Save the Date

Don’t Call Yourself a Houstonian Until You’ve Attended These Events

Looking for the ultimate Houston social calendar? We’ve gathered all the can’t-miss events that happen in the city every year, from the Art Car Parade to the rodeo.

12/22/2025 By Daniel Renfrow

It’s Lit

Houston Goes All Out with These Holiday Light Displays

That is the reason for the season.

12/01/2025 By Erica Cheng

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am

Things About the Houston Summers We Love and Hate

Our longest season means miserable temperatures but tons of beach trips.

06/20/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Must List

Looking for a Wild Time? Go to Houston Zoo’s Meet the Keeper Chats.

Elephant baths and giraffe feedings are all in a day’s work for local zookeepers, and zoo visitors get a daily chance to watch them on the job.

10/21/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Flock Yeah

Houston Zoo’s New Birds of the World Exhibit Takes Flight

Three different aviaries allow visitors a chance to better understand bird behavior and relationships in the interest of promoting conservation.

09/10/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Up and At ’Em

An Early Riser’s Guide to the Weekend in Houston

Everything that opens by 9am on the weekend, from farmers markets and museums to specialty grocery stores and plant shops.

04/01/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Miracle at Sea

How a Turtle Called Tally Captured Texans’ Hearts This Month

The endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle’s extraordinary journey from Wales to Texas defied all odds.

09/25/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Animal Ambassadors

Houston Zoo’s New Galápagos Islands Exhibit Is All about Conservation

The exhibit speaks to our shared ocean and how conservation in Houston leads to healthier bodies of water worldwide.

04/18/2023 By Meredith Nudo

MILLER MAGIC

Miller Outdoor Theatre Celebrates 100 Years

The Houston mainstay plans months of family friendly events to commemorate its centennial.

01/23/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

HOUZOO

Your Fun-Filled Guide to the Houston Zoo

Celebrate the zoo’s history and learn what new animals and activities it has in store for the future.

01/21/2023 By Nicholas Roma

NO SCHOOL, NO PROBLEM

Winter Break Camps for Kids Looking to Paint, Play, and Learn This Holiday

Looking for somewhere to drop the kids off this holiday break? Check out our list of winter camps in Houston.

12/15/2022 By Claire Anderson

Zoo Boo

Houston Zoo Boo Returns! Here's What to Know

Calling all mini ghouls and goblins.

09/01/2022 By Stephanie Bartels

Adults only

The Houston Zoo Is Partnering with Texas Breweries to save Wildlife

Sip on a beer while learning about how you can save a furry friend in need.

08/19/2021 By Shivani Parmar

Save The Reptiles

Check out the 4 New Painted Terrapins at the Houston Zoo

These critically endangered turtles hatched at the Houston Zoo this week.

07/28/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

We Ain’t Lion

Houston Zoo Is One of the Best in the Country—But We Already Knew That

The shout-out from Travel & Leisure highlighted the park's expansive conservation efforts.

07/09/2021 By Emma Schkloven

Can't put a price on fun

Have the Best Summer Ever with These Local Deals

Keeping the kids busy and engaged is one thing. Doing it on a budget? That’s certainly not child’s play. But fear not!

06/10/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Frozen in time

Houston's Most Nostalgic Ice Creams

Ah, those halcyon summer days in the buggy yard, the grass collecting in the kiddie pool, the ice cream truck’s jingle carrying on the breeze.

05/31/2021 By Timothy Malcolm, Gwendolyn Knapp, and Joanna O'Leary

Trunk Show

We Have Another Baby Elephant at the Houston Zoo

The calf's name is Winnie, and she's ready for her closeup.

03/12/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Know before you go

A List of Houston Museums and Attractions Keeping Covid-19 Restrictions

Here’s a roundup of places where you’ll still have to mask up.

03/05/2021 By Rob Sanford

amuck amuck amuck!

Houston’s Halloween 2020 Happenings

From symphony concerts, to family friendly activities, to screenings of Hocus Pocus, there’s a haunted event for you.

10/20/2020 By Emma Schkloven