Oct. 6-9: The Original Greek Festival
This festival highlights Greek culture through traditional food, crafts, art and gifts. Food at the festival includes Greek dishes such as baklava, tsoureki and dolmades. Each night features traditional Greek dancing reflecting the customs and cultures of Greece. Cathedral tours are also offered throughout the festival. 5-10 p.m. (Oct. 6), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Oct. 7), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 8), noon-6 p.m. (Oct. 9). $5. Free (children ages 12 and younger). 3511 Yoakum Blvd., Houston. 713-526-5377. www.greekfestival.org
Oct. 6-7, 9: 'Mamma Mia!'
The Hobby Center performs the hit musical "Mamma Mia!" featuring selections from ABBA such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia” and more. 7:30 p.m. (Oct. 6), 8 p.m. (Oct. 7), 2 p.m. (Oct. 9). $15-$39. Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St., Houston. www.houston.broadway.com
Oct. 7: Hocus Pocus Pops Concert
Attendees are encouraged to dress up for a night of Halloween music performed by the Houston Symphony. 7:30 p.m. $20. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-3300. www.houstonsymphony.org
Oct. 8: Zomball in Tomball
The annual Halloween bash features a giant trick-or-treat celebration for children courtesy of local vendors and organizations. Other activities include a maze and swamp attraction with music, crafts and games for children. Guests are invited to come in costume. 6 p.m. Free. 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.ci.tomball.tx.us
Oct. 8: 2016 Houston AfriFest
Hosted by the Nigerian-American Multicultural Council, African cultures are celebrated through ethnic cuisines, live performances, fashion shows, artwork, country displays, games and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $5 (adults), free (children, students and seniors). Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren Road, Houston. www.namchouston.org
Oct. 8-9: Bayou City Art Festival
The 45th annual outdoor festival features works from more than 300 artists, food trucks, live music and a kids’ zone. McAllen’s Dania Olivares, the event’s featured artist, will showcase work made of recycled materials. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $15-$35. Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St., Houston. www.artcolonyassociation.org
Oct. 8-9: Dragon Boat Regatta
Audience members can cheer on teams paddling through Brooks Lake while enjoying live music and food. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. 1 Fluor Daniel Drive, Sugar Land. www.texasdragonboat.com
