Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.
10th Annual Concert in the Country
Take part in a two-day country music festival hosted by Boots For Troops, a nonprofit organization with programs supporting active duty military, spouses and veterans.
- Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Oct. 18, 3 p.m.
- $15-$255 per ticket
- 32931 Wright Road, Magnolia
- www.concertinthecountry.org
Balloon Glow and Laser Show
The second annual Balloon Glow and Laser show will feature hot air balloon rides, a DJ, food vendors and a hot air balloon show.
- Oct. 17-18, 5-11 p.m.
- $14.15-$86.14
- Lone Star Convention Center & Fairgrounds, 9333 Airport Road, Conroe
- www.balloonshows.com
Wings Over Houston Airshow
The airshow at Ellington Airport will feature a mix of vintage World War II aircraft with modern aviation, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
- Oct. 18-19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $50.05-$778.37 (price depends on ticket, day and package)
- 11602 Aerospace Ave., Houston
- www.wingsoverhouston.com
ArBOOretum
Families can enjoy Houston’s only trick-or-treat nature trail, live animals, a Halloween market and pumpkin decorating at the Houston Arboretum’s fall-themed festival.
- Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $20 per ticket
- 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston
- www.houstonarboretum.org/event/arbooretum
Monster Jam
Monster Jam is returning to NRG Park this October and will feature stunts and the world’s most popular monster trucks, such as Grave Digger, El Toro Loco and Megalodon.
- Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
- $30+ per ticket
- 1 NRG Parkway, Houston
- www.monsterjam.com
Kingwood Oktoberfest
The annual event at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church & School will include performances by the Kingwood High School German Club, German cuisine, local craft beer, face painting and games.
- Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $10 (adults), $5 (ages 3-12), free (under age 3)
- 1901 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood
- www.kwoktoberfest.org
Men Who Cook Fall Fundraiser
Team up with local men and women to serve an appetizer, entree, dessert or drink for a friendly competition in support of student programs and teacher grants in Splendora ISD.
- Oct. 18, 6-10 p.m.
- $30 (per ticket)
- 21575 Hwy. 59, Ste. 205, New Caney
- www.splendoraisdeducationfoundation.com
Manvel Fall Music Festival
The music festival features a diverse lineup of performances, from country and R&B to pop hits. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors and a kid zone with a rock-climbing wall and petting zoo.
- Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 4503 County Road 84, Manvel
- www.manvelfallmusicfestival.com
The Woodlands Wildflower Festival
Attendees can celebrate art and nature at Rob Fleming Park with wildflower crafts, bounce houses, face painting, a DJ, food trucks and a bluebonnet planting booth.
- Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
- www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
St. Joseph Fall Festival
The fall festival is St. Joseph’s biggest fundraiser of the year, featuring live music, games, raffles and a silent auction.
- Oct. 18, noon-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1505 Kane St., Houston
- www.saintjoseph.org