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, May 2, 2024

  • 5 de Mayo Weekend
    FREE
    5 De Mayo Weekend
    May 2 - May 5 @ 7am - 11:30pm

    "La Cantina", by La Calle, 909 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77002

    Join us for an exhilarating celebration at La Calle Tacos & Cantina during the electrifying 5 de Mayo weekend, spanning from Thursday, May 2nd to Sunday, ...
  • Feel Good Market At The Ion
    FREE Market
    Feel Good Market At The Ion
    May 2 @ 5pm - 8pm. Monthly - 1st Thursday

    The Ion, 4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

    Join us every 1st Thursday this Fall from 5 PM - 8 PM for a night market series featuring some of our favorite makers throughout the Houston area. Live music, ...
  • STH Mentor Moms Social
    FREE
    Sth Mentor Moms Social
    May 2 @ 6pm - 8pm

    St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007

    STH Mentor Moms Social Come join us for an evening at St. Thomas High School! Our Mentor Moms event is a great opportunity to meet other moms, share ...
  • Cinco de Mayo | Happy Hour
    FREE
    Cinco De Mayo | Happy Hour
    May 2 @ 6pm - 9pm

    The Alligator Club, 3330 Audley Street #suite 118, Houston, TX 77098

    Eat, drink and connect at The Alligator Club. Join us Thursday, May 2nd from 6:00PM - 9:00PM for our Cinco de Mayo open house. Tour the venue, taste delicious ...
  • Thursday - Monthly Meeting - everyone welcome
    FREE
    Thursday - Monthly Meeting - Everyone Welcome
    May 2 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Kelly's Country Cookin, 7011 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX

    Our meeting night is the first TURSDAY of each month at 6 PM but if you arrive late it is no problem. We are here for you. Join us at Kelly's: 50/50 raffle, ...
  • Faith, Friends, and Film: Minari
    FREE
    Faith, Friends, And Film: Minari
    May 2 @ 7pm - 9:30pm

    St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 2450 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX 77019

    "Cinema is the most direct way to get in touch with God." — Federico Fellini Faith, Friends, and Film is a film screening series presented by The Door, a ...
  • Trap Game Night!
    FREE Party
    Trap Game Night!
    May 2 - May 3 @ 7pm - 1am. 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 ...
  • 🎸Sing!Sing!Sing!  "RIVER OF DREAMS" (Billy Joel)
    $7
    🎸Sing!Sing!Sing! "River Of Dreams" (Billy Joel)
    May 2 @ 7pm - 9pm

    Bellaire Family Aquatic Center (Bellaire Pool), 7001 5th St, Bellaire, TX

    ONE NIGHT • ONE SONG • MANY VOICES Sing!Sing!Sing!, Houston's Live-Music, No-Ability-Needed, No-Commitment popup singing group, invites you to join us as we ...
  • Laughs & Liquor Brass Tap After Dark Comedy Show
    FREE Comedy
    Laughs & Liquor Brass Tap After Dark Comedy Show
    May 2 @ 8pm - 11pm. 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!
  • 'first Thursdays' 5/2 - Short Films!
    FREE
    'first Thursdays' 5/2 - Short Films!
    May 2 @ 8pm - 10pm

    Brasil, 2604 Dunlavy Street, Houston, TX 77006

    Join IN-PERSON on Thursday March 7th on the back patio of Brasil Houston for an evening of short films. *Share this link with your Houston area short film ...
  • Tipsy Thursdays
    FREE Party
    Tipsy Thursdays
    May 2 - May 3 @ 10pm - 2am. 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 ...
  • Thursday's At Kamp Houston
    FREE Party
    Thursday's At Kamp Houston
    May 2 - May 3 @ 10pm - 2am. Weekly - Thursdays

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

    Kamp Houston Is Houston's #1 Nightlife Experience On Thursday's

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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