Free things to do in Houston this weekend

Saturday, October 3 to Sunday, October 4, in Houston and the towns around it. 49 events are listed. These are the 25 that the most calendars list, by day.

Saturday, October 3

1. 5:15 PMGrito Fest WeekendBicentennial Park, BaytownFree
2. 5:30 PMNational Night Out & Tent or TreatFour Corners Community CenterFree
3. 6 PMThe Couple's ExperienceThe Men's Club of HoustonFree
4. 6 PMBlast-Off Matinee – Improv Comedy ShowStation Theater - Improv & Sketch · EaDoFree
5. 6 PMScary Stories to Tell in the ParkAvon Park, Deer ParkFree
6. 6:30 PMKarbachtoberfest 2026Karbach Brewing Co. · Garden OaksFree
7. 7 PM47th Annual Festival ChicanoMiller Outdoor Theatre · Museum DistrictFree
8. 7:30 PMMovie in the ParkDow Park, Deer ParkFree
9. 8 PMLive Band on the Lawn: La Tribu CubanaPOST Houston · DowntownFree
10. 8 PMROOM SERVICE SATURDAYs at PRIVILEGE ULTRA LoungeTHE ENCORE DAY AND NIGHT BEACH CLUB · MidtownFree
11. 9 PMDIAL UP: 90s & Y2K Dance Party!The Secret Group · EaDoFree
12. MidnightSPEEDBALL: Saturday Open Mic ComedyThe Secret Group · EaDoFree

Sunday, October 4

1. 10 AMArts MarketDeLUXE Theater · Second WardFree
2. 10:30 AMOktoberfest at Saint ArnoldSaint Arnold Brewing Co. · EaDoFree
3. 11 AMCountdown to COTA: Houston's USGP KickoffSocial Beer Garden · MidtownFree
4. 11 AMCroissants: An Intensive WorkshopSold outCentral Market Houston · GreenwayFree
5. 12 PMCowboys vs. Texans Watch Party w/ Vince Wilfork2025 Post Oak Blvd · GalleriaFree
6. 1 PMArtist Walkthrough : The Great CamouflageSanman Studios · DowntownFree
7. 1 PMWhen Houston Had the Blues Film ScreeningPOST Houston · DowntownFree
8. 3 PMOptical Illusions - AURORA PICTURE SHOWSold outAurora Picture Show · Second WardFree
9. 4 PMBlessing of the AnimalsChrist Church Cathedral · DowntownFree
10. 4 PMHomeless Food and Resources Distribution with Outreach In The Barrio3110 Eastside St · Upper KirbyFree
11. 4:30 PMUnSerious HTX Skate NightLockwood Skating Palace Inc.Free
12. 9 PMOur Mic Is Your Mic: Emo KaraokeThe Secret Group · EaDoFree
13. 11 PMCOMEDY DOJO: Sunday Open Mic ComedyThe Secret Group · EaDoFree

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