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Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further!
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If you’re spending the first full weekend of June in Houston or the surrounding area, there’s plenty of options for those looking for some family fun, a date night out, fun with friends and more!
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From live entertainment, to educational experiences, food and drink; here’s 20 events happening in Houston this weekend:
1. US Open National Chili Championship
Date: Friday and Saturday
Location: Jamaica Beach RV Resort
Time: 7PM to 10PM
About: “Come join the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) for a charity event benefiting Abigails Reach Foundation and the JBVFD at the Jamacia Beach RV Resort June 6th & 7th 2025. This is a World Class Event featuring World and International Champions as well as competitors from all over the country. This event is free to the public (18+) to judge some of the finest chilis in the country. Lots of entertainment for kids and adults as well, there is a showmanship competition as well (games and prizes).”
2. An All Female Caesar
Date: Friday and Saturday
Location: 1824 Spring Street, Studio 23, Houston, TX 77007
Time: 8PM to 10PM
Cost: $15 to $20
“Cone Man Running presents a Boiling Point Players production of An All Female Caesar, written by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Katherine Rinaldi. In one of Shakespeare’s most enduring political dramas, Julius Caesar explores the perilous intersection of ambition, loyalty, and power. In this adaptation, the drama plays out within the fortified walls of Rome Correctional Facility, a brutal maximum-security prison where status is power—and power can be fatal.”
3. Katy Social Chess in the Park
Date: Saturday
Location: Barn Park
Time: 9AM
About:
“Calling all Chess Lovers! Ready to test your strategy, meet fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy a thrilling morning of competitive play? Join us for the next Katy Social Chess in the Park event! Enjoy some friendly chess competition every Saturday at the park in Katy – it’s free and fun for all!” Click for more info
4. Coffee & Cars
Date: Saturday
Location: POST
Time: 9AM to 11AM
About: “Come and enjoy an amazing car show at POST! The first Saturday of every month from 9 am to 11 am the Coffee and Cars event is held in the East Parking Lot of the POST with 100 luxury and exotic vehicles. In addition to a select cars section, there is also an open section for anyone to come show their awesome car.”
5. Free Sandcastle Building Lessons
Date: Saturday
Location: East Beach
Time: 11AM., 1PM and 3PM
About: “Visitors to East Beach can participate in “Sandcastle Days” to receive free sandcastle-building lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The lessons will take place at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM. Lessons are by the water’s edge, straight down from the East Beach Pavilion.”
6. World Ocean Day Festival
Date: Saturday
Location: East Beach
Time: 11AM to 4:30PM
“Join Artist Boat and at East Beach to celebrate World Ocean Day by discovering and learning through hands-on activities, presentations, exhibits, entertainment, and Eco-Art workshops! Live Entertainment includes the Galveston Ukulele Society, the Pleasant Adventures of Pirate Pete, Polynesian Storytelling and a special presentation of Women in Coastal Science.”
“Eco-Art Workshops for this year’s festival includes Masters of Adaptation Art, Ocean Rhythms Drum Circle, Totally Turtles Acrylic Painting Workshop and Bucket Brigade tours. No registration required.”
“Learn more from Artist Boat!”
Cost: Free event with park entry. ($15 per car)
7. Strand Summer Series Live Music: Dandy Wellington & His Band
Date: Friday and Saturday
Location: 2028 Strand, Galveston, TX 77550
Time: 7PM
About: “Join us for the 2025 Strand Summer Series! Enjoy Music Nights at Saengerfest Park, where live performances kick off at 7PM. This free event features on-site beer, wine, and select vendors. Upgrade to VIP for reserved seating, complimentary drinks, and exclusive meet-and-greets.”
8. Aloha Texas! Luau Dinner Show
Date: Saturday
Location: The Crowne Plaza Hotel (Medical Center/Galleria Area)
Time: 5PM to 8PM
Cost: $85 to $100
About: “Travel through Polynesia as our beautiful hula dancers tell you the stories of the islands with their hands and hips. Drums of the Pacific brings the shores of Waikiki to Houston, TX. Both entertaining and educational, this Houston Luau Dinner Show presents the diverse cultures within Polynesia through traditional performances, and an incredible luau dinner meal to match. From the moment you arrive until the time you leave, it’s an action-packed evening of fun, feasting, and Aloha!”
9. Bucket Brigade Interpretive Beach Tours
Date: Saturday and Sunday
Location: 1923 Apffel Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
Time: 9AM to 12PM
“Join the Bucket Brigade for a hands-on beach tour that dives into what makes Galveston’s shoreline so unique—from curious creatures in the Sargassum to the story behind our turbid water. Tours are fun, interactive, and open to all ages.”
“Meet at Lifeguard Stand #1—just look for the bright orange shirt, buckets, and wagon!”
“Tours run Saturdays and Sundays, lasting about 45 minutes.”
10. Urban Harvest Farmers Market
Date: Sunday
Location: 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77027
Time: 8AM to 12PM
About: “All farmers and producers in our market come from within 180 miles of Houston, offering the freshest, local produce and meats available. Our prepared and hot food vendors source 51% of their ingredients from local farms and growers, providing additional economic support to producers and building a more interconnected local food system.”
11. Family Fitness at Market Square Park
Date: Sunday
Location: Market Square Park
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
About: “Join Family Fitness at Market Square Park for fun, active workouts for all ages—strengthen bonds and boost health together! Enjoy a fun and inclusive class that combines movement, games and play to strengthen family bonds and promote well-being. Designed for families of all activity levels, this community-driven space encourages everyone to participate and enjoy physical activity together. Activities may include circuit training, interactive games and playful exercises that cater to both children and adults. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat, towel and water bottle.” Waiver can be submitted online.
12. Jazzy Sundays in Buffalo Bayou Park
Date: Sunday
Location: Buffalo Bayou Park
Time: 5PM to 7PM
13. Galveston Island Revue Weekend
Date: All Weekend
About: “The sun is shining, the parasols are twirling, and Galveston is set to be the ritziest spot on the coast for a weekend of old-fashioned fun. The Galveston Island Revue Weekend is the bees’ knees, a real humdinger of an event bringing back the glitz, the glamour, and the good times of a bygone era. Dust off your glad rags, grab your best guy or gal, and get ready to cut a rug—it’s going to be a doozy.”
“Inspired by the golden days of seaside amusement, when flappers and gents packed their trunks for a season on the shore, this weekend is chock-full of vintage charm. With live music, classic cars, retro vendors, and the world-famous Bathing Beauties Contest, Galveston is rolling out the red carpet for a summertime spectacle straight from the heyday of boardwalk revelry.”
14. Raymonda by Houston Ballet
Date: All Weekend
Location: Wortham Theater Center
Time: 7:30PM Friday, 7:30PM Saturday, 2PM Sunday
Cost: Tickets can be purchased from their website.
“Stanton Welch’s opulent adaptation of Raymonda, inspired by the classic Marius Petipa, finds the lovely young Raymonda and her sisters destined to be betrothed to dukes from various countries, yet her heart already belongs to another. An evil plot by the queen’s trusted advisor may change the destiny of Raymonda and her one true love. Revel in Alexander Glazunov’s glorious and sensuous score alongside lavish set and costumes by acclaimed Italian designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno, whose long-standing partnership with Stanton Welch resulted in the breathtaking production Romeo and Juliet.”
15. Audubon’s Birds of America
Date: All Weekend
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science
Time: 9AM
16. Blooming Wonders at ARTECHOUSE
Date: All Weekend
Location: 600 W Sixth St, Houston, TX 77007
Time: Sunday-Friday 12PM to 5PM, Saturday 10AM to 5PM
Cost: Tickets can be purchased from their website.
“Step into a digital garden where art, technology, and nature converge in Blooming Wonders, now in Houston! This immersive exhibition, where pixels bloom into vivid floral imagery, invites you to experience nature in a whole new light. Through stunning, high-resolution projections and interactive visuals, Blooming Wonders envelops you in dynamic dreamscapes of vibrant blossoms that come to life before your eyes with bursting color, movement, and enchantment.”
17. Do You See What I Hear?
Date: All Weekend
Location: Sawyer Yards
Time: 9AM to 5PM
18. Mirror : Mirror
Date: All Weekend
Location: Sawyer Yards
Time: 9AM to 5PM
19. The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Date: All Weekend
Location: Space Center Houston
Time: Daily
Price: Included in general admission.
20. The Space Between Looking and Loving: Francesca Fuchs and the de Menil House
Date: All Weekend
Location: The Menil Collection
Time: 11AM to 7PM
“The Space Between Looking and Loving: Francesca Fuchs and the de Menil House” is the artist’s response to an unanswered letter from John de Menil and unexpected familial connection. Featuring new work by Fuchs and selections from the museum’s collection and archives, the exhibition explores the affective power and relational histories of objects in domestic settings, especially those of the de Menil house in Houston, Texas.
