HOUSTON | EVENTS CALENDAR
We don't list everything in town that you could do, but we do recommend these events that you definitely should consider attending.
NOVEMBER
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November
2024
Houston Turkey Trot
Houston | 2024
The event consists of three certified timed races including a 10K competition, 5K challenge for beginners, and quick fun run.
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November
2024
Magical Winter Lights
Houston | 2024
The festival bases its designs from Chinese lanterns and transforms them into larger-than-life remakes of well-known landmarks.
DECEMBER
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December
2024
A Christmas Carol
Houston | 2024
The nationally recognized Alley Theatre performing arts company produces plays ranging from classic to contemporary.
JANUARY
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January
2025
Houston Marathon
Houston | 2025
With over 250,000 participants, volunteers, and spectators, the event is the nation's premier winter marathon, half-marathon, and 5K.
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January
2025
Houston Auto Show
Houston | 2025
Texas will have a chance to see the latest in automotive innovation including Texas debuts and concept cars.
FEBRUARY
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February
2025
RodeoHouston
Houston | 2025
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the world's largest livestock exhibition, rodeo, and entertainment event.
MARCH
OCCURS
March
2025
Houston St. Patrick's Parade
Houston | 2025
The two-hour parade presented by Houston St. Patrick's Parade Commission features an awards presentation and after-party following the event.
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March
2025
South Texas State Fair
Beaumont | 2025
Event features a livestock and poultry show, championship rodeo, carnival rides, food, merchandise vendors, and more.
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March
2025
The Texas Mile
Victoria | 2025
The high-speed land speed racing venue gives spectators a chance to view the fast action and visit with participants in the paddock.
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March
2025
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Houston | 2025
The three-day festival provides patrons an opportunity to meet artists, view original works, and purchase world-class art.
APRIL
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April
2025
Houston Art Car Parade
Houston | 2025
The beloved zany parade is the world's biggest celebration of art cars and the largest free public art event in Houston.
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April
2025
Texas SandFest
Port Aransas | 2025
This popular event with live music and fun contests showcases magnificent works of sand art by world-class master sculptors and semi pros.
MAY
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May
2025
Buc Days
Corpus Christi | 2025
This culturally-diverse event held bayside in Corpus Christi each spring brings entertainment and education to the area.
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May
2025
Keels & Wheels
Seabrook | 2025
The nationally acclaimed classic car and vintage wooden boat show takes place each spring at the Lakewood Yacht Club.
JUNE
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June
2025
Wine & Food Week
The Woodlands | 2025
Scores of culinary masters and wine experts will be on hand featuring more than 500 wines and over 50 restaurants.
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June
2025
Shrimporee
Aransas Pass | 2025
Crazy contests, carnival rides, vendor shopping, and a Saturday parade mark this annual coastal festival.
JULY
OCCURS
July
2025
Freedom Over Texas
Houston | 2025
This interactive outdoor festival features fun activities, live musical entertainment, and a patriotic fireworks display.
OCCURS
July
2025
4th of July Celebration
Kemah | 2025
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk features games, rides, exhibits, dining, shopping, events, and more.
OCCURS
July
2025
Star-Spangled Salute
The Woodlands | 2025
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion delivers a wide array of performances from arts organizations and contemporary artists.
OCCURS
July
2025
Star Spangled Salute
Houston | 2025
This outdoor theater for the performing arts offers professional-caliber performances with free and ticketed seating.
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July
2025
Great Texas Mosquito Festival
Clute | 2025
Willie-Man-Chew greets visitors to enjoy three fun-filled days of entertainment, food, contests, and family fun.
OCCURS
July
2025
Rock the Dock
Kemah | 2025
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk features games, rides, exhibits, dining, shopping, events, and more.
AUGUST
OCCURS
August
2025
Rock the Dock
Kemah | 2025
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk features games, rides, exhibits, dining, shopping, events, and more.
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August
2025
Houston Shakespeare Festival
Houston | 2025
This outdoor theater for the performing arts offers professional-caliber performances with free and ticketed seating.
SEPTEMBER
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September
2025
Texas Gatorfest
Anahuac | 2025
The Alligator Capital of Texas hosts this festival featuring live music, vendors, airboat rides, 5k, and more.
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September
2025
Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo
Rosenberg | 2025
Established in 1933, the fair features a livestock show, rodeo, BBQ cook-off, carnival rides, vendor booths, and more.
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September
2025
Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival
Houston | 2025
Supporting filmmakers and the art form of motion pictures, GCFVF screens inspirational and educational works.
OCCURS
Septembery
2025
End of Summer Fireworks
Kemah | 2025
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk features games, rides, exhibits, dining, shopping, events, and more.
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September
2025
Oktoberfest Houston
Houston | 2025
This cultural showcase features live polka music, food and drink vendors, Olympiad games like the barrel roll and brat toss and more.
OCTOBER
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October
2025
Sandcastle Days
South Padre Island | 2025
This FREE family-fun event has grown to become the qualifying event for the World Championships of Sand Sculpting.
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October
2025
Texas Renaissance Festival
Todd Mission | 2025
Visitors are transported back to the 16th century at the nation's largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park.
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October
2025