🌟 Weekend Happenings: September 19–21, 2025

This weekend, Houston is turning up the volume with neon paint parties, pirate adventures, fall festivals, and 80s throwbacks. Whether you’re here for the dog festivals, space talks, or just want to build a terrarium while snacking on food truck eats, there's something wild, wonderful, and totally local waiting for you. Let's dive in!

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🏙️ Central Houston

🧳 Passport Germany at Central Market
📍 Central Market Houston, 3815 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
📅 September 19–23
Take your taste buds on a journey through Germany with themed cooking classes, tastings, and culinary experiences all week long.
🔗 More info.

🎨 Glow Paint Party
📍 Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004
📅 September 19–21
Get creative under the black lights with neon paint, drinks, music, and good vibes at this electrifying glow-in-the-dark art party.
🔗 More info.

🏰 RenFest at Children's Museum Houston
📍 Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
📅 September 20
Step into a kid-sized Renaissance festival with costumes, crafts, jousts, and magical fun for the whole family.
🔗 More info.

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🌳 North Houston

🎬 Pix on the Plaza: Napoleon Dynamite
📍 City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389
📅 September 20
Grab your lawn chairs and vote for Pedro—this free outdoor screening of the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite is full of quirky charm and laughs.
🔗 More info.

🥋 Yah! Martial Arts Demo
📍 City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389
📅 September 21
Kickstart your weekend with an energizing martial arts demonstration from Yah! Martial Arts—great for all ages to watch or try out.
🔗 More info.

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🌲 Northwest Houston

💪 Free Full-Body Circuit Workout
📍 10815 Ranchstone Dr, Houston, TX 77064
📅 September 20
Jump into a high-energy circuit workout that targets the entire body—totally free and open to all fitness levels!
🔗 More info.

🐕 Houston Dog Festival
📍 12700 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
📅 September 20
Bring your pup for a tail-wagging good time filled with contests, training demos, vendors, photo ops, and more canine fun!
🔗 More info.

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🌇 West Houston

🎶 Mr. Wonderful: The 80s Experience – A Night of 80s Hits
📍 Lone Pint Brewery, 507 Commerce St, Magnolia, TX 77355
📅 September 20
Dust off your neon and relive the glory days with this live 80s tribute show packed with throwback hits and retro vibes.
🔗 More info.

🍔 Rosenberg Food Truck Festival
📍 Seabourne Creek Nature Park, 3831 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
📅 September 20
Savor bites from some of the area’s best food trucks, plus live music and family fun at this tasty community celebration.
🔗 More info.

🪴 Create Your Own Terrarium 🌿
📍 Jersey Meadow Golf Course, 8502 Rio Grande St, Jersey Village, TX 77040
📅 September 21
Craft a custom mini garden in this hands-on terrarium-making workshop—no green thumb required!
🔗 More info.

 

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🍁 Southwest Houston

🕺 Mixers & Elixirs: Footloose Flashback
📍 Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, 13016 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
📅 September 19
Kick off your Sunday shoes for this 80s-themed after-hours party featuring music, dancing, drinks, and plenty of Footloose flair.
🔗 More info.

🍂 Fall Fest at Sugar Land Town Square
📍 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
📅 September 20
Celebrate the season with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, live music, shopping, and all the cozy vibes of fall.
🔗 More info.

🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
📍 Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
📅 September 20
Enjoy a vibrant evening of Latin music, dance, and culture as Sugar Land honors Hispanic heritage with performances and community spirit.
🔗 More info.

 

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🏴‍☠️ South + Galveston Area

🤠 Galveston Island Roper Romp Weekend
📍 Multiple venues, Galveston, TX
📅 September 19–21
Dust off your denim for a weekend of line dancing, karaoke, beachside fun, and community spirit at this inclusive LGBTQ+ western weekend.
🔗 More info.

🏴‍☠️ Galveston Pirate Festival
📍 Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550
📅 September 19–21
Hoist the sails and bring your best pirate swagger for this family-friendly fest filled with treasure hunts, costume contests, and seaworthy fun.
🔗 More info.

🛍️ Old Pearland Farmers Market
📍 Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77581
📅 September 20
Support local vendors, grab a bite from food trucks, and enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and community vibes at this Saturday market.
🔗 More info.

 

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🚀 Southeast Houston

🍻 Space News & Brews: William Price Distilling Edition
📍 William Price Distilling Co., 970 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018
📅 September 20
Sip local spirits and dive into the latest space news during this laid-back collaboration between Space Center Houston and William Price Distilling.
🔗 More info.

🌌 Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker Series: Amanda Galloway
📍 Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
📅 September 20
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NASA's Amanda Galloway as she shares her inspiring story in space exploration and leadership.
🔗 More info.

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🍂 East Houston

🍂 Fall Market at Town Square
📍 Town Square, 213 W Texas Ave, Baytown, TX 77520
📅 September 20
Browse local vendors, handmade goods, and unique finds at Baytown’s open-air fall market—bring the whole family (pets too!).
🔗 More info.

🦅 Bird Beak Buffet at Sheldon Lake
📍 Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center, 14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044
📅 September 20
Learn how birds use different beak shapes to eat their favorite foods in this hands-on, nature-themed science activity.
🔗 More info.

🧠 Wild Jeopardy at Sheldon Lake
📍 Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center, 14140 Garrett Rd, Houston, TX 77044
📅 September 21
Test your nature knowledge in this fun, interactive trivia game designed for curious minds and outdoor enthusiasts.
🔗 More info.

 

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Whether you're painting in the dark, partying like it's 1985, or wandering a pirate-filled Galveston, there's no shortage of ways to explore, celebrate, and unwind this weekend. Save your favorites, share with your crew, and don’t forget to tag us if you head out—we love seeing your weekend in action!

See you out there, Houston! ☀️🌆