Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Houston. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Classes & arts
POTCLUB TX, Houston · Houston, TX
POTCLUB TX, Houston
You can shape your own pottery in a hands-on beginner-friendly clay class on Sunday afternoons.
Outdoors & nature
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
McGovern Centennial Gardens, Hermann Park · Houston, TX
McGovern Centennial Gardens, Hermann Park
You can take a free guided morning stroll with a gardener through the McGovern Centennial Gardens.
Pickleball & rec
City of Houston indoor and outdoor courts · Houston, TX
City of Houston indoor and outdoor courts
You can play pickleball at a number of free indoor and outdoor city courts across Houston.
Senior programs
Citywide community centers · Houston, TX
Citywide community centers
You can join a wide range of recreation and leisure activities for adults 55 and older at city community centers.
Senior programs
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center · Houston, TX
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
You can learn new skills, take dance or group fitness classes and stay active through dedicated 60-plus programming.
Music & concerts
Jones Hall · Houston, TX
Jones Hall
You can plan ahead for the symphony's new season of classical concerts, pops and festivals downtown at Jones Hall.
Outdoors & nature
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston, TX
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
You can join a two-hour staff-led bird survey on the second Saturday of each month at the nature center.
Markets
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
St. John's School, 2752 Buffalo Speedway · Houston, TX
St. John's School, 2752 Buffalo Speedway
You can shop certified-organic produce, local meats, flowers and prepared food every Saturday morning rain or shine, with free parking.
Dance & fitness
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Discovery Green · Houston, TX
Discovery Green
You can strengthen and relax with a free dynamic flow yoga and sound-healing class downtown.
Lifelong learning
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston area · Houston, TX
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston area
You can take noncredit classes and explore new ideas through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for older adults.
Dance & fitness
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Discovery Green · Houston, TX
Discovery Green
You can slow down and reconnect with a free evening tai chi session in the downtown park.
Pickleball & rec
Townwood Community Center, 3403 Simsbrook · Houston, TX
Townwood Community Center, 3403 Simsbrook
You can join a recurring adult pickleball class open to ages 18 to 99 at a city community center.
Music & concerts
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park · Houston, TX
Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park
You can pack a picnic and watch free music, dance and theater all season long on Houston's iconic outdoor stage.
Community & civic
DJ Skate Night Saturdays 7 to 10 p.m.
Houston, TX
Each winter the downtown park sets up an outdoor ice rink under the lights, with DJ skate nights on Saturdays. It is a fun way to enjoy the one season Houston gets a chill.
Lifelong learning
Houston Public Library branches · Houston, TX
Houston Public Library branches
You can attend free author talks, classes, film screenings and clubs across the library system, all open to the public.
Theater & film
Houston Public Library · Houston, TX
Houston Public Library
You can analyze and discuss films, series and documentaries with other adults at this free monthly club.
Senior programs
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Harris County Public Library · Houston, TX
Harris County Public Library
You can dig into your family history with a free genealogy discussion group geared toward adults and seniors.
Markets
8 a.m. to noon
Houston, TX
Every Saturday morning, rain or shine, this market brings local produce, meats and prepared food together for a leisurely shop. It runs year round, so it is a steady weekend habit.
Community & civic
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Main Campus) · Houston, TX
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Main Campus)
You can unwind with art, drinks and music at the museum's recurring Friday happy hour.
Community & civic
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., last entry 4 p.m.
Houston, TX
The Hermann Park zoo runs special days through the year and turns into a holiday lights walk in winter. It is open seven days a week with a 4 pm last entry on regular days.
Lifelong learning
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park · Houston, TX
Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park
You can explore King Tut's Tomb, the butterfly center and rotating exhibits any day at the science museum.
Community & civic
Noon to 6 p.m.
Houston, TX
Downtown hosts a Lunar New Year celebration with performances and food, and Houston's Asiatown runs its own long-standing version too. Expect lion dances and plenty to eat.
Dance & fitness
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Discovery Green · Houston, TX
Discovery Green
You can join a free community line dance with Coach Gee and a DJ during summer evenings in the park.
Dance & fitness
Houston, TX
Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park puts on free music, dance and cultural performances through the warmer months. Bring a blanket and a picnic for the grassy hill seating.
Markets
Discovery Green · Houston, TX
Discovery Green
You can stroll an evening flea market of vintage, vinyl, art and makers in the heart of downtown's park.
Outdoors & nature
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston, TX
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
You can track seasonal changes in the forest on a guided phenology walk the fourth Saturday of each month.
Theater & film
around sunset, 8:30 p.m.
Hermann Park Commons · Houston, TX
Hermann Park Commons
You can catch a free family film under the stars in the park, with The Parent Trap, A Bug's Life and Lilo & Stitch on the lineup.
Theater & film
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Main Campus) · Houston, TX
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Main Campus)
You can catch curated foreign and classic films on the big screen in the museum's film program.
Lifelong learning
Houston Community College campuses · Houston, TX
Houston Community College campuses
You can pick up affordable short noncredit courses spanning skills and personal enrichment at HCC.
Music & concerts
Houston, TX
The symphony plays a full season of classical and pops concerts at Jones Hall downtown. Matinee and subscription options make it easy to plan a regular outing.
Music & concerts
5 p.m.
Discovery Green · Houston, TX
Discovery Green
You can bring a picnic blanket and catch a free Sunday concert downtown with food trucks serving dinner al fresco.
Community & civic
Parade rolls 2 to 4 p.m., route opens 11 a.m.
Houston, TX
Hundreds of wildly decorated cars roll along Allen Parkway into downtown in this free, only-in-Houston spectacle. The route opens at 11 am to see entries up close before they move.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Heights Theater
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Heights Theater
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Music & concerts
7 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Music & concerts
7 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Heights Theater
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · Houston, TX
Heights Theater
Music & concerts
8 PM
Heights Theater · The Woodlands, TX
Heights Theater
Markets
1245 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX 77008 There are two parking lots at the church, parking on the street, One of the parking lots is in the back of the church on the Yale side. Plenty of parking its a · Houston, TX
1245 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX 77008 There are two parking lots at the church, parking on the street, One of the parking lots is in the back of the church on the Yale side. Plenty of parking its a
Markets
1245 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX 77008 There are two parking lots at the church, parking on the street, One of the parking lots is in the back of the church on the Yale side. Plenty of parking its a · The Woodlands, TX
1245 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX 77008 There are two parking lots at the church, parking on the street, One of the parking lots is in the back of the church on the Yale side. Plenty of parking its a
Markets
3106 White Oak Dr. Houston, TX 77007 · Houston, TX
3106 White Oak Dr. Houston, TX 77007
Markets
3106 White Oak Dr. Houston, TX 77007 · The Woodlands, TX
3106 White Oak Dr. Houston, TX 77007
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · The Woodlands, TX
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · Houston, TX
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · The Woodlands, TX
Houston Improv
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · Houston, TX
Houston Improv
Theater & film
Houston Improv · Houston, TX
Houston Improv
Theater & film
Houston Improv · The Woodlands, TX
Houston Improv
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · Houston, TX
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · The Woodlands, TX
Theater & film
7:30 PM
Houston Improv · The Woodlands, TX
