Looking for things to do in Fort Bend County this weekend? Here are three currently scheduled, verified events for Saturday, October 17, 2026, including a cultural festival in Sugar Land, a spooky local-history experience in Richmond, and a free outdoor concert at Sugar Land Town Square.
🇵🇭 Houston Filipino Street Festival — Sugar Land
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77498
The annual Houston Filipino Street Festival returns to Sugar Land with Filipino food, cultural performances, live entertainment, games, activities, and music. The 2026 festival lists AJ Rafael as its headliner, making this one of the larger cultural Fort Bend events this weekend. VisitSugarLandTX.com
Best for: families, food lovers, music fans, and anyone interested in Filipino and AAPI culture.
Admission: $19 presale or $22 at the door. Children ages 7 and under are free. Groups of five or more can purchase $17 tickets through October 16, and discounted $17 day of tickets are listed for veterans and adults 65+ with valid ID. Parking is free. VisitSugarLandTX.com
Houston Filipino Street Festival details
👻 Haunted History Tours — Richmond
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
📍 Fort Bend Museum, 410 S 5th Street, Richmond, TX 77469
For anyone searching for things to do in Richmond, TX this weekend, Fort Bend Museum’s annual Haunted History Tours offer a guided evening through spooky stories and historic downtown Richmond. This year’s tour includes access to the historic McFarlane House, along with the museum grounds, 1883 Moore Mansion, Long-Smith Cottage, and museum gallery. Fort Bend History Association
Best for: local history lovers, Halloween fans, couples, and adults or older kids who enjoy spooky seasonal activities.
Admission: This is a ticketed event with limited availability. The museum’s current event page provides the ticket purchase option but does not display a verifiable ticket price in the page text, so I’m leaving the amount out rather than guessing. Fort Bend History Association
Official Fort Bend Museum Haunted History Tours
🎸 Music on the Square: Aerosmith Tribute Concert — Sugar Land
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
📍 Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Looking for a free thing to do in Sugar Land this weekend? Sugar Land Town Square is hosting an outdoor Aerosmith tribute concert featuring classic rock favorites and a high-energy live performance on the Plaza. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and complimentary parking is available in and around the Town Square garages. Sugar Land Town Square
Best for: date night, groups of friends, classic-rock fans, and anyone looking for free live music in Sugar Land.
Admission: FREE. The official Town Square event page lists admission as complimentary. Sugar Land Town Square
Official Aerosmith Tribute Concert details
Fort Bend Weekend at a Glance
| Event | City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Filipino Street Festival | Sugar Land | Sat., Oct. 17 | 3 PM–10 PM |
| Haunted History Tours | Richmond | Sat., Oct. 17 | 7 PM–9 PM |
| Aerosmith Tribute Concert | Sugar Land | Sat., Oct. 17 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM |