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 - Thursday, Jan 22, 2026

  • WiCyS Networking Happy Hour
    FREE
    Wicys Networking Happy Hour
    January 22 @ 4pm - 5pm

    The Riot Comedy Club, 2010 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77006

    Armis has generously offered WiCyS member across the greater Houston area to come together for a networking event. Please Join Us!
  • Project Vanguard: Houston Happy Hour
    January 22 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    2025 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, USA

    Project Vanguard: Houston Happy Hour Join us for a fun evening at Ducky Mcshweeney’s Pub! Join us to build out our network of vets in energy across the Houston ...
  • Travel Party
    January 22 @ 6pm - 9pm

    1517 Alabama St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

    Our Travel Party gives you a sneak peek into our 2026 travel lineup!
  • Trap Game Night!
    FREE Party
    Trap Game Night!
    January 22 - January 23 @ 6pm - 12am. Weekly - Thursdays

    Who Dat Daiquiri, 3932 Old Spanish Trail A, Houston, TX 77021, USA

    Who dat family (new or old customers) come out and enjoy trap game night! Were bringing some of the hottest trap music teaming up with the most old and current ...
  • Elevate Social: Game-Changing Connections & Rooftop Happy Hour | Houston
    FREE
    Elevate Social: Game-Changing Connections & Rooftop Happy Hour | Houston
    January 22 @ 7pm - 10pm

    Reset, 606 Dennis Street #Ste 200, Houston, TX 77006

    Elevate Social is a curated networking and happy hour experience bringing together Houston’s entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, investors, traders, ...
  • Laughs & Liquor Brass Tap After Dark Comedy Show
    FREE Comedy
    Laughs & Liquor Brass Tap After Dark Comedy Show
    January 22 @ 7pm - 10pm. Weekly - Thursdays

    The Brass Tap, 922 Holman St a, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    New comedy night EVERY THURSDAY starting at The Brass Tap - Mid Main. All comedians welcome. Drinks Specials, 1 Wings And Houstons Funniest Comedians For Free!
  • Tipsy Thursdays
    FREE Party
    Tipsy Thursdays
    January 22 - January 23 @ 9pm - 1am. Weekly - Thursdays

    Daisy Dukes, 2400 Brazos St, Houston, TX 77006, USA

    Each Every Thursday UHP Presents: Tipsy Thursdays 10 PM 2 AM. Dress Code: No Hats No Tank Tops No Sleeveless Jerseys No Undershirts No Plain White T-Shirts No ...
  • Karaoke Every Thursday!
    January 22 - January 23 @ 9pm - 2am

    2105 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003, USA

    An evening of Karaoke and cheap drinks!
  • Thursday's At Kamp Houston
    FREE Party
    Thursday's At Kamp Houston
    January 22 - January 23 @ 9pm - 1am. Weekly - Thursdays

    Kamp Houston, 6025 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057, USA

    Kamp Houston Is Houston's #1 Nightlife Experience On Thursday's
  • Back Of The Bus Comedy Open Mic
    January 22 @ 9:30pm - 11:30pm

    2105 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003, USA

    A comedy open mic featuring some of Houston's best comedians!

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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