What’s Happening for Houston Veterans This Week (Oct 26 - Nov 1)
Happy Monday, Civvie!
If you've been looking for a reason to get out and connect with fellow veterans, you've got plenty of opportunities coming up!
We're wrapping up October with another Civvie Connect this Wednesday in Katy, Veterans Beer Club on Thursday, and the Veterans Business Marketplace at the Wings Over Houston Airshow this weekend.
Last week, we had another great evening at The Civvie Connect in Central Houston. It's always good to see familiar faces, welcome new veterans, and watch connections grow from one event to the next. Check out the group photo below! 🦅
And November is shaping up to be something special.
We've now got 30+ veteran events and opportunities on the calendar, including job fairs, veteran resource expos, family activities, charity events, and Veterans Day celebrations happening all across Houston.
Of course, we're especially looking forward to The Civvie Veterans Day Celebration on November 11 at Puttery, where we'll bring Houston veterans together for an evening of connection, shared stories, and the official launch of The Connected Veteran™.
There's a lot happening in our veteran community, and you shouldn't have to find out about it after it's over.
Get in the know. Find something that interests you. Make plans to show up.
You never know who you'll meet or where one connection might lead.
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📆 VETERAN EVENTS THIS WEEK
🦅 October 28, Wednesday
The Civvie Connect
🕡 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍Katy
A free and relaxed, in-person meet-up for Houston-area veterans and those who support them.
🍻 October 29, Thursday
Veterans Beer Club
🕡 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍Houston
This isn't just about beer. It's about community, connection, and building something meaningful for veterans and supporters across Houston.
🎶 October 26, Monday
SINGO Bingo Night for MAD for Vets
🕡 7:00 PM
📍Pearland
Enjoy six rounds of music bingo, prizes, and a raffle at Rob Ray's Tap Room while supporting MAD for Vets and the veterans and families it serves. Tickets are $25.
✈️ October 31 – November 1, Saturday & Sunday Veterans Business Marketplace
🕡 6:30 AM
📍Ellington Airport, Houston
Explore and support veteran-owned and patriot-owned businesses showcasing their products and services during the Wings Over Houston Airshow, with more than 100,000 attendees expected.
🤝 October 31, Saturday
DAV Chapter 233 Annual Veteran & Family Appreciation Day
🕡 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍Rosenberg
Join DAV Chapter 233 for a free appreciation day honoring veterans and their families at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Lunch is included with RSVP.
🎃 October 31, Saturday
Houston Veterans Halloween Pub Crawl
🕡 5:00 PM
📍Houston
Join fellow veterans for a Halloween-themed pub crawl filled with drinks, costumes, laughs, and camaraderie, starting at Pitch 25 in Houston.
NEXT MONTH
NEXT MONTH 🎉 November 1, Sunday Fall Family Fun Day
🕡 1:00 PM
📍Webster
Bring the family for a free afternoon of fun, connection, and appreciation for veterans, service members, and their families, hosted by Camp SHiELd and Home Base Veteran and Family Care.
🎨 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
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 4, 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.
🍳 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 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
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 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.
🫡 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 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 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
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
🕡 3:00 PM
📍Houston
Join a Veterans Day gathering honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans at De George at Union Station.
🦅 November 11, Wednesday
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 & Ventures
🕡 5:00 PM
📍Houston
Join veterans, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders for a Veterans Day evening featuring a charity poker tournament, dinner, silent auction, whiskey pairing, and connection.
🎖️ 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
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 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 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.
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