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 Houston Events This Weekend
1. Viet Cultural Fest
The largest Vietnamese festival in Texas returns to Houston this weekend with an exciting day filled with cultural entertainment, delicious Vietnamese cuisine, traditional games, and more.
Centered around the theme of “Dragon and Fairy,” the Viet Cultural Fest in Houston is a family-friendly event where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of Vietnamese culture.
📍NRG Center, Hall E
📅 10 am – 7 pm, September 14
2. Houston Jazz Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Enjoy a FREE performance from Blue Note recording artist James Francies alongside Grammy-winning singer Bilal and audiovisual maestro Ben Heim at Miller Outdoor Theatre for The American Masters Series presented by Houston Jazz Collective on Saturday, September 14.
📍600 Hermann Park Drive
📅 September 14
3. Beetlejuice Pop-Up at Betelgeuse Betelgeuse
It’s showtime! Beloved pizzeria and cocktail hangout Betelgeuse Betelgeuse have turned on the juice of their Washington location for their Beetlejuice Beetlejuice pop-up. Find the ghosts with the most with themed cocktails, karaoke, costume contests, over-the-top decor, and more!
📍2101 Washington Ave
📅 September 4 – September 15
4. Tejas Brewery Grand Opening
After a brief soft opening phase, Tejas Brewery and Taproom is hosting their grand opening this weekend. To celebrate its grand opening, the three-story, rooftop brewery located at the former Buff Brew will feature live music, giveaways, tasty brews, and on Sunday, a special animal adoption clinic in partnership with the Houston Humane Society.
📍2101 Summer St.
📅 September 12 – 14
5. Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears
Football season is back, Houston! The Texans are inaugurating the 2024 season with their home opener against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium this Sunday.
📍NRG Park, One NRG Park
📅 September 15
6. Late Fridays at MFAH
Late Fridays are back at MFAH this September. Swing by one of Houston’s most beloved museums for their extended hours soiree, running until 9 pm on Thursday and Fridays. Here visitors can explore the museum’s many galleries as well as enjoy a special Happy Hour from 5 pm to 8 pm.
📍1001 Bissonnet
📅 5 pm to 9 pm Friday, September 13
7. THE TUNNEL at Discovery Green
Discovery Green has debuted its vibrant new installation: THE TUNNEL by BIG ART – a soaring 12-foot structure allows visitors to pass through 100 feet of LED lights in multi-sensory immersion.
📍1500 McKinney Street
📅 September 5 – October 6
8. THE INFINITE
Blast off into outer space this season at the return of THE INFINITE! Here, space cadets can embark on a one-hour, intergalactic experience inspired by International Space Station NASA missions.
Comprised of cutting-edge, 360-degree footage captured from outer space that’s never been seen before, an immersive audiovisual art installation from Ryoji Ikeda, and first-hand insight into the lives of astronauts: THE INFINITE is a breathtaking, truly Space City exhibition not to be missed!
Plus, for a limited time, visitors can get 25% off tickets using the code 25LABOR!
📍Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards, 2000 Edwards Street
9. Puppy Yoga & Bubbly
Yoga on its own is all well and dandy, but add some puppies and bottomless mimosas – now that’s a gateway to nirvana. Puppysphere has launched puppy yoga in Houston where yogis can downward dog with down-right adorable dogs followed by a cooling down session of cuddling and mimosas.
📍5419 Clarewood Dr
📅 September 14
10. Death By Natural Causes at HMNS
The Houston Museum of Natural Science has reprised their morbidly fascinating Death By Natural Causes exhibition. Divided into five captivating sections, Death By Natural Causes explore malevolent minerals, poisonous plants, and dangerous animals.
Confront your fears while discovering the distinctions between poisonous, venomous, and toxic substances. Uncover the truth behind urban legends and get acquainted with common deadly items found right in your own backyard.
📍5555 Hermann Park Dr.
📅 Ongoing
Other outdoor Houston events this weekend
11. Go for a Swim at these Houston-area Swimming Holes
Can’t convince your friend to use their pool? Don’t sweat it (literally), the city is summer ready with a number of local swimming holes. Here in Houston you can find bar-side pools, rooftop lazy rivers, and natural swimming holes and springs to stay cool this season!
📍Multiple locations
12. Angel Lagoon
Dive into the Houston area’s newest lagoon this weekend for the grand opening of Angel Lagoon in Dayton. Located a quick 40-minute drive from Downtown, Houston, Angel Lagoon is a four-acre crystal clear lagoon that features a range of aquatic entertainment ranging from paddle-boarding to sailing.
Its grand opening event this weekend is set to feature live entertainment, plenty of food, and tropical drinks.
📍15 River Ranch Blvd.
13. Go to a Farmers Markets
With spring finally here, there are all sorts of fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce for the picking. Collect a bounty of produce, artisanal products, and other handmade goods at one of Houston’s best farmers markets!
📍Multiple location4
Where to eat this weekend
14. Sophie Cocktail Lounge & Rooftop Terrace
The French Riviera-themed cocktail lounge and rooftop terrace is now open at the Montrose Collective. In addition to its darkly romantic interior and sweeping rooftop terrace overlooking Montrose, the venue features a curated list of experiential cocktails and French menu.
📍910 Westheimer Rd
15. Houston’s Waterfront Venues
Looking for dinner and drinks with a waterfront view? Check out our list of the best waterfront bars and restaurants in Houston and beyond. Whether you’re craving seafood, burgers, or just a couple fruity drinks, Houston’s got you covered.
📍Multiple locations
16. Toca Madera
The lush new Mexican steakhouse now open in Houston. Situated on the ground floor of The Pavilion at The Allen, the Mexican steakhouse features two full-service bars, a private members’ club, a lounge, and an outdoor patio with views of Eleanor Tinsley Park. In addition to Mexico City-inspired cuisine, Toca Madera features a fine curation of steaks, hand-crafted cocktails, and more.
📍1755 Allen Pkwy Suite 101
17. 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
18. Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge
The latest addition to Houston’s cocktail scene is Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge, situated on the eastern edge of Montrose. Spanning 2,200 square feet, Jethro’s boasts a spacious bar area with lounge seating, a convenient walk-up bar, and a breezy patio.
19. The Canary
The Canary is a colorful new hotspot to Houston’s cocktail scene. Housed in a brilliant yellow abode in Oak Forest, this patio bar and kitchen not only boasts an impressive selection of house cocktails but also provides your favorite beer, wine, and seltzers. In the midst of summer, take advantage of their on-site pool for a refreshing dip!
📍963 Judiway Street
More recent openings
20. Great Wolf Lodge
The long-anticipated Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark, adventure park, and resort has finally opened in Webster! Cool down among 14 waterslides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and more, or, if you’re feeling froggy take a swing at its ropes course, zipline, and aerial adventures. The new venue also features an arcade, bowling alley, mini-golf course, and more!
📍1000 Great Wolf Way
21. PKL Social
Pickleball has made its way to The Heights. Opened this past March PKL Social is a sports bar, restaurant, and pickleball complex with four courts, a 12,000-square-foot, dog-friendly patio, over 40 big screen TVs, and lawn for yard games and ping-pong.
📍1112 Shepherd Dr.
22. Conservatory Galleria
The creators of Bravery Chef Hall and The Conservatory have unveiled Conservatory Galleria, a fresh three-story food hall in Houston on housed inside the former Roxy Nightclub. The new Houston food hall features 11 food vendors, two bar concepts, and a lush, naturally lit atmosphere.
📍5351 W. Alabama
23. Chicken N Pickle
Now open, Chicken N Pickle sports bar, restaurant, pickleball entertainment venue. The 70,000-square-foot venue features 6 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, lawn games, beer garden, and all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet.
📍210 Blue Heron
Secret Houston pick
24. Getaway to Texas Hill Country
Explore the sweeping countryside, unparalleled outdoor adventures, and the best swimming holes Texas has to offer in Hill Country. From spelunking in the Cave Without a Name, to serene, yet adrenaline-rushing alpine coaster, lazy rivers, and more: check out our list of the best Texas Hill Country towns.
📍Multiple locations
For more inspiration this month, read our list of the best things to this September in Houston