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In the heart of Houston, The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its kind and a favorite among Houstonians.
Our exhibits and programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages, making learning about health and science a fun and rewarding experience.
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Our exhibits are designed to be hands-on and immersive, allowing visitors to engage with health and science in a new way.
We offer a variety of programs, from workshops to lectures, aimed at deepening understanding of health and medical science.
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this month in houston october
BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 10-12
MEMORIAL PARK
Bayou City Art Festival will showcase the works of 300 artists in 19 different categories in Memorial Park from Friday through Sunday, October 10-12, 2025, from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. As one of the top outdoor art fes-
tivals in the nation, Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park benefits local nonprofits and features something for everyone. Patrons can take a walk through the park and personally meet the artists, view original works, and purchase one-of-akind art, prints, jewelry, sculptures, functional art and more at all price lev-
els. Enjoy live entertainment stages, numerous food trucks, a craft beer and wine garden, a VIP Hospitality Lounge, and entertainment throughout Memorial Park.. Online early bird tickets will be available at www.bayoucityartfestival.
com for $18 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under five are free. VIP Hospitality Lounge tickets are $75 and include admission to the festival. Online prepurchased tickets are required to enter the festival.
TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL5
WEEKENDS, OCTOBER 11TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH, AND THANKSGIVING FRIDAY, 9 AM TO 8 PM. txrenfest.com
Oct. 11 - 12: Oktoberfest Journey back in time to old Bavaria as the King and Queen open the Festival season with a
celebration of the best of the wurst (and the bier)! Show off your lederhosen in our daily costume contest or participant in our bratwurst eating contest!
Oct. 18 - 19: 1001 Dreams Fairies, elves and other fanciful creatures bring enchantment to the lanes of New Market Village. Show off yourmagical finery in the fantasy costume contest or test
Best Houston Stay is a revolutionary new interactive mobile hotel guest service and information platform that helps visitors learn about, engage with, and ultimately visit the city’s best locally owned & independent restaurants, bars, attractions, shops and shows
your endurance in the fiery dragon-wing eating contest.
Oct. 25-26: All Hallows Eve Ghoulies and ghosties arrive for some scary good times when the Kingdom welcomes the Transylvanian court. Enter our Halloween costume contest or the Kettle Korn eating contest for a chance to win some “spook-tacular” prizes.
Nov. 1-2: Pirate Adventure Avast, Ye Hearties! Heave to and come ashore for
the most piratical party on the seven seas. Show off your best buccaneer frock in the Best Dressed Pirate contest and try your luck at the Fish-NChips eating contest.
Nov. 8-9: Heroes & Villains
The mightiest heroes and heroines clash with the darkest of villains and vixens from history and legend. Show off your alter ego in the Heroes and Villains costume contest.
If your superpower is eating, accept the challenge
of winning the gyro eating contest.
Nov. 15-16: Barbarian Invasion
Join the Great Horde and feast, drink, and plunder your way through the village during this barbaric rumpus. Are you the worst dressed barbarian around? Prove it on our costume contest or show off your worst table manners in the turkey leg eating contest.
Nov. 22-23: Highland Fling
Lads and lassies- the pipes are calling you to a celebration of the joys of Scotland. Witness the thrill of the Highland games, show off your Scottish finery in the Bonnie Knees contest, and see if you have the misneach (courage) to participate in the haggiseating contest.
final three-day celebration of the coming Yuletide season. The Kingdom is transformed into a Christmas wonderland and holiday music fills the lanes. Find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list in our over 400 shoppes. There’s also a holiday costume contest and the pumpkin pie eating contest to add to your Christmas cheer.).
WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIRSHOW
OCTOBER 18 & 19
ELLINGTON FIELD. wingsoverhouston.com
Nov. 28-30: Celtic Christmas Father Christmas, Mother Christmas, and all the Christmas elves welcome children of all ages to our
Returning for its 41st year, the CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow will include hours of aerial performance, displays of vintage aviation, interactive areas for children and
adults, and opportunities for guests to give back to the community. Headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, promising to paint the Houston skies with breathtaking aerobatic displays. The event is dedicated to showcasing vintage World War II aircraft, including the only two airworthy B-29 Super Fortress bombers in the world, along with the thrills of modern aviation. It’s set to be a heartpounding adventure for the entire family.
ARTECHOUSE HOUSTON
600 W. 6TH STREET IN THE HEIGHTS
Located at 600 W. 6th Street in The Heights Neighborhood , just steps from M-K-T and
The Heights Hike and Bike Trail, ARTECHOUSE Houston features 26,000 square feet of tech-driven environment with multiple galleries designed to showcase groundbreaking works by the world’s leading digital and tech focused artists. For more info - www.artechouse. com.
BLOOMING
WONDERS
SUNDAYS – THURSDAYS FROM 12PM-8PM
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS FROM 10AM-8PM
Step into a digital garden where art, technology, and nature converge in Blooming Wonders, now in Houston! This immersive exhibition, where pixels bloom into vivid floral imagery, invites you to experience nature in a whole new light. Through stunning, high-resolution
projections and interactive visuals, Blooming Wonders envelops you in dynamic dreamscapes of vibrant blossoms that come to life before your eyes with bursting color, movement, and enchantment.
ROLLING STONE PRESENTS:
AMPLIFIED
ON VIEW DAILY AT 8PM AMPLIFIED offers a 50-minute immersive journey into the music, history, imagery and culture of rock ‘n’ roll, encompassing over 1,000 photographs, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, and featuring over 300 iconic artists whose music changed the world. Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, the unprecedented audio and visual experience transports audiences utilizing ARTECHOUSE’s cutting edge, 270-degree, floor to ceiling 18K-resolution digital canvas and stateof-the-art surround sound
GLOBAL PREMIERE OF BODY WORLDS 101: THE CORE OF LIFE
THE
HEALTH MUSEUM
1515 HERMANN DR. thehealthmuseum.org Health and wellness come into focus when you explore beneath the skin at BODY WORLDS 101, a fascinating all-new exhibit designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages. Curated by Dr. Angelina Whalley, BODY WORLDS 101 introduces the fascinating world of human anatomy through plastination, the revolutionary specimen preservation method invented by renowned anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens.
Discover How Your Body Works: Explore real human specimens, from complete whole bodies to individual organs and intricate anatomical slices, showcasing the mechanisms that sustain life.
Understand Common Ailments: Gain insights into everyday health challenges such as arthritis, heart disease, and lung conditions. Witness firsthand how these ailments impact the body and learn the importance of preventive care and healthy living. Marvel at the Resilience of the Body: Learn about your body’s adaptability and the connection between lifestyle and health.
A Unique Experience
for Everyone: Perfect for students, families, and lifelong learners looking for an unforgettable educational journey.
A Collaborative Endeavour: BODY WORLDS 101 is made possible by individuals who donated their bodies for plastination to the Institute for Plastination. Join us in celebrating the beauty and complexity of the human form. Don’t miss your chance to explore the magic within!
THE MOST FAMOUS BURIAL OF ALL TIME – PRESENTING A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE SHROUD OF TURIN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY 415 BARREN SPRINGS DR 281.876.3063
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THE MOST FAMOUS BURIAL OF ALL TIME:THE SHROUD
MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE – OCTOBER
Miller Outdoor Theatre is an outdoor theater for the performing arts in Houston, Texas. It is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in Hermann Park, at 6000 Hermann Park Drive
OCTOBER 2, 3 & 4 7:00 PM
46TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL CHICANO PRODUCED BY FESTIVAL CHICANO
OF TURIN
Proudly presented by:
National Museum of Funeral History® The National Museum of Funeral History (NMFH) is sponsoring presentations of the Shroud of Turin to share information about the precious linen and to raise awareness of it’s planned permanent exhibit: “The Most Famous Burial of All Time.“
The NMFH is working with the support and encouragement of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to open this exhibit on April 27, 2023. National Museum of Funeral History President/ CEO and curator of this exhibit states, “The exhibit will feature a certified copy of the Shroud from the Archdiocese of Turin
as well as displays discussing the established history and scientific studies of the Shroud. It presents the facts about the Shroud and allows visitors to draw their own conclusions about the identity of the “man of the Shroud.
The Funeral Museum is a secular setting that provides the opportunity to share the facts and information about the Shroud with a broad cross-section of museum visitors.”
SEGWAY TOURS OF HOUSTON
713-630-0552
segwaytoursofhouston.com Explore central Houston on an ecofriendly personal transporter with the Segway Tours of Houston. A Segway is a two-wheeled
transporter and an unconventional
Meeting + Event Space in West Houston Offering Day Passes & Flexible Memberships
including monthly meeting room credits, fully furnished private offices, and 24/7 access to MC lounge and amenities - Utilities included - High speed wired and wireless internet - Access to meeting rooms - Access to community networking events - Parking included - Complimentary notary, shredding and mail services - includes electric sit/stand desk, chair, trash can, file cabinet - Cleaning service 12121 Westheimer Rd. Ste. B #300, Houston, TX 77077 713.623.5900 missioncontroltx.com
approach to today’s urban congestion and environmental challenges. This zero emission self-balancing vehicle intuitively moves the direction your body tells it to- not to mention its super-fast and fun to ride!. Segway tours are great for private parties, corporate events, educational outings., and just for fun for locals and tourists alike. Each tour begins at the Wortham Center main entrance and is led by seasoned Segway riders who love to share their knowledge of Houston.
MUSEUMS
THE NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM has a lot of stuff. There are permanent collections of minerals, natural history exhibits, a planetarium with laser shows and an Imax theater, a butterfly habitat, a paleontology exhibit with dinosaurs, and a new chemistry hall. This place is very crowded, especially on weekends, and you should call in advance for reservations for the Imax, planetarium and butterfly exhibit.
THE COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER at the Houston Museum of Natural
kids corner
Science is a stunning, living exhibit that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting. The central conservatory is a dramatic three-story glass cone filled with tropical plants and exotic butterflies. During a typical visit, one can expect to see
50 to 60 different species of the world’s largest and most colorful butterfly species, flying through the balmy air, hovering over flowers or sipping fruit juice – and occasionally, landing on visitors!
THE HEALTH MUSEUM In the heart of Houston, inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences and the human body. With over 2.5 million visitors, we are the most interactive and popular science learning center of its
kind and a favorite among Houstonians. Our exhibits and programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages, making learning about health and science a fun and rewarding experience. Here’s what you can expect to find: Our Interactive Exhibits are designed to be hands-on and immersive, allowing visitors to engage with health and science in a new way. We offer a variety of programs, from workshops to lectures, aimed at deepening understanding of health and medical science.
UNDER THE WATER
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM Sea creatures of every shape and size are on view at the Downtown Aquarium. The Sunken Temple exhibit reveals the wonders of ancient Mayan culture and the underwater world, while a journey on the Shark Voyage gives you an intimate view
of the ocean’s most infamous predators. A great place for family fun, the aquarium also features outdoor attractions such as the 100-foot Diving Bell Ferris Wheel and the Dancing Fountains. Drink and dine at the Aquarium Restaurant or the Dive Lounge. And while there, make sure to check out the new white tigers exhibit.
SPACE
SPACE CENTER
HOUSTON is the visitor center for NASA’s Johnson Space Center. It’s the product of the joint efforts of NASA and Disney Imagineering. Easily the most popular attraction in the Houston area, there’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world. You’ll find plenty of exhibits and activities to interest both adults and children.
THE HOUSTON AREA OFFERS “COOL” THINGS TO DO TO BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT. YOUNG OR OLD, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. WHETHER YOU ARE SOLO IN TOWN FOR A DAY, ON DATE, A FAMILY, A GROUP, CHECK OUT THE AREA’S AMAZING PARKS,
Theatre, the viewing will be optimal.
Among Houston Medical Center hotels, the SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park hotel offers the refreshing services you deserve. Our recently renovated spacious suites are a breath of fresh air that offers modern decor in our separate bedroom and living areas that includes a mini-fridge, microwave & 49” flat screen TV. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center hotel will help you revive with our complimentary hot breakfast buffet. At this Marriott Houston hotel take advantage of the outdoor pool & whirlpool, fitness or business center. SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and NRG Park section of Bayou City. This Houston hotel is near NRG Stadium/ NRG Park, Hermann Park Zoo and Toyota Center. With some of the friendliest staff among Houston hotels, the SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park hotel is ready to exceed your expectations!
Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center
shopping finds
FROM ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES AND INCREDIBLE BUDGET DEALS TO HIGHEND FASHIONS, SHOPPERS
OF EVERY PERSUASION WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH HOUSTON’S DIVERSE AND BOUNTIFUL RETAIL LANDSCAPE
Come and enjoy urban YUM! at Phoenicia Specialty Foods’ state-of-the-art gourmet market on the ground floor of One Park Place. Located at 1001 Austin Street between McKinney and Lamar, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is an award-winning cultural and foodie experience at the heart of Houston’s Downtown revitalization, surrounded by Discovery Green Park, the George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. Offering quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, artisan breads and rustic-style pizza, boutique wines and craft beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, floral and housewares sections, a comfortable dining area and a designated cooking demonstration kitchen, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is a one-of-a-kind destination for Houstonians and visitors alike.
SHOOTING
TOP GUN OF TEXAS
Top Gun of Texas is an indoor shooting range in Houston providing you a safe and enjoyable shooting experience. TGT offers group and private basic handgun instruction classes as well as Concealed Handgun Classes (CHL). 15 lanes on the range are available for practice, training and qualification. The retail section showcases time-tested quality firearms both new and used, along with holsters, knives, gun safes, flashlights and range bags, and includes a comfortable seating area with an observation room to the shooting range.
CIGARS
STOGIES
WORLD-CLASS CIGARS
Stogies carries a large variety of cigars including Perdomo, Kristoff, Montecristo, Rocky Patel, Arturo Fuente, Oliva and many more, as well as a full line of humidors, and unique gifts to please any cigar aficionado. Stogies World Class Cigars has some of the best-trained cigar connoisseurs to aid you in your selection. Stogies constantly strives to make sure your visit is excellent and memorable. Bring your friends, light up a cigar and enjoy life at Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston.
LIQUOR
SPEC’S LIQUOR WAREHOUSE
Spec’s has Texas’ largest selection of wine and liquor. Or visit the fine foods and world-class cheese and deli departments for exotic foods from all over the world. Hundreds of great gift items from bar and wine accessories, to cigarettes, cigars and cigar necessities, glassware, unique gift baskets and more. Spec’s Superstore: 2410 Smith St., Downtown Houston. 713-526-8787 www.specsonline.com
CIGAR LOUNGE
STOGIES
6100 Westheimer #102
713-783-5100
2278 Texas Drive
Sugar Land Marriott Town Square stogiesofhouston.com
Stogies World Class Cigars of Houston has a vast selection of Premium Cigars, and an atmosphere that is unmatched for the distinguished cigar aficionado. One of the nation’s largest humidors, with over 7000 different cigars.
GALLERIES
PERIMETER
GALLERY
2365 E. Rice Blvd.
713-521-5928
www.perimiterart.com.
A full service Gallery in Rice Village with a variety of choices –Creative Custom Framing, Sculptures, Framed Local and International Art, Etched Glass and more. Also offering Corporate and Personal Art Consultation.
Edwin Watts Golf has all the golf equipment you need to the most of every round, with great golf brands like Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, Ping, Nike,
5901 Beverly Hill 713.779.GUNS (4867) www.topgunrange.com Located in the Heart of the Galleria Area, Top Gun of Texas is Houston’s finest indoor gun range and handgun training center with 15 shooting lanes available for practice, training and qualification. Courteous and professional staff will make your visit safe and enjoyable. The spacious retail area includes new and used
firearms along with holsters, knives, gun safes, flashlights and range bags..
LIQUOR & WINE
SPEC’S LIQUOR WAREHOUSE
2410 Smith St. 713-526-8787
8102 Westheimer 713-780-2573/www. specsonline.com
A whole lot more store. The largest selection of liquor and wines in Houston. Large walk-in cigar humidor, gourmet foods, upscale deli and crystal glassware. Friendly staff helps make your shopping a pleasure. Open MonSat 10am-9pm.
Familiar and innovative dishes made with fresh wholesome ingredients, served in a festive and friendly atmosphere. The perfect place to begin or end an evening. Open Sunday–Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday and Saturday 11am–11pm. Happy Hour, daily, 3–6:30 pm. Located in GreenStreet, 1201 San Jacinto, Space 141 Houston, Texas 77002 l 713-650-0101 l www.guad.com
culinary adventures
EVERY CUISINE, EVERY BUDGET, EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSTON’S RESTAURANT SCENE HAS YOU COVERED. FROM FINE DINING TO CLASSIC COMFORT FOOD, YOUR VISIT IS SURE TO BE IN GOOD TASTE.
Truluck’s is a getaway for the senses. Escape humdrum and come savor the freshest Crab, direct from Truluck’s Florida fisheries. This upscale Galleria seafood restaurant is a Houston mainstay for surf ‘n’ turf and the original outpost of the longtime regional chain. Delight in the fresh-catch menu or select tender, juicy steaks prepared to perfection. Complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle. The relaxing atmosphere in the spacious dining room is punctuated with live piano music nightly.
MEXICAN
GUADALAJARA
MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
9799 Katy Fwy./713461-5300, 2925
SWFwy./713-942-0772, 27885 I-45 North/713362-0774, 1201 San Jacinto 713-650-0101
Houston’s home for fine Mexican food. Enjoy favorites like marinade fajitas, melt-inyour-mouth enchiladas and spicy campeche, or choose from one of many unique creations. With 4 locations in the Houston area, you’re never far away from a great meal in an authentic “Hacienda Style” atmosphere. For 2 or 200, this fare is cooked to perfection and served with a fiesta attitude. A quintessenal TexMex food experience you will not want to miss!
MODERN AMERICAN
JULIET
5857 Westheimer Rd Suite P 713) 324-8831
www.juliethtx.com
Juliet is an upscale steak and seafood restaurant giving you a movie theatre style theme featuring a premium bar with high end craft cocktails, a well curated wine list, and mouth-watering steaks and seafood.
Juliet offers a unique experience, bringing a modern vibe to the traditional steakhouse through innovative concepts like the Glass Room which boasts wide screens TV’s and a projector playing classic movies throughout the night, and also their beautiful flower wall embedded with the Juliet logo. Juliet will be the restaurant to be at if you are looking for flawless
service, amazing food, and a vibe you won’t soon forget!
STEAKS & SEAFOOD
DEL FRISCO’S
DOUBLE EAGLE
STEAK HOUSE
5061 Westheimer (in the Galleria) Suite 8060/713.355.2600
Del Frisco’s is renowned for its luxurious style, prime beef and extensive cellar of more than 1,800 wine selections. This spectacular 13,000 squarefoot eatery boasts soaring windows that overlook the swanky Galleria skyline and a second-story mezzanine with its own bar.
TRULUCK’S STEAK & STONE CRAB
5350 Westheimer 713-783-7270
Dine in elegance at this captivating & original
restaurant where fashionable atmosphere is taken to the limit. Only the freshest seafood, hand selected beef and Stone Crab so fresh in the water today, on your plate tomorrow. Now featuring 90 delicious wines by the glass.
JAPANESE
HAII KEII
Shops at Arrive Upper Kirby 3300 Kirby, Suite 9-A 713.370.6313
www.haiikeii.com
At Haii Keii, every detail is a study in Contrast— elevated simplicity meets bold artistry, ancient traditions converge with modernist vision. Precision-crafted dishes are served in an atmosphere that evokes both the serenity of Minimalism and the curiosity of the unknown.
Cadillac
after dark
At the Palapa Bar at the Ritz you can enjoy live music or watch the game on one of our many flat screen TVs. The Palapa bar is 4,000 sqft of outdoor entertainment. You will feel like you are at a tropical resort. And since its all outdoors you are free to enjoy the full flavor of your favorite Cigars and Cigarettes. The Ritz is a 22,000 sf club featuring 3 stages and 2 bars, as well as a full menu and buffet. The Ultimate Sports Lounge, encased in thick glass, is the perfect place to enjoy any game.
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN, HOUSTON REALLY HEATS UP. FROM THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF THE STAGE TO THE LOW LIGHTS OF A DANCE CLUB, THE CITY IS ALIVE WITH MUSIC, LAUGHTER AND EXCITEMENT ALL NIGHT LONG.
4000 Block of Westheimer
Anthropologie
Apple
Away
Blue Mercury
Boll & Branch
Bonobos
Brandy Melville
Brighton Collectibles
Chico’s
Crate & Barrel
Design Within Reach
Escalante’s Mexican Grille
Gauchos Du Sol
J. Crew Women
J. Crew Men
J. Crew Children
James Fojt Salons
Janie & Jack
Johnnie-O
Johnny Was
Kendra Scott
Kiehl’s
L’Occitane
Lilly Pulitzer
Lucchese
lululemon athletica
Lush
Madewell
Marine Layer
Marmi
Metropolitan Dermatology Institute
New Balance
Numero 28
Paper Source
Peloton
Perigold
Peter Millar
PNC Bank
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Kids
RA Sushi
Restoration Hardware
RH Baby & Child
Rowan
Sephora
Soma Intimates
Splendid
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Sweet Paris
The Shade Store
Vineyard Vines
Warby Parker
Williams-Sonoma
YETI Houston
Highland Village has been Houston’s most distinctive and appealing retail venue for more than 50 years. It is home to a carefully edited collection of upscale boutiques, national retailers and restauranteurs. Highland Village is the favorite destination for the city’s most discriminating shoppers.
