2025 Mid-Autumn Festivals Around Houston

Sept 14: Super Saturday: Mid-Autumn Fun (Asia Society)
- In September's Mid-Autumn Fun event, explore the traditions and meaning behind this popular holiday through stories, dances, and crafts. Look forward to a storytime and make your own craft mooncakes! Start the day with all-ages crafts celebrating Mid-Autumn traditions — including traditional lanterns, playdough mooncakes, and bunny fans inspired by the Jade Rabbit folktale — as well as a scavenger hunt through our building. Learn about the legend of the moon goddess Chang'e through a performance presented by the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), then enjoy a lively Techno Prince dance blending traditional and modern elements. The event concludes with a theatrical play depicting the mythical origins of the Mid-Autumn Festival, presented by the Houston Hanfu Association, and a colorful poetry performance by the North American Poetry Group.
Sept 20: Viet Cultural Fest 2025 @ NRG Center
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Vietnamese heritage at the largest Vietnamese festival in Texas! Enjoy a fun day of cultural entertainment, traditional games, exciting competitions (pho eating), and delicious Vietnamese cuisine with your family.
Sept 26-Oct 1: Mid-Autumn Festival WonderWeek funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
- The Vietnamese Culture and Science Association has partnered with Children's Museum Houston to bring this amazing event to life. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a yearly festival celebrated in Chinese culture. Similar holidays are celebrated in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other Asian countries. Take part in this elegant and culturally rich WonderWeek with various Mid-Autumn Festival activities around the museum, all leading up to Saturday, September 30 celebrations!
Oct 4 & 5, 2025: VADO Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 @ Katy Mills Mall
- On one night each year, the moon shines its brightest – a gentle reminder of togetherness. The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time when families and friends gather to share food, tell stories, and celebrate the season.
  This year, our community will come alive with the sounds of the lion dance, the glow of colorful lanterns, and the taste of festive dishes prepared with care. From traditional games that spark laughter to music that stirs the heart, every moment is designed to connect us.
  Bring your loved ones, your curiosity, and your festive spirit. Together, we will make this a night to remember.
  Date: Oct 4&5th 2025 (Time: 2 PM - 11 PM)
  Location: KATY MILLS MALLS (Gate 7), 5000 Katy Mills Cir, Katy, TX 77494
Oct 5: Mid-Autumn Family Day @ 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
- Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us! Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun highlighting the rich traditions and stories behind this beloved holiday. Take part in hands-on crafts for all ages — from lantern-making and playdough mooncakes to bunny fans inspired by the Jade Rabbit — plus a festive scavenger hunt throughout our building. Experience the magic of the harvest season through live performances, including the legend of the moon goddess Chang'e presented by the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office ( TECO ), a fashion show by the Houston Hanfu Association , poetry performances from the North American Poetry Association, and much more! Asia Society of Texas .
Oct 6 (11:30am-1pm): Mid-Autumm Festival @ HCC Alief Hayes 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082 (RSVP)
- HCC Asian Culture Club will be hosting the celebration.
- Enjoy mooncakes and learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival
- Volunteers Needed anytime between 11am-1pm
- FLYER
October 11, 2025 (11am-2pm): Mid Autumn Festival @ Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center
- Honor the harvest moon with themes of gratitude, family, and unity. This vibrant event features traditional entertainment, crafts, and music that reflect the customs of countries like China, Vietnam, and Korea. The moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest, symbolizing togetherness and hope. Enjoy festivities and learn about this meaningful tradition with Weekley staff and partners.
- Location: 8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433
Oct 11-12, 2025: Circle around the Moon @ Katy Asian Town
- Circle Around the Moon is a premier multicultural celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing together Houston's diverse communities for two days of cultural exchange, entertainment, and shared traditions. Hosted on October 11–12, 2025, at the prime 4-acre tract in the heart of Katy Asian Town & Marketplace, the event will feature live performances, lantern displays, mooncake tastings, storytelling, and interactive activities such as the "Passport Book Prize Program". Flyer. & Volunteer Opportunity .