11 Events to Attend in the Greater Houston Area This Weekend, Sept. 6-8
Houston Restaurant Weeks
Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off its 15th year to raise money for the Houston Food Bank. More than 200 of Houston's favorite restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for dine-in and to-go orders. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank. Prices start at $20 for lunch and $35 for dinner. The event runs through Sept. 11.
Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is a three-day event celebrating the Gulf Coast's shrimping industry. The festival will feature live music, a carnival, a 5K run, and plenty of shrimp dishes. Admission is free.
Greek Fest
The Greek Fest is a three-day festival celebrating Greek culture. The festival will feature live music, dancing, food, and drinks. Admission is $5.
Art Car Weekend
Art Car Weekend is a three-day festival showcasing Houston's vibrant art car culture. The festival will feature a parade, an exhibition, and a concert. Admission is free.
Houston Pride
Houston Pride is a week-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The festival will feature a parade, a festival, and a concert. Admission is free.
Texas Renaissance Festival
The Texas Renaissance Festival is a nine-weekend festival that transports guests to a 16th-century English village. The festival features live music, jousting tournaments, and plenty of food and drinks. Admission tickets start at $26.95.
Houston Zoo Boo
Houston Zoo Boo is a family-friendly Halloween event at the Houston Zoo. The event features trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a haunted house. Admission is $24.95 for adults and $19.95 for children.
The Big Bounce America
The Big Bounce America is the world's largest inflatable obstacle course. The course features 10,000 square feet of inflatable slides, ball pits, and obstacles. Admission tickets start at $33.
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic
Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is a live show featuring the beloved characters from Sesame Street. The show will feature singing, dancing, and plenty of laughs. Admission tickets start at $25.
Cirque du Soleil: AlegrÃa - In a New Light
Cirque du Soleil: AlegrÃa - In a New Light is a breathtaking acrobatic show. The show features acrobats, gymnasts, and clowns. Admission tickets start at $49.
Houston Symphony Presents: Beethoven's Ninth
The Houston Symphony will perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Jones Hall. The symphony is one of the most celebrated pieces of classical music ever written. Admission tickets start at $29.
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