Top Attractions in Galena Park

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Galena Park. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Candles & Karaoke Experience

Happening now · Dec 3 – May 2 · Studio 786 · 7636 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX

Light up your night with our Candles & Karaoke Experience! In this 2-hour class, you’ll craft your own custom-scented candle while enjoying a fun, laid-back karaoke session. No experience needed—just come ready to create and sing your heart out! We provide all materials, music, and good vibes....

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Latido Festival

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Sam Houston Race Park · 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX

This April, get ready for a celebration built from the heart of Mexican music — and the communities who live it. The inaugural Latido Festival finds its home at Sam Houston Race Park on Friday, April 10, featuring powerhouse performances by Geru y Su Legión 7, Los Herederos de Nuevo León, La...

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39th Annual Art Car Parade

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 12

For the 39th year, 250 rolling masterpieces will take over Houston’s streets as more than 300,000 fans cheer them on from the sidelines. The parade, organized by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, begins at Dallas and Bagby Streets on Allen Parkway, heads into Downtown, circles City Hall,...

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Live Jazz Music at Valley Park

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Hive performs live at the Valley Park Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . The Hive is a five-member jazz ensemble from Hamilton. The Hive perform contemporary jazz/funk and fusion music from the 70s to the present.

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Our Road Home: Gallery As Instrument Opening Reception

Tomorrow · Apr 10 – Apr 11 · Winter Street Studios, c105 · 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX

Kick off OUR ROAD HOME with a fun gallery opening that brings art and community together live! The Opening Reception launches the eight-week residency with a celebration that is equal parts art opening, community gathering, and party. Guests are invited into a gallery space already alive with...

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The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure

Happening now · Mar 7 – Sep 14 · The Health Museum · 15151 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX

Don't miss this new exhibition at The Health Museum Houston, presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was produced in collaboration with the National Cancer...

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Brazilian Food and Music Festival 2026

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 13 · The Wildcatter Saloon · 1300 Brittmoore Rd, Houston, TX

Brazilian Food and Music Festival 2026! The largest Brazilian festival in Texas is back — bigger, louder, and tastier! Get ready for: Authentic Brazilian food, live music & performances, family-friendly vibes, drinks & Brazilian culture.

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Archway Gallery: Fifty Forward

In 2 days · Apr 11 – May 31 · Archway Gallery · 2305 Dunlavy St., Houston, TX

Archway Gallery invites Houstonians and city visitors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic gallery. The anniversary exhibition, Fifty Forward, pays tribute to the artists who are continuing to build Archway Gallery’s legacy. A striking wall of self-portraits, featuring each of the...

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Art Car Sneak Peek

Tomorrow · Apr 9 – Apr 11 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

This is your chance to view the art cars that will be featured in The Orange Show’s Art Car Parade. Expect live music from Moses Guest and dozens of mobile sculptures to enjoy. This Discovery Green pre-parade tradition lets you admire the cars up close while partying with the artists!

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Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

In 4 days · Apr 12 – Apr 14 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

On April 12, enjoy the sounds of Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park from 5 pm - 7 pm! Every spring, three Houston parks team up to celebrate the Houston musicians who keep the tradition of jazz alive. The immensely popular series, Jazzy...

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Monarch Student Art Exhibit

Happening now · Apr 1 – May 6 · The Glassell School of Art · 5101 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month by visiting the 4th Annual Monarch Student Art Exhibit at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. On display from April 4 through May 1, this special exhibit showcases artwork created exclusively by students from The Monarch School &...

Tacos and Tequila Festival

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–4:59 AM UTC · Sam Houston Race Park · 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX

The legendary Tacos & Tequila Festival is returning to Houston for another massive throwback celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, bringing the biggest names in 2000s hip-hop and R&B to the Sam Houston Race Park for one unforgettable day of nostalgia, flavor, and fun. Headlined by Three 6 Mafia..

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El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

Serrano Gallery is proud to present El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), a participatory archival exhibition by writer and researcher Ana María Caula, on view from March 7 through April 18, 2026, as part of the 2026 FotoFest Biennial, Houston’s internationally recognized photography and...

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Archway Gallery: Homecoming

Happening now · Mar 4 – Apr 15 · Jung Center of Houston, The · 5200 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX

As Archway Gallery celebrates its Golden Anniversary, Houstonians and city visitors are invited to experience this remarkable milestone throughout 2026, beginning with the aptly named Homecoming, a group show at The Jung Center, where a dozen local artists opened Archway in 1976. Homecoming,...

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Live Jazz Music at Dundas

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Darcy Hepner Quartet performs live at the Dundas Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild .

Legendary Art Car Ball

In 2 days · Apr 10 – Apr 12 · Hermann Park Square · 900 Bagby Street, Houston, TX

The Legendary Art Car Ball returns with wildly imaginative costumes, live music, immersive performance art, food and drinks, and a dazzling display of illuminated and fire-breathing art cars. This year’s lineup features headliner Bo Dollis Jr. and The Wild Magnolias, plus Step Rideau and the Zydeco.

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ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · The Church of St.John the Divine · 2450 River Oaks Blvd, houston, TX

ROCO concludes its 21st season with ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing—a thrilling finale led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova, and featuring guest soprano Viviana Goodwin and guest concertmaster Laura Frautschi, along with ROCO wind soloists. The season finale features Richard Danielpour’s...

Mid Main First Thursday

Happening now · Mar 6 – May 9 · Continental Club, The · 3700 Main Street, Houston, TX

Each First Thursday of month in the Spring 2026, Mid Main brings the community together in support of impactful local nonprofits while showcasing local talent with Art Exhibitions, live music shows, art workshops and an outdoor market. Event check-in takes place in the courtyard next to Mid Main...

El Álbum Incompleto

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

La Galería Serrano se enorgullece de presentar El álbum incompleto, una exposición de archivo participativa de la escritora e investigadora Ana María Caula, que se exhibirá del 7 de marzo al 18 de abril de 2026, como parte de la Bienal FotoFest 2026, el festival de fotografía y arte con lentes de...

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Explore Art at HPL - Abstract Art

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Abstract art is a visual expression that focuses on emotion, energy, colour and shape. Experiment with materials and ideas, using patterns, motion and texture to communicate mood or ideas without creating a literal image. Work independently or follow a series of optional prompts. Perfect for anyone.

Jazzy Sundays en Buffalo Bayou Park

Happening now · Apr 5 – Apr 28 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

Buffalo Bayou Partnership te invita a los conciertos gratuitos de jazz al aire libre de la serie Jazzy Sundays in the Parks. La serie celebra la vitalidad y la rica tradición del jazz, y a los increíbles habitantes de Houston que preservan esta forma de arte. Disfruta los conciertos todos los...

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Hip Hop Yoga Wednesdays

Happening now · Mar 18 – Jun 26 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

Wednesdays, March 4 – June 24 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Anheuser-Busch Stage, Hip Hop Yoga Vibes & Spoken Word Flow is an unforgettable open-air yoga experience where movement, music, and meaning collide. Instructor Alicia Dugar Stephenson infuses every class with lighthearted humor, cultural...

Yonder Mountain String Band

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC

Don't miss Yonder Mountain String Band live at the Heights Theatre on April 17! As one of the pioneers of the progressive Bluegrass scene, they're bringing blended sounds of rock, alternative, and improvisational music. Don't miss an evening of good vibes and music, get your tickets now!

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"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Oct 13 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

The Menil Collection presents John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog, an immersive, six-channel video and sound installation by the Ghanaian-born British artist Sir John Akomfrah (b. 1957). The 51-minute work, co-commissioned by the Menil and the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), explores the history of...

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ANDYROO AND THE ANDYROOIVERSE DINOSAUR PARTY

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX

It's time to sing and dance with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse at the Dinosaur Party! In this interactive concert, you'll wave your little arms like a T-Rex, run like a Velociraptor, and bop like a Triceratops while Andyroo sings his dinosaur hits from the Mesozoic Era to the modern day. Kids 5-12.

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Cups for Y'all

Happening now · Mar 21 – Jun 7 · Houston Center for Contemporary Craft · 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX

Timed with the lead-up to Houston’s world championship soccer matches, Cups for Y’all is a celebratory showcase of contemporary cups—from coffee mugs and tea chawan to ceremonial goblets—exploring how the enduring vessel form continues to evolve through material, use, and imagination. Spanning the..

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The Riot Comedy Show

The Riot Comedy Show · 2010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX

“The Riot” was founded by award-winning entrepreneur and comedian Brian Gendron in 2020 as a bi-weekly Comedy Show in a small music venue at a local neighborhood bar called Rudyards in Houston, TX. In 2022 The Riot & Rudyards transformed that music venue into one of the most sought-after comedy...

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Hamilton Cartoon Foundry

Sat, May 23, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

A free, one-day Hamilton cartoon arts festival to engage the Hamilton community with the world-class graphic narrative talent in our city.

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Houston BBQ Festival

Houston BBQ Festival · Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338, Houston, TX

HOUBBQ is an independent, local organization that produces events recognizing the hard work and dedication of Houston barbecue pitmasters and restaurants.

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Baddlands Fest Houston

May 30 – Jun 1 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

Multi-City Art • Music • Culture Festival. Join us for an evening of  synergy between art & technology. Enjoy a curated vendor market featuring local businesses,  art exhibition by Houston artists, live music and DJ performances from Houston artists, an community tech centered activations!

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Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium · 410 Bagby Street, Houston, TX

Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two Downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of aquatic life from around the...

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Live Jazz Music at Concession

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Strat Andriotis Trio performs live at the Concession Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . Strat Andriotis is a Greek-born, Canadian-based guitarist who has been making waves in the jazz world with his original...

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Painted Petals: Folk-Inspired Watercolour

Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Join artist Kamaldeep Kaur for a two-hour watercolour workshop where participants will learn to paint an elegant floral miniature in a timeless folk-inspired style. Working with flowing stems, lush leaves, and beautifully layered petals, each participant will create their own delicate botanical...

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'Past, Present, Premiere': An AAPI Celebration With Trio Menil

In 4 weeks · May 3 – May 4 · Asia Society Texas Center · 1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX

Join Trio Menil for an exciting concert celebrating music by AAPI composers! This family-friendly classical performance will feature works written especially for Trio Menil, beloved classical favorites, and recent hits from Studio Ghibli and K-Pop Demon Hunters. The program will culminate with the..

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Rodeo Goat

Rodeo Goat · 2105 Dallas St., Houston, TX

At last weekend's "Burgers, Blues + Brews" event at the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival, a panel of judges including Star-Telegram "Eats Beat" columnist Bud Kennedy named Rodeo Goat's "Bad Hombre" burger the best of the night

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Moody Center for The Arts

Moody Center for The Arts · 6100 Main St., Houston, TX

METRO bus + rail The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) offers bus and rail services to destinations throughout Houston. There is a METRORail stop across the street from the main entrance of the Rice campus, located at the Hermann Park/Rice University station.

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The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art · 2402 Munger Street, Houston, TX

Now in its 40th year, the Orange Show Center or Visionary Art focuses on the ability to make basic elements of art accessible to the public. Through the acquisition in 2001 of the Beer Can House, another Houston landmark, as well as being the producer for the past 35 years of one of Houston's most..

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Downtown

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Downtown · 1810 Bell Street, Houston, TX

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Charlie Puth: Whatever's Clever! World Tour

Sun, Jun 14, 12:30 AM–4:59 AM UTC

713 Music Hall is thrilled to welcome American singer-songwriter and record producer, Charlie Puth, to the stage on June 13, 2026! First gaining traction from his vial covers on YouTube, Charlie's fame skyrocketed after his feature on Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" and he's been making hits ever...

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San Jacinto Museum

San Jacinto Museum · One Monument Circle, La Porte, TX

“Perfect day trip from Houston, spent a little over an hour. Observation deck 400+ feet in the air that highlights the position of both armies. 35 minute informational movie that starts on the hour and a great little display of artifacts and timelines of the history of Texas.”