HOUSTON
Events Calendar | Shows, Concerts, Annual Festivals, Entertainment, Local Community Events, and What's Happening This Weekend | Houston, Texas, USA

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.
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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

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.
NOVEMBER
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November
2025

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
2025

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.