The holidays are around the corner, folks. Soak up the crisp (albeit, slightly humid) autumn air while experiencing the cornucopia of events that await in Houston this November!
This November, Houston’s Candlelight Concerts transform iconic venues into glowing music havens. From serene string quartet renditions of classics like Vivaldi to soulful tributes to modern artists like Adele, these intimate, candlelit performances offer a uniquely magical way to enjoy your favorite tunes. Click here to see what Candlelight concerts are happening in Houston this November.
The Texas Renaissance Festival kicks off Oct. 10 for its 52nd season across a 70‑acre, 16th‑century village with more than 200 daily performances and nearly 400 shops. If you’re looking to add a little old-world adventure to your November plans, the Texas Renaissance Festival returns for its 52nd season beginning Saturday, Oct. 10, running on weekends through Sunday, Nov. 29 (with an extra day on Friday, Nov. 27) in Todd Mission on a 70-acre, 16th-century–themed village with hundreds of performances, shops and food offerings.
Glide beneath the Houston skyline — the ice rink reopens November 13.
Discovery Green’s outdoor ice rink reopens Friday, November 13, for a winter season running through January 18, 2027, offering regular weekly skating hours, special discounted nights, Santa visits, Inclusive Skaters Nights, and Bumper Cars on Ice.
Experience a European-style holiday market with glowing pathways, live music, and cocoa beneath the lights. If you’re up for a festive November day trip from Houston, The Christmas Village returns to Huntsville for a second season beginning November 12, 2026, offering millions of lights, a holiday market, seasonal food and drinks, live entertainment, and family attractions like a Christmas train and carriage rides. The seasonal event runs selected nights through December 31, 2026, with nightly hours generally 5–11 p.m.
A free, family-friendly Night Market celebrating Asian food, art and performance on November 6.
Asia Society Texas’ annual Night Market takes over the grounds on November 6, bringing an outdoor, all-ages festival of Asian and Asian American food, art, shopping and live performances. Outdoor admission is free; select indoor activities and sumo demonstrations require paid tickets.
The colors of autumn aren’t limited to northern states. While you’re in Houston, you might be able to come across small splashes of fall foliage here and there, but the state of Texas is home to blazen autumn colors during peak season. If you consider yourself a true fall lover, you won’t mind going on a vibrant road trip to these blazen and beautiful destinations to witness fall foliage in Texas come late October.
Houston’s #1 pumpkin patch opens Sept 12 — Texas-sized fall fun for the whole family! If you’re up for an easy November day trip from Houston, Dewberry Farm in Brookshire (about 45 minutes from downtown Houston) runs its Fall Festival from September 12 through November 8, featuring 40+ attractions including a corn maze, rides, pony rides, and seasonal treats. General admission September Saver tickets are $33.95 (regular box office $52.95); parking and kids 2 and under are free.
Celebrate life and remember loved ones at Houston’s Día de los Muertos on November 7, 2026. One of November’s can’t-miss cultural events, the sixth annual Houston Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade will take place at Sam Houston Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, featuring live music, a colorful procession, arts and crafts, and food from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The parade procession is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. after a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Bagby Street.
Survivor Series: WarGames returns to Houston’s Daikin Park this November. If you’re in the mood for a high-energy night out, WWE Survivor Series: WarGames is coming to Daikin Park in Houston this November. Tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster with presales beginning in early August.
For a classic fall day trip outside Houston, P-6 Farms is once again hosting its country-spun Fall fest and massive you-pick pumpkin patch in Montgomery this autumn. Featuring the likes of pig races, vintage rides, festival food, a corn maze, ferris wheel, rollercoaster, and more, the festival runs on Saturdays and Sunday from October 3 through November 8. Tickets must be purchased online.
If you’re still chasing fall vibes in the Houston area this November, make the drive to Tomball for Rosehill Palms Pumpkin Patch, a long-running seasonal favorite with hundreds of pumpkins ready for picking. You can hunt for classic Jack-O’-Lanterns, bright red Cinderellas, stark white Ghost pumpkins, or the distinctive blue-gray Blue Jarrahdale varieties to take home.
Beyond the patch, the grounds are set up for a full afternoon of autumn activities. Weekends bring live music on Saturdays starting in October, along with lawn games and multiple photo setups. Leashed dogs are welcome to join the trip, and there’s a Mexican food spot right next door. Parking is limited on-site, so a weekday visit is your best bet for avoiding the biggest crowds.
The Skyspace is open again with a modern LED lighting system and free public access. Add this Houston favorite to your November to-do list: Rice University’s James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace has reopened after a 28-month closure with upgraded LED lighting. The installation offers two daily 40-minute light sequences at sunrise and sunset and is free and open to the public.
Slow down, reflect, and set your wishes afloat at the Water Lantern Festival.
The Water Lantern Festival returns to City Place Park waterfront in North Houston on November 20, 2026, where guests decorate biodegradable lanterns, share reflections, and set them afloat during a guided community release. Gates open at 2:30 p.m.; lantern decorating begins at 5:00 p.m., the release occurs between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m., and the event wraps at 6:30 p.m.
Shop more than 280 merchants while supporting the Houston Ballet this November.
The Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market returns to Reliant Center in November 2026 with more than 280 merchants selling fashion, jewelry, home décor and gourmet treats; proceeds support Houston Ballet programs. The Market runs Thursday–Sunday with special-ticketed events and preview parties.
Experience nearly five million LED lights across a 175-acre Christmas playground. If you’re ready to kick off the holiday season after exploring Houston this November, Santa’s Wonderland in College Station opens its 29th season on November 13, 2026 and runs through January 3, 2027. The 175-acre holiday park features nearly five million LED lights across trails and attractions, hayrides, snow tubing, ice skating, live Texas entertainment and family activities.
Breakaway Music Festival
Breakaway Music Festival is making its Houston debut on November 13 and 14, as the last stop on its nationwide tour! Taking over Shell Energy Stadium Festival Grounds across three stages, the two-day party features world-class dance acts, including Dom Dolla, Steller, Blond:ish, Cloonee, and Tape B. Highlights will include Know Good’s hometown show and GRiZ’s first Houston set in a decade. You can check out the full lineup and grab your single-day or two-day passes here!
