The Best Cheap and Free Things to Do in Sugar Land

Things to do in Sugar Land, TX

Named after its roots in the sugar industry, Sugar Land, Texas is now a broad and bustling metropolis. The city is now a hot spot for entertainment, global cuisine, and family- fun. In such a large and diverse community right outside of Houston, you will never be at a loss for fun free, and cheap things to do in Sugar Land. Everyone from families to college students will find plenty of amusement to keep you entertained all year long.

If you are looking for Things to do in Sugar Land today or at night or this weekend, check out our list below and you are sure to find something fun and interesting! 


Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

Also, check out our articles on Best Restaurants in Sugar Land, Best Gyms in Sugar Land, and Holiday Lights in Sugar Land! 


Things to do in Sugar Land at Night

Escape Again Rooms

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Escape Again immerses your group in a real-world escape game. Once you enter one of the themed rooms, the game will have you totally engrossed. Your goal is to unravel the mystery, outrun the clock, and get away. There are all the necessary hints in the room. However, you’d better get to work because time is running out!

Where: 3564 State Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Check out our comprehensive guide to the Best Escape Rooms in Houston! 


Gridiron Sports Bar and Grill

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UFC, boxing, football, baseball, soccer, trivia, poker, Singo Bingo, karaoke, comedy, open MICs, and live DJs are all available at Gridiron Bar and Grill. They have a unique niche in Thai cuisine and culture. On Sundays, all-you-can-eat crawfish deals are offered while they are in season.

Where: 4524 Highway 6 Sugar Land, TX 77479

Check out our comprehensive guide on the Top 14 Sports Bars in Houston! 


Things to do in Sugar Land, TX – Outdoor Activities at Parks

Oyster Creek Park

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The Amphitheatre at Oyster Creek Park has a capacity of 500 and can be reserved for private functions.
Where: 4033 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478


Lost Creek Park

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Lost Creek Park is a 21-acre community park adjacent to Oyster Creek Park. The park includes 9 soccer fields in total (6 lighted fields for youth, 1 unlighted field for adults, and 2 unlighted practice fields), a large playground, a picnic pavilion with a concession stand, restroom facilities, and a large parking lot (300+ spaces).  The 3-mile Oyster Creek Trail is accessible from Lost Creek Park, and a .9-mile lighted trail loop circles the park site. Also on site is the Lost Creek Park Community Center, available for rentals for up to 40 people.
Where: 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479, United States


Cullinan Park

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Encompassing more than 750 acres of prairie and woodlands, Cullinan Park is a peaceful place to experience the outdoors. Take in a scenic overlook of White Lake or hit the trails — pause along the way to look and listen for birds and wildlife. Nature awaits.
Where: 12414 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77498, United States


Sugar Land Memorial Park

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Sugar Land Memorial Park encompasses 150 acres along the Brazos River and 2.5 miles of walking and biking trails, including the South Meadow Loop and the Justin P. Brindley Trail, for mountain biking enthusiasts. Additional features of Memorial Park include the Veterans Memorial, two large pavilions, a restroom facility, a pull-up bar station, an enclosed play area with a playground and climbing ropes, open space for sports activities, and a lake for outdoor recreation such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. 

Adjacent to Sugar Land Memorial Park is the 6-acre Pawn Springs, Dog Park.
Where: 15300 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479, United States


Things to do in Sugar Land, TX – Entertainment, Museums and more! 

Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land

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Offering hands-on exhibits, this museum features dinosaur fossils, an aquarium & a dome theater.
Where: 13016 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479, United States


Fort Bend’s Children’s Discovery Center

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The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is a very special project of the Children’s Museum of Houston. The Discovery Center occupies a 12,000-square-foot restored building and features six exhibits geared for children ages birth to 12. It gives the Museum the opportunity to enrich the educational lives of Fort Bend’s children by expanding cultural and educational family-focused opportunities.
Where: 198 Kempner St, Sugar Land, TX 77498, United States


BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Houston is the first traditional Hindu Mandir of its kind in North America. It’s a haven for spirituality and a place of paramount peace. It is also a center vibrant with social, cultural, and spiritual activities. The Mandir was inaugurated in July of 2004 after only 18 months of construction time utilizing 1.3 million volunteer hours. The Mandir is comprised of 2 types of stone (exterior Turkish Limestone and interior Italian marble). More than 33,000 individual pieces were carved by hand in India, shipped to the USA, and assembled in Stafford, TX like a giant 3-D puzzle. People come to experience living Hinduism and the peace and tranquility that the sacred Mandir and Murtis provide.
Where: 1150 Brand Ln, Stafford, TX 77477, United States


Smart Financial Centre

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The Smart Financial Centre is a concert hall located off U.S. Highway 59 in Sugar Land, Texas, 20 miles southwest of Houston. It is owned by the City of Sugar Land and is the only indoor live performance venue of its kind in the Greater Houston area.

Where: 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479, United States


Things to do in Sugar Land, TX – Art and Culture

Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery

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Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery is proud to be a non-profit organization that strives to provide an inspiring environment for the creative individual.  Our mission is to provide access to the arts to all, especially children and the elderly through art education and awareness.
Where: 104 Industrial Blvd Q, Sugar Land, TX 77478, United States


Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Museum

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The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation inspires community pride by collecting, preserving, communicating, and celebrating the history of Sugar Land, Texas.

The Sugar Land Heritage Museum is on the second floor of the former Container Warehouse building that is located between the Silos and the 3-Bay Warehouse.  This building will have access to the future square or outdoor commons area in the redevelopment of the former Imperial Refinery site.  The Museum space is rentable space available for parties and events.  Please use the Museum tab for details. 
Where: 2nd Floor, 198 Kempner St bldg b, Sugar Land, TX 77498, United States


Things to do in Sugar Land, TX – Shopping

Sugar Land Town Square

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A place where you walk everywhere and find anything. An inviting mix of Main Street activity attracts people from early in the morning until late at night. Where working, shopping, living, and playing combine to make each more rewarding.
Where: 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479, United States

Farmer’s Market at Imperial

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Vendors sell a variety of items including food on Saturdays from 9 AM-1 PM, plus entertainment.
Where: 234 Matlage Way, Sugar Land, TX 77478, United States


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