No plans yet for the weekend? Don’t sweat it. From concerts, to brunch spots, bars, and more, our list of exciting, entertaining, and free things to do in Houston this weekend has something for you!
Check out our list of what to do this weekend in Houston TX:
Top Events in Houston this Weekend
1. Celebrate 713 Day in Houston
Celebrate all things Houston this weekend. From concerts from Houston icons like Lil’ Flip and Michael “5000” Watts to pop-up markets, baseball, pro wrestling, and more: throw down for H-town this Sunday at these 713 Day events in Houston.
📅 July 12 – 13
📍Multiple locations
2. Latin Restaurants Week
This weekend marks the kick-off of the ninth annual Latin Restaurants Week in Houston. For the coming fortnight, dozens of Latin restaurants throughout the city will be celebrating their craft with special deals for diners.
📅 July 11 – 25
📍Multiple locations
3. Psychedelic Furs
The legendary new-wave, post-punk band behind hits like Love My Way, Pretty in Pink, and Heaven, will be performing live at House of Blues in Houston this Saturday.
📅 July 12
📍1205 Caroline St.
4. Blooming Wonders at ARTECHOUSE
Enter a digital oasis where art, technology, and nature intertwine in Blooming Wonders, now open in Houston! This immersive exhibition transforms pixels into breathtaking floral displays, inviting you to see nature through a dazzling new lens. Surrounded by high-resolution projections and interactive visuals, you’ll find yourself in ever-shifting dreamscapes where vibrant blooms burst to life with color, motion, and magic.
📅 Now-September
📍600 W 6th St.
5. Summer Symphony Nights at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Experience a summer of symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The adored Hermann Park theater will be hosting the renowned Houston Symphony, which will be performing classical as well as contemporary pieces free to enjoy.
📅 Now-September
📍July 11 – 12
6. Silver Boot Series
It’s a Lonestar sibling rivalry this weekend as the Houston Astros hosts the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park from Friday to Sunday. For the full hometown effect, catch their game this Sunday (713 Day).
📅 July 11-13
📍501 Crawford St.
7. Pete Holmes
Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer – known for his Badman sketches on Youtube, creating HBO series Crashing, and hosting the You Made It Weird podcast – Pete Holmes will be in Houston this weekend, performing at Houston Improv from Friday to Sunday.
📅 July 11-13
📍7620 Katy Fwy #45
8. Lavell Crawford
The stand-up comedian and actor as seen in Breaking Bad, Lavell Crawford will be performing five stand-up sets at Punch Line Houston from Thursday to Sunday.
📅 July 9 – 12
📍1204 Caroline St.
9. 25th Anniversary Bash of the Continental Club
The endearingly divy Midtown music venue is celebrating 25 years of cold drinks, good tunes, and good vibes this Friday with a stacked lineup including the likes of Thunderado, Hudson Mueller Trio, Luba Dvorak, and more.
📅 July 11
📍3700 Main St.
10. Weci | Koninut
As part of a partnership between Houston First and the Quebec-based companies Creos and Init, Weci | Koninut presents a captivating installation featuring a collection of massive dreamcatchers. These structures are brought to life with immersive audio and visual elements, transforming the space into an enchanting forest where nature and dreams intertwine—offering a gateway into ancestral realms and collective memory.
📅 June 26 –
📍Avenida de Houston
11. Labubu Pop-Up
The Labubu craze is hitting Houston and it’s not just in stores. Kicking off this weekend, The Lucky Cafe pop is transforming Popfancy Dessert Bar into a whimsical and slightly mischievous but ever-so-cute, ode to Lobubu. With immersive decor, special events, and themed Labubu eats and drinks, the pop-up is not to be missed by superfans!
📅 June 27 –
📍Popfancy Dessert Bar
12. Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party
Bingo Loco is about to flip everything you thought you knew about bingo on its head. This high-energy event blends the wild vibes of a rave with the unpredictability of a game night. Picture hilarious MCs keeping the energy sky-high, throwback hits that light up the dance floor, outrageous lip-sync showdowns, pulse-pounding dance-offs, bursts of confetti, and booming CO2 cannons cranking up the chaos. Then there’s the bingo itself—fast, intense, and packed with jaw-dropping prizes like tropical getaways, brand-new cars, air fryers, even lawnmowers.
📅 Weekly June 21 – August 16
📍NOTO, 3215 McKinney Street
13. Drunk Shakespeare
Prepare yourself for an uproarious evening of mayhem and mischief at Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet in Houston! This wildly unpredictable take on the timeless tragedy features one brave performer who kicks off the show with five shots of whiskey before diving into a leading role—while their clear-headed castmates scramble to hold the story together.
Sip craft cocktails delivered right to your seat as the chaos unfolds onstage, guaranteeing an unforgettable and totally one-of-a-kind night at the theater. No two performances are the same, making every show a fresh and exhilarating ride. It’s Shakespeare—but gloriously unhinged.
📅 Nightly except Mondays
📍412 Travis Street, Houston, 77002
14. Extreme Animals Alive! At HMNS
The latest exhibition at HMNS is wild. Extreme Animals Alive! is a comic book-inspired immersive showcase of magnificent creatures with “superpowers”. Featured animals include a panther chameleon, sis-banded armadillo, tokay geckos, axolotls, vinegaroons, and more.
📅 May 24 – December 31
📍Houston Museum of Natural Science
Other Houston events this weekend
15. Park After Dark
The Discovery Green Park After Dark summer series is back! Each Thursday, the park lights up with live music and dancing, games, food trucks, local vendors, and more.
📅 July 10
📍Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street
16. Camden Park
Camden Park is now open in West Houston! The 3.5-acre park features a fantastic array of amenities for everyone to enjoy including a 30,000-square-foot lawn space, multi-purpose pavilion, covered rooftop terrace, dog park, games area, and more. The park also features free Wi-Fi.
📅 Daily
📍2951 Wilcrest Drive
17. Jurassic Giants at Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo has turned into Jurassic Park with the debut of Jurassic Giants debuts. Here, visitors can enjoy 60 colossal prehistoric dinosaurs populating lush trails throughout the zoo grounds as well as dig sites, photo-ops, and more. Ticket prices vary by date.
📍6200 Hermann Drive
📅 March 7 – September 1
18. Meow Wolf
Explore all of the interdimensional realms inside the psychedelic wonderland this weekend in Houston. Heed our guide to discover how to get the most out of your visit to Meow Wolf, including a must-stop inside the Cowboix Hevven dive bar and kitchen.
📍2103 Lyons Ave Bldg 2
📅 Daily
Where to drink and eat this weekend
19. Houston Michelin Star Restaurants
Houston is officially a Michelin Star city! This past week, the tire company/esteemed culinary guide reaped its rewards upon the city of Houston honoring six Houston restaurants with Michelin Stars and 13 restaurants with Bib Gourmands.
20. Brunch, brunch, brunch
Breakfast might be considered the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most important meal of the weekend. Whether you’re interested more in mid-morning champagne or a pile-high plate of huevos rancheros, here’s where to get the best brunch in Houston.
📍Multiple locations
Bars, cocktail spots, other local watering holes
21-25. Houston’s hottest new bars
From surreal honky tonks, to moody cocktail bars, whisky havens, and more: take a look at our list of the best new bars in Houston!
26. Aperitivo
Houston’s newest rooftop bar has opened! Located along the Buffalo Bayou in East Downtown, Aperitivo is located on the fifth floor of Le Tesserae wedding venue. Here, the Italian-inspired venue offers crafted cocktails, Mediterranean bites, and stunning rooftop views of Downtown, Houston.
📍2940 Riverby Rd Suite F-500
📅 Wednesday – Saturday
27. Solarium
Pickleball meets luxury at the new Solarium! From Rex Hospitality and The Kirby Group, Solarium is a high-end sports complex and entertainment venue that features multiple pickelball and panel courts as well as a restaurant, patio, and private spaces housed inside repurposed shipping containers.
📍820 Holman St.
📅 Daily
More recent openings
29. Tear up the Tracks at Velocity
Cruise through the greatest race tracks in the world right here in Houston at Velocity Simulator Lounge. The world-class racing simulator lounge is equipped with 16 top-tier simulators where racers can choose from the best rides in the world. The venue in Sawyer Yards also features a full kitchen and bar.
📍2110 Edwards St.
📅 Daily
30. Taroko Sports
If the return of Astros baseball has got you fired up, steal your way to the new Taroko Sports batting cages and entertainment venue in Katy. Now open, the venue features a restaurant, bar, arcade, and deluxe batting cages where players can take a swing at either softballs or baseballs up to 80 mph.
📅 Daily
📍24539 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494