Check out these six events happening in the Houston Heights, Montrose and River Oaks areas in October and early November. This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

International Quilt Festival

Taking place days after the International Quilt Market, this year’s International Quilt Festival is held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, showcasing booths that feature a range of items, including antique quilts, sewing machines, baskets and rugs.

Bayou City Art Festival

Nearly 300 artists will gather at Memorial Park to showcase their art and enjoy live music and food with thousands of patrons. Attendees can walk through the park and meet the artists, view original work and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.

Vivaldi’s 'Four Seasons'

In celebration of 300 years of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons," the Houston Saengerbund is hosting a concert with the Mercury Chamber Orchestra that will showcase all four concertos.

Collect-A-Con

The nation’s largest trading card and anime convention is being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Guests can interact with more than 900 vendor tables, anime voice actors and celebrity guests.

  • Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • $35 (general admission), free (kids under 7)
  • 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston
  • www.collectaconusa.com/houston2

UHealth Houston Half Marathon and 10K

Presented by local nonprofit Houston Striders, the half-marathon and 10K features a flat, fast course that starts and ends at Sam Houston Park. Participants can also access free photos, finisher medals, post-race Saint Arnold beer and IHOP pancakes.

Día de los Muertos

Discovery Green is helping Houstonians remember their loved ones on Día de los Muertos through a night of music, memory and tribute. A Catrina and Catrin Contest will also be held for the first time.