Slide into to summer fun this season, Houston. With the sun out, and the temperatures on the rise, it’s time to make the most of it with Texas beach trips, leisurely lazy rivers, and other aquatic activities to cool you down. And there’s plenty more where that came from: see below for 42 amazing things to do this June in Houston!
1-2. Experience Magical Candlelight Concerts
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don’t need to know all things Tchaikovsky to enjoy the evening, simply sit back and savor the stunning atmosphere and pieces you’ll hear.
Walk into one of Houston’s most exquisite buildings where the walls will be flickering by candlelight to create a magical atmosphere. Prepare to be taken into the clouds with some of the most treasured wintertime classics from Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and other master composers!
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Following its worldwide success among Bridgerton admirers, Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings returns in grand fashion to Houston! Esteemed guest, Lady Whistledown cordially invites you to an evening of elegance and musical enchantment.
3. Slide into Houston Waterparks
Enjoy all the rides, slides, and aquatic fun at the best waterparks in Houston. From the classics like Splashtown and Typhoon Texas to titanic new Big Rivers Water Park and Adventures for land as well as water fun, there’s plenty of exciting area waterparks.
4. Drink and Dine Waterside
Water still a little too cold for you? Never fear. Go for a dinner and drinks waterside at the best waterfront restaurants in Houston! Whether you want to enjoy a couple tropical drinks and some live music at the only floating bar in Texas, or a rooftop restaurant by the bayou, check out our list of these Houston waterfront restaurants.
5. Dine in the Dark
Ever wondered what it is like to eat in the dark? Eminent psychologists have been advocating dining in the dark as the ultimate taste experience for many years. Studies show that 80 percent of people eat with their eyes; with that sense eliminated, the theory is that the other senses—namely taste and smell—take over to elevate your meal to a whole new level.
After donning your blindfold in the darkened, candlelit room, you’ll soon realize that focusing on taste and smell alone can be a truly enlightening experience—provided you’re not afraid of the dark!
6. Kayaks and Bumper Boats at Discovery Green
Summer is up and running at Discovery Green. Just in time for warmer temps, the premier Downtown Houston green space has launched two new experiences: motorized bumper boats and LED-lit kayaks.
7. Go for a Swim
Is your friend being obstinate about letting you use their pool? Can’t swing a lakehouse AirBnb? Beat the heat instead by going for a dip in a local Houston swimming hole. Whether you want to wet your whistle at a poolside bar in Houston, or go the more adventurous route at a natural blue lagoon, there are plenty of places to swim in Houston!
8. Phone Home to Roswell’s Saloon
Introducing Roswell’s Saloon – a far-out new space-themed bar in Houston glowing with dazzling neon lights, stellar cocktails, and galactic vibes.
9. Celebrate Pride Month in Houston
Paint the town the colors of the rainbow this Pride Month in Houston. From the parade on June 28, fashion shows, hopping the LGBT+ bars, and more: there’s plenty in store this month for Pride!
10. Texas Monthly Taco Fest
If Houston’s vast number of seriously top-tier taco joints have left you only wanting more, mark your calendars for the Taco Fest this June. From Texas Monthly, the inaugural festival will bring 15 of the best taquerias in the state, according to the publication’s round up of the ’50 Best Tacos in Texas’ article including the number one ranked taco institution.
11. Saunter through A Field of Sunflowers
Planted in Houston’s backyard of Montgomery, P-6 Farms is home to a beloved annual pumpkin patch and fall festival, not to mention blackberries, kettle corn, all sorts of attractions for the kiddos, and skies filled with butterflies. Additionally, the farm features a vast sunflower field that opens to the public on May 27.
12. Celebrate Juneteenth
While Juneteenth is honored on June 19, on June 13th, organizers are hosting a special event on June 13 at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. The celebration will feature an array of soul-stirring performances in an atmosphere for all to enjoy.
13. Saunter through the City’s Gorgeous Gardens
Houston might be known as a concrete jungle, but there is plenty of nature around the city to enjoy. If you’ve got a cold bottle of water on you to stay hydrated, go for a stroll through the luscious gardens throughout Houston.
14. Go to a Concert
Another month, another fantastic lineup for Houston. This month’s shows include the following performances:
- June 2 – Hail The Sun
- June 2 – Ice Nine Kills
- June 3 – Tyler Childers
- June 6 – Styx
- June 7 – Natalia Lafourcade
- June 12 – Pierce The Veil
- June 13 – Brand New
- June 14 – Metallica, Pantera, and Suicidal Tendencies
- June 14 – Wu Tang Clan, Run The Jewels
15-17. Enjoy Houston’s Top Patio Bars
Enjoy drinks, sports, and yard games al fresco at the best patio bars in Houston. Whether tucked in a garden-esque backyard of Wicklow Heights, sipping on moonshine at Moonshine Deck, or noshing on a hotdog at Moon Tower Sudworks: find some shade outdoors this season!
- Bayou Heights Bier Garten is open in Houston with four buildings, a courtyard, beer, wine, and plenty more to come
- Wakefield Crowbar is Houston’s premier sand volleyball and entertainment venue.
18. Nosh On Houston’s Best Brunch Spots
Brunch is the most important meal of the weekend. Don’t let summer temperatures stop you from engulfing plates of migas, avocado toasts, and breakfast charcuterie boards, and more at the best brunch places in Houston.
19. Elevate Your Night on Houston’s Top Rooftops
Life the highlife at the best rooftops in Houston. From three-story coffee shops, to an expansive rooftop garden, hamburger bodegas, and more: there are plenty of Houston rooftops to take part in the Space City skyline.
20. Handpick Your Favorite Fruits
Pick your heart out this season at these forever fields in and around Houston! Whether it’s strawberries, blueberries, or blackberries, these fields in and around Houston have what you’re looking for.
21. Take a Hike in Houston
Get out and about this season – with plenty of water – in the shade of thousands of trees amid the bountiful nature at the best hiking spots in and around the Houston area.
22-26. Eat the Best Food in Houston
The word is out, Houston is one of the best food cities in the entire country. Here’s us doing our part trying to put together our lists of the best of the best in Houston.
- 10 of the best burger joints in Houston
- 10 of the best pizza joints in Houston
- 10 of the best ice cream parlors in Houston
- 10 of the best sushi restaurants in Houston
27. Celebrate Father’s Day in Houston
From brunches, special dinners, dad-friendly activities, and more, there’s plenty of way to celebrate dads this year on their special day – which is Sunday, June 15, by the way.
28. Explore Houston’s Chinatowns
Unlike other cities, Houston has not one but multiple Chinatown districts – and they’re amazing. From some of the best restaurants in Houston, to karaoke bars, incredible architectural features, and more: here’s how to get the most out of Chinatown in Houston!
29. Enjoy a Crisp Margarita
The weather can’t make up its mind in Houston. Either it rains for two weeks straight, or its lays down triple-digit temperatures, bitter frigidness, or outdoor-cancelling humidity. Be it frozen or on the rocks, salty, bitter, or sweet, when searching for the tequila-infused taste of the season in Houston, here are the best places to have margaritas in Houston.
30. Bowl 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea at this Texas Bowling Alley
In 2009, owner Johnny Morris set out to create Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill in honor of his Uncle Buck – an outdoorsman and fisherman. The result, Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl & Grill, is a spectacular entertainment venue, diner, and quite possibly the coolest bowling alley in the world.
31. Wade through a Lush Lavender Farm
Located on 290, about 45 minutes or so outside of Houston in route to Austin is Chappell Hill in Washington County. The area is knitted with a framework of scenic roads and beset with spring wildflowers in key sightseeing spots in Independence Trail, the Antique Rose Emporium, and Chappell Hill Lavender Farm. The latter is now open to the public.
32-35. Explore Houston’s Awesome Markets
Markets are surging in Houston these days. From the cutting-edge POST Market filled with incredible eateries, a massive concert hall, and rooftop garden, to the chef-driven experiences at Lyric Market, the endearingly industrial Ironworks market, and more: enjoy eats, drinks, and experiences at Houston’s best markets.
36-39. Visit a Houston’s Farmers Market
If you’re looking for a free experience in Houston, take a trip out to a local Farmers Market. Among the best Farmers Markets in Houston, you’ll find artisan venders, fresh produce, local handmade goods, great eats, and more!
- Open 365 days of the year, the Azteca Farmers Market is one of Houston’s premier farmers market. With stellar street eats, fresh produce, and over 50 vendors, Azteca gives visitors 13 acres of vibrant market space.
- The Houston Downtown Farmers Market opens this March with more accessible hours for downtown employees, residents, and visitors.
40. Go Chasing Waterfalls
There’s no understating the natural beauty of the Lone Star State. This season, head the call to adventure and venture out to the state’s most gorgeous waterfalls and the hiking trails that take you there.
41. Float this Texas-Shaped Rooftop Lazy River
Come summertime, there’s no better way to beat the heat than floating on a body of water with a cold drink in hand. While lazy rivers are not so easy to come by in Houston, you can now swim over to the Marriot Marquis in Downtown, Houston, and float along the legendary Texas border.
42. Enjoy Homemade Tamales At This Cafeteria-Style Mexican Restaurant In Houston
For some of us, cafeterias are for schools. Memories though they not be fond, are nostalgic none the less. But those of us in the know are well aware of the glorious potential of cafeteria-style food outside the confines of high school walls. Relive the good ol’ days at Alamo Tamales, a Mexican cafeteria filled with terrific tamales, homemade pork, and other traditional dishes.
43. Go to the Beach
Grab a towel, a cooler, and plenty of sunscreen for your next beach trip this season. For nearby beach fun, a Galveston getaway offers a great assortment of amusement park fun, ample beaches, and a downtown district ideal for shopping and bar-hopping.
Conversely, you travel a little ways further to the beautiful Texas coastal towns harboring the best beaches in the state!
44. Explore Texas Hill Country
Need an escape from city life? Take a trip out to the prettiest towns in Texas Hill Country. Among scenic hill country views, exciting alpine coaster experiences, and darling downtown districts, there’s plenty to love in Texas Hill Country.
45. Go Thrifting
Jazz up your wardrobe at the best thrift shops in Houston. Whether you’re looking to cop vintage athletic wear, threads from the ’40s to the ’90s, and anywhere and everywhere in between, you’ll find your new fit at these Houston thrift shops!
46. 50th Anniversary: JAWS in Concert
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Steven Speilberg’s JAWS, a riveting thriller that was the first blockbuster ever made, the Houston Symphony will bring its iconic score to life at Jones Hall.
47. Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball at Drop Shots HTX
Newly minted pickleball complex hosts its grand opening in Houston on June 21. The new sports bar, pickleball facility, and lounge features air-conditioned courts, a full kitchen, indoor-outdoor bar, and a second floor mezzanine packed with lounge seats, TVs, and arcade games.
48. Catch a Screening at this Pop-Up Drive-In Theater
Experience a summer of cinema at the Globe Drive-In Theater! Here just for the summer, the classic drive-in will be screening a mixed bag of nostalgic favorites, cult classics, popcorn flicks, and more!