Weather and capacity permitting, this Saturday and Sunday are the final days of the World Cup—and last chance to explore the free Fifa Fan Zone in EaDo. | Photo courtesy of FiIFA World Cup 26 Houston
Find the perfect things to do in Houston over the weekend with events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
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Events listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. The are not ranked. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
Houston World Series of Dog Shows at NRG Center | Daily – The cluster of different dog shows and events bring together contests for 150 different breeds, vying for “Best in Show.” Free Wednesday; $10+ after; free for ages 12 and under. 8am to 5pm daily. Get tickets.
Moulin Rouge at The Hobby Center | Daily – A riot of color and hit songs you know by heart highlight the dazzling, 10-time Tony-winner that invites you into a world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. $50+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian William Montgomery at Punch Line Houston | Friday & Saturday – The absurdist and unpredictable comic and Kill Tony regular known as the “big red machine” plays 3 shows over 2 nights. $15+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Come from Away at Island Etc. | Friday & Saturday | Ongoing – The musical explores humanity, faith and the difference that kindness makes in the story of how a Canadian town took in thousands of stranded passengers following the 9/11 attacks. $75. Times vary. Get tickets.
Delta H Con at Houston Marriott Westchase | Friday to Sunday – The local gaming and anime convention offers game tourneys, a maid cafe, cosplay, and more in West Houston. $35; $20 ages 6 to 12. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Astros vs. Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park | Friday to Sunday – The ‘stros face the birds from Baltimore in a 3-game series with Friday fireworks, daily giveaways for the first 10,000 fans, kids day on Sunday, and more. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
UniverSoul Circus at Sam Houston Race Park | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – The signature high-energy mix of acrobatics, music, comedy, and interactive performances under the big top returns. $25+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Shabach Enterprise: Challenging Brown at MATCH | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Set in 1967 Texas, the play follows Gordon Brown as he becomes the first Black teacher at an all-white high school. Pay-What-You-Can. Times vary. Get tickets.
Nerd Yard Sale III at CCS Houston | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Find collection and closet treasures like comics, manga, retro games and consoles, plushies, pins, anime merch, cards, and more. 10am to 5pm both days. Learn more.
World Cup Final Watch Parties at Levy Park | Saturday & Sunday | Final Weekend | FREE – One of Houston’s most popular all ages watch parties concludes with knockout matches to determine the third place spot on Saturday and 2026 champions on Sunday. Times vary. Learn more.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston in EaDo | Saturday & Sunday | Final Weekend | FREE – Weather permitting, the official World Cup celebration wraps up with the final 2 matches in the 2026 series. Times vary. Learn more.
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston: The Gondoliers at Wortham Center | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – Misunderstandings and mixed identities unfold against a backdrop of charming melodies and witty dialogue in the classic musical. $17+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Bumper Boats & Cruiser Boats on Kinder Lake at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing – Head out on the water in round, 2-person bumpers or 5-person cruisers. $12 bumper; $25 cruiser; $30 combo. 10am to 11pm daily. Get tickets.
Drunk Pirates at Emerald Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Five actors take on Captain Flint’s hunt for lost treasure, after 1 of them tosses back 5 shots of rum. High seas hi-jinks ensue $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Catastrophic Theatre: Tamarie’s Greatest Hits, Volume 3 at MATCH | Daily | Ongoing – A Houston institution with a cult following, Tamarie Cooper returns with another installment of her wholly original, full-scale summer musicals. Pay What You Can. Times vary. Get tickets.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Summer Break at the MFAH – Families can join teaching artists to explore the galleries and then use provided supplies to create their own original art. Included with admission. 11am to 2pm. Learn more.
Vian Sora: Outerworlds’ Exhibition & Abstract Painting Workshop at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE with RSVP – Check out the large-scale abstract painting exhibit themed to the cosmos, memory, and transformation—then try your hand in a guided paint session. 5pm. RSVP.
White Burgundy Tasting at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Galleria – Get to know Burgundy, France’s superlative white wine, often called the world’s greatest Chardonnay. $200. 5:30pm. Get tickets.
Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park – Play 9 rounds with music, prizes, and festive fun. $10 on arrival for bingo packs, expected to sell out. 6pm to 9pm; 7pm bingo. Learn more.
Author Joseph L. Locke at Brazos Bookstore | FREE – Locke’s latest book, One State Under God, uncovers the breadth of Texas’s religious history, and how faith still shapes politics, education and life in the Lone Star State today. 6:30pm. Learn more.
Zumba at Trebly Park | FREE – Join a 1-hour, instructor-led fitness dance party mixing high-energy Latin and international rhythms with easy-to-follow moves. 6:30pm. Learn more.
Educating Traumatized Teenagers: The Extraordinary Story of a Swedish International School at Holocaust Museum Houston | FREE with RSVP – Dr. Bernice Lerner—author of All the Horrors of War: A Jewish Girl, a British Doctor, and the Liberation of Bergen-Belsen—speaks about the schooling of teenage refugees who had missed years of education during WWII. 6:30pm. RSVP.
Women in Abstraction, Chryssa & Dorothy Hood Talk at The Menil Collection | FREE – Learn about the display of paintings by Houston’s Dorothy Hood and Greek-born artist Chryssa on view in the foyer through fall 2026. 7pm. Learn more.
Hit the Lights in Concert at The Secret Group – The pop punk band from Ohio plays the box in EaDo. Action/Adventure and Eternal Boy open. $33+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Qveen Herby in Concert at House of Blues – The rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur brings her Isle of Qveen Tour to Downtown. $54+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Author Toya Boudy at Kindred Stories – Join the author as she talks about her new cookbook, Cooking from Scratch: A Careful Selection of Useful Recipes. The evening includes a demonstration and tasty bites from her recipes. $13+. 7pm. Get tickets.
The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick Movie Screening at Post Houston | FREE with RSVP – Catch a free screening of Wim Wenders’ 1972 German film in which a goalkeeper’s red card devolves into a night wandering the streets, unplanned crime, and more. 7pm. RSVP.
The Herlin Riley Quintet at Doc’s Jazz Club – The New Orleans native brings his melodic percussion to the Montrose supper club. $24+. 7pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.
Oliver Penn: Single Release Party at Dan Electro’s – The Rhode Island blues, soul, and funk artist performs with his full band, complete with horn section and backup singers. Grits & Greens from Mississippi open. $16+. 7:45pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Pug Johnson in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The Beaumont-born, Austin-based musician brings his mix of zydeco, swamp pop, Tex-Mex and honky tonk to Upper Kirby. $37+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Super Squad Party at Children’s Museum Houston – Capes are encouraged for a day filled with superhero fun, activities and appearances.Included with $22 admission. 9am to 5pm. Get tickets.
Ocean Adventure Party at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – The Sugar Land kids museum celebrates Moana with a day of Polynesian culture, animal activities, and more—including a character appearance. $15. 9am to 5pm. Get tickets.
Football Friday at MFAH – It’s the last chance to wear any soccer jersey and score half-price admission at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, plus enjoy Friday happy hour, tunes from DJ Sun. Prices vary. 5pm to 8pm. Learn more.
Gracie Abrams’ Daughter from Hell Listening Party at Cactus Music | FREE – Hear the artist’s full third album, released on the same day, over free pizza, brews, and prize giveaways. 6pm. Learn more.
Crafts & Cocktails: Canvas Painting at Wakefield Crowbar – Create your own canvas to take home, fueled by a complimentary cocktail and small flight of vodka. $28+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Bingo Night at Decant Urban Winery – Grab a seat, a glass of vino and try your luck at the Garden Oaks hotspot. $15. 6pm: 6:30pm game. Get tickets.
Market Square Cup at Market Square Park | FREE – Catch soccer play along with a live DJ, wellness vendors, food and drink from Petite Lucie, and more for a final night of fútbol fun. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Sips of Summer at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Downtown & Galleria – Both locations present a “Great American Road Trip” highlighting coast-to-coast flavors, craftsmanship and iconic spirits that have defined the American palate. 6:30pm. $99+. Get tickets for Downtown or Galleria.
How to Host an Epic Cookout…Inside, with A/C at Central Market Cooking School – Learn how to throw an epic cookout from start to finish, without stepping outside. $100. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Zootopia 2 Movie Screening at Levy Park | FREE – Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor showing of Disney’s 2025 animated hit following newly minted officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde (PG). 7pm. Learn more.
Slow Joy in Concert at The Secret Group – Mexican-American musician Esteban Flores’ solo project brings his blend of grunge, emo, shoegaze, and alt-rock to EaDo. The High Curbs and Glom open. $25. 7pm. Get tickets.
Older Brother Core Night Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The nostalgic lineup features sets from Zegovia, Happier Than You and Psychedelic Maggot Engine on the upstairs stage. $11. 7pm. Get tickets.
Brit Floyd in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Pink Floyd tribute band out of Liverpool takes over the Theater District stage in Downtown. $53. 8pm. Get tickets.
Paul Thorn in Concert at The Heights Theater – The southern rock, country, Americana, and blues singer-songwriter brings his Life is Just a Vapor tour to the Heights. Jade Marie Patek joins. $44+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show with local talents, elaborate costumes and high production quality in Montrose. $35 includes 1 drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: Summer Nights: Beethoven’s 4th Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Hear the hidden gem of a work, filled with optimism and warmth, as you sit outside under the stars. 8:30pm. Learn more.
Skyrocket Super Summertime Soiree at Rockefeller’s – The acclaimed cover band—armed with a songbook of 500+ hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and beyond—tackle tricky songs note for note. 8:30pm to 11:30pm. Get tickets.
Parker Ryan in Concert at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace – The College Station-born Texas country and Americana artist plays the hall in West U. Reese Goode opens. $18. 9pm. Get tickets.
Wax Motif Live Set at Warehouse Live Midtown – The Aussie-born, L.A.-based DJ and producer known as a major force in modern house music hits the decks in Midtown. 32+. 10pm. Get tickets.
DJ Night: Eurohead, Woesum, S280F Live Sets at Art Club in Post Houston – The trio of artists bring a collision of emerging movements, digital worlds, boundary-pushing beats to Downtown. $19. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Things to Do on Saturday, July 18 & Sunday, July 19, 2026
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