Biketober is Houston’s unofficial bike month! Check out what’s happening during this month-long celebration of biking — including rides, races, festivals, and more — brought to you by BikeHouston and partners from across the region.
Event date/time/location subject to change. Contact hosting organization for latest information.
biketoberfest @ the ion
Thursday, October 1, 4 - 7 p.m.
Kick off Biketober — Houston's unofficial bike month — with an after-work bike ride through Midtown and the Museum District, followed by good times on The Ion Plaza. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
The Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston
Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the Houston Parking Reform Coalition for Park(ing) Day, a global event that temporarily transforms parking spaces into small public parks, gathering places, and creative community spaces. BikeHouston will be on hand to meet your bike parking needs.
The Plant, 3401 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston
Park(ing) Day
Sunday, October 4, 8 a.m.
Join BikeHouston’s monthly casual social ride! In October, we’ll lead a 15-mile ride through Houston’s Energy Corridor. Free and open to the public
Terry Hershey Park, 15275 1/2 Memorial Dr, Houston
first sunday ride
Wednesday, October 7
Register now for the 30th annual National Walk & Roll to School Day. Whether addressing the need to make active routes to school safer or encouraging children to be more active, Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day can help inspire lasting change.
Walk, Bike & roll to School Day
Saturday, October 10, 5:30 p.m.
Join Wellness on Wheels and Latino Outdoors for a fun-filled evening riding along Buffalo Bayou Park, ending at the Waugh Drive Bridge to see the bats’ nightly emergence. Need to borrow a bike? Fill out this request form.
Whole Foods Parking Lot, 701 Waugh Drive, Houston
Sunset Bike Ride & Bat Chat
Fort Bend DA Bike Ride for survivors
Saturday, October 10, 6 a.m.
The 6th Annual Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office Ride for Survivors offers multiple route distances, each protected by law enforcement with zero traffic stops. Proceeds benefit survivors of violent crimes and youth in Fort Bend County through the Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Foundation.
Brazos River Park, 18427 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land
Friday, October 16, 6:45 p.m.
The ECCC’s monthly Twilight Treats Ride is a fun social ride to get ice cream. Appropriate for children of all ages! For this and other ECCC events, sign up on the Facebook page.
Container Art at Terry Hershey Park, 15275 1/2 Memorial Drive, Houston
Energy Corridor Cycling CLub Twilight treats ride
Saturdays, October 17, October 24, and October 31, 10 a.m.
UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast, the races originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd have been moved to Saturday, October 31st.
Get stoked for Houston’s one and only local mountain bike racing series.
Memorial Park, 7575 N Picnic Lane, Houston
Memorial Park MTB Speed Series
Bike around the Bay
Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
The two-day Bike Around the Bay and one-day Bike Around the Island rides are a unique opportunity to create special memories with fellow cyclists, accomplish an endurance ride, and enjoy the beautiful scenery offered by the communities around Galveston Bay, all while raising funds to improve the resiliency of the largest estuary on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Royal Purple Raceway, 2525 S FM 565 Road, Baytown
KBR Kids Day Family Bike Ride
Sunday, October 18, 10 a.m.
Join Bike Freedom Academy and Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a FREE, FUN Family Group Ride to kick off 2026 KBR Kids Day in the best way — on two wheels! Kids should be on pedal bikes (no training wheels, please) for this 2.5 mile ride (with a halfway break for snacks & fun!) Very young riders are welcome on parent bike seats or trailers!
The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou, 105-B Sabine Street, Houston
Wednesday, October 21, 2 - 4 p.m.
The BAC serves to advise and make recommendations to the City of Houston on issues related to biking in Houston, including bicycle safety and education, implementation of the Houston Bike Plan, and promoting public participation in bicycling. Attendees are invited to give public comment at the beginning of the meeting.
Public Works Building, 611 Walker Street, 6th Floor, Houston
Bicycle Advisory Committee - Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 5 - 7 p.m.
Meet the BikeHouston staff, members of our board, and other bike-minded Houstonians, enjoy a beer, and learn how you can get involved.
Angel Share HTX, 924 Congress Street, Houston
BikeHouston Social
Friday, October 23, 7 p.m.
East End Bike Ride is celebrating 13 years of cycling in the East End - celebrate with them on their annual Skeleton- and Dia de los Muertos-themed bike ride, features music, food, drinks and spooky destinations along the 15 mile route.
D&W Lounge, 911 Milby Street, Houston
EEBR Cemetery Gates bike Ride
Saturday, October 24, 8 - 11 a.m.
Hermann Park Conservancy’s 12th annual Park to Port Bike Ride is a 20-mile round-trip ride that takes cyclists from Hermann Park’s Bayou Parkland along the Bayou Greenway trail all the way to Mason Park, near the Port of Houston. Use promo code BIKEHOUSTON to get $5 off your registration fee.
Bayou Parkland, 6530 Almeda Road, Houston
park to port bike ride
Wednesday, October 28 - 6 - 9 p.m.
Join us for BikeHouston’s annual benefit! Year after year, we host a soirée to bring together bike-minded Houstonians from across the Bayou City to celebrate the joy of traveling on two wheels. This year’s event will feature an awards program, silent auction, open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a DJ.
The Grove, 1611 Lamar Street, Houston
Soirée du Vélo
Thursday, October 29 - 5 p.m.
A casual bike ride from downtown to Moody Park, led by the UH-D Bike Club. Perfect time to exercise your right to vote for our elected representatives.
UHD Bike Club Meeting Sign, 150 Girard Street, Houston
UHD Bike Club Bike 2 the Polls
Friday, October 30, 7:30 p.m.
Critical Mass Houston is a slow-paced ride which takes place on the last Friday of every month, rain or shine. Free and open to the public.
Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels Street, Houston
Critical mass houston
Ride With Refugees
Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.
Ride with Refugees is a seven-mile ride to raise awareness about refugee resettlement, engage the Houston community, and promote mobility. Non-riders are invited to enjoy the playground and kid-friendly activity fair.
BakerRipley Gulfton-Sharpstown Campus, 6655 Rookin Street, Houston
Sampling the City Bike Ride
Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.
Air Alliance Houston hosts a guided bike tour around haunted locations around Galena Park. Costumes optional but encouraged!
Baggett Community Center, 1302 Keene Street, Galena Park