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Buffalo Bayou Regatta

Houston's Buffalo Bayou, the waterways that weave through downtown, beckons visitors and locals alike to join in the fun at the annual canoe and kayak regattas, and Dragon Boat Festival. The serious racing is complemented by a hilarious 'Anything that floats' race, a relaxing... see full details

Houston Children's Festival

This major family fun event has become one of the biggest children's events in America, designed to bring out the child in everyone. The weekend-long festival includes 14 family ‘adventure zones’, all offering themed rides, games, activities, crafts, exhibits and sports. There are also... see full details

Houston International Festival

Each year a different country has the opportunity to be highlighted at Houston's massive celebration of international culture (Out of Africa in 2008). Houstonians love festivities, and this is one of the city's biggest and best, filling two weekends and 20 downtown blocks with... see full details

Rodeo and Livestock Show

Houston’s raunchy rodeo is the largest in the world, and its accompanying livestock fair second in size only to the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. This three-week spectacular not only includes the world-beater rodeo competition and about 35,000 livestock entered in different categories,... see full details

Houston International Jazz Festival

Summertime in Houston is made even hotter during the first weekend of August when a variety of international jazz performers take over at Bayou Place for the annual Houston International Jazz Festival. Whether you prefer your jazz in Latin, contemporary or smooth mode, it... see full details