\t\tFeast with the Beasts at Houston Zoo\u00a0<\/p>\n
Friday, 6:30 to 10 p.m. (6 p.m. VIP, last entry 8:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n
6200 Hermann Park<\/p>\n
The zoo\u2019s annual after-hours food fest, Feast with the Beasts<\/a>, brings together dozens of Houston restaurants, plus cocktails, beer and live entertainment throughout the grounds. A highlight is the 7:15 p.m. chef panel hosted by Eric Sandler featuring Tristen Epps-Long, Michelle Wallace, Henry Lu and Jaspratap Bindra, plus cooking demos across multiple stages. Tickets start at $149.<\/p>\n Friday, all day<\/p>\n All locations<\/p>\n BB\u2019s is celebrating the holiday Gulf Coast-style with five pounds of live boiled crawfish for $39.99, available all day while supplies last. Choose from three boil seasonings: Tex-Orleans Way, Bayou Style, or Citrus Garlic. Offer valid for dine-in only at all locations.<\/p>\n The Houston Margarita Festival at The Decoy<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1222 Witte<\/p>\n Folks can hit this 21+ margarita tasting showdown to enjoy 10 samples from competing Houston bars and restaurants, with a vote to crown the city\u2019s best. Expect live DJs, food vendors, a beer garden and a raffle for a Mexico trip, with proceeds benefiting charity. General admission and VIP ticket options are available.<\/p>\n Saturday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 1015 Gessner<\/p>\n Hosted by Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance\u2019s young professionals group, this all-inclusive margarita competition<\/a> lets guests sip, sample and vote as local spots compete for Best Margarita. Expect a DJ, silent auction, photo booth, tequila tasting station and light bites alongside the pours. Doors open at noon (12:30 p.m. for general admission), with voting closing at 3:30 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. Proceeds support families of children with cancer.<\/p>\n Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n 3333 West 11th\u00a0<\/p>\n This annual parking lot party is packed with crawfish teams competing for top honors, plus live music, games and local vendors. Your $50 wristband<\/a> gets you tastings from all teams, one drink ticket and access to drink specials throughout the day. Expect a casual, family- and dog-friendly vibe with giveaways anMargarita Taste Off 2026 | Home | Powered by Givergy<\/a>d prizes, including cash awards for winning teams.<\/p>\n Pepsi Eats Fest Houston at Around the Corner<\/p>\n Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n 2119 Leeland<\/p>\n