It’s the most agricultural time of the year. The 2024 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has returned for another exciting season. From the rides, foods, attractions, and more: the rodeo is one of the city’s favorite annual events.
If you don’t have the $20 cash to get a ticket, there are a couple of ways to get free admission to the the grounds of Rodeo Houston for free or for a discounted price.
Community Day
On the second Wednesday of the event, March 6, Rodeo Houston is hosting a special Community Day. Here, visitors can get free admission to the grounds until 12 pm. Buy one get one tickets for rides and games at the Junction are available as well as additional discounts are available for visitors on March 6. This does not, however, include access to concerts/RodeoHouston.
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Family Wednesdays
Seniors aged 60 and over as well as children 12 and under can enjoy free admission to the grounds on February 28 and March 13. This does not include admission to concerts/RodeoHouston. Check out other fun things to do in Houston with kids here.
Armed Forces Day
February 28 is Armed Forces Appreciation Day. In honor of the brave service members in the US military, actively serving military members in uniform with current military ID as well as spouses of actively serving military members currently deployed with a dependent ID (as well as four family members in both cases) can enjoy free NRG Park admission. Rodeo/concert tickets are sold separately.
On February 28, all other visitors are encouraged to dress in red, white, and blue to celebrate all past and present troops.
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First Responders
March 4 is First Responders Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Here, firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, and other Houston area emergency service agencies can enjoy free NRG Park admission to the grounds. All first responders must provide a badge for free park entrance, admission include free entrance for four of their family members. Rodeo/concert tickets not included.
Volunteer
On March 7 Rodeo Houston is hosting Volunteer Appreciation Day. The inaugural party will get kicked off with a Boots and Bubbly Brunch event followed by a program of activities including a volunteer talent show and special experience in NRG Stadium.
Interested parties can still sign up to be a volunteer through the Rodeo Houston website.