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People Blowing Bubbles At The Bayou City Arts Festival

Your Guide to October in Houston

By Abbey Hernandez on Sep. 15, 2023

The month of October could quite possibly be the best time of year in Houston. The weather has FINALLY cooled off and outdoor activities abound. Check out our list of great things to do in October in Houston, and get started making memories with your loved ones. Kemah's Boo on the Boardwalk EVERY WEEKEND IN OCTOBER Boo on the Boardwalk is back and as hauntingly fun as ever! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Kemah is action-packed with spooky and some not-so-scary events. In fact, bring the…

A Reason to Celebrate: Fall Festivals are in Full Force

By Megan Strange on Aug. 23, 2023

As the weather cools off in Houston, everyone looks for a reason to head outside and enjoy the best of what our city has to offer, which often includes food, football and festivals. Whether you’re looking for good eats, delicious drinks, wanting to put on a costume or just people watch, we’ve got you covered with plenty of fall festival options. Texas Renaissance Festival October 7 - 26, 2023 Hear ye, hear ye, first up in our festival line up is the iconic Texas Renaissance Festival. The…

Art Car Parade rolls into H-Town

By Misty Starks on Apr. 07, 2023

What: The 36th Annual Art Car Parade Where: Downtown. See parade route When: April 11 - April 16, 2023 Cost: Free You don’t need a museum to see some incredible works of art during the 36th annual Houston Art Car Parade Weekend, April 11-16. With more than 250 cars, bikes and just about anything else on wheels, the Houston event boasts entries from across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, making it the largest Art Car Parade in the world. It all began back in 1988 with the first Houston Art…

Saint Patrick’s Day in Houston

By Megan Strange on Mar. 12, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, a day when those who are Irish celebrate the patron saint of Ireland and those who aren’t technically Irish express their appreciation for all things Irish. Green is worn, beer is had (for those 21+, of course) and sometimes you get pinched (but maybe not this year). Surely with so many celebrations in Houston, we’ve got the Luck of the Irish in our city. The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl - Houston | 4 p.m. | March 19, 2022 Start your St. Patrick’s…

Your Guide to March 2019

By Paula Nino Kehr on Feb. 21, 2020

** NOTE: Please verify all dates and times of events with hosts, as most large-scale events have been postponed or cancelled due to health-related safety concerns** Your Houston agenda is sure to be packed in March as the city hosts a slew of fun festivals and events, including the popular Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With so many options, you may wonder how you’ll find the time to experience these must-do activities. We’re here to help you choose! Check out our guide to Houston in March…

Mardi Gras in Houston

By Kathleen Landry on Feb. 23, 2019

Mardi Gras is truly an experience unlike any other, but you don’t have to be in New Orleans to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Festivals, parades, happy hours, and freshly baked king cakes take over H-Town during carnival season, but sometimes you just need to know where to look. Grab your krewe and check out our list of the best ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston. Parties, Pub Crawls, and Parades, Oh My! Downtown View this post on Instagram A post…

5 Reasons Not to Miss the East End Street Fest

By Paula Nino Kehr on Oct. 15, 2018

This Saturday, Oct. 20, Navigation Esplanade will be transformed into a huge, festive block party where visitors can enjoy live entertainment, a diverse mix of food and loads of fun as the East End Street Fest takes over the streets. The free festival, organized by the East End Improvement Corporation, celebrates the cultural heritage of the East End with a packed agenda of activities for locals and visitors of all ages. Here are five reasons you should save the date, head out to EaDo and spend…

Fireworks at the Waterway in the Woodlands

Top 15 New Year’s Eve Parties in H-Town

By Kathleen Landry on Dec. 19, 2017

The quick turnaround from Christmas to New Year’s Eve can make ringing in 2018 somewhat of an afterthought. With a pulse on the city’s happenings, Visit Houston has compiled a list of the top 15 parties as well as kid-friendly events that are sure to suit your celebration tastes. After quite the year for our city, it seems Houston is ready to leave behind the highs and lows of 2017 and welcome 2018 with a bang. We wish our readers a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Popping Bottles for an…

Day for Night: A Day to Night Guide

By Kathleen Landry on Nov. 27, 2017

Solange, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke and Pretty Lights all in Houston for one weekend? You’re not dreaming. This amazing lineup is just one perk to attending the Day for Night festival. The festival takes place Dec. 15 – 17 at Post HTX. Along with concerts, the festival will feature 18 art installations (think LED displays that will blow your mind) and performances by internationally renowned visual artists. The festival aptly describes itself as, “a visually immersive art and music festival…

Bouncing Back: Houston Cinema Arts Festival to Spotlight City’s Resilience After Harvey

Nov. 09, 2017

The phrase “Houston Strong” emerged out of the devastation that Hurricane Harvey wreaked upon the city and its surrounding areas about two and a half months ago. As a core theme of the 9th annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, “Houston Strong” is also a reminder, the resiliency of this city isn’t going anywhere. Running November 9-13, the festival doubles down on its mission to support the local arts community and the talents of artists, filmmakers and industry professionals through several…

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