Special & Upcoming Events

It’s Here, It’s Queer

Houston's Guide to Celebrating Pride 2026

Keep on dancing at the Pink Pony Club with all the Single Ladies because you were Born This Way.

06/01/2026 By Meredith Nudo and Daniel Renfrow

Spring Bucket List

How Houstonians Love to Spend Spring

Crawfish boils, Rodeo traditions, gardens, art events, and allergy survival. Here’s how locals make the most of spring in H-Town before the heat sets in.

03/20/2026 Edited by Erica Cheng By Houstonia Staff

Sacred Nights

After Sunset, Houston Belongs to Ramadan

Inside the iftar gatherings, suhoor festivals, and late-night traditions that reshape Houston every Ramadan season.

03/17/2026 By Marium Abid

Eat, Drink, Hou

The Best Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: March 13

A very Texas restaurant, claw machine arcades, and more Houston picks from our editors this weekend.

03/13/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Eat, Drink, Hou

The Best Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: March 6

Pasta nights, splurge-worthy sushi, free things to do, and beautiful gardens around Houston.

03/06/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Happy Wallets

The Best Free Things to Do in Houston Right Now

Museums, movies, music, and more—here’s how to explore Houston for zilch.

03/03/2026 By Claire Anderson, Jessica Lodge, and Daniel Renfrow

Eat, Drink, Hou

The Best Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: February 27

Trompo tacos near NRG, a Midtown crawfish boil kickoff, and the Creole restaurant that might be missing from your rotation.

02/27/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Rodeo Rules

Yes Ma’am, No Ma’am: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not) at the Houston Rodeo

Houstonia weighs in on the food, rides, wine garden, concerts, and crowds that define rodeo season.

02/24/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

The Best Things to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: February 20

Browse Black art, celebrate Lunar New Year, sip top-notch margaritas, and envision your vessel to the afterlife.

02/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Erica Cheng

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: February 6

Plan a day trip, hit up a new restaurant in town, celebrate the Super Bowl at a local bar, or partake in a Bad Bunny look-alike contest.

02/06/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 30

Conveyor belt sushi, sports bars, and a Valentine’s Day trial run.

01/30/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

Date Night, Remixed

Houston Date Ideas That Go Beyond Dinner and Drinks

Skip crowded restaurants and plan a Houston date built around art, music, nature, and memorable experiences—perfect for Valentine’s Day or any night out.

01/29/2026 By Emma Balter

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 16

Dumplings, sushi splurges, farewell margaritas, and cultural picks to plan a well-fed Houston weekend.

01/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 9

Cookies worth the hype, Dry January mocktails, the Houston Marathon, and culture picks to fill your weekend without overplanning.

01/09/2026 By Erica Cheng and Houstonia Staff

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

Cheers to 2026

Fun New Year’s Eve Events Happening Across Houston

Ring in 2026 with rooftop parties, performances, drone shows, festive dinners, and family-friendly activities happening across the city on December 31.

12/22/2025 By Meredith Nudo