# Contests Events | List Of All Upcoming Contests Events In Houston - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contests events in Houston, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Houston. - **Category**: ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Tokyo X 2026 - **Description**: Houston's Biggest Japanese indoor Japanese Festival with over 600 exhibitor, including food, cosplay, car show, dance competition, concertAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e8026a60-b0ce-11f1-aa22-43be - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/tokyo-x-2026/100001978497737994 - **Venue**: Reliant center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85OGIzNTM2ZTJmN2Q2OTYyNGRiYTdhYzMyZDA3MzIxODE0NTIyMWEzMTkxYjU2YWI5OGE4YWI0MTk3MDhlMjJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5OS1kY2Y4YzQxOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjY0NzYwNDE.avif - **Price**: min: 9.72, max: 3424.6, currency: USD - **Categories**: workshops, entertainment, festivals, car-shows, music, concerts, kids, art, parties, performances, sports, dance-competition, tournaments, contests, dance, fine-arts, anime ## About Explore all upcoming contests events in Houston, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Houston. ## Events in Houston - **Event Name**: 10th Annual NIGERIA CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL (Downtown Houston) - **Description**: The Official and largest cultural celebration showcasing the beauty of Nigeria and its diversity in Downtown Houston!About this EventHouston, history is happening.The - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/10th-annual-nigeria-cultural-parade-and-festival-downtown-houston/100001982692523711 - **Venue**: Discovery Green - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xNTY5ZTBiYTczNDhiYmU1NzhkNDMzMTFlNTllOWMyZDE3MTJlYjM3ZGYyNmI2NWViM2I1M2NiOTgyNzJhMGM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA1NWQyZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzIzMzU5NzQ.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 1,250 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Contests, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Annual Fall Festival - **Description**: Join us for the BEST Fall Festival in town! Fun, food, festivities & fall memories for the whole family!About this Event🎃🍂 GET READY FOR THE ULTIMATE FALL FESTIVAL! 🍂🎃Bring the whole family out for an unforget - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 am – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/annual-fall-festival/100002001243459058 - **Venue**: 2435 Eldridge Pkwy S - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wOTlkYWU5NGQxOGM5ZGM0YjZmMGYwYjE1NmEzZmIyMDFjZjIxYjE3OTEzYWRkMmI5YTdhYWJhNzc4MDFmMDExLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzQ4ODgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk3ODk2MjQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: 2026 Amberfest - **Description**: Fall is in the air! Join us at Under the Radar Brewery to enjoy local beer, great food, music, online auction, raffle, kid's activities, costume contests, trivia contests, and more - all to benefit Houston's Amber Alert Alert Provider, Texas Center for th - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/2026-amberfest/200030566341819 - **Venue**: Under the Radar Brewery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mMzQ0YmI5MDQwNjc0ZmVjZjZmYjg3MjQ5NTQ5MzM0ZTU4MGQxZGJmZjhhZmI0YzlmY2E5YmQzYjEyMDJhY2QzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMTEtZGNjODk4MjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyNDAxNDA.avif - **Categories**: contests, kids, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, costume-parties, parties, entertainment, dog - **Event Name**: Nigerian Food Festival - **Description**: Celebrate Nigerian culture with food, music, dance contests, fashion, $1,000 scholarships & giveaways at the 13th annual Nigerian Day!About this Event13th Annual Nigerian Day in Houston & Nigerian Food Festival - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/nigerian-food-festival/100001999326910610 - **Venue**: 11933 Bissonnet St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lZjMxZjI1ODVjNTRhY2ZhYzQzY2MxZTI4OTZkODEwOTYyNmE0ZDA0MjNkMDZlMzc3NGEyNmE3ZjI2ZGQzZWM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5My1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgyNjIyMTc.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 7 - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, harvest-festival, fashion, dance-competition, contests, dance, entertainment - **Event Name**: Mock Lobster (B-52s) + Fragile Rock (EMO Puppet Band) - **Description**: Halloween at Dan Electros is always crazy special and weird which is the perfect Halloween combo! Costume contests with prizes with multiple categories and food in the backyard you can have it all. Its also our annual Sunset heights bar crawl, so hop on - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/mock-lobster-b-52s-fragile-rock-emo-puppet-band/200030661915716 - **Venue**: Dan Electros - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lNzc2MzZlZmRlOTU5NmJhMDM5OWNhY2E5OTkzMmJlNzE0YzhkMzRkNzI3MmUzNTlhZTBjMzVmOTNlZTM4YTZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI4MjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODYwMzY3Ng.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, trick-or-treat, bar-crawls, contests - **Event Name**: Sober October: Houston Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through Houston featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober options, DJs - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/sober-october-houston-zero-proof-halloween-bar-crawl-tickets/80002902325715 - **Venue**: Houston - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YThmODIyODJmZjFmLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 15 - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, contests - **Event Name**: H-TOWN SNEAKER SUMMIT - **Description**: Pull Up To The Legendary H-Town Sneaker Summit! On Sunday, December 22nd the world famous Sneaker Summit  returns at Bayou City Event CenterAbout this EventGet ready to step into sneaker culture at its finest! The L - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJasHzxrUQgbkf29JuNlp1uK9g5_08Xdtc8l4azHMkMQSrxyg=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sun Aug 01 2027 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 01 2027 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/h-town-sneaker-summit/100001001438508537 - **Venue**: Bayou City Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83NDAzZmQ5YjFiYjFlOTVmMGNmYWEwNjlhYTgzMGRlYTIwNjliMjg5NWM5ZWZjZmVmNzI0NWIwN2ZjY2VmZmViLXJpbWctdzQ2Mi1oMzU3LWRjMTgxNzE1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2NzU0MDcyNQ.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 172 - **Categories**: business, contests - **Event Name**: Beauty 2 Extensions| BEAT THE CLOCK COMPETITION - **Description**: 15 Contestants to compete in 1 Competition for a Grand Prize and Bragging rights of Being the Fastest to do a Sew in within 2hrs.Three Grand Prize Winners:First Prize 🏆: $2,500Second Prize 🏆: $1,000Third Prize 🏆 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/beauty-2-extensions-beat-the-clock-competition-tickets/80003128861886 - **Venue**: 13155 Westheimer Rd - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YThhMTgwMThlYTcwLmpwZw.avif - **Price**: USD 10 to 500 - **Categories**: contests, shopping, holiday - **Event Name**: Annual Moonlight Market - **Description**: Grab your costume cause it's time for our biggest night of the year! Join us under the moon for an evening of local vendors, trick-or-treating, contests, and community fun for the whole family. **What to expect:** 🛍️ Local vendors & trick-or-treati - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/annual-moonlight-market/4600030717138140 - **Venue**: Saint Arnold Brewing Company - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9mYjhhYzVmMC1iNGE3LTExZjEtODczNS03NzNjNWRkZWRiNDgtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kY2Q4ZDhjOC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODk4NzY4OTk.avif - **Categories**: Kids, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Halloween Fest- Houston - **Description**: 2 DAYS. One epic Halloween takeover! See today’s hottest streamers LIVE, plus music, costumes, food, attractions & nonstop fun!About this EventGet ready, Houston! Halloween Fest is taking over the cit - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/halloween-fest-houston/100001998520419373 - **Venue**: H-Town Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iYzFlZGFiZmMyYWVkZDkxYzgyOWVlMzQzODg2ZjY1Y2ExMzI0NmQ5ZmE5ZGExOGQzZDY0Yzc5OWY0NjEwYmVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3NTEyNTcz.avif - **Price**: USD 29 to 802 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals - **Event Name**: Houston Cat Expo - **Description**: Join the Houston Cat Expo online for fun cat chats, cute contests, and cool kitty finds!About this EventWelcome to the Houston Cat Expo!Purchase tickets directly throu - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/houston-cat-expo/100001990102077887 - **Venue**: GSH Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hYzI5YTk1ZmI1MzllYzk3NDE1YzEyMDZhOGEwNjhjZDA1NmZiNmNmYWIzODllOTQxOTIyMzAyMDc4ODk5MWUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDIxMzMtZGNhOWEyOTItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwMjM3NDkx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Business, Exhibitions ## Trending Events in Houston - **Event Name**: Dandiya Dhoom with Falguni Pathak 27th September 2026 - **Description**: Get ready for a night of Garba, Dandiya and live music as Falguni Pathak comes to Houston for Dandiya Dhoom 2026 on September 27.AllEvents is an official booking partner for Dandiya Dhoom wi - **Venue**: GSH Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8c2a239778f.jpg - **Event Name**: American Cat Breeders Association (ACBA) - **Description**: 🐾 Be Part of History! 🐾Join the American Cat Breeders Association (ACBA) for the first-ever FIFe International Cat Show in the United States! Experience a unique international cat show featuring beautiful cats, prestigious FIFe judg - **Venue**: Hilton Houston North, Greenspoint Drive, Houston, TX, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aa7fecc4bff8.jpg - **Event Name**: Sober October: Houston Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through Houston featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober options, DJs - **Venue**: Houston - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8f82282ff1f.jpg - **Event Name**: Fall Ball Costume Dance Party - **Description**: You're invited to our annual Fall Ball Costume Dance Party! Hosted by our Dance Company, come enjoy crafts, dance parties, a spooky obstacle course, and more! Bring friends and family for a spooktacular time.Donations of pumpkins and/or gently u - **Venue**: MoveNation Dance Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aa33a56bab9d.jpg - **Event Name**: Welcome to Thickland: The Ultimate Plus Size & Curvy Expo - **Description**: What is Thickland?Thickland is more than just an event—it’s a movement dedicated to plus size appreciation and creating a space where beauty has no size limits. From wedding gowns to everyda - **Venue**: Houston - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a36dfc9d1aec.jpg - **Event Name**: Beauty 2 Extensions| BEAT THE CLOCK COMPETITION - **Description**: 15 Contestants to compete in 1 Competition for a Grand Prize and Bragging rights of Being the Fastest to do a Sew in within 2hrs.Three Grand Prize Winners:First Prize 🏆: $2,500Second Prize 🏆: $1,000Third Prize 🏆 - **Venue**: 13155 Westheimer Rd - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8a18018ea70.jpg - **Event Name**: Houston's Happy Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5e07c1dd5775d3da481365197735c9846466445db796b5321f5d046511607b52-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758530715 - **Event Name**: Tokyo X 2026 - **Description**: Houston's Biggest Japanese indoor Japanese Festival with over 600 exhibitor, including food, cosplay, car show, dance competition, concertAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e8026a60-b0ce-11f1-aa22-43be - **Venue**: Reliant center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/98b3536e2f7d69624dba7ac32d073218145221a3191b56ab98a8ab419708e22c-rimg-w1200-h599-dcf8c419-gmir.jpg?v=1766476041 - **Event Name**: Karol G - **Venue**: NRG Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fbcabc20-3f2a-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1200-h675-dc084b5b-gmir.jpg?v=1776958927 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Houston? - **A:** 10th Annual NIGERIA CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL (Downtown Houston) (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Discovery Green), Annual Fall Festival (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 am at 2435 Eldridge Pkwy S), 2026 Amberfest (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Under the Radar Brewery), Nigerian Food Festival (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at 11933 Bissonnet St), Mock Lobster (B-52s) + Fragile Rock (EMO Puppet Band) (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm at Dan Electros). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Houston? - **A:** Annual Fall Festival (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 am at 2435 Eldridge Pkwy S), Houston Cat Expo (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at GSH Event Center). - **Q**: What events are happening in Houston in September 2026? - **A:** Tokyo X 2026 (Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 am at Reliant center). - **Q**: How can I find events in Houston? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Houston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Houston? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Houston? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Houston include Discovery Green, 2435 Eldridge Pkwy S, Under the Radar Brewery. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Houston? - **A:** Prices for events in Houston range from USD 10 to USD 3,425. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Houston? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Houston include Nigeria Cultural Parade, The Learning Experience Eldridge, Texas Center for the Missing. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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