Houston’s Best Things to Do in October
October is here, which means that it’s becoming just about bearable to leave your apartment. Which is great, because that’s where all of Houston’s coolest events are held (since your no-pants Madden tourneys don’t count as “events” per se). Here are the ones you don’t want to miss, in a convenient calendar format:
Eat a ton of delicious Greek food
It’s the Original Greek Festival, so smash all the spanakopita, souvlaki, and wines BY THE BOTTLE you can. But don’t actually smash the bottles, you’re on church property.
Kick-off Oktoberfest
Start Oktoberfest off with a bang. This party reps live German tunes, brats, biers, and a chance to win a trip to the real thing in Munich in 2016. Tickets start at $10.
Hit a BeerFeast
Beer geeks won’t want to miss this fourth annual brew fest, featuring 50+ breweries and 80 craft beers selected by Saucer's resident gurus.
Roam over to Buffalo Bayou Park Grand Opening
The beautiful Buffalo Bayou Park may have been open for some time, but that shouldn’t stop you from celebrating its rebirth to the fullest.
Punish your liver at OKTOBERFESTIVUS
It’s “a Festivus for the rest of us," and by rest of us, we mean those that like Oktoberfest beers, excellent food, and fun times. Get tix for $50.
Watch football, have a party
It’s Houstonia magazine’s 3rd Annual Tailgate Party. Watch the Texans murder the Falcons, all while stuffing your gut with unlimited food and booze.
Go undercover at Blanket Bingo
Don’t miss your chance to shout BINGO! way too excitedly. Just $10 gets you one packet, with extra games and daubers available for $1 each. 6-9pm. Show starts at 7.
Peep the Bayou City Art Festival
Release your inner art nerd at this two-day fine arts fair.
Go on a dog bar crawl
Barks, Buds & Suds. Because dogs like bar crawls, too.
Celebrate East End Street Fest
Celebrate this vibrant 'hood by eating allll the foods, drinking allll the drinks, and dancing your pretty little heart out. Tickets are $6 online and $8 at the door.
Hit ANOTHER Oktoberfest
This time on Galveston Island! It’ll involve a beach!
Stagger through a Zombie Walk
Zombies + booze + a Depeche Mode tribute band = one bizarrely good time.
Travel to TACOLANDIA
Taco enthusiasts mustn’t miss this first-ever taco-centric festival, crafted by the Houston Press and curated by former HP writer/taco guru Robb Walsh.
Witness a Wild Game Cook-Off
Get wild on the patio in more ways than one. What? We’re talking about venison.
Drink a ton of great whiskey
Like whiskey? Prove it by going ham on the Jim Beam Harvest Collection Tasting.
Scare the bejeezuz out of yourself
Fright Night in the Heights is here to take Halloween to the next level. Plus, there’s a free shuttle bus!
Go on a Halloween Crawl
What even is Halloween without getting super weird in Houston’s most oddball neighborhood? No tickets. No covers. Just good times at an all-star lineup of Montrose bars.