Source: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs stands on deck in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on June 23, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. (Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further!
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If you’re spending the weekend 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. Asher: Off the Wall Spring | Summer Collection
Date: Friday and Saturday
Location: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Time: 10AM to 5PM
About: “Join us at Asher: Off the Wall to celebrate the vibrant colors of all craft media! Inspired by the hues of the season, our 2025 Spring | Summer Collection will showcase a fresh variety of jewelry, wearables, ceramics, paper goods, and more, featuring works from a newly curated group of Asher artists. See the full list of participating artists on our website!”
2. Evenings in The Promenade at The San Luis Resort
Date: Friday and Saturday
Location: The San Luis Resort
Time: 4PM to 7PM
About: “Sip, savor, and soak in the perfect blend of seaside serenity and elegant evenings with live music, seasonal cocktails, and delectable appetizers in The Promenade at The San Luis Resort.”
3. Sunset & Sounds
Date: Friday and Saturday
Location: Hotel Lucine
Time: 6PM
About: “Every Friday and Saturday night, the rooftop fills with live music, ice-cold drinks, and a summer breeze you’ll want to get caught in. Artists from near and far are taking the stage, and whether you’re a local, a hotel guest, or just passing through, you’re invited.”
Cost: Tickets can be purchased here for reserved seating. No ticket needed for general admission.
4. 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.”
5. 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!”
6. Stephen Marley – Bob Marley 80th Birthday Celebration
Date: Saturday
Location: House of Blues – Houston
Time: 7PM
7. COWBOY CARTER Tour Weekend at Marriott Marquis Houston
Date: Saturday and Sunday
Location: Marriott Marquis Houston
Time: 3PM to 5PM
About: “Experience the ultimate pre-concert luxury for the COWBOY CARTER TOUR on the 29th floor at Marriott Marquis Houston in the Presidential Suite. Our DJ will bring the vibe while you enjoy exclusive food, drinks, and personalized services, overlooking the Houston skyline. Arrive in style with transportation to and from NRG Stadium to have a night to remember.” Must be 21 and up.
8. Beyoncé: COWBOY CARTER TOUR
Date: Saturday and Sunday
Location: NRG Stadium
Time: 7PM
About: Beyoncé returns to her hometown for a night of music infused with elements of country, soul and R&B.
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. The Bridal Extravaganza Show
Date: Saturday and Sunday
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center
Time: 11AM – 5PM
About: “The Bridal Extravaganza Show, the largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston with the latest fashion, cakes, gowns, and local vendors on Saturday-Sunday, June 28-29, 2025, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. If you are going to the chapel or you’re going to get married, the Extravaganza is for you! Future brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride, grooms, family, and wedding planners will have their pick of over 220 vendors that cater exclusively to the wedding industry.”
Cost: $15 – $99
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. Robert Earl Keen with Silverada
Date: Sunday
Location: White Oak Music Hall
Time: 6PM
About: This event is outdoors and takes place rain or shine.
13. Weic | Koninut – An Interactive Art Installation
Date: All Weekend
Location: Avienda Houston
Time: Daily
About: “Avenida Houston will soon be home to a one-of-a-kind cultural experience with the world premiere of Weci | Koninut, an immersive outdoor art installation celebrating Indigenous stories, seasons, and traditions. Opening Thursday, June 26, this groundbreaking project invites the public into a dreamlike environment that blends large-scale visual art, sound, and storytelling inspired by the Atikamekw people of Canada.”
14. Richmond’s Downtown Delight Scavenger Hunt
Date: All Weekend
Location: 106 N 2nd St, Richmond, TX 77469
Time: 8AM to 5PM
About: “Get ready to saddle up for some Texas-sized fun on our Richmond, Texas scavenger hunt through the historic Downtown neighborhood! Feel the spirit of pioneers and heroes as you make your way through a thrilling adventure filled with captivating attractions and hidden gems that are uniquely tied to the Lone Star State. Prepare yourselves for an action-packed journey brimming with laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories that will have y‘all buzzing like bees. Dive into the remarkable past at a legendary figure‘s abode, explore an infamous jailhouse off the beaten path, marvel at stunning architecture spanning centuries gone by, and uncover secret stories surrounding a monumental bridge – all this and more awaits you in our one-of-a-kind Richmond, Texas scavenger hunt! With so much to discover in every nook and cranny of the Downtown area, there‘s never been a better time to embrace your inner adventurer. Giddy up now and round up your partners for this family-friendly escapade that‘ll leave you wanting to know more about this place!”
Cost: $15 tickets can be purchased here.
15. Audubon’s Birds of America
Date: All Weekend
Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science
Time: 9AM
16. Beat the Bomb Houston
Date: All Weekend
Location: 2103 Lyons Ave #300, Houston, TX
Time: 11AM to 11:45PM
About: “The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Houston! Beat The Bomb will open its doors on Friday, Jan. 24 for teams large and small to take on one of three 60-minute “Bomb Mission” experiences. Victory hinges on teamwork and losing means getting blasted with paint, foam or slime. Win or lose, every visit guarantees a fresh and unforgettable way to ‘Have a Blast!”
17. 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.”
18. The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
Date: All Weekend
Location: Space Center Houston
Time: Daily
Price: Included in general admission.
19. 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.
20. Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros
Date: All Weekend
Location: Daikin Park
Time: 7:10 PM Friday, 6:15 PM Saturday and 1:10 PM Sunday
About: The Chicago Cubs (47-33) come to town to face off against the hometown Houston Astros (47-33) for a cross-league matchup, making for Kyle Tucker’s first return to Houston since being traded to Chicago over the offseason. As a kid from the Chicagoland area, forgive me, but I’ll be rooting for my Cubs come Saturday at Daikin. If you see a man in an Anthony Rizzo jersey, say “hi!”
