Houston winters are usually mild, but a hard freeze can bring burst pipes and costly repairs, as many of us learned in February 2021. Before temperatures drop, insulate any exposed pipes, cover your outdoor faucets, and make sure you know where your main water shut-off valve is. On nights below freezing, let your faucets drip slowly and open the cabinet doors under your sinks so warm air can reach the pipes. If you’re a landlord, send your tenants a quick reminder now, because a few minutes of prevention can save thousands of dollars in damage! A tip for folks with sprinkler systems: If you know a freeze is coming, go ahead and drain the exposed backflow preventer to avoid the cap from freezing and bursting.
まずは9月26日・27日にNRG Centerで開催されるTokyo X Festival。実はHouston最大規模の日本文化イベントで、600以上のベンダーが集まり、ラーメンコンテストやコスプレなども楽しめます。日本文化が好きな人たちとの交流を楽しみながら、少し日本を身近に感じられるイベントです。
Houston has a lot going on this fall, and there’s something for everyone! If you’re missing home or want to explore your new city, check out these five events happening over the next couple of months.
First up is the Tokyo X Festival on September 26-27 at NRG Center. This is actually the biggest Japanese festival in Houston, with over 600 vendors, ramen competitions, and cosplay. It’s a great way to feel a little closer to home while meeting other people who love Japanese culture.
Next, from September 19 through November 8, Discovery Green turns into the Houston Pumpkin Festival. This is a very American fall tradition… think giant pumpkin displays, a 30-foot slide, and a carousel. It’s a fun, easy outing if you have kids or just want to see what “pumpkin season” is all about in Texas.
If you like art, the Bayou City Art Festival takes over Memorial Park on October 9-11. Artists from all over set up booths to show and sell their work, and you can walk around and even chat with the artists making it.
For something totally different, the Texas Renaissance Festival opens up in October (with a big weekend October 16-18). It’s the largest Renaissance-themed park in the country, where people dress in medieval costumes, and there’s jousting, music, and food. It might sound strange at first, but it’s a fun and very “Texas” experience worth seeing at least once.
Finally, if you like planes, don’t miss the Wings Over Houston Airshow on October 30-November 1. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and NASA aircraft will be flying overhead, and it’s a really exciting show for the whole family. Come to Clear Lake/Ellington Field to check it out!
Whichever event you choose, fall is a great time to get out and enjoy everything Houston has to offer!
Dallas-based Arcis Golf has unveiled the first phase of its planned $30 million restoration of The Woodlands Country Club ahead of one of the club’s major events next month. Golfers traveling to The Woodlands for the PGA Tour Champions’ Insperity Invitational, May 8-10, will play on the freshly renovated Tournament Course. The 18-hole, par-72 course, originally opened in 1978, is considered historic, having hosted the Shell Houston Open for many years and Insperity since 2008. With the renovation of the Tournament Course completed, Arcis Golf said, it will turn to work on the Tournament Clubhouse, to begin this summer, and restoration of the Player Course. Walker said that future investments at the club will be ongoing and will focus on enhancing health, wellness and dining options in response to member feedback, while aligning with the club’s history.
Panda Fest, a major Asian food and culture festival, makes its Houston debut at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park (105-B Sabine St) from May 8-10, 2026.
Event Highlights include:
Food & Vendors: Featuring 80+ food and merchandise vendors offering over 200 authentic and fusion dishes from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Cultural Entertainment: Live performances include traditional lion dances, K-pop dance, and art demonstrations.
Panda-Themed Activities: A 15-foot inflatable panda, a panda bounce ring, face painting, and panda-themed crafts.
Marketplace: Over 20+ artisan vendors selling Asian crafts, clothing, and accessories.
Schedule
Friday, May 8: 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, May 9: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday, May 10: 10 AM – 8 PM
Tickets & Info
General Admission: $14 ($16 on Saturday).
VIP: $25 ($27 on Saturday), including a custom panda pin, headband, and merch bag.
Kids: Children under 6 do not need a ticket.
Perks: Each ticket includes two free gifts: a custom Houston panda pin and a headband.
Golf fans!!! Texas Childrens Hospital is the title sponsor for this year’s Houston Open Golf Tournament. The venue will be very central, at surprisingly, one of Houston’s public golf courses, Memorial Park Golf Course. This golf course is actually operated by Houston Parks and Recreation Department and is one of the best municipal courses in the United States! The tournament runs from March 23-29 with the actual four day tournament going from Thursday to Sunday. There are various levels of tickets and suites to purchase and it looks like kids 15 and under go for free with a paying adult ticket! Some of the famous players that are supposed to be coming are: Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, and Brooks Koepka. To see a full list, click HERE. To buy tickets, click HERE. I am hoping to get out there at least one of the days, maybe see you there!
