Events
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 detailsHouston 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 detailsHouston 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 detailsRodeo 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 detailsHouston 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...
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