Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this summer. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
1. Sip & Shop
Visit Downtown Humble for an evening of shopping, sips and socializing. The June 26 event will include a FIFA World Cup watch party.
2. AnimeVerse HumbleThis two-day anime festival at the Humble Civic Center will feature cosplay, celebrity guests, shopping, gaming and panels.
- June 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $13.45-$58.01 (general admission), $166.86 (VIP access)
- 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- www.animeversefest.com
3. Freedom RunCelebrate Independence Day by participating in a 2-mile, 4-mile or 8-mile race. A Kid’s Dash for ages 10 and younger will also be held.
- July 4, 5;45 a.m. (packet pickup) to 9:15 a.m. (course and event closes)
- $20-$57.50
- Kingwood Town Center, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
- www.radracingcompany.com
4. 4th of July FestivalThis 32nd annual event will feature Kingwood’s first-ever drone show, in addition to live music, a hot dog eating contest, shopping, food and games.
5. Liberty on the LawnHead to Redemption Square for an evening of live music, food, entertainment for kids and fireworks.
6. Fireworks on the PierHead to Kings Harbor for a celebration featuring music, games and fireworks. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.
- July 5, 7-9:30 p.m. (fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.)
- Free (admission)
- 4501 Magnolia Cove Drive, Kingwood
- www.kings-harbor.com
7. Music & MotorsThis family-friendly car meet will feature live music by John Armor, a vendor market and a variety of cars, trucks and custom builds.
8. Movies Under the MoonEnjoy an outdoor screening of “Paddington” on the green at Kings Harbor.
9. Elvis TributeTravis Powell will perform Elvis’s greatest hits with Shake, Rattle & Roll at the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center. For tickets, call 832-312-0074.
10. FOLK Book Sale Friends of the Library Kingwood, or FOLK, is hosting its annual buy-one-get-one-free sale at the Kingwood Branch Library's Used Bookstore.
11. Party Lake HoustonPartnership Lake Houston’s annual party at Walden on Lake Houston Golf & Country Club draws over 300 guests and features food, drinks, auctions, games and an after party.
12. The Texas HeadhuntersGuitarists Ian Moore, Jesse Dayton and Johnny Moeller will perform live at the Charles Bender PAC.
