Fall Events 2023
HOUSTON BIRD WEEK
September 23-30
Houston Bird Week is a celebration of Houston's important role in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. In addition to Houston's vital location along the Gulf of Mexico, the growing popularity of planting native plants, restoring prairies, bird-friendly education programs, and Houston's Lights Out for Birds program were among the many efforts and programs that gained Houston the Bird City designation in 2020.
Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of virtual and in-person events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from birding opportunities and watch parties to trivia, movie night, and more, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Houston Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek and follow them on all social media accounts at @HoustonAudubon.
https://houstonaudubon.org/programs/birdweek/birdweek.html
Building a More Resilient Alief-Westwood Community
Resilience for Communities (R4C) is hosting two community meetings - Monday, Sept. 25, and Thursday, Sept. 28 - held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Alief Multi-Service Center, 11903 Bellaire Blvd. These meetings provide opportunities to share stories about coping with extreme weather. Participants can also share ideas about how best to invest $125,000 into creating a stronger, more resilient community.
Contact Jordana Vasquez at jvasquez@r-cities.org for more information.
Read more about the Alief-Westwood community resilience challenges and ongoing efforts on the Resilient Cities Network website.International District 2023 Fall Festival
Let's kick off the fall with free family fun hosted by the International District on October 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 8409 ½ Dairy View. The festival will have many activities for your family to enjoy. There will be a costume contest for all ages, a petting zoo, games, face painting, and more.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Business Summit 
When: October 11, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Where: Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration, Houston Christian University (HCU), Baker Ripley and Impact Hub for the annual Hispanic Business Summit. The event will include networking, information about the impact of Latino entrepreneurship in Houston, small business success stories, and a panel of lenders for tips on accessing business capital. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with other business owners and local business resources!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS HELD ENTIRELY IN SPANISH
Únase a la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA), la Universidad Cristiana de Houston (HCU), Baker Ripley e Impact Hub para la Cumbre empresarial hispana anual. El evento incluirá información sobre el impacto del espíritu empresarial latino en Houston, historias de éxito de pequeñas empresas y un panel de prestamistas para obtener consejos sobre cómo acceder al capital empresarial. ¡Los asistentes también tendrán la oportunidad de relacionarse con otros propietarios de negocios y recursos comerciales locales.
When: October 26, 2023, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Where: ION Plaza, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Celebrate fall in Houston on Thursday, October 26, from 5 – 8 PM with a coordinated bike ride with BikeHouston and a happy hour on the Ion Plaza. This 7-mile ride through Midtown, Downtown, and the Museum District will start and end at the Ion’s taproom, Second Draught, with live music on the plaza provided by The Slags.
This event is free, but registration is required at the link below. Any option to donate when registering is available, and the proceeds go back to local non-profits BikeHouston, Bunker Labs, and HTX4Ukraine.
