The Wine Walk returns to The Woodlands in October. | Photo courtesy of Food & Vine Time Productions
Dine on delicious dishes and enjoy our top 17 picks for the top food and drink events taking place around Houston in September 2026.
October is packed with reasons to eat and drink your way around Houston, from Oktoberfest celebrations and Korean street food to big-name wine dinners, fall feasts, and the return of the Texas Renaissance Festival. Here are the food and drink events worth adding to your calendar this month.
Here’s how to eat, sip and celebrate around Houston this month.
Top 17 Food & Drink Events & Offerings in Houston This Month: October 2026
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4 | FREE – Saint Arnold’s annual family-friendly Oktoberfest takes over the beer garden with special German-style beer tappings, a German-inspired food menu, live music, games, costume contests and commemorative merch. Special events include a Bavarian Brass Brunch on Sunday. Times vary. Learn more.
Karbachtoberfest at Karbach Brewery | Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4 | FREE | Final Week – The last weekend of Karbachtoberfest brings 3 days of beer, brats, live music, stein-hoisting contests, wiener dog races and Bavarian-inspired fun, with Bidi Bidi Banda performing Saturday at 6:30pm. Times vary. Learn more.
Southern Smoke Festival 2026 at Discovery Green | Saturday, October 3 – Now one of Houston’s premier annual food festivals, Southern Smoke brings together more than 100 chefs, bartenders, and beverage professionals from Houston and around the country for an all-inclusive afternoon of food, drinks, live music, culinary demonstrations, and cookbook signings. Highlights include bites from Aaron Bludorn, Tyson Cole, Franklin Barbecue, Street to Kitchen, Uchi, Kasama, Pizzeria Bianco, and more. $225; $550 VIP. 4pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
Autumn Harvest at Jane’s Bakehouse Dine Inn | Sunday, October 4 – Jane’s hosts a multi-course, family-style dinner celebrating the Texas autumn harvest, with seasonal ingredients served at Jane’s long table in the Heights. Wine and non-alcoholic pairings are available, and the dinner is limited to 26 seats. $120+. 5:30pm reception; 6pm dinner. Get tickets.
Día de los Muertos at Toro Toro | Tuesday, October 6 to Tuesday, November 3 – Toro Toro, inside the Four Seasons Hotel, celebrates Día de los Muertos by serving up special à la carte dishes inspired by the holiday, including salmon and seabass tiradito, achiote-braised short rib with a poblano cheese enchilada, and pumpkin crème brûlée. For a more immersive experience, book a 5-course El Sol tasting menu inspired by corn, fire, color, and time. Available during regular dining hours. $180 5-course dinner; a la carte prices vary. Reservations required for groups of eight. Reserve.
Tua Rita Wine Dinner at Osteria di Mercato | Wednesday, October 7 – Meet Giovanni Frascolla, owner and winemaker behind Tua Rita, one of Italy’s iconic cult estates, before a multi-course Italian dinner paired entirely with the family’s highly allocated wines. The menu includes tuna carpaccio, black truffle arancini, foie gras “Oreo,” smoked ricotta gnudi, rabbit cavatelli, lamb pithivier, and chocolate mousse. $325. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Judgement of Paris Wine Dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse | Wednesday, October 7 – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, a wine competition that shook the world, as American wines stole the thunder from the French. Guests will enjoy six iconic wines from Chateau Montelena and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, the wineries that won the competition, thoughtfully paired with a 5-course, chef-curated menu. $325. 7pm. Get tickets.
Tequila Fest at Cadillac Bar | Thursday, October 8 – Sample 7 premium tequila brands paired with street tacos, ceviche shooters, beef empanadas, chile con queso, salsa, and tortilla chips, plus live music and raffles. Featured tequilas include 818, Casa Obsidiana, Dos Hombres, Estaca, Herradura, Mi Campo, and Rio Agave. $78. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Korean Festival Houston at Discovery Green | Saturday, October 10 to Sunday, October 11 | FREE – Celebrate Korean culture with traditional performances, music, food, and activities, plus a food court featuring Korean BBQ, tteokbokki, jjajangmyeon, bibimbap, Korean fried chicken, mandu, bingsu, and bubble tea. Confirmed food vendors include OhMyGogi!, Fresh and Furious, Popfancy Dessert Bar, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Opens Saturday, October 10 | Ongoing – RenFest is back, y’all! Step into a 16th-century European village for 6 themed weekends of jousting, live entertainment, costumes, shopping, food, drinks, and more than 500 daily performances. The season kicks off with Oktoberfest on October 10 and 11, followed by 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, and other themed weekends including the festival’s Halloween celebration. 9am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays. $39.95+. Get tickets.
Better Together Fall Bake Sale at Camaraderie | Sunday, October 11 – Camaraderie’s Better Together fall series continues with a bake sale, as Houston bakers serve up a one-day lineup of pastries inspired by pumpkin, crisp apple, and warm fall spices. Prices vary. 10am until gone. Learn more.
Autism Speaks Chef Gala Houston at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, October 17 – Talented chefs from Houston and beyond serve culinary creations throughout the annual, optional black tie fundraiser. Each chef is paired with a young person with autism as a Culinary Champion. The evening also includes an open bar, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and an after-party with dancing. 5pm to midnight; 6pm cocktail hour; 7:30pm tastings. $350+. Get tickets.
Caymus Wine Dinner at J. Alexander’s Uptown Houston | Tuesday, October 20 – Savor a 4-course dinner paired with wines from Caymus Vineyards, beginning with a welcome cocktail and toast. The menu includes parmesan and mint-crusted lamb chops, kale caesar salad, braised short rib with gruyère potato cake, and chocolate ganache cake. $125. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
14th Anniversary Game Dinner at Etoile Cuisine et Bar | Tuesday, October 20 – Chef Philippe Verpiand celebrates 14 years in Uptown Park with a special four-course game dinner featuring guinea fowl, duck, boar and venison. $85. Seatings from 6:30pm to 9pm. Reserve.
Wine Walk at The Woodlands Resort | Saturday, October 24 – Sip and stroll through The Woodlands Resort while sampling 300+ wines, beers, and other beverages alongside 40+ culinary offerings from local restaurants and chefs. The fall event also features live music, cooking demonstrations, themed tasting areas, pop-up entertainment, and a VIP experience with premium pours and bites. $79; $135 VIP. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Roast Chicken Sunday Supper at Camaraderie | Sunday, October 25 – Camaraderie in the Heights revives its original Sunday Supper with a one-night-only family-style roast chicken dinner served with cozy seasonal sides including Parker House rolls and roasted squash. Menu prices vary. 5pm to 9pm. Reserve.
HalloweenTown at Heights & Co. & Lazy Lane | Most Days to Halloween, Saturday, October 31 – HalloweenTown returns with 2 locations, transforming Heights & Co. and Lazy Lane into Halloween pop-ups with movies on the big screen, live-fire s’mores boards, themed cocktails, and the restaurants’ full dinner and beverage menus. Learn more.
Toro Toro’s Chef Richard Sandoval serves up a special Dia de los Muertos menu this month. | Photo courtesy of Toro Toro
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