Houston Area Entertainment
What CAN'T you do in Houston? The Bayou City's nightlife is among the best to be found and a wide range of concerts, plays, symphonies, operas and other performing arts keep visitors and locals alike entertained.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
The first three weeks of March in Houston mean the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This one-of-a-kind event features the second largest fair in North America, daily professional rodeo competitions, and some of the biggest names in music performing daily during the three week stretch.
The first three weeks of March in Houston mean the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This one-of-a-kind event features the second largest fair in North America, daily professional rodeo competitions, and some of the biggest names in music performing daily during the three week stretch.
2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Entertainment Lineup
Each year, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is one of Texas' most anticipated events. This is due, in large part, to the impressive lineup of musician the Show puts forth each year. The 2008 edition is no different. From Tim McGraw to Faith Hill to Pat Green, some of music's biggest names will take the stage at the 2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Each year, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is one of Texas' most anticipated events. This is due, in large part, to the impressive lineup of musician the Show puts forth each year. The 2008 edition is no different. From Tim McGraw to Faith Hill to Pat Green, some of music's biggest names will take the stage at the 2008 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
HEB Holiday Parade
An annual Thanksgiving Day tradition for almost 60 years, the HEB Holiday Parade signifies the official beginning of the holiday season in the Houston area.
An annual Thanksgiving Day tradition for almost 60 years, the HEB Holiday Parade signifies the official beginning of the holiday season in the Houston area.
Spending New Year's in Houston
Houston is the largest city in Texas and fourth largest city in the nation. It stands to reason a city that size would offer visitors plenty of options when it comes to ringing in the New Year.
Houston is the largest city in Texas and fourth largest city in the nation. It stands to reason a city that size would offer visitors plenty of options when it comes to ringing in the New Year.
Dave & Buster's - Houston
Games, simulators, billiards, food and more await Houston area visitors at Dave & Buster's.
Games, simulators, billiards, food and more await Houston area visitors at Dave & Buster's.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
It only lasts three weeks, but it's talked about all year! Each edition of the Houston Rodeo features big-name entertainers, a livestock and trade show, and, of course, plenty of professional rodeo events.
It only lasts three weeks, but it's talked about all year! Each edition of the Houston Rodeo features big-name entertainers, a livestock and trade show, and, of course, plenty of professional rodeo events.
Galleria
The heart of Houston shopping, the Galleria offers upscale shops, restaurants and an ice skating rink.
The heart of Houston shopping, the Galleria offers upscale shops, restaurants and an ice skating rink.
Katy Mills Mall
Located in the Houston suburb of Katy, Katy Mills Mall is host to a tremendous variety of specialty stores, including Bass Pro Shops, American Eagle, Bath and Body Works, Mikasa Factory Store, and more.
Located in the Houston suburb of Katy, Katy Mills Mall is host to a tremendous variety of specialty stores, including Bass Pro Shops, American Eagle, Bath and Body Works, Mikasa Factory Store, and more.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Located in Houston's Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre is a free, open-air theatre that has housed a variety of musical acts and performing arts since its creation in 1968.
Located in Houston's Hermann Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre is a free, open-air theatre that has housed a variety of musical acts and performing arts since its creation in 1968.
Uptown Park
Offering a wide array of high end retailers, restaurants, spas and salons, Uptown Park is one of Houston's more upscale shopping experiences.
Offering a wide array of high end retailers, restaurants, spas and salons, Uptown Park is one of Houston's more upscale shopping experiences.
Texas Crawfish Festival
Held just outside of Houston in Spring, the Texas Crawfish Festival offers Texas and Cajun music, family entertainment, arts, crafts, and, of course, plenty of boiled crawfish.
Held just outside of Houston in Spring, the Texas Crawfish Festival offers Texas and Cajun music, family entertainment, arts, crafts, and, of course, plenty of boiled crawfish.
Conroe Outlet Center
Located an hour's drive from Houston, the Conroe Outlet Center offers visitors over 60 shops with brand name products priced to move.
Located an hour's drive from Houston, the Conroe Outlet Center offers visitors over 60 shops with brand name products priced to move.
Trader's Village
Trader's Village offers shoppers a blend of vendors and concessionaires blended with entertainment and attractions, so they can get "good deals in a state fair atmosphere."
Trader's Village offers shoppers a blend of vendors and concessionaires blended with entertainment and attractions, so they can get "good deals in a state fair atmosphere."
Woodlands Ice Rink
The largest seasonal ice rink in the southwest is located in the Woodlands, just a short drive north of Houston. The Ice Rink at Woodlands Town Center is open from mid-November through the beginning of January and is one of the "coolest" spots to be during your Houston vacation.
The largest seasonal ice rink in the southwest is located in the Woodlands, just a short drive north of Houston. The Ice Rink at Woodlands Town Center is open from mid-November through the beginning of January and is one of the "coolest" spots to be during your Houston vacation.
Houston Hot Sauce Festival
The Houston Hot Sauce Festival is the Bayou City's showcase event for any type of sauce with a little "kick" in it, including hot sauce, salsa, barbecue sauce, Bloody Mary mix and more.
The Houston Hot Sauce Festival is the Bayou City's showcase event for any type of sauce with a little "kick" in it, including hot sauce, salsa, barbecue sauce, Bloody Mary mix and more.
Houston Italian Festival
For more than a quarter century, the Houston Italian Festival has celebrated Italian heritage, culture and romance.
For more than a quarter century, the Houston Italian Festival has celebrated Italian heritage, culture and romance.
The Original Greek Festival
One of Houston's largest food festivals, the Original Greek Festival has been held on an annual basis since 1966 and serves up a variety of Greek cuisine, including souvlaki, gyros, tiropita, spanakopita, dolmades and more.
One of Houston's largest food festivals, the Original Greek Festival has been held on an annual basis since 1966 and serves up a variety of Greek cuisine, including souvlaki, gyros, tiropita, spanakopita, dolmades and more.
Parrot Festival
Sponsored by the National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation, the Parrot Festival is held in Houston annually during the last weekend of January. Experts from around the world speak on topics such as parrot behavior, care, nutrition and preservation.
Sponsored by the National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation, the Parrot Festival is held in Houston annually during the last weekend of January. Experts from around the world speak on topics such as parrot behavior, care, nutrition and preservation.
Opera in the Heights
Located in Houston's historical Heights district, the Opera in the Heights provides Houstonians with high quality opera and concert performances.
Located in Houston's historical Heights district, the Opera in the Heights provides Houstonians with high quality opera and concert performances.
Bayou City Cajun Festival
Held each year in Houston, the Bayou City Cajun Fest includes plenty of Cajun cuisine, live music, entertainment and more.
Held each year in Houston, the Bayou City Cajun Fest includes plenty of Cajun cuisine, live music, entertainment and more.
Houston International Festival
Held over the course of two weekends, the Houston International Festival displays a wide variety of dance, theatre and visual arts from around the world, as well as international foods for the thousands of patrons who attend the annual event.
Held over the course of two weekends, the Houston International Festival displays a wide variety of dance, theatre and visual arts from around the world, as well as international foods for the thousands of patrons who attend the annual event.
Ballunar Liftoff Festival
Clear Lake's Ballunar Liftoff Festival is the "Largest Hot Air Balloon Event in Texas" and features over 80 hot air balloon's, the world's largest hot air ballon, skydiving competitions, aerial demonstrations, games, music, food and more.
Clear Lake's Ballunar Liftoff Festival is the "Largest Hot Air Balloon Event in Texas" and features over 80 hot air balloon's, the world's largest hot air ballon, skydiving competitions, aerial demonstrations, games, music, food and more.
Texas Snowfest
Although natural snow is a rarity in most of Texas, each November, cities around the state receive a man-made blizzard. Austin, Dallas and Houston are among the cities have a "snow day" as part of the Texas Snowfest.
Although natural snow is a rarity in most of Texas, each November, cities around the state receive a man-made blizzard. Austin, Dallas and Houston are among the cities have a "snow day" as part of the Texas Snowfest.
HEB Holiday Parade
An annual tradition for over 50 years, the HEB Holiday Parade winds its way through downtown Houston, featuring floats, marching bands, and an appearance by Santa.
An annual tradition for over 50 years, the HEB Holiday Parade winds its way through downtown Houston, featuring floats, marching bands, and an appearance by Santa.
Music on the Plaza
Held in Shenandoah, just north of Houston, Music on the Plaza features local groups and artists performing to raise funds for local music scholarships.
Held in Shenandoah, just north of Houston, Music on the Plaza features local groups and artists performing to raise funds for local music scholarships.
Via Colori
Benefitting the Center for Hearing and Speech, Via Colori is a free street painting festival featuring more than 175 artists. During the event, these artists will transfer their original masterpieces directly onto the streets of Houston's Allen Parkway and Bagby in and around Sam Houston Park. The event also features live music, great food and other entertainment.
Benefitting the Center for Hearing and Speech, Via Colori is a free street painting festival featuring more than 175 artists. During the event, these artists will transfer their original masterpieces directly onto the streets of Houston's Allen Parkway and Bagby in and around Sam Houston Park. The event also features live music, great food and other entertainment.