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Houston Business and Innovation Events in November 2026

Houston Business and Innovation Events in November 2026

At the Ion on Nov. 4, Startup Heat Simulation opens Houston’s November business and innovation calendar with an in-person exercise in fundraising, team building, resource allocation and go-to-market decisions. The month’s events span startups, life sciences, space, climate…

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13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival 2026 at the Ismaili Center, Houston

November 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Ismaili Center, Houston

13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival 2026 at the Ismaili Center, Houston — November 21, 2026 — Ismaili Center, Houston, Houston

The 13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival 2026 takes place November 21 and 22 at the Ismaili Center, Houston, offering two days of visual art and related programming. The venue is at 2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019. Festival hours are 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on both days. The…

Buffalo Bayou Park: from Sabine Street to Waugh Drive

Buffalo Bayou Park follows the water just west of downtown Houston, but it does not feel separate from the city. Across 160 acres, trails, native landscaping and public art share space with views of the skyline. A walk from Sabine Street toward Waugh Drive offers a way to see…

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Houston Airports Flavor Fest at Bush Airport on November 17

November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Terminal D ticketing lobby

Houston Airports Flavor Fest at Bush Airport on November 17 — November 17, 2026 — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Terminal D ticketing lobby, Houston

Houston Airports Flavor Fest is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Terminal D ticketing lobby at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The public event includes restaurant tastings and a chef competition with audience voting. It takes place…

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TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo, November 19–January 3

November 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Houston Zoo

TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo, November 19–January 3 — November 19, 2026 — Houston Zoo, Houston

TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights runs at the Houston Zoo from November 19, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Hours are 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., with last entry at 9:30 p.m. The Zoo is closed on December 9 and Christmas Eve, so Zoo Lights will not take place on those dates. Enter through…

United Opens 54,000-Square-Foot Club at Houston Airport, Largest Airline Lounge in Americas

United Opens 54,000-Square-Foot Club at Houston Airport, Largest Airline Lounge in Americas

United Airlines has opened a new United Club at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, inside the newly opened Terminal B North Concourse. At 54,000 square feet, the airline says it is the largest airline lounge in the Americas. The club can seat 800 guests, giving…

United Opens New Houston Airport Concourse, Boosting City Break Potential

United Opens New Houston Airport Concourse, Boosting City Break Potential

United Airlines opened a new Terminal B North Concourse at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on October 22, 2026. Part of a $2.6 billion redevelopment, it gives the airline more flexibility to accommodate larger aircraft and add seats on busy routes. United serves 65…

Children’s Museum Houston Storybook Gala Raises $1.3 Million

A carriage for photos and a fog-filled entrance greeted more than 500 guests at the Corinthian for Children’s Museum Houston’s Once Upon a Time: A Fairytale Fashion Gala. The black-tie crowd wore whimsical costumes and formal eveningwear, with heroes and villains sharing the…

2026 Houston Innovation Awards Finalists Lead Top Local Innovation Stories

2026 Houston Innovation Awards Finalists Lead Top Local Innovation Stories

The finalists for the 2026 Houston Innovation Awards led Houston’s innovation news in the first half of October. The announcement was among InnovationMap’s most-read stories published from October 1 to 15. The sixth annual awards program will take place in an all-digital…

Top 15 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend

Top 15 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend

The Affordable Art Fair opens Thursday for four days, with more than 55 galleries and works priced from $100. At Cactus Music, Palestinian-American author and filmmaker Sama’an Ashrawi will read from his debut book about his father’s place in the Palestinian rock scene and his…

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Lighting of the Doves Festival at Town Green Park on November 21

November 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Town Green Park

Lighting of the Doves Festival at Town Green Park on November 21 — November 21, 2026 — Town Green Park, The Woodlands

The Lighting of the Doves Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, in The Woodlands. The afternoon’s activities include live entertainment on two stages, children’s activities, vendor booths, strolling…