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.

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Jan 17, 2026

  • Saturdays Brunch & Day Party & Night Party @ The Garden In Midtown
    FREE Party
    Saturdays Brunch & Day Party & Night Party @ The Garden In Midtown
    January 17 - January 18 @ 11am - 1am. Weekly - Saturdays

    1011 McGowen St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    Saturday Brunch Day Party @ The Garden In Midtown Brunch 12pm - 10pm Happy Hour 4pm-8pm Flavored Mimosas Night Party 9pm-2am
  • Dolly Day @ Truck Yard Houston
    FREE
    Dolly Day @ Truck Yard Houston
    January 17 @ 12pm - 11:59pm

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

    We'll be strummin' and singin', sparklin' and shinin', and havin' ourselves a hootin’ good time! So grab your hat, shine up those boots, fluff up your wig, and ...
  • Rnb Saturday Brunch & Day Party @ Bar 2200
    FREE Party
    Rnb Saturday Brunch & Day Party @ Bar 2200
    January 17 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Bar 2200, 2200 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA

    Rnb Saturday Brunch Day Party@ Bar 2200 Food Drinks Happy Hour 3p-7p Bottle Service. BAR 2200 - Organizer of RnB SATURDAY BRUNCH DAY PARTY@ BAR 2200 PLAYING ...
  • The Alcove: The Rebrand Celebration + Open House
    FREE
    The Alcove: The Rebrand Celebration + Open House
    January 17 @ 1pm - 5pm

    16666 Northchase Dr, 16666 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060

    Join us as we celebrate our new brand and new location! Tour our beautiful space, meet key vendors, and plan your next event at The Alcove!
  • Slay All Day Drag Show
    FREE Show
    Slay All Day Drag Show
    January 17 @ 2pm - 4pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

    Your Saturday afternoon entertainment is here!!! Who says drag is just a Sunday thang? Slay all Day the Drag Queen Brunch Show is the perfect combination of ...
  • Saturday Nights @ Bar 2200
    FREE Party
    Saturday Nights @ Bar 2200
    January 17 - January 18 @ 4pm - 1am. Weekly - Saturdays

    Bar 2200, 2200 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA

    Saturday Nights @ Bar 2200 Open 12 Noon - 2am Food Bottle Service Available
  • Cocktails & Conversation
    FREE
    Cocktails & Conversation
    January 17 @ 4pm - 7pm

    12288 Westheimer Rd, 12288 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077

    Welcome to Cocktails & Conversation! Join us for a fun evening at 12288 Westheimer Rd on January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM (Central Time). Get ready for a night ...
  • Live Music Saturdays  @ The Garden In Midtown
    FREE Music
    Live Music Saturdays @ The Garden In Midtown
    January 17 - January 18 @ 6pm - 12am. Weekly - Saturdays

    1011 McGowen St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    Live Music Saturdays At The Garden In Midtown Brunch Lunch 12pm-10pm Happy Hour 4pm-8pm Show Starts 9pm
  • Wealth Exchange 2 Year Anniversary Social
    FREE
    Wealth Exchange 2 Year Anniversary Social
    January 17 @ 6pm - 10pm

    MOCA HTX, 4212 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004

    An evening to commemorate two years of disciplined growth and intentional progress.Wealth Exchange invites you to our Two Year Anniversary Social, a refined ...
  • High & Dry Saturday Night Live
    FREE Party
    High & Dry Saturday Night Live
    January 17 - January 18 @ 7pm - 1am. Weekly - Saturdays

    High & Dry, 306 Main St UNIT 200, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    HIGH DRY on Saturday Nights SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AT HIGH DRY LOUNGE GOOD VIBES + HOOKAH + FOOD+ SIGNATURE DRINKS + PATIO 5 DRINKS 8-11PM 306 Main St UNIT 200, ...
  • Pink Moon Cabaret Burlesque With Live Jazz
    FREE Party
    Pink Moon Cabaret Burlesque With Live Jazz
    January 17 @ 7pm - 10pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

    Lil Pixie Presents: Pink Moon Cabaret Pink Moon Cabaret is Houston's only Live Jazz Burlesque show with Houston Jazz Ensemble and a rotating cast of burlesque ...
  • Silent Disco
    FREE Party
    Silent Disco
    January 17 - January 18 @ 8pm - 1am. Weekly - Saturdays

    Social Beer Garden HTX, 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

    12 Live Djs Starting At 9pm. Hour Sets. Free 3 Channel Headset To Choose Your Dj. Make Your Experience!
  • DIAL UP: 90s & Y2K Dance Party!
    FREE
    Dial Up: 90s & Y2k Dance Party!
    January 17 - January 18 @ 9pm - 2am

    The Secret Group, 2101 Polk, Houston, TX 77003

    The Secret Group PresentsDIAL UP: 90s & Y2K Dance Party!EVERY SATURDAY FROM 9PM- 2AM | FREE | 21+ ALL THE HITS, ALL THE TIME, SHAKE WHAT YOUR MOMMA GAVE ...
  • FREAKNIK Y2K PARTY
    FREE
    Freaknik Y2k Party
    January 17 - January 18 @ 9pm - 2am

    OpenTable by Celebrity Fish, 2641 Winrock Boulevard, Houston, TX 77057

    Get ready to travel back to ‘99 - 2000 with FREAKNIK Y2K PARTY, where we'll be dancing all night long to the best throwback hits!
  • Privacy Saturdays At Space Htx
    FREE Party
    Privacy Saturdays At Space Htx
    January 17 - January 18 @ 9:30pm - 2am. Weekly - Saturdays

    Space Houston nightclub, 2401 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    CURATED BY @INFLUENCERSHTX PRIVACY SATURDAY AT @SPACEHOU LOCATED INSIDE OF SPACE NIGHTCLUB HOUSTON 2401 SAN JACINTO ST. HOUSTON TX 77002 EAT - DRINK - HOOKAH - ...

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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