We're excited to be hosting ATCE in Houston, Texas, the Energy Capital of the World.

With 2.3 million residents, Houston is the fourth most populous city in the United States, trailing only New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. The city is the largest in the South and the Southwest.

Houston is America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping and nightlife. Check out some of the fun things you can do around the city while you're in town, there is something for everyone!

Events This Weekend

There is never a shortage of cultural attractions and things-to-do in Houston. Here's a list of the events that are happening around town this weekend!

Show Me What's Happening This Weekend

Annual October Events

There's always something happening in Houston, Texas, no matter what time of year you're visiting - check out these annual events happening in October:

Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Oktoberfest Houston
Texas Renaissance Festival

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Free Things To Do

Explore some of Houston’s most-loved memorable attractions:

Museums

Thanks to the Houston Museum District, Houston has become an internationally-recognized arts center.

Historic Sites

Today, the City of Houston is a vast metropolis, rich with culture and dotted with important elements of its storied history.

Family-Friendly

Check out these experiences that appeal to both children and adults:

Nightlife Districts

There's never a dull moment when it comes to Houston's nightlife scene with numerous nightlife districts to explore:

Restaurants

Houston's restaurant scene is as ethnically diverse. In fact, Houston was named the "newest capital of great food" by Food & Wine and the country's most exciting food city by Tasting Table magazine.

Attractions Outside of Houston

A few of our favorite family outings outside of Houston:

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Sports Fans

Get your game on in Houston! Houston's home teams include four major professional sports teams and offer year-round competition and high-energy action for loyal sports aficionados.

237,000+

Energy Employment

44 out of 128

Publicly Traded Oil & Gas Firms

2.6 Million

Barrels of Crude Oil Processed

4th Largest

Concentration of Engineers

Houston is the headquarters and the intellectual capital for virtually every segment of the energy industry including exploration, production, transmission, marketing, supply, and technology with a growing focus on energy tech and renewable forms of energy.

It's no surprise that Houston employs nearly a third of the nation's jobs in oil and gas extraction and is home to 4,600 energy-related firms.

With more than 600 exploration and production firms, 1,100 oilfield service companies and more than 180 pipeline transportation establishments, Houston is truly the Energy Capital of the World.

Things to do in Houston

We're excited to be hosting ATCE in Houston, Texas, the Energy Capital of the World.

Events This Weekend

Annual October Events

Free Things To Do

Museums

Historic Sites

Family-Friendly

Nightlife Districts

Restaurants

Attractions Outside of Houston

Sports Fans

Houston, the Energy Capital of the World

237,000+

44 out of 128

2.6 Million

4th Largest

Enjoy the very best Houston has to offer and find something perfect while you're in town with us for ATCE! We look forward to see you in Houston, TX!