more informative The Trill Wolf Burger brings together two crispy smash patties, jalapeño ranch, fried onions and tangy Dijon slaw on a pretzel bun, all inspired by Meow Wolf Houston. Credit: Quin Nguyen

Meow Wolf Live Art Pop-Ups at Trill Burgers

Friday and Sunday, noon

20220 Fort Bend Parkway (Friday); 6810 Louetta (Sunday)

Meow Wolf Houston and Bun B’s Trill Burgers are celebrating their Trill Wolf collaboration with two free live art pop-ups featuring local artists SHOKKA (Friday in Missouri City) and Neon Thrash (Sunday in Spring). Both artists, whose work appears inside Meow Wolf’s Radio Tave, will paint original 3-by-4-foot canvases inspired by the collaboration while guests can watch and create their own take-home artwork. The limited-edition Trill Wolf Burger, available through November 14, stacks two crispy all-beef smash patties with homemade jalapeño ranch, fried onion strings, American cheese and tangy Dijon slaw on a new pretzel bun.

Night Market 2026 at Asia Society Texas

Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.

1370 Southmore

Asia Society Texas’ annual Night Market celebrates Houston’s Asian and Asian American communities with food, art, shopping and activities inspired by street markets in East and Southeast Asia. Browse local vendors, grab a bite, visit the beer garden and catch dance performances, Japanese carnival games and karaoke. Outdoor market admission is free. Indoor activities are $5, with sumo demonstrations an additional $5.

San Leon Oyster Fest at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

113 6th

The fourth annual San Leon Oyster Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, 113 6th Street, with all-you-can-eat raw oysters, grilled and fried oysters, live music, an amateur oyster cook-off, plus local vendors, a kids zone with free hot dogs and burgers for children and fireworks over the water. Tickets are $50 and include a swag bag and raffle entry. Children 10 and under get in free with an adult. Proceeds support the restoration of Galveston Bay’s public oyster reefs.

18th Annual H-Town Chili Throwdown at Onion Creek

Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.

3106 White Oak


Onion Creek’s annual chili cook-off returns for its 18th year, bringing together local restaurants, breweries and distilleries to compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. Guests can sample the entries, vote for the People’s Choice winner and enjoy live music, a DJ and drinks. Tickets are $25.

Katy Sip N Stroll at The ARK by Norris Event Center

Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.

21402 Merchants Way

The Katy Sip N Stroll returns for its 32nd annual food and wine event, this year themed “Let’s Glow!” The all-inclusive tasting features more than 300 beverages, bites from 35-plus food stations, live music and artisan vendors, with proceeds benefiting Christ Clinic. General admission starts at $65, while $110 VIP tickets include 5 p.m. entry and access to exclusive selections. 

Diwali Thali at Pondicheri 

Saturday–Sunday

2800 Kirby

Pondicheri,, celebrates Diwali with a special thali from chef Anita Jaisinghani featuring three biryani options, each served with a samosa, raita and a small salad. Choices include mushroom and paneer biryani for $34, green masala chicken and black bean biryani for $36 and Rajasthani lamb biryani for $42. The Bake Lab upstairs also offers festive mithai and laddu boxes for pickup or nationwide shipping.

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.