Houston-area festivals happening this weekend

HOUSTON - If you're looking to enjoy the first weekend of fall (even in Houston's "fall" weather), here are a few festivals you can enjoy for the rest of this month!

Houston events: Festivals this weekend

Friday, Sept. 26–Saturday, Sept. 27

16th Annual Galveston Island Wile Texas Shrimp Festival

Are you all about that SHRIMP life? Boiled shrimp, fried shrimp, shrimp creole, lemon pepper shrimp, coconut shrimp…etc. Perfect.

Head to the island of Galveston where the annual shrimp party begins on Friday with plenty of events that include a shrimp gumbo cook-off and a boat show.

Saturday, Sept. 27

Bat Fest at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center — FREE

Yes, a Bat Fest! Don't get creeped out. Educate yourself on the bat species while enjoying crafts and bat-themed activities for everyone. Food trucks will be onsite.