to engage in a suitcase decorating activity with supplies provided by TMC.”
Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
Source: A Houston Texans helmet on the turf before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Houston, Texas.
Day(s): Sunday
Time: 12PM
Place: NRG Stadium
Price: Depends on seat
About: The 0-3 Texans look to notch their first victory of the season against the fellow 0-3 Titans, in a division rivalry game that’ll mark the first time the two teams meet this season.
About: “Every September, Historic Downtown Galveston transforms into a shrimp-lover’s paradise. Enjoy gumbo tastings, live music, a festive 5K, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade, and a lively walk-about with Strand merchants. With family-friendly activities and Gulf Coast energy, this weekend has something for everyone. Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes.”
Evenings in The Promenade at The San Luis Resort
Day(s): Friday to Saturday
Time: 4PM to 7PM
Place: The San Luis Resort (5222 Sewall Blvd, Galveston)
About: “Sip, savor, and soak in the perfect blend of seaside serenity and elegant evenings with live music, seasonal cocktails, and delectable appetizers in The Promenade at The San Luis Resort.”
About: “Chefs For Farmers Houston Food & Wine Festival returns September 27–28, 2025! Experience the ultimate foodie weekend as over 60 rockstar chefs and local farms unite for endless bites, unlimited pours, and unforgettable culinary moments. This is Houston’s premier culinary celebration of the year. Secure your spot now and get your tickets to taste the local flavors that fuel Houston’s vibrant food scene.”
Coastal Cowboys Exhibit
Day(s): Tuesday to Thursday
Time: 10AM to 4PM
Place: The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park (1100 Bagby St, Houston)
Price: $5
About: “The Heritage Society is proud to present Coastal Cowboys, a traveling exhibition from The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas. It unveils the overlooked saga of Texas’s Gulf Coast cowboys and their horses in both the pre, and post-Civil War eras. 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. This exhibit is co-curated by Jim Hodges who is a well-known cowboy, Vietnam combat vet, author/historian, and museum collections producer. Cattle ranching has been the backbone of Texas’s economy since the early 18th century.”
Farm-to-Table September: River Oaks Restaurants Team Up with Urban Harvest
Day(s): Daily
Time: During business hours
Place: 1964 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
Price: Free
About: “Don´t miss this event at River Oaks Shopping Center! Four of the center’s signature restaurants – Brasserie 19, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina, Zanti Cucina Italiana, and Leo’s River Oaks – are partnering with Urban Harvest Farmers Market to create limited-edition, farm-to-table dishes using locally sourced ingredients from market vendors. The specials run September 2–30.”
Houston Pumpkin Festival
Day(s): Daily
Time: 3PM to 10PM Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 10PM Friday to Sunday
Place: Discovery Green
Price: $18 Monday to Thursday, $26 Friday to Sunday, Children 3 and under free
About: “We are bringing the farmland to downtown Houston at Discovery Green. Come join us for a fun family outing with activities, games, photo ops, and so much more!”
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks Lands at Space Center Houston
Day(s): Daily
Time: During Space Center Houston hours
Place: Space Center Houston
Price: General Admission
About: Legendary actor Tom Hanks narrates The Moonwalkers, a new perspective on humankind’s relationship with the moon.
