Listeners, it’s Friday, October 24th in Houston, and the city is buzzing with fall energy! If you’re wondering what to do today and into the weekend, let’s dive right in.Tonight, families and music lovers can head north to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for the free Houston Symphony Hocus Pocus Pops concert. Gates open at 6 PM, with plenty of pre-show fun, plaza trick-or-treating, ghoulish games, and a costume parade for the kids. The concert starts at 7:30 PM, and no tickets are required, so just arrive early and enjoy the spooky symphonic vibes. Remember, everyone’s encouraged to dress up, but leave costume weapons at home. According to The Woodlands Center, it’s a perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend.Back in Houston, art fans will want to catch the opening day of Big Walls Big Dreams, a citywide mural festival running through November 2nd. Ten artists create ten fresh murals across the city over ten days, turning neighborhoods into open-air galleries and bringing vibrant, creative energy to the entire community, as reported by Houcalendar.For a Friday night out, Performing Arts Houston hosts TwoSet Violin at the Hobby Center at 7:30 PM. Classical music gets a humorous, viral twist with these YouTube sensations, sure to entertain all ages. If you’re in the mood for live music in a more intimate setting, White Oak Music Hall brings Dead on a Sunday with NITE to the upstairs stage at 8 PM, perfect for fans of alternative sounds.Over the weekend, Saturday features the 6th Annual Hike, Bike & Fright Fest at M-K-T, a free event with trick-or-treat trails for both kids and pets, a massive plant market, and live entertainment from noon to 6 PM. Discovery Green hosts the Houston Pumpkin Festival, transforming the park into a fall fairground with the world’s largest bouncy pumpkin, water activities, illuminated kayaks, and tons of family fun through November 2nd. Admission is 26 dollars on weekends, with kids three and under getting in free.Halloween festivities ramp up with Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo, happening all weekend. Explore pumpkin tunnels, trick-or-treat stations, and themed exhibits in a safe, festive atmosphere. The Houston Farmers Market, meanwhile, welcomes families to its free Pumpkin Patch Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 AM.On Sunday, dog lovers won’t want to miss the Howl-O-Ween Market at Karbach Brewing Co., featuring a pumpkin carving contest, pet portraits, and local vendors midday. For culture-seekers, Asia Society Texas and its Diwali Lights Festival offer vibrant fashion, food, and performances from 3 to 7 PM.Throughout the weekend, Galveston’s Oktoberfest and Mystical Parade of Boo provide more reasons for a short road trip, with live music, costumes, German food, and glowing floats fueling the festive atmosphere.That’s your lineup for Houston this weekend! From music, art, food, and culture, the city truly has something for everyone. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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