Things to Do This Weekend in Houston

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Houston. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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Photo by Oscar Ramirez on Unsplash — representative image for Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

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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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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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Candles & Cocktails: A Curated Candle Making Experience

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 13 · Lyric Market · 411 Smith Street, Houston, TX

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The Bones of J.R. Jones

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · House of Blues · 1204 Caroline Street, Houston, TX

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VNSSA at Meow Wolf Houston

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Meow Wolf Houston · 2103 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX

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Locke Book Club

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Coiffure pour dames (Steel Magnolias)

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 20 · MECA at TBH Center · 333 S. Jensen Dr., Houston, TX

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Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:15 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

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Archway Gallery: Fifty Forward

In 3 days · Apr 11 – May 31 · Archway Gallery · 2305 Dunlavy St., Houston, TX

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Tour de Houston

In 4 days · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Avenida Houston · 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX · Ages 13+

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Drop-in Tech Help

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Screen on the Green: Zootopia 2

In 4 days · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

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French Conversation Circle

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Adults

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Family Stay and Play

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Coltrane at 100: Both Directions at Once

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 1:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Wortham Theater Center · 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX

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Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Drop-In Knitting and Crochet

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Chess Drop-In

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

In 4 days · Apr 11 – Apr 27 · Marriott Houston West Loop Galleria, 1750 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 · 1750 W Loop S, Houston, TX

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An Ideal Man - A World Premiere Adaptation

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 27 · Spring Street Studios · 1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX

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Free Tax Preparation Service Drop-In

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Queer Parent Meet Up

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Collab Kid U

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 12 · Rice University, Tudor Fieldhouse · 6100 Main St., Houston, TX · Ages 3–6

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'Sons de L’âme'

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 13 · Asia Society Texas Center · 1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX

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Fabric Swap

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Family Movies at Turner Park

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Intro to the Brother PRS100 Embroidery Machine

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

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Books & Bites: Local Author Story Time

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX · Ages 3+

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AARP Tax Aide at Barbara Bush

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX

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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

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Taiwan Yes Festival

In 3 days · Apr 11 – Apr 12 · Alief Elsik North Parking Lot · 12601 High Star, Houston, TX 77072, Houston, TX

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Poetry By the Bay

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · La Porte Branch Library · 600 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX

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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

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Tween and Teen D&D Club

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Branch Library · 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX · Ages 10–17

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Things to Do This Weekend in Houston

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

Houston Art Car Parade

Candles & Cocktails: A Curated Candle Making Experience

The Bones of J.R. Jones

VNSSA at Meow Wolf Houston

Locke Book Club

Coiffure pour dames (Steel Magnolias)​

Maker Cart Drop-In (Ages 8 to 12)

Archway Gallery: Fifty Forward

Tour de Houston

Drop-in Tech Help

Screen on the Green: Zootopia 2

French Conversation Circle

Dungeons and Dragons Campaign for Adults

Family Stay and Play

Coltrane at 100: Both Directions at Once

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

Drop-In Knitting and Crochet

Chess Drop-In

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show

An Ideal Man - A World Premiere Adaptation

Free Tax Preparation Service Drop-In

Queer Parent Meet Up

Collab Kid U

'Sons de L’âme'

Fabric Swap

Family Movies at Turner Park

Intro to the Brother PRS100 Embroidery Machine

Books & Bites: Local Author Story Time

AARP Tax Aide at Barbara Bush

Brazilian Food and Music Festival 2026

Taiwan Yes Festival

Poetry By the Bay

Tacos and Tequila Festival

Tween and Teen D&D Club

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Coiffure pour dames (Steel Magnolias)