Need help with your summer planning? Here are various events to kick off your summer.
Need help with your summer planning? Here are various events to kick off your summer.
This list is not comprehensive and information is subject to change.
Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
High school students ages 14-18 can workout out for free at Planet Fitness as part of their summer pass program. Teens can visit the Planet Fitness website to register for the program, with those younger than 18 needing a guardian to register.
This list is not comprehensive and information is subject to change.
Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass
High school students ages 14-18 can workout out for free at Planet Fitness as part of their summer pass program. Teens can visit the Planet Fitness website to register for the program, with those younger than 18 needing a guardian to register.
- June 1- Aug. 31
- Free (admission)
- Available at all Planet Fitness locations in the Greater Houston area
- www.planetfitness.com/summerpass
Summer Movie Clubhouse
The Summer Movie Clubhouse is a 10-week-long showing of children’s movies at a reduced price. Tickets start at $1.75. Some of the movies include Shrek 2, Despicable Me 4 and Kung Fu Panda 4, and are available at participating Cinemark locations.
The Summer Movie Clubhouse is a 10-week-long showing of children’s movies at a reduced price. Tickets start at $1.75. Some of the movies include Shrek 2, Despicable Me 4 and Kung Fu Panda 4, and are available at participating Cinemark locations.
- June 7-Aug. 7
- $1.75 (admission)
- Available at participating Cinemark locations in the Greater Houston area
- www.cinemark.com/series-events-info-pages/summer-movie-clubhouse
Art Lab: Stories + Silhouettes
Guests will explore the history of silhouette portraiture while creating a personalized pocket-sized silhouette inspired by Letitia Huckaby’s “A Living Requiem."
Guests will explore the history of silhouette portraiture while creating a personalized pocket-sized silhouette inspired by Letitia Huckaby’s “A Living Requiem."
- June 14, 21, 28, noon-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 6100 Main St., MS-480, Houston
- moody.rice.edu/events/artlab-stories-silhouettes
Music Bingo Sundays
Customers can test their music knowledge at Ale & Ivy every Sunday at noon.
Customers can test their music knowledge at Ale & Ivy every Sunday at noon.
- June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug. 3, 10, 17, starting at noon.
- Free to play
- 305 Sawdust Road, Spring
- www.eventbrite.com/e/music-bingo-sundays-ale-ivy-tickets-1334036692659?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
City Centre Events
City Centre is hosting multiple free events during June, including live music and playtime for children.
City Centre is hosting multiple free events during June, including live music and playtime for children.
- June 15, 20, 22, 27
- Free (admission)
- 12848 Queensbury Lane, Ste. 100, Houston
- www.citycentrehouston.com/events
City Place Events
City Place has 22 free events scheduled for guests to attend throughout the summer. Events include a puppet show, yoga, video games, and concerts, among other activities.
City Place has 22 free events scheduled for guests to attend throughout the summer. Events include a puppet show, yoga, video games, and concerts, among other activities.
- June 15-Aug. 2
- Free (admission)
- 1700 City Plaza Drive, Spring
- https://cityplacenow.com/events
Mini Summer Camp
Trees for Houston is hosting an education mini-camp for children. There are three sessions on three different days that parents can sign their children up for.
- June 16, 18, 20, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- $20 (per day)
- 1911 W. 34th St., Houston
- Facebook: Trees For Houston
Precinct 3 Children’s Summer Reading
Free read-alongs for children will be available at participating Harris County Branch libraries throughout the summer. Some of the libraries include the Stratford Branch Library, Kingwood Branch Library and Atascocita Branch Library.
Free read-alongs for children will be available at participating Harris County Branch libraries throughout the summer. Some of the libraries include the Stratford Branch Library, Kingwood Branch Library and Atascocita Branch Library.
- June 17, 24, 25; July 2, 14, 17 (times vary by day, refer to link)
- Free (admission)
- Available at participating HCBL locations
- www.pct3.com/Portals/45/Documents/Upcoming%20Events/Summer%20Reading%20Program.pdf?ver=k-DJIOvp-6bVSs_LMwBzEQ%3d%3d
Houston Symphony performance
The Houston Symphony is hosting free shows at various venues across Houston. Some of the shows include The Goonies: Film with Live Orchestra at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and Romeo and Juliet + Shostakovich 5 at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
The Houston Symphony is hosting free shows at various venues across Houston. Some of the shows include The Goonies: Film with Live Orchestra at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and Romeo and Juliet + Shostakovich 5 at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
- June 17-July 26
- Free (admission)
- Locations vary
- https://houstonsymphony.org
Line Dancing Lessons
Houston residents can attend free line dancing lessons at Euphoria Lounge every Thursday this summer.
Houston residents can attend free line dancing lessons at Euphoria Lounge every Thursday this summer.
- June 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 8:30-9:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 21614 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble
- www.eventbrite.com/e/free-line-dance-lessons-tickets-1301039968569?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Show and Shine
Garage Ultimate of Friendswood is hosting weekly car shows through the end of June. All makes and models are welcome, but spots are limited to 300 cars.
Garage Ultimate of Friendswood is hosting weekly car shows through the end of June. All makes and models are welcome, but spots are limited to 300 cars.
- June 20, 27, 7-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 4650 FM 2351, Friendswood
- Facebook: Garage Ultimate of Friendswood
Concerts in the park
Pearland residents can enjoy free concerts at Independence Park with multiple food vendors in attendance.
Pearland residents can enjoy free concerts at Independence Park with multiple food vendors in attendance.
- June 20, 27, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3537 Pearland Parkway, Pearland
- Facebook: Pearland Parks and Recreation
Humble Bacon Festival
The Humble Civil Center Arena is home to the Bacon Festival this summer. The event will feature a bacon-eating contest, a bacon costume contest, a bacon cookoff and other bacon-related activities.
The Humble Civil Center Arena is home to the Bacon Festival this summer. The event will feature a bacon-eating contest, a bacon costume contest, a bacon cookoff and other bacon-related activities.
- June 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $13.54 (admission)
- 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- www.eventbrite.com/e/humble-bacon-festival-2025-tickets-1257752293969?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
In the Weeds Walking Tour
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is celebrating native plants and animals found along Buffalo Bayou. While walking around Lost Lake, just below Flora Restaurant, participants will learn about the native plants and the insects that pollinate them. Admission is free for those 12 and younger.
The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is celebrating native plants and animals found along Buffalo Bayou. While walking around Lost Lake, just below Flora Restaurant, participants will learn about the native plants and the insects that pollinate them. Admission is free for those 12 and younger.
- June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, 9-10:30 p.m.
- $5 (admission)
- 3422 Allen Parkway, Houston
- www.visithoustontexas.com/event/summer-species-in-the-weeds-walks/108306/
Weci | Koninut
Weci | Koninut is an immersive outdoor installation at Avenida Houston that blends indigenous storytelling, visual art and sensory technology. There are six dreamcatchers for visitors to walk through.
Weci | Koninut is an immersive outdoor installation at Avenida Houston that blends indigenous storytelling, visual art and sensory technology. There are six dreamcatchers for visitors to walk through.
- June 26-July 31
- Free (admission)
- 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston
- www.visithoustontexas.com/event/weci-%7c-koninut/108825/
“Another Ding Dang Tamarie Show”
Houston native Tamarie Cooper kicks off her summer-long production of “Another Ding Dang Tamarie Show” at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston on June 26. There are 23 scheduled showings. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $10 minimum.
Houston native Tamarie Cooper kicks off her summer-long production of “Another Ding Dang Tamarie Show” at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston on June 26. There are 23 scheduled showings. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $10 minimum.
- June 26- Aug. 2
- $10 (admission)
- 3400 Main St., Houston
- https://matchouston.org/events/2025/another-ding-dang-tamarie-show
Freedom Over Texas
This Fourth of July celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park will feature a fireworks display, live music and activities for all. The event is headlined by Lee Brice and guest artist Ashley McBryde.
This Fourth of July celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park will feature a fireworks display, live music and activities for all. The event is headlined by Lee Brice and guest artist Ashley McBryde.
- July 4, 4-10 p.m.
- $10 (admission)
- 500 Allen Parkway, Houston
- www.visithoustontexas.com/event/freedom-over-texas/108810/
Conroe Concert Series
Conroe residents can attend a series of free concerts at Heritage Place. The two shows consist of an Eagles tribute and 1980s & 1990s rock hits from Timeless HTX Band.
Conroe residents can attend a series of free concerts at Heritage Place. The two shows consist of an Eagles tribute and 1980s & 1990s rock hits from Timeless HTX Band.
- July 10, Eagles tribute, 7 p.m.; and Aug. 7, Timeless HTX Band, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 500 Metcalf St., Conroe
- www.cityofconroe.org/services/parks_recreation/special_events/index.php
Tomball Railroad Tour
The Tomball Railroad Depot offers free tours of its museum on Saturdays and weekdays by appointment. Guests can see train memorabilia, original artwork, antiques and two model railroads.
The Tomball Railroad Depot offers free tours of its museum on Saturdays and weekdays by appointment. Guests can see train memorabilia, original artwork, antiques and two model railroads.
- June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 14, 21, 28; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
- Free (admission)
- 201 S. Elm St., Tomball
- https://tomballtx.gov/343/Railroad-Depot
Houston Pickle Festival
Southern Food Festivals is hosting this indoor festival full of pickle-based activities. Participants can expect pickle-flavored food and drinks, a DJ and a pickle toss contest, among other activities. Guests can get free and reduced tickets with the early bird discount while supplies last.
Southern Food Festivals is hosting this indoor festival full of pickle-based activities. Participants can expect pickle-flavored food and drinks, a DJ and a pickle toss contest, among other activities. Guests can get free and reduced tickets with the early bird discount while supplies last.
- July 15, noon- 6 p.m.
- Free -$17.85 (prices vary by ticket)
- 10371 Stella Link Road, Houston
- www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-pickle-festival-tickets-1393188758079?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
The Pearl Museum offers free admission to its exhibits. It is currently housing “The Realm of Smaller Things: A Storybook Adventure by Kent Knowles” exhibit and the “Art Unleashed: Creativity You Can FEEL!”
The Pearl Museum offers free admission to its exhibits. It is currently housing “The Realm of Smaller Things: A Storybook Adventure by Kent Knowles” exhibit and the “Art Unleashed: Creativity You Can FEEL!”
- July 15-Aug. 30
- Free (admission)
- 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- https://pearlmfa.org/current-exhibitions-2/
Commissioner Court Movie Night
Harris County Precinct 4 is hosting a free showing of Big Hero 6 at the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center. There will be pizza, crafts, popcorn and activities for all ages.
Harris County Precinct 4 is hosting a free showing of Big Hero 6 at the Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center. There will be pizza, crafts, popcorn and activities for all ages.
- July 18, 5-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress
- https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/hcprecinct4/activity/search/detail/31786?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true
All-Star Car Show
Daikin Park, in partnership with Coffee and Cars, is hosting the first car show inside a Major League Baseball stadium. The cars on display include a variety of American muscle cars and hypercars, among others.
Daikin Park, in partnership with Coffee and Cars, is hosting the first car show inside a Major League Baseball stadium. The cars on display include a variety of American muscle cars and hypercars, among others.
- Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $26.65 (general admission)
- 501 Crawford St., Houston
- www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/car-show
