Free Events & Activities in Houston

Free things to do in Houston — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

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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

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LEGO Spike Robotics Play (Ages 8 to 12)

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

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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

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Artists-in-Dialogue: Joan Fontcuberta and Robert Howell

Happening now · Apr 7 – Apr 9 · Moody Center for The Arts · 6100 Main St., Houston, TX

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Houston Art Car Parade

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:00 AM UTC · Houston Art Car Parade · Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019, Houston, TX

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Bilingual Story Time/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Starts in 5 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 4:15 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Maud Smith Marks Branch Library · 1815 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, TX · Ages 2–5

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Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Houston’s Taste of Latin American Food

In 3 weeks · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Karbach Brewing Co. · 2032 Karbach St., Houston, TX

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Create for Kids Hamilton Crafts

Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

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Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

Oct 17 – Oct 19 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

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Puppet Players Present at Barbara Bush

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX

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Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance

Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

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Toddler Time at Barbara Bush

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX · Ages Up to 5

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Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Susan Carol

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 21 · Buffalo Bayou · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

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Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole

In 3 weeks · Apr 26 – Apr 28 · Buffalo Bayou · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

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Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People

May 22 – May 23 · Contemporary Arts Museum Houston · 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX

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Escape the Summer: The Missing Bigfoot Mystery!

Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library · 135 Hare Road, Crosby, TX · Ages 9+

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Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

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Summer Book and Movie Sale! Hosted by the Friends of the Library!

May 14 – May 16 · Jacinto City Branch Library · 921 Akron Street, Houston, TX

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Afternoon Adventures - Magic Show with Jamie Salinas

Mon, Jul 27, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Maud Smith Marks Branch Library · 1815 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, TX · Ages 5–11

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Spark 5 Story Time w/ The Michelle Project

Sat, Dec 19, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Aldine Branch Library · 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX

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Career and College Help | Ayuda para busca de Empleo o Carreras

Thu, May 14, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

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Free Events & Activities in Houston

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

LEGO Spike Robotics Play (Ages 8 to 12)

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

Artists-in-Dialogue: Joan Fontcuberta and Robert Howell

Houston Art Car Parade

Bilingual Story Time/Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Houston’s Taste of Latin American Food

Create for Kids Hamilton Crafts

Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

Puppet Players Present at Barbara Bush

Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance

Toddler Time at Barbara Bush

Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Susan Carol

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers and Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole

Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty and Influence People

Escape the Summer: The Missing Bigfoot Mystery!

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

Summer Book and Movie Sale! Hosted by the Friends of the Library!

Afternoon Adventures - Magic Show with Jamie Salinas

Spark 5 Story Time w/ The Michelle Project

Career and College Help | Ayuda para busca de Empleo o Carreras

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