Things to Do in Houston Today - 10th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride

Things To Do in Houston Today | 26th October 2024| Image credit: Hermann Park Conservancy

Looks like a clear weekend for the Greater Houston area. Here’s our list of things to do in Houston, today – Saturday the 26th of October 2024.

Things to Do in Houston Today For Adults

Seagull II Haunted Harbor Tours

Embark on a sunset tour aboard the Seagull II watercraft and hear spooky stories of the haunted history of Galveston’s harborside. 
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 4 pm
How Much: $35

Elissa’s 147th Birthday Party

Join the Galveston Historic Foundation in celebrating 147 years of teh 1877 Tall Ship Elissa with a big birthday party! 
Tickets include complimentary craft beer, dinner and light bites, birthday cake, live music from Buxton, tarot card reading, and more. 
 
This year also marks the return of the Elissa costume party with the theme “Under the Water.”
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7 pm – 9 pm
How Much: $65  

Cemetery Tours at Calvary Cemetery

Explore one of Galveston’s most noted cemeteries, the Calvary Cemetery in this 60-minute tour. The cemetery is the burial place of Nicholas Clayton, home to GHF’s Opperman Mausoleum, and more historic sites. 
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 6 pm
How Much: $35 

8th Annual Night at the Haunted Mansion Halloween Bash

Enjoy a night filled with thrills, chills, costumes, and Halloween delights at this EaDo hotspot.
 
The event also features interactive photo ops, featured drink specials, a costume contest with great prizes, a wandering magicians, a live DJ all night, bottle specials, a featured food menu, and more.
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 8 pm – 2 am
How Much: No cover

10th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride

10th Annual Park to Port Bike Ride

Image credit: Hermann Park Conservancy

Things to Do in Houston Today, Saturday the 26th of October, 2024Calling all cyclists in Houston! Go on an adventure around Hermann Park and other Houston landmarks for the annual Park to Port Bike Ride.  The ride will take you from Hermann Park’s Bayou Parkland along the Bayou Greenway trail to Mason Park, near the Port of Houston, and back. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. There will also be two parties along the way with refreshments and entertainment to enjoy. Funds raised from the event will support the care and maintenance of Hermann Park.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 8 am
How Much: $50

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Things to do in Houston Today for Kids

Wings Over Houston Airshow

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Get to see some spectacular sky action this weekend at the Wings Over Houston Airshow! This is one of my favorite events! The Blue Angels, the United States navy’s flight demonstration squadron will be headlining the show, making their first Wings Over Houston appearance since 2022.  Guests can also catch sight of the C-17 Globemaster III, one of the largest aircraft in the Air Force, the flying USAF KC-46A Pegasus tanker, vintage aircraft, and more.  The weekend’s festivities will open with the REMAX Skydive team’s 4,500-foot fall choreographed to the National Anthem, followed by a state of performers taking to the skies.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 8 am – 5 pm
How Much: $45 for advanced tickets | $50 on the day of admission

11th Annual Houston AfriFest

Houston Afrifest

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Join the celebrations at the Annual Houston AfriFest. The day features music, dance, arts, cuisine, fashion, and more.  
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11 am – 7 pm
How Much: $10 | Free for ages 17 and under, students, and ages 60+

Houston Mediterranean Festival

Celebrate the vibrant Mediterranean culture with food, drinks, shopping, music, and more at the Houston Mediterranean Festival. 
 
Expect beef and chick kabobs, falafel, fries, gyro sandwiches, pizza, zaatar, cheese bread, and hummus. There will also be tasty desserts such as baklava, anise cookies, ice cream, and buklava sundaes. 
 
Aside from the food, there will be a Mediterranean market, a silect auction, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon artists, and more.
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 11 am – 10:30 pm
How Much: $5 | Free for ages 3 and under

5th Annual Hike, Bike, and Fright Fest

5th Annual Hike, Bike, and Fright Fest

Image credit: M-K-T

Have free, spooky fun with the whole family this weekend! Costumes are highly encouraged for the the kid- and pet-friendly M-K-T Trick-Or-Treat Trail, with 30 stops for sweets and treats. There will also be the HallowGreen Market with 50 plant vendors, live DJs, complimentary beer from Eureka Heights, a Haunted Garden Patch photo op, a live show for kids by AndyRoo at the Trick-Or-Treat Trail Mix singalong,
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 12 pm – 6 pm
How Much: Free
 

Asia to the World

Enjoy Dance of Asian America’s performance on the Hermann Park stage. The show will take you through the wonders of Asia through dance and highlight the continent’s diverse cultures, colors, and dance styles. 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7:30 pm
How Much: Free

Saturday Morning Cartoon Cereal Party: Halloween Edition

Enjoy some Halloween shows with the kids like “DuckTales,” “Scooby Doo,” “Beetlejuice,” and more while enjoying a cereal buffet complete with all the sugary classics this weekend. 
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm
How Much: $14

Trunk or Treat at Westminster UMC

Put on your best costumes and head over to Westminster UMC for their annual Trunk or Treat event. The event will feature trick-or-treating, face painting, music, and family fun. 
 
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 4 pm – 6 pm
How Much: Free

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Natalie Dulaney