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187Events this week
29Free things to do
89New spots
82New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Houston

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 187 events, day by day →

Pearland Professionals Meeting

Tuesday 9am · Moreno's Mexican Restaurant - Pearland

Pre-K Story Time

Tuesday 10:30am · Sterling Municipal Library · Free

Casual Commander Tuesday

Tuesday 12pm · Loot Keep Trading Cards and Collectibles

New in Houston

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

AG Antiques

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Treasure hunt, anyone?: AG Antiques is a vendor-curated labyrinth of vintage finds, handcrafted goods, distinctive jewelry, and meaningful gifts, all picked with serious character.

agantiqueson19th.com ↗

Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Nightlife

Beer, tours, and brunch: Saint Arnold Brewing Company keeps the pints flowing in a laid back Beer Garden & Restaurant, with weekend brunch, easygoing pub grub, and rotating house beers.

saintarnold.com ↗

Warby Parker CityCentre

Shopping

Time for new specs: Warby Parker CityCentre pairs a bright, blue‑hued mural vibe with the practical stuff locals need, like comprehensive eye exams and a Virtual Vision Test if your prescription hasn't changed.

stores.warbyparker.com ↗

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Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Houston

The five stories Houston readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Young Texas Artists Will Bring Together Best of Two Worlds at 2026 Classic Cabaret

    Young Texas Artists (YTA) will bring together Best of Two Worlds at its 2026 Classic Cabaret in The Woodlands, Texas, on Oct.

    Full story at woodlandsonline.com ↗

  2. MacGregor Park's $75 million redesign hopes to make it one of Houston's 'best in class' parks

    A $75 million redesign of MacGregor Park in Houston has begun, beginning a two-phase project to upgrade the historic Third Ward park.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  3. A massive free Filipino festival takes over POST Houston this weekend

    Downtown Houston's Filipino American community will host a free festival at POST Houston on October 11, running from midday to evening at 401 Franklin St.

    Full story at secrethouston.com ↗

  4. Bayou City Art Festival Returns to Memorial Park for Three Days of Art, Music and Family Fun

    The Bayou City Art Festival is returning to Memorial Park for three days of art, music, and family fun.

    Full story at stylemagazine.com ↗

  5. Houston Diners Named the City’s Best Chinese Restaurants—and One Classic Dominated - DiningOut

    DiningOut Houston has asked readers to identify the best Chinese restaurants in Houston, with a survey asking readers to list 29 different restaurants across the city and suburbs.

    Full story at diningout.com ↗

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