What’s Happening for Houston Veterans This Week (Nov 2 - Nov 8)

Happy Monday, Civvie!

November is here, and Veterans Day is right around the corner!

Houston's veteran community has a lot happening this month, and we've been busy pulling it all together so you don't miss out.

We've put together a Houston Veterans Day Guide featuring 50+ events over 10 days: celebrations, parades, community gatherings, resource fairs, and special events happening across the area. You'll also find these events listed throughout this newsletter, with links and details to help you start making plans.

And speaking of Veterans Day...

The Civvie Veterans Day Celebration is November 11 at Puttery 🦅

We're bringing Houston veterans together for a special Veterans Day celebration built around connection, shared stories, and the official launch of The Connected Veteran™.

We've got some fun activities planned to help you discover who's in the room, where they served, and what you might have in common.

Save your spot here. And bring another veteran or supporter along!

In the meantime, take a look through this week's newsletter. There's something happening for just about everyone, whether you're looking to celebrate, give back, find resources, or simply spend time with fellow veterans.

Get in the know. Make your plans. And most importantly, show up for each other.

Civvie Up 🤠🐎🫡

📆 VETERAN EVENTS THIS WEEK 🎨 November 2, Monday 17th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit

🕡 12:00 PM
📍Houston

Explore the 17th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit, showcasing artwork created by veterans. The exhibit runs through February 4.

🍽️ November 2, Monday
Breaking Bread With Heroes

🕡 5:30 PM
📍Houston

Join fellow veterans at VFW Post 581 for a shared meal, meaningful conversation, and peer-led guidance on creating a "Bad Day Plan" to navigate difficult moments.

☕ November 3, Tuesday
Veterans of the Roundtable

🕡 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍Baytown

Veterans, first responders, and the organizations that support them share coffee and ideas at O'Neals on the Water. A roundtable built on connection and community support — it meets every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

💼 November 3, Tuesday
15th Annual Hiring Red, White & You

🕡 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Houston

Connect with employers actively hiring across the Houston area at this free career fair. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses receive priority access from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.

🍳 November 5, Thursday
Humble Veterans Day Breakfast Networking Event

🕡 9:00 AM
📍Humble

Join fellow veterans for a Veterans Day breakfast and an opportunity to build meaningful connections at Main Street Hub in Humble.

🍖 November 5, Thursday
Boots & BBQ: A Veterans Day Salute to Service

🕡 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Houston

Join Houston City College for a Veterans Day celebration honoring those who served, featuring BBQ, a commemorative walk, veteran resources, music, games, and community activities.

🦅 November 5, Thursday
Champions of Freedom Membership Luncheon

🕡 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍Houston

Join Career Gear Houston for its 11th Annual Membership Luncheon celebrating America's 250th anniversary, featuring keynote speaker Taamir Ransome, Special Operations veteran and author of Mind of a Soldier.

💎 November 5, Thursday
OATH Denim & Diamonds Gala

🕡 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍Richmond

Join veterans and supporters for an evening of dinner, live auctions, raffles, and camaraderie benefiting OATH and Stay Tuned for Vets at Safari Texas Ranch. Dress in denim and diamonds or your favorite formal attire.

🎖️ November 6, Friday
Salute to Veterans Luncheon

🕡 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Houston

The Houston West Chamber honors Desert Storm veterans at West Houston Institute, with a panel of Gulf War veterans and keynote Brig. Gen. E.A. "Buddy" Grantham.

🎖️ November 6, Friday
Salute to Military & First Responders Luncheon

🕡 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍Kemah

Honor military members and first responders over lunch at Landry's Kemah Boardwalk, with speaker Billy Forney, a 9/11 survivor. Veterans, active duty, and first responders attend free with RSVP; individual tickets $50.

🍖 November 7, Saturday
15th Annual Camp Hope BBQ Cook-Off Fundraiser

🕡 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Houston

Join the community at Sam Houston Race Park for a BBQ cook-off, live music, raffles, and auctions benefiting Camp Hope and the PTSD Foundation of America, supporting veterans and their families. Friday is reserved for sponsors and teams, while Saturday is open to the public.

👟 November 7, Saturday
12th Annual Pearland Veterans Day Walk

🕡 7:15 AM
📍Pearland

Walk alongside fellow veterans and community members to honor those who served and support Camp Hope's work with veterans battling PTSD. Pre-registration is $20.

🏃 November 7, Saturday
VCG Freedom 5K

🕡 7:30 AM
📍Friendswood

Run or walk the Freedom 5K to support veterans, spouses, and children through education, while enjoying a meaningful morning of fitness, community, and giving back.

🥞 November 7, Saturday
Breakfast with Our Veterans & First Responders

🕡 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍Katy

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast honoring veterans and first responders, hosted by American Legion Post 164 and the Katy Elks. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.

🚶 November 7, Saturday
Coach Kay's Walk & Talk Veterans Walk

🕡 8:00 AM
📍Missouri City

Join fellow veterans at Hunters Glen Park for a morning walk, conversation, and camaraderie while honoring those who served and remembering those we've lost.

🎉 November 7, Saturday
Veterans Day Celebration at American Legion Post 586

🕡 12:00 PM
📍Houston

Enjoy a free Veterans Day celebration featuring car clubs, vendors, DJs, and live music, including a special 100th birthday celebration for WWII veteran Mr. Ensign at 4:00 PM.

🎨 November 7, Saturday
17th Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit — Opening Artist Talk

🕡 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍Houston

Hear veteran artists talk about their work at the Central Library downtown, with a reception following at Lyric Market. The exhibit runs through February 4.

👟 November 7, Saturday
Mighty Oaks 4th Annual Veterans Day Run

🕡 8:00 PM
📍Conroe

Join Mighty Oaks Foundation for a Veterans Day 5K, 10K, or virtual run supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Every registration helps provide life-changing programs at no cost to those who served.

🎨 November 7, Saturday
Cards of Gratitude: A Veterans Day Drop-In Art Session

🕡 1:00 PM
📍The Woodlands

Stop by for a free, family-friendly art session creating thank-you cards for local veterans. All ages are welcome, and supplies are provided.

🗣️ November 7, Saturday
Voices of Freedom 250 Houston

🕡 TBA
📍Houston

Join Voices of Freedom 250 Houston for a celebration honoring veterans through stories, music, exhibits, and community experiences.

🎤 November 7, Saturday
Salute To The Funny

🕡 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍Houston

Close out Veterans Day weekend with a night of stand-up honoring those who served, at a south Houston venue on Woodridge Drive. Tickets start at $25.09.

🌊 November 7 – 8, Saturday – Sunday Salute to Military & First Responders at Kemah Boardwalk

🕡 Saturday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Sunday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍Kemah

A full weekend of military exhibits, a Heroes Market, and a JROTC competition, with fireworks Saturday at 9:00 PM. Military, veterans, and first responders get 50% off All Day Ride Passes with ID.

🚶 November 8, Sunday
Stars & Stripes Walk Club

🕡 9:00 AM
📍Houston

A peer-led Sunday walk for veterans at Tom Bass Dog Park, focused on connection and mental health — just show up at 9:00 AM. The club also meets Sunday, November 22.

🏃 November 8, Sunday
Run Forrest Run 5K

🕡 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Kemah

Check in at 8:00 AM and run the boardwalk in this Kemah Salute weekend 5K, which benefits the Gary Sinise Foundation — and stick around for the Forrest look-alike contest at 10:30 AM.

🏆 November 8, Sunday
Veterans & Family Field Day

🕡 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍Houston

Bring the family to Emancipation Park for a free day of Battle of the Branches games, food, vendors, veteran resources, and recognition celebrating those who served.

NEXT WEEK

🫡 November 10, Tuesday
Veterans Day Celebration

🕡 11:00 AM
📍Friendswood

Gather to honor veterans through inspiring speakers, shared memories, and military stories. Attendees are encouraged to bring service photos or memorabilia. Registration required.

💼 November 10, Tuesday
Veterans in Supply Management & Logistics

🕡 5:30 PM
📍Houston

Join ISM-Houston for a discussion on how veterans translate military leadership, resilience, and mission-driven experience into successful careers in supply chain management and logistics, including insights for transitioning service members.

🍻 November 10, Tuesday
Veterans Night at Tomball Social Haus

🕡 6:00 PM
📍Tomball

Join Irreverent Warriors for a veterans-only evening of laughs, stories, and unfiltered camaraderie with fellow veterans. No formal program, just show up and connect.

🎂 November 10, Tuesday
Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony

🕡 7:00 PM
📍Katy

Marines and veterans gather at The Angry Elephant for the 251st Marine Corps birthday cake cutting — arrive at 7:00 PM, ceremony at 8:00 PM. Veterans' second drink is on the house.

🍺 November 10, Tuesday
251st Marine Corps Birthday Celebration

🕡 5:00 PM
📍Sugar Land

Celebrate the 251st Marine Corps birthday at Talyard Brewing with a traditional cake cutting ceremony at 7:00 PM and a live "To the Corps" toast at 8:00 PM.

👩 November 11, Wednesday
Veterans Day Breakfast, Program & Lunch — Honoring Female Veterans

🕡 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Houston

American Legion Post 472 honors female veterans with a free Veterans Day breakfast, program, and lunch for all veterans — breakfast at 7:30 AM, program at 11:00 AM, lunch at noon.

🍳 November 11, Wednesday
26th Annual Klein ISD Veterans Day Breakfast & Program

🕡 8:00 AM
📍Spring

Klein ISD hosts its 26th annual Veterans Day breakfast and program honoring local veterans at the Multipurpose Center on FM 2920. Admission is free.

🎯 November 11, Wednesday
Veterans Day Classic

🕡 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Houston

Registration opens at 7:15 AM for a full sporting clays course presented by KBR. Every dollar trains and places service dogs with disabled veterans at no cost to them — ammo and lunch included.

🫡 November 11, Wednesday
Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Commemoration & Parade

🕡 10:00 AM Ceremony | 11:30 AM Parade
📍Downtown Houston

Join the Houston community for the annual Veterans Day ceremony and parade honoring the men and women who served our country, featuring a commemoration at Hermann Square followed by the parade through downtown Houston.

🍽️ November 11, Wednesday
"One Nation Under God" Luncheon

🕡 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍Pearland

The Exchange Club of Pearland hosts lunch and inspiration stories honoring our veterans at VFW Post 7109. Veterans eat free; tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a table of eight.

🎖️ November 11, Wednesday
HAC MVAC Veterans Day Luncheon

🕡 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍Houston

Join the Houston Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi for a free Veterans Day luncheon honoring Kappa veterans, featuring guest speaker Dr. Marshall Smith.

🙏 November 11, Wednesday
A Serving of Grace: Honoring Our Veterans

🕡 5:00 PM
📍Houston

Join a Veterans Day gathering honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans at De George at Union Station.

🚀 November 11, Wednesday
Veterans & Ventures

🕡 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍Houston

Join veterans, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders for a Veterans Day evening featuring a complimentary poker entertainment, dinner, silent auction, cognac and cigar experience.

🫡 November 11, Wednesday
The Woodlands Veterans Day Tribute

🕡 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍The Woodlands

The Woodlands Township and Fire Department host their annual tribute in the fire station's apparatus bay — presentation of colors, music, and remarks, with a care-package drop-off and light refreshments. Free.

🦅 November 11, Wednesday
The Civvie Veterans Day Celebration

🕡 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍Houston

Join Houston veterans for a Veterans Day Celebration built around connection, stories, and the official launch of The Connected Veteran™.

🎤 November 11, Wednesday
Veterans Day Event at Spotlight Karaoke

🕡 6:00 PM
📍Houston

Spotlight Karaoke on Westheimer hosts a Veterans Day night out for all veterans. No cover charge, just show up and celebrate with fellow veterans.

🎯 November 12, Thursday
AGC Vets in Construction: Pistol & Rifle Shootout

🕡 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Conroe

Check in at 8:30 AM for AGC Houston's 9th annual shootout — a day of competition and camaraderie honoring veterans in construction, with guns and ammo provided. Competition runs 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

🍳 November 12, Thursday
Strength in Service Breakfast

🕡 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
📍Houston

Family Houston honors veterans at The Briar Club with keynote speaker Reid Wiseman — NASA astronaut, Artemis II commander, and 27-year Navy veteran. Proceeds support veteran families across Greater Houston.

💼 November 12, Thursday
Navigating Veteran Resources to Help Start and Grow Your Business

🕡 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Houston

A free morning workshop for veteran entrepreneurs at BakerRipley East Aldine Campus — learn how to find and use the resources that help start and grow your business.

🧑‍💼 November 12, Thursday
Mission Entrepreneurship: Veteran Stories. Business Strategies. Valuable Connections

🕡 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
📍La Porte

An SBA National Veterans Small Business Week fireside chat at La Porte City Hall — veteran stories, business strategies, and connections for veteran entrepreneurs, moderated by SBA Houston District Director Mark Winchester. Free, in person.

🤝 November 12, Thursday
Beyond the Uniform

🕡 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
📍Houston

The Cycle of Humanity hosts an afternoon of appreciation and wellness at Tracy Gee Community Center, with free community resources for veterans and their families. Registration is required and space is limited.

🎖️ November 12, Thursday
2nd Annual Blue Bolt USMC Birthday Gala

🕡 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📍Houston

Celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday with fellow veterans at Giant Texas Distillers, featuring a USMC color guard, indoor weapons simulator, steak dinner, and whiskey and bourbon open bar. Sponsored tickets are available for 20–30 veterans.

🤝 November 13, Friday
Veteran & Military Affiliate Resource Fair

🕡 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Pasadena

Connect with organizations offering veteran benefits, job opportunities, education, mental health support, and transition resources at San Jacinto College. Enjoy free lunch, prizes, and valuable resources for veterans and their families.

🏃 November 14, Saturday
Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON

🕡 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
📍Houston

Pick your distance and wave — 7:30, 8:00, or 8:30 AM — for a small-group Veterans Day run through Terry Hershey Park. Registration starts at $30.

💼 November 14, Saturday
League City Veterans Expo

🕡 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍League City

Discover and support veteran-owned businesses, nonprofits, and employers hiring veterans at this free, family-friendly expo featuring music, games, activities, and more.

🏓 November 14, Saturday
Hats Off to Heroes Pickleball Tournament

🕡 9:00 AM
📍The Woodlands

Join a pickleball tournament honoring veterans, military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers. All skill levels are welcome, with medals awarded to top teams. Use code PBFREE for free registration.

🚗 November 14, Saturday
Veterans Day Show

🕡 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
📍Kemah

Show your ride at the last waterfront show of the year on the Kemah waterfront — proceeds send care packages to deployed troops. Day-of entrant registration is $25 and closes at 1:30 PM; awards at 2:30 PM.

🍳 November 14, Saturday
Veterans Day Brunch: A Celebration of Service

🕡 11:30 AM
📍Houston

Gather at Crestmont Community Center for a Veterans Day brunch celebrating the service, sacrifice, and contributions of our veteran community.

💃 November 14, Saturday
251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

🕡 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
📍The Woodlands

The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of SE Texas hosts an evening of ceremony, dinner, and dancing at the Woodlands Marriott Waterway. Celebrate 251 years of Marine Corps tradition with fellow Marines, veterans, and families.

🎭 November 14, Saturday
Veterans Day Comedy Behind the Café

🕡 6:00 PM
📍Spring

Four veterans from four branches trade punchlines at Serenity Sips in an all-veteran comedy lineup celebrating Veterans Day. Two shows, at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM — tickets are required.

REST OF THE MONTH

🎖️ November 17, Tuesday
Salute to Veterans Luncheon

🕡 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍Houston

Hear former Green Beret Dana Bowman at this luncheon honoring those who served, held at The Ballroom at Bayou Place downtown. Members attend free; non-members and guests are $75.

🎪 November 18, Wednesday
2026 Star Veterans & Senior Resource Expo

🕡 10:00 AM
📍Rosenberg

Explore veteran benefits, healthcare resources, and community services at this free resource expo for veterans and seniors at the Rosenberg Civic Center.

🦅 November 18, Wednesday
The Civvie Connect

🕡 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍League City

A free and relaxed, in-person meet-up for Houston-area veterans and those who support them.

⛳ November 20, Friday
5th Annual Memorial Golf Scramble

🕡 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍Spring

Tee off at Gleannloch Golf Club for Project Zero's fifth annual scramble — a day of golf that funds adventure therapy for veterans, service members, and first responders.

🎣 November 23, Monday
Galveston Elks Lodge 126 Annual Veteran Fishing Trip

🕡 8:00 AM
📍Galveston

Galveston Elks Lodge #126 treats veterans to a free day of fishing on the water, with lunch after — its annual thank-you to those who served. Registration is required and space is limited.

NEXT MONTH

🌸 December 1, Tuesday
Her Strength, Her Service: Women's Wellness Day

🕡 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍Cypress

An evening of yoga, sound baths, breathwork, and self-care at Blair Realty Group honoring women who serve, have served, and stand beside those who do. Admission is free.

🦅 December 2, Wednesday
The Civvie Connect

🕡 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍Spring

A free and relaxed, in-person meet-up for Houston-area veterans and those who support them.

💼 December 3, Thursday
Houston Veterans Job Fair

🕡 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍Houston

DAV and RecruitMilitary bring local and national recruiters to Daikin Park's Club Concourse, First Base Side. Meet employers face-to-face and explore hundreds of open jobs — free for veterans and spouses, with free parking in Lot A.

🍻 December 8, Tuesday
Veterans Night at Tomball Social Haus

🕡 6:00 PM
📍Tomball

Irreverent Warriors' veterans-only night returns to Tomball Social Haus — unfiltered camaraderie with people who get it, no program and no kids. Just show up and connect.

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