Several events commemorating Veterans Day are taking place in the Greater Houston area. Events are listed chronologically and are not comprehensive. Details are subject to change.

Lone Star College Veterans Services 5K Rally Up Run in Kingwood

Lone Star College System Veteran Services is hosting the third annual 5K Rally Run Up on Nov. 8 at the Kingwood campus. The family-friendly event will welcome students, employees and community members. The event will feature interactive activities including games, refreshments, a coloring flag station and an opportunity to write thank-you notes to veterans.

Mighty Oaks Third Annual Veterans Day Run in Conroe

The third annual Veterans Day Run is a mission-oriented event that raises awareness about the veteran suicide epidemic, ensuring that no veteran has to fight alone.

Veterans Day Celebration and Honored Mission Hall Grand Opening

The event will pay tribute to all those who have served with music, speakers and presentations. The day will also mark the official grand opening of Honored Mission Hall.

  • Nov. 8, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Freedom Blvd., Conroe
  • www.honoredmission.org

Veterans Day Fair in Kingwood



Admission to the fair includes a live band, kids' zone and free haircuts for veterans and military members. Members of the Wounded Warriors will be honored. Community members can get up close with military equipment and various representatives from the different branches, as well as recruiting offices.

Veterans Day Celebration at Tomball Social Haus

The celebratory event will include live music from 5-10 p.m., a silent auction, food trucks and a salute to veterans. Proceeds will benefit the local Tomball Veterans of Foreign Wars 2427.

Veterans Day Celebration in Cypress

The Bridgeland community in Cypress will host a Veterans Day event at the Bridgeland Festival Park on Nov. 9. Live music will take place from 3-5 p.m., and family-friendly activities include a bounce house, free cotton candy, raffles and more. During the event, a veterans' honor wall will also be up. Bridgeland residents are invited to submit photos for the honor wall by Nov. 7 to [email protected].

14th Annual Veterans Job Fair at Houston’s NRG Park

Veterans, transitioning service members and military families are invited to join the annual Red, White and You! Job Fair taking place at Houston’s NRG Arena. An opening ceremony will feature the JROTC Color Guard from Bellaire High School.

Workforce Solutions partnered with the Texas Veterans Network, Texas Workforce Commissions, Texas Veterans Commissions and the Texas Medical Center to celebrate the contributions of military veterans and their families. More than 100 local employers and Veterans Service Organizations will be looking to fill open positions.

  • Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for veterans; 10:30 a.m. for the public
  • Free (admission)
  • NRG Arena Hall C, 1 Fannin St., Houston. Enter through Gate 10 off Kirby Drive.
  • https://www.wrksolutions.com/

Houston Salutes American Heroes Commemoration and Parade



The traditional Veterans Day ceremony will take place in Downtown Houston with acknowledgements and a keynote speaker. At 11 a.m., a moment of silence will be observed in memory of the signing of the Armistice, which ended World War I.

The American Heroes parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Dallas and Bagby streets.

  • Nov. 11, 10 a.m. ceremony; 11:30 a.m. parade start
  • Free (admission) and parking in the Theatre District parking garage
  • 900 Bagby St., Houston
  • www.houstontx.gov

Woodlands Township Veterans Day Tribute

Hosted in partnership with The Woodlands Fire Department, a patriotic ceremony will take place recognizing and thanking those who have served. The event will feature a presentation of colors, musical performances, remarks by local dignitaries and a donation drop-off site where goods will be shipped to troops.

Several Inner Loop restaurants are showing their appreciation for Veterans Day with exclusive offers for active-duty military and veterans.

Azumi River Oaks is extending 50% off for active military and veterans who present their ID

Kazan Ramen & Bar in the Houston Heights is extending 50% off any entree for active military and veterans who present their ID

Good God, Nadine’s in the Houston Heights is saluting all local veterans and active military with a complimentary skillet cornbread, one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

Whataburger will start offering veterans and active-duty armed forces members a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee all year long, at any time, starting Nov. 11.