Free and Cheap Events in Houston this Weekend
Our top picks for Things to do in Houston this weekend of September 27
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- Free Events this Weekend: Bat Fest and Annual Galveston Shrimp Festival
- Top Picks for Friday: Fort Bend County Fair and Houston Lebanese Festival
- Things to Do on Saturday: Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run and Bellaire Foodie Festival
- Best Events on Sunday: Bourbon Fest Grand Whiskey Tasting
Check out the full list below!
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Free Events in Houston this Weekend
ROCO in Concert: Remarkable
Witness the world premiere performance by this season’s composer-in-residence Vietnamese-American composer Viet Cuong who drew inspiration from ROCO’s orchestra and the cosmos. Individual musicians in the concert represent stars within constellations that will be projected on the screen.Bat Fest
Are you a fan of bats? Then don’t miss the bat fest at Houston Arboretum and Nature Center this weekend. There will be fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.15th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Image credit: Galveston Island
3rd Annual Northside Festival
The annual Northside Festival is taking over the Science and Technology Building at the University of Houston-Downtown. The event will feature local artists and vendors at the Shop Local Market, live music and performances, and a salsa-tasting contest.
GroovFest ’24
Join this Tomball tradition and enjoy a full day of fun at the Tomball Depot Plaza. Expect live entertainment, nostalgic photo opportunities with vintage Volkswagen vehicles, and activities for the kiddos. Feel free to dress up for the photos. My kids love raiding their grandparents closets for the vintage-inspired photos.Things to do in Houston this Weekend – Friday
Zoo Boo 2024 Opening Day
Houston’s annual Zoo Boo is opening this weekend! Head over and enjoy fall and Halloween festivities with the family. Have fun at the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, the Scary-Go-Round, and more fall-themed animal enrichment activities. Costumes are highly encouraged.Fort Bend County Fair
Image credit: Fort Bend County Fair
Houston Lebanese Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Houston Lebanese Festival. The event will be filled with live music, Lebanese food, family-friendly activities, and more.Free and Cheap Events in Houston this Weekend – Saturday
Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run
Image credit: Galveston Island
All fitness levels are invited to join this year’s Shrimp Scamper 5K Fun Run! The run will start at Beerfoot Beach Bar and run along Seawall Boulevard and back. Registration also includes a festival t-shirt, participation medal, free beer, swag, and more.
Dog Days
Image credit: Home Run Dugout
Bring your pup over to Home Run Dugout and let them join their dog races and pup eating contest this weekend. The Houston Humane Society will also be there for dog adoptions.
Bellaire Foodie Festival
Image credit: City of Bellaire, Texas
Cocktails, Canines, and Cats Music Festival
Help support affordable veterinary care in Houston at the Emancipet for Cocktails, Canines, and Cats Music Festival. The show will feature music from Step Rideau and The Zydeco Outlaws, The Grooves, and Grupo Kache.Heartspace: A Wellness Festival
Heart Space is a mini festival that celebrates holistic living and community through movement, art, music, and education. Here, you’ll have four distinct spaces to explore where you can enjoy movement classes, arts and crafts, talks on essential oils and the philosophy of yoga, and a chill-out lounge with live DJs.Things to Do in Houston This Weekend – Sunday
Bellaire Open Air Fall Market
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