Our top picks for Things to do in Houston this weekend of September 20.
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- Friday: Kevin Hart Live and Mexico en el Corazon
- Saturday: Sugar Land Fall Fest and AIA and La Izquierda Galveston Sandcastle Festival
- Sunday: Houston BBQ Throwdown Fall ’24 and Slavic Heritage Festival
Get the detailed list below!
Editor’s Note: Our writers work hard to bring you the most up-to-date information. However, all information is subject to change! As always, please verify with the organizer before heading out!
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Free Events in Houston this Weekend
Mexico en el Corazon
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Discovery Green will be hosting Mexico en el Corazon, a touring show of 50 mariachis and folklorico dancers. Expect to see the Guadalajara Folkloric Ballet, the Mariachi Juvenil Colotlán, the group Pepe and its Pepillos and the charro flourish champion, Jesús Ortiz.Bayou City Dances
Celebrate Houston’s most vibrant and prolific dance companies with Bayou City Dances! This festival showcases the city’s diverse choreographic voices, featuring new works of modern, salsa, classical Indian, ballet, contemporary, and hip-hop dances.Sugar Land Fall Fest
Celebrate autumn with the whole family at Sugar Land’s Fall Fest! There will be tons of autumn-themed activities for everyone to enjoy including hayrides, face painting, dancing, and more!Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Sabo Kroger
Enjoy a free Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Sabo Kroger. The event will be filled with live music, giveaways, delicious food samples, creative face painting, and a playful kids zone.
Shop Local Market 1 Year Anniversary
Shop Local Market is turning one! Celebrate with them this weekend and enjoy tasty bites and sips from local vendors, music from live DJs, raffles for prizes throughout the day, fun activities, and more.Things to do in Houston this Weekend – Friday
Kevin Hart Live
Get ready to laugh ’til your sides hurt this weekend with Emmy and Grammy-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Hart. He’ll be gracing the city with his “Acting My Age” tour so invite fellow friends who want to join you in a laughter-filled night this weekend.TUTS: Dear Evan Hansen
Haven’t watched the Tony-winning “Dear Evan Hansen” yet? This is your chance to see it live in Houston at Hobby Center.The Wild Party
Plunge into an era of decadence, passion, and uninhibited lust with the Art Factory’s production of “The Wild Party.” This gripping tale is set against the backdrp of the Roaring Twenties, with music, lyrics, and book by Andrew Lippa.Free and Cheap Events in Houston this Weekend – Saturday
Go Bananas! Festival
It’s all about bananas this weekend at Houston Botanic Garden. Head over and sample different banana varieties, help judge a banana bread baking competition, shop a festive market featuring local vendors, visit with the Garden’s horticulturists to learn tips for growing bananas at home, and even purchase a potted banana plant from the Garden’s collection. There will also be craft stations, a live DJ, and banana margaritas.
Comic Indie Con
Celebrate independent media culture and explore the world of indie comics, arts and crafts, board games, and more at the 2024 Comic Indie Con!
AIA and La Izquierda Galveston Sandcastle Festival
Galveston’s annual sandcastle competition is expanding this year into the AIA and La Izquierda Galveston Sandcastle Festival. This two-day festival will not only feature the amazing sandcastle competition but aslo local and regional bands, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and foodie events.Oktoberfest 2024
Enjoy Oktoberfest a little early this weekend at Little Woodrow’s Midtown! Expect multiple beer vendors featuring tastings and giveaways, a Stein-Hoisting competition, live DJs and food trucks.Things to Do in Houston This Weekend – Sunday
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