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, Sep 17, 2025

  • The Summer I Turned Pretty  - Season 3 Finale - Watch Party
    FREE
    The Summer I Turned Pretty - Season 3 Finale - Watch Party
    September 17 @ 4pm - 10pm

    Chapman & Kirby, 2118 Lamar Street #Suite 100, Houston, TX 77003

    Join us for our The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale Watch Party! At Chapman & Kirby on September 17, 2025 (Doors open at 4:00 PM) for a night of fun, ...
  • Wine Down Wednesday
    FREE
    Wine Down Wednesday
    September 17 @ 5pm - 8pm

    The Office at Garage Project Coworking, 6510 Bourgeois Road, Houston, TX 77066

    Need a midweek reset?Come unplug, unwind, and connect at Wine Down Wednesday! A free monthly mixer designed to bring together Houston’s professionals under one ...
  • Houston Podcasters Meetup
    FREE
    Houston Podcasters Meetup
    September 17 @ 6pm - 8pm

    4900 Woodway Dr, 4900 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77056

    Calling out Houston Podcasters! Pod Houston x Podfest Meetup (Podfest PodTour Stop) This event is put on by Podfest & Pod Houston in collaboration with ...
  • Comedy Party & Open Mic
    FREE Comedy
    Comedy Party & Open Mic
    September 17 @ 7pm - 10pm. Monthly - 3rd Tuesday

    Dean's Downtown, 316 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    Join Us The 3rd Tuesday Of Every Month For Good Sips, Good Vibes, Good Tunes, And Good Laughs. Drink, laugh, dance. Deans has a sexy comfy vibe good drinks. ...
  • Step Into the Picture: 3D Art Film + Live DJ Sets in the Dome at Notsuoh
    FREE
    Step Into The Picture: 3d Art Film + Live Dj Sets In The Dome At Notsuoh
    September 17 @ 7pm - 11:30pm

    314 Main St, 314 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

    Step Into the Picture 3D video by Eleventoesdown x Menu : w/ DJ sets by jyaytee, eleventoesdown, Rikkiton & i1150n Wednesday Sept 17 | Doors at 7 PM | ...

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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