Greeks like to celebrate in a big way, and Houston Greekfest is no exception! Houston Greekfest is a fantastic community event in West Houston for 18 years. As a bonus, the Greekfest folks are sharing a free admission coupon good any day May 16-19.

Friday, May 17, it’s free admission for all (without coupon), 11 am – 2 pm. Normal admission is $3 for adults, with kids 10 and under are free.

If you’ve never been to Houston Greekfest, just imagine the amazing food and dancing involved at this four-day festival! The schedule is jam-packed with dancing plus lots of family fun for the kids, such as a giant slide, swing ride, turtle train, ferris wheel, kiddy helicopter ride, rock climbing and more. Meet Clutch, the Houston Rocket’s mascot, at the event Saturday.

Houston Greekfest is located at St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church , 1100 Eldridge Parkway. The event is open till 10 pm Friday and Saturday and 6 pm Sunday.

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Don’t miss 90¢ Coneys this Thursday, May 16, at James Coney Island. The Houston-based hot dog brand is celebrating 90 years! The first location opened downtown Houston in 1923 with hot dogs costing just a nickel.

Find 21 Houston locations online.

Here is a snapshot of a few of today’s daily deals in Houston. Don’t miss the new Houston Daily Deals page for a complete round-up of daily deals.

George Ranch Historical Park — $10 for Admission for Two to George Ranch Historical Park in Richmond ($20 value) or $19 for Four ($40 value)

Live Oak Bar & Grill -- $20 for $40 of Homestyle Pub Food at Live Oak Bar and Grill (Half Off)

Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice Summer Break Tour — $20 for Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion June 28 (Up to $47.80 Value)

Tubing on Colorado River — $25 for Full Day of Tubing on the Colorado River for Two from MOC Kayaks (Up to 55% Off)

Houston Marriott Energy Corridor — $79 for One-Night Stay with Welcome Drinks at Houston Marriott Energy Corridor in Houston ($134 value) or $139 for Two Nights ($253 value)

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Reliant Stadium on 7/27 (average savings 10%). New customers save $25 off $100+ order with promo code HOUSTON25OFF100. As always, there are no ticket fees at ScoreBig.

Zumba — $29 for Seven Zumba or Kids’ Hip Hop Classes at Tropa Z Fitness ($105 value)

Houston Margarita Festival — $35 for Houston Margarita Festival for Two at Discovery Green Saturday, October 26 ($70 value)

Flashdance the Musical — Flashdance The Musical at Sarofim Hall at The Hobby Center of the Performing Arts on 6/14 (average savings 10%). New customers save $25 off $100+ order with promo code HOUSTON25OFF100. As always, there are no ticket fees at ScoreBig.

LASIK Eye Surgery — $100 for $1,200 Toward LASIK Eye Procedure at Mann Eye Institute and Laser Center

Fit4U Boot Camp — $25 for One Month of Unlimited Boot Camp at Fit4U ($100 Value)

Microdermabrasion & Facials  — $65 for 2 Facials + Microdermabrasion Every Week for 1 Month – Montrose ($1,300 Value)

Fall Out Boy -- Fall Out Boy at Woodlands /The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on 9/25 (average savings 10%). New customers save $25 off $100+ order with promo code HOUSTON25OFF100. As always, there are no ticket fees at ScoreBig.

La Vie Fusion Bistro — Creole, Caribbean, and Soul Food for Two or Four at La Vie Fusion Bistro and Lounge (Half Off)

Dental Exam & Teeth Whitening — $99 for Dental Exam Package with Cleaning, X-rays, and In-Office Teeth Whitening at InStyle Dental Group ($738 Value)

Houston Ghost Tours — $30 for Admission for Two and VIP Passes from Houston Ghost Tour ($80 value)

Pie Town — Cafe Cuisine and Desserts or Catering from Pie Town (Up to Half Off)

jcp portraits — $25 for Portrait Package with Prints at jcp portraits ($77 Value)

I am an affiliate partner with several of the daily deal sites — meaning they thank me with credit/compensation for sending folks to their sites.

As a special thank you for Armed Forces Day, Houston Roller Derby is offering a $5 discount to active military and veterans. Military who purchase a ticket on May 18 to the May 18 bout will pay just $10, with a military ID. Doors open at 6 pm with the bout kicking off at 7 pm. Tickets must be purchased at the Bayou Music Center box office, 520 Texas Avenue.

The Bayou City Bosses face the Brawlers followed by the Psyche Ward Sirens battling it out against the Valkyries. This bout is a special event honoring Houston Roller Derby alumnae at half time. Experience Houston Roller Derby in action as they celebrate their 8th derby anniversary.

Get “in the know” at a Downtown for Dummies, Buffalo Bayou for Beginners lunch and learn open house Wednesday, May 15, 11 am – 2 pm, at Hotel ICON. Learn more about Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s (BPP) goals for the bayou, meet neighborhood and outdoor experts on upcoming events, tour newly remodeled guestrooms at Hotel ICON, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. A $15 box lunch option is available from Line & Lariat (including the trademark ICON rubber ducky) with proceeds benefiting Buffalo Bayou Partnership.

Come see me at the event sharing free and cheap summer fun in Houston! Other experts and presenters will share info on the new B-Cycle bike sharing program, Waugh Bridge bat colony, Buffalo Bayou activities and wildlife, Summer Fest highlights, Buffalo Bayou bike and running trail safety, seed collecting for Buffalo Bayou Prairie, downtown Segway tours, and kayaking 101. Authors Louis Aulbach and Linda Gorski will be signing Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston’s Wilderness Beginnings. Market Square historian Jim Parsons will host a chat and book signing at Market Square Park at noon for Houston Deco. The event is located at Hotel ICON, 220 Main (entrance on Congress).

The 100-year-old Hotel ICON partnered with Buffalo Bayou Partnership to raise awareness of the bayou as an attraction for hotel guests. It also created a signature cocktail, the Hyacinth, with a portion of proceeds May 16- June 16 benefiting BPP. And who can resist the Hotel ICON rubber ducky, free with your $15 box lunch!