If you are looking for a packed week of excitement, flavor, and holiday magic in Houston, this is the week to be out and about. Starting today, Sunday, November 9th, the city is buzzing with events for every interest and age group. Here’s what you need to know to make your plans and soak up the fun.

First up, sports fans can catch the Houston Texans facing off against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium, kickoff at noon. According to SeatGeek, this is one of the hottest tickets of the week and a great excuse to show some team spirit and join the tailgate energy. If you’re more into art and adventure, Let’s Roam is hosting the Houston Art Walk: Houston’s Surreal Art, a creative scavenger hunt starting at 730 Clay Street that promises a playful exploration of downtown’s most imaginative murals and installations.

Families can swing by the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s Farmers Market, open from 11 am to 5 pm, for locally grown treats and educational kid-friendly activities. Over at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Fall Festival “Myths and Leyendas: Mujeres” celebrates powerful women in mythology from 1 pm to 5 pm, blending art, storytelling, and family crafts.

Tonight and for the rest of the season, millions of holiday LED lights sparkle at The Light Park at Sam Houston Race Park. This drive-through attraction comes alive with animated tunnels, dancing reindeer, and a pumped-up holiday playlist. It's the perfect transition into festive mode that will run through early January, as highlighted by Houston On the Cheap.

For a taste of something different, Discovery Green is debuting the Bites and Beyond Festival on Saturday, November 8th, showcasing Houston’s incredible culinary diversity with over 30 vendors, chef-driven tastings, and music from Demola The Violinist and Big Freedia. Meanwhile, the Texas Aroid Show at the Berry Center celebrates rare plants with workshops and VIP experiences running both Saturday and Sunday.

Want to keep the little ones entertained? Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion transforms into Little Woodfest all weekend, loaded with music, science, bubbles, and interactive family activities, as featured on Hello Woodlands.

And do not miss HIIT in Bagby Park—a free Saturday morning class with fitness innovator Roz Jones offering an energetic community workout.

On Sunday night, music lovers can experience a U2 tribute with Blood Red Sky at Warehouse Live at 2 pm, or catch more live jams at House of Blues and POST Houston, both hosting special events throughout the weekend.

There’s something for everyone—sports, lights, eats, and plenty to keep young explorers engaged.

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