Harvest Days at City Orchard – Fall in Houston
- City Orchard
- Sep 29
- 3 min read
Celebrate the apple harvest all month long with cider releases, live music, themed nights, giveaways, and fall treats. Here’s what’s happening:
Live Music Every Saturday
Enjoy live performances in the taproom each Saturday during Harvest Days while sipping your favorite ciders.
Taylor Marberry
Saturday, October 4th | 1–4 PM
A Houston-based musician who covers everything from The Beatles and Amy Winehouse to Norah Jones, The Eagles, and more. Taylor brings a mix of classic and modern hits, plus his own style on guitar, piano, and more.
DJ Blaknificent
Saturday, October 11th | 4–8 PM
Bringing energy and good vibes to the taproom with a curated DJ set perfect for Saturday night.
Chroma Chamber Brass
Saturday, October 18th | 3–5 PM
A Houston-based brass ensemble performing a mix of classical, jazz, and contemporary works.
DJ Blaknificent
Saturday, October 25th | 4–8 PM
Back again to keep the taproom moving with high-energy leading into Halloween week.
Special Events
Twilight Themed Trivia Night
Wednesday, October 8th | 7–9 PM
Hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Free to play trivia with themed cocktails, prizes, and all-day happy hour.
Harvest Days Cider & Cheese Pairing
Friday, October 10th | 6–7:30 PM
Four seasonal ciders paired with artisan cheeses, guided by Houston Dairy Maids.
🎟 $50 per person - Get tickets here.
Jukebox Bingo
Friday, October 17th | 7–9 PM
Name that tune! Music-themed bingo with fun rounds and a spin-the-wheel prize for winners.
A Few Bad Apples Comedy Show
Friday, October 24th | 8–10 PM
Free monthly comedy showcase hosted by Clemente Javier. Enjoy all-day happy hour and plenty of laughs.
Halloween Paint & Sip
Saturday, October 25th | 4–8 PM
Create your own spooky painting with Diego Reyes of Outside the Lines HTX.
Halloween Costume Party
Friday, October 31st | 6–9 PM
Dress up, compete in our costume contest, enjoy spooky cider cocktails, and kick off your Halloween night. Hosted by Clemente Javier.
Weekly Happenings
Mulled Cider (Saturdays & Sundays)
Warm up with our house-made mulled cider, crafted with City Orchard cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other cozy spices. Available Friday through Sunday while supplies last.
Cider Donuts (Saturdays & Sundays)
Freshly made cider donuts available every weekend in the taproom. Limited quantities — arrive early! To-go limit: 4 per person (if purchasing donuts only).
Pumpkin Painting (Saturdays & Sundays)
Pumpkin painting stations available every weekend while supplies last. Fun for kids and adults alike!
Trivia Night (Every Thursday at 7 PM)
Weekly trivia hosted by Geeks Who Drink. Free to play with prizes for top teams.
Fall Photo Backdrop
Snap a fall photo in front of our hay bale, pumpkin, and gourd display.
Fall Basket Giveaways
Each week during Harvest Days, we’re giving away two fall-themed baskets — one in-house and one on Instagram.
Baskets include: A 4-pack or bottle of the featured cider of the week + candles, blankets, or other fall goodies!
How to Enter:
In the Taproom: Follow us on Instagram and show the bartender to receive a ticket. There will be a new basket giveaway every Saturday! Drawing will happen at the end of the day Saturday.
On Instagram:
Follow us @cityorchardhtx
Like the giveaway post (There will be 1 giveaway post every week)
Tag a friend in the comments (1 entry)
Share the post to your story for an extra entry (max 2 entries total)
Weekly Cider Giveaways:
Week 1 (Oct 1–5): Texas Dry (4-pack)
Week 2 (Oct 8–12): Cranberry Vanilla (bottle)
Week 3 (Oct 15–19): Northblue Berry (bottle)
Week 4 (Oct 22–26): Harvest Spice (4-pack)
Winners announced Sundays at 12 PM on Instagram. Prizes must be picked up at the taproom (21+ only, must show ID).