Finding Free Events in Houston may not be easy, but we’ve done the hard work so you can enjoy the freebies - our up-to-date HOUSTON Free Events TODAY Calendar covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do right now, today, tonight in Houston.

TODAY - Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

  • NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
    FREE
    New Year’S Eve Party
    December 31 @ 2am - 7pm

    KNP Social, 11720 Broadway Street #Ste 102, Pearland, TX 77584

    Get ready for the NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! Join us in person to celebrate the end of the year with great vibes, awesome music, and lots of fun. Let's countdown ...
  • Cheers To New Year's @ Truck Yard Houston
    FREE
    Cheers To New Year's @ Truck Yard Houston
    December 31 - January 1 @ 12pm - 1am

    Truck Yard Houston, 2118 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77003

    🎶🍔🔥 Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Truck Yard way — with live tunes, food truck favorites, and backyard vibes all night long. We’ll have plenty of indoor ...
  • NYE Praise Party at Noon
    FREE
    Nye Praise Party At Noon
    December 31 @ 12pm - 2pm

    New Faith Church, 4315 West Fuqua Street, Houston, TX 77045

    As we prepare to close out the year, we invite you to join us in celebrating God’s unwavering faithfulness. Ring in the New Year at our NYE Praise Party on ...
  • ✨ NYE 2026: YEAR OF THE HORSE ✨
    FREE
    ✨ Nye 2026: Year Of The Horse ✨
    December 31 @ 4pm - 11:59pm

    El Centro, 901 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002

    🔥 3 CLUBS. 1 LOCATION. ALL NIGHT. 🔥 No Cover. Free Champagne for Every Table. 🔥 Fireworks, party favors, gogo dancers & nonstop energy. Celebrate the ...
  • NYE 2025 ROOFTOP PARTY
    FREE
    Nye 2025 Rooftop Party
    December 31 @ 4pm - 11:58pm

    2303 Smith St suite 300, 2303 Smith Street #suite 300, Houston, TX 77006

    🎉 NYE 2025 ROOFTOP PARTY 🎆 BEST FIREWORKS IN H-TOWN 🎆 Wednesday, December 31st Ring in 2025 at Houston’s most lit rooftop experience at Round One HTX. This ...
  • Rooftop Nye In Houston | 2026 Nye Ball Drop At Social Junkie | #Neweryears
    December 31 - January 1 @ 7pm - 2am

    2412 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, USA

    The BIGGEST New Years Eve Party In The CITY!!! New Years Eve Countdown, Champagne Toast, Ball Drop, + MORE!
  • New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Watch Party at The Mood Room (Houston)
    FREE
    New Year’S Rockin’ Eve Watch Party At The Mood Room (Houston)
    December 31 - January 1 @ 7pm - 2am

    The Mood Room Garden and Bar, 711 Milby Street #Suite 39, Houston, TX 77023

    Say goodbye to 2025 and toast to a brand new year at The Mood Room. Join us for a super chill, retro-inspired New Year’s Rockin' Eve live countdown watch ...
  • English Connect
    December 31 @ 7pm - 8:45pm

    12521 Will Clayton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346, USA

    English language classes [hidden]
  • NYE PERREO  AT CASA VERDE
    FREE
    Nye Perreo At Casa Verde
    December 31 @ 8pm - 11:59pm

    Casa Verde, 3105 Main Street #Suite B, Houston, TX 77002

    New Year’s Eve Spectacular: A Night of Free Champagne, Entertainment, Shows, and Surprises Ring in the new year with a PERREO like no other. all-night ...
  • The Revival: Live Jazz Night NYE party
    FREE
    The Revival: Live Jazz Night Nye Party
    December 31 - January 1 @ 8pm - 2am

    Neighbors, Harrisburg Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA, 3401 Harrisburg Boulevard #Suite A, Houston, TX 77003

    Neighbors x Phoenix Rising Jazz proudly present: THE REVIVAL – LIVE JAZZ Doors open at 8pm-2am Live music starts at 10pm-midnight Step into an elevated night ...
  • NYE Noir: A ReMarkable Affair
    FREE
    Nye Noir: A Remarkable Affair
    December 31 @ 8pm - 11:59pm

    2515 Morse St, 2515 Morse Street, Houston, TX 77019

    Join us for NYE Noir: A ReMarkable Affair, an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration defined by elegance, mystery, and high glamour. Set within the ...
  • NYE Toast to 2026 at Tha Red Door
    FREE
    Nye Toast To 2026 At Tha Red Door
    December 31 @ 8pm - 11:59pm

    Tha Red Door, 3000 Blodgett Street, Houston, TX 77004

    Toast to 2026 at Tha Red Door 🥂✨ Join us for a grown & sexy New Year’s Eve filled with champagne, vibes, and good energy as we welcome the new year ...
  • Houston New Year's Eve Fest: Party for the Family (FREE TICKETS!)
    FREE
    Houston New Year's Eve Fest: Party For The Family (Free Tickets!)
    December 31 @ 8pm - 11:30pm

    10800 Scott St, 10800 Scott Street, Houston, TX 77047

    Join us for the Houston NYE Fest, a community celebration featuring live music, family games, and a massive fireworks show! Experience the heart of our ...
  • NYE CASINO & KARAOKE PARTY ~ HARLEM NIGHTS STYLE
    FREE
    Nye Casino & Karaoke Party ~ Harlem Nights Style
    December 31 - January 1 @ 8pm - 2am

    3130 S Main St, 3130 South Main Street, Stafford, TX 77477

    NYE CASINO & KARAOKE PARTY ~ HARLEM NIGHTS STYLE Get ready for an unforgettable night! Join us in person for a wild casino vibe mixed with karaoke fun, all ...
  • New Year's Eve 2025 at The R.O.C.K.
    FREE
    New Year's Eve 2025 At The R.O.C.K.
    December 31 @ 9pm - 11:30pm

    The R.O.C.K. (Broadway Campus), 4101 Broadway, Houston, TX 77087

    Get ready for a New Year’s Eve Worship Encounter like no other! This year, The R.O.C.K. is gathering for a powerful night of praise and preparation as we ...
  • MIDNIGHT AT AMBIA: THE NEON COUNTDOWN
    FREE
    Midnight At Ambia: The Neon Countdown
    December 31 - January 1 @ 10pm - 2am

    Ambia, 5317 Washington Avenue #Suite B, Houston, TX 77007

    ✨ EVENT DESCRIPTION Ring in the New Year at Ambia, Houston’s premier nightlife destination, with an elevated New Year’s Eve experience like no other. Midnight ...

Free Things To Do in Houston Today

Besides many free events listed in our Free HOUSTON Events TODAY calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in Houston Today & Every Day:

Stroll Through the Gorgeous Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
This beautifully manicured landscape covering nearly 300 acres is free to the public daily. Duck under stone arches while trailing over cobblestone paths leading to sweet-smelling flowers, rest areas with wooden benches, and the largest collection of native and cultivated plants in the Houston area.
22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, TX

See Houston's "Bubbly" Armadillidiidae Sculptures
A series of colorful, bubbly "bug" sculptures created by Sharon Engelstein can be found tucked inside Hermann Park. The bright colors and tumbling forms of these structures attract people of all ages looking for something to smile about!
6001 Fannin Street, Houston, TX

See Houston's Friendship Pavilion
Located atop the Tudor Family Pine Hill Walk inside McGovern Centennial Gardens, the Friendship Pavilion has been a Houston icon ever since it was installed in 1978. Originally created for the United States Bicentennial, this has come to be a place of reflection in the city.
1500 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX

See Familiar Faces at the Hawkins Sculpture Walk
The Hawkins Sculpture Walk features 10 busts of notable figures within a lush, serene sculpture garden. Walk with Simon Bolivar, Robert Burns, Cabeza de Vaca, Ramon Castilla Y Marquesado, Benito Juarez, Jose Marti, Bernardo O'Higgins, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Vicente Rocafuerte, and Jose De San Martin during a charming visit.
1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX | https://www.hermannpark.org/poi/127/

See What's Cool at the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
The Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark is a 30,000-square-foot in-ground public facility that's home to one of America's largest cradles. This publicly funded skate park is also home to an art section called Skater Alley that shows off colorful aerosol art.
103 Sabine Street, Houston, TX | https://houstonparksboard.org/about/lee-and-joe-jamail-skatepark

Experience the Bayou Big Bubble
This fun and free experience is something that all Houston locals know about. The Big Bubble is a fountain/permanent art installation near the Wortham Theater Center that was created by Dean Ruck in 1998. When you press the red button attached to the installation, a bubble forms in the adjacent bayou!
510 Preston Street, Houston, TX

Visit the Houston Police Department Horse Barn
Pack some carrots before heading to what might be the coolest free attraction in Houston. Yes, the Houston Police Department keeps its equine facility open to the public. While every visit with the horses is free, donations are encouraged.
5005 Little York Road, Houston, TX | http://www.houstontx.gov/police/mounted/patrol

Explore Buffalo Bayou Park
Taking up a 2.3-mile stretch along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near downtown, this 160-acre urban park is the pulse of Houston. This open space shows off spectacular views of the Houston skyline. It's also an incredible place to have a picnic, play some games, or hear live music.
1800 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX

See the Artistry at Smither Park
Houston's Smither Park is an urban green space featuring a large collection of quirky, eclectic mosaic sculptures created by more than 300 local artists over the years. Most of the murals incorporate natural, sustainable elements. Highlights within the park include the Lindley Fish Amphitheater, Shell Plaza and Walkways, Johnson Marble Tower, and the Vinson & Elkins Pavilion.
2441 Munger Street, Houston, TX

Explore the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
A favorite among tourists seeking unconventional attractions in Houston, the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern is a decommissioned water reservoir that was once the city's main source of drinking water. Operating from 1926 through 2007, the cistern holds 15 million gallons of water at capacity. The underground cistern is now open to the public for free tours.
105b Sabine Street Houston, TX | https://buffalobayou.org/visit/destination/the-cistern/

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