Free Events & Activities in Houston, TX

El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

LEGO Spike Robotics Play (Ages 8 to 12)

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

Houston Art Car Parade

Houston Art Car Parade · Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019, Houston, TX

Arts Crafts in Houston, TX

Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Susan Carol

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 21 · Buffalo Bayou · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

Happening now · Apr 12 – Apr 14 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

Crosby-Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library

Crosby-Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library · 135 Hare Rd, Crosby, TX

Library Program in Crosby, TX

Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson

Happening now · Sep 5 – Aug 11 · The Menil Drawing Institute · 1412 West Main St., Houston, TX

Opening Reception for 'Vian Sora: Outerworlds' and 'Nevine Mahmoud: Second Nature'

In 2 days · Apr 15 – Apr 17 · Asia Society Texas Center · 1370 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX

Books and Brews Book Club - Central

Mon, Apr 13, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Donald Sultan: New Mimosa Paintings

Happening now · Mar 19 – Apr 26 · McClain Gallery · 2242 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

Teen Video Gaming with Teen Volunteers

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 10–17

Explore Art at HPL - Abstract Art

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Make a Scene With StikBots (Ages 8 to 12)

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

"The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

Happening now · Mar 27 – Aug 11 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Infant Massage at Dundas

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

Explore Art at HPL - Portraiture

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Live Jazz Music at Waterdown

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Live Jazz Music at Saltfleet

Mon, Apr 13, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Live Jazz Music at Ancaster

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Build a Videogame with Bloxels (Ages 8 to 12)

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 8–12

How-To Festival

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Craft at HPL - Book Page Vase

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Craft at HPL - Paper Rosettes

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Live Jazz Music at Turner Park

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Craft at HPL - Macrame Planter Hanger

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Group Theraplay - Parent-Child Play Program

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Make and Create - Earth Day Recycled Art

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Sing As You Are

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 4–10

Baby Bouncer

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 3:15 PM–3:45 PM UTC · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

How-To Fair

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Math Success

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Homework Success

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Monarch Student Art Exhibit

Happening now · Apr 1 – May 6 · The Glassell School of Art · 5101 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Flower Pot Painting

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 3:15 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 18+

ELQN PCT3: Tabling at Baby Day

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX · Ages Up to 5

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Houston’s Taste of Latin American Food

In 1 week · Apr 26 – Apr 27 · Karbach Brewing Co. · 2032 Karbach St., Houston, TX

Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival

Oct 17 – Oct 19 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show

Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

Baddlands Fest Houston

May 30 – Jun 1 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

Puppet Players Present at Barbara Bush

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX

Create for Kids Hamilton Crafts

Sat, May 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

Summer Book and Movie Sale! Hosted by the Friends of the Library!

May 14 – May 16 · Jacinto City Branch Library · 921 Akron Street, Houston, TX

Montrose Art Party

In 3 weeks · May 2 – May 4 · Art League Houston · 1953 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

In 1 week · Apr 24 – Oct 13 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

Abstract Art Workshop

Mon, Jun 1, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Bark for Books with St. John's Ambulance

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

Queer Parent Meet Up x All Out Collective

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX