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Popular categories of things that are happening this weekend.

Indoor attractions
Free movies/ films
Houston tours
Houston festivals
Free Events

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Some of the best things to do in Houston Texas this weekend are free and we have taken the time to put them together for you in this easy to read list.

Indoors Attractions In Houston

Houston Aquarium
Shark Month - Education booths, shark crafts and activities all month.
Latin Beats - Every Friday Night! Learn to salsa dance and listen to great music!
* 30th & 31st Shark Weekend - Learn all about sharks! Education booth, crafts & activities, live entertainment.
* 31st - Bridal Open House - Call 713-315-5168 for details.

Moody Gardens
Vist thier Events calender

Spacecenter Houston
Enjoy a guided tour of NASA , see real space-flown vehicles and explored the inner workings of the Pepsi Martian Matrix and much, much more

Schlitterbahn Waterparks
Water slides, endless rivers, uphill water coasters, waves for surfing, splashing and relaxing, plus kid-friendly water playgrounds.

Funplex, Houston
Bowling, Skating, Go-Karts, and Two Story Playport for the kids.
The tots can also enjoy the Ferris Wheel, Rio Grande Train, Airplanes, Lady Bugs and Bumper Cars.

Houston Festivals

Green Arts Festival
The city’s first festival of its kind will take place on July 9, 2011. GREEN artisans from around the state will be on hand to sell, collaborate, free trade and educate the local community about choosing sustainable/ green options.
The highlight of the day is Flor Y Canto sustainable green theater.

Haak Winery Harvest Festival!
The charming winery in Santa Fe, 25 miles south of Houston begins its annual harvest this weekend at 8:00 am. Bring a pruning knife, if you have one. Everyone is welcome to participate in harvesting the grapes. Dressing appropriately for the occasion includes sunscreen, hats, mosquito repellent, first aid for bites.

Complementary coffee, juice and assorted warm muffins will be served in the morning. Door Prizes will be given to pickers only. For each bin of grapes picked, a door prize ticket will be given. The more grapes you pick, the better your chances of winning a door prize.

Galveston ArtWalk
20 July
Better than a street festival, on Saturday night in the heart of the historic district every six weeks. ArtWalk takes place. It’s held in existing commercial galleries, non-profit arts spaces and what are called "other walls," restaurants and retail stores, for example.

Each exhibits art and welcomes viewers with open doors and promotes visual art and artists, by offering alternative places to see and learn about art.

Free Movies

Alamo Draft House
Monday - Friday 11:00 am

Beat the heat this summer with the best family friendly movies around! All films are free and all ages are welcome!

Domy Books
9 July
Visual Vitriol: David A. Ensminger.
Topics related to the film and book will be discussed with photographer Ben DeSoto and the author. Things get started around 7 and should last till 9pm.

Glassell School of Art
July 12, 14, 19, & 21

The free film series begins with a lecture with curator Gerald O'Grady july 12th. They showcase original footage of how television brought the struggle for civil rights into the livingrooms of everyday Americans in the 1960's. A series of films will be shown that document injustices against African Americans in the segregated South and their quest for equality.

Jung Center
July 29-July 30, 2011
Departures: Healing and Homecoming Through Acceptance and Relationship. Jungian analyst Diana Heritage presents a workshop and free film screening exploring the ways that unexpected events can spark questions about the meaning of our experience.

Free Events

Children's Hilltop Theatre Festival
Miller Outdoor Theatre
July 18 11 a.m. - noon

A comical look at a stage adaptation of the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood.

Houston Tours

Kayak trip down Buffalo Bayou
9am-1pm Paddle from I-610 and Woodway going east to downtown’s Sabine Promenade
Meet at the parking lot of the Woodway Boat Launch (just west of I-610)
Shuttles will be provided to take paddlers back to the parking area.

Note: Maximum capacity is 20. Reservations required..
Cost: $ 60/person; includes kayak rental, paddles, shuttles, & guided tour

Places to visit In Houston

Buffalo Bayou
Canoe and Kayak Rental:
ACK www.austinkayak.com 713.660.7000
Houston Rowing Club www.houstonrowing.com 281.532.1518
North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. (kayak’s only) www.northlakeconroepaddlingco.com 936.203.2697
REI www.rei.com 713.353.2582
Southwest PaddleSports www.paddlesports.com 281.292.5600
Shuttle Service:
Bayou Shuttle www.bayoushuttle.com 713.538.7433
The Wave www.thewashingtonwave.com 713.863.9283
Bike Rental:
West End Bicycles www.westendbikes.com 713-861-2271

Texas Nature Challenge

A summer long adventure to get families and kids outdoors by visiting as many participating parks and nature areas in Texas as they can this summer.

Each site has activities designed for family fun and nature exploration. Prizes for participants will be awarded at the closing ceremonies

All materials must be turned in by 11 AM on August 13th so that voting can be completed by Noon

Each site has activities designed for family fun and nature exploration. Prizes for participants will be awarded at the closing ceremonies


These are just some of the incredible things Houston couples can do this weekend in the city. We tried to include plenty of free events in Houston for this weekends June 2011 wrap-up.

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Historical Markers In Houston

Visiting historical markers in Houston is something that can be entertaining, enlightening and enriching to do. There are many Texas Historical Markers and places on the National Register of Historic Places that dot this city’s landscape, living testaments of days gone by. There is a growing number of people that you’ll encounter from time to time seeking out the past to connect it with their future.

These historical signs are in front of houses, churches and businesses all over the area. It’s more to it than just reading the plaques. There is the potential to discover something unique and wonderful each time you stop by one of these memorable places to visit in Houston. It's just waiting to be uncovered.

Sometimes there are a few local folks that are still around that will share a few tidbits and fact about the people and places that were before and are no more, and the legacy they have left behind.




You probably pass a historical marker in Houston everyday. In Midtown Houston there are several including one marking the Houston light guard Armory. Most passersby never seem to notice the ominous building with a stellar role in Houston past. As the future home of the Buffalo Soldier Museum it’s about to get a new lease on life.

Then there is the place where the Texas army crossed Buffalo bayou on it’s way to meet Santa Anna, Teas Nursery, Jordan Grove Baptist Church and the list could go on for days. It's one of the free things to do in Houston this weekend, that can be done on the cheap, in and around your neighborhood. We have been fortunate enough to obtain a list of historical sites in Houston for our readers to download for free.

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Free Events in Houston

All year long you can find plenty of free events in Houston, that your family will find entertaining. When you have more more bills than cash you need some diversions where you can have a good time on the cheap. We specialize in sniffing them out, hunt them down and shout it from the Twitter tops and tell the FB family.

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What are some of the things to do in Houston for little or no cash?

• Houston art exhibits
• City Parks
• Live theater performances
• Museums
• Classes
• Films screening
• Outdoor concerts
• Houston ship channel tour
• City sponsored events
• Get popular audio and videos at no charge

Here's a few other things that we should share with you about searching for free events, before you head out the door.

Free Art Exhibits In Houston

Art surrounds you everywhere you go in Houston. It's not just in museums. It's outdoors on buildings, hanging on walls and for sale inside of some restaurants. It's a community resource that you can see and appreciate at no charge in a variety of places around the city.

• City of Houston Art Collection
• CAM-Houston
• Center for Contemporary Craft

Free Museums In Houston

If you're seeking a cool place to hangout on hot summer days, consider a trip to one of the unique museums we have in Houston. There are some fabulous avant-garde works on display, at local museums that will stir-up the Picasso in you. There are workshops, classes and hands on activities at the museums that will thrill even in the youngest members in your crew.

• Contemporary Arts Museum
• Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
• Children's Museums-(free on Thursdays)
• Heritage Society Museum
• Project Row House

Free Films Screening

If you're an oldies but goodies film buff or interested in short films or foreign movies with subtitles, visit any of the venues below where you can always find free film screenings going on.

• Domy Books
• Dean's Credit Clothing
• Rice Media Center
• Project Row House
• Museum Of Fine Arts
• Aurora Picture Show
• Discovery Green

Free Concerts In Houston

Where in Houston can you catch some of the top names in music performing at shows where you won't have to pay a cent to hear them?

• Miller Outdoor Theater
• Discovery Green
• Jones Plaza
• Tom Bass Park

Parks and Recreation In Houston

Houston has plenty and parks, green space and recreational opportunities. They feature covered pavilions, plenty of parking and some allow overnight camping. To ensure you can get a decent spot for your family on holidays? Always call and reserve a place in advance.

Houston Parks and Recreation Dept
Harris County Parks
State Parks
Skate Parks
Metropolitan Multi-Service Center ( handicap accessible pools and gym )-West Gray

Where To See Free Theater Performances In Houston

Houstonians love the performing arts as much as they do sports. The local arts alliance host free symphony, ballet and opera performances for the public and prop open the doors to the entire Theater District for a open house each year.

Miller Outdoor Theater
Houston Theater District Open House

Free Classes In Houston

Taking classes can be both entertaining and recreational depending on the subject matter. These free classes in Houston will enrich your mind, body or pocket-book.

• Pilates class
• Internet marketing
• Dance classes
• African Drumming class

Houston Ship Channel Tour

The port of Houston is one of the busiest deep water ports on the Gulf of Mexico. It's where tankers and marine vessels of all sizes bring goods to the southern part of the United States. You can visit the port and take a free pleasure boat tour, reservations are required.

Attend Gratis Civic Events

Look for the events sponsored by the City of Houston. They host several annual events in front of Houston's city hall and other at other places around the town that don't cost you a cent to attend.

1. Jones Plaza
2. Freedom over Texas
3. Via Colori

How To Get Free Movies and Audio CD's In Houston

If you have an updated library cad you also have access to the entire video, audio and games catalog of the public library, available for checkout, by going to any of the dozens of local branches.

Free Activities In Houston

These 10 aren't the only Free activities in Houston, just some of the top fun stuff you can do.

It would take all summer long, just to tell you all there is to know about each of these splendid places. However you can check the archives on Midtownlive and find plenty of details on any of them.

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Things To Do In Houston

To see details on "10 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend" that are anything but boring check the sidebar. It's enough family friendly fun and free stuff to do in Houston, to keep you so busy all weekend, that

"you'll forget the words I can't find anything to do".

Most of the things I recommend for this Memorial Day weekends' to do list, are easy to get to and fro. If you want to really be cool, reduce your carbon footprint and take the bus or train from Midtown Houston to one of these weekend events. The weekend action starts Friday night at Hermann Park, and last until Sunday afternoon's laid back jam in Downtown Houston.

Free On Friday

Screen on the Green
DANCING IN THE STREETS
Free Film Screenings


Screen on the Green, Discovery Green will be hosting free films screenings outdoors under the summer stars and lights. This weeks film is
School of Rock, directed by Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater (Friday, 8:30 pm.)


DANCING IN THE STREETS, the annual show opens at the Miller Outdoor Theater, during Memorial Day Weekend. You'll hear some soulful renditions by local performers of some of Motowns famous acts from the 60's 70's.


Free Films Screenings at Domy's of Ninja the final duel" a Shaolin temple finds protection in the form of a good monk, two Hare Krishna's and a monk from Harlem

More Free Things To Do In Houston

What good is a weekend if you can't get in some bargain shopping? Saturday, Ikeawill help fuel your shopping trip with free breakfast for everyone who come out to the Un-garage Sale.

If you live in the South here some things you can do that are close to your home?

Hiram Clarke residents will be treated to free "Gospel Music in the Park" the neighborhood event is brought to you by The Crossing Community Church, it'll be at Townwood Park from 9-2 p.m.

World Music with an Afrocentric flavor will brighten the air around Midtown Houston. The S.H.A.P.E Center is holding a Pan African Market in the park next door to its building on Live Oak. Things get started early around 11 a.m. and stay jumping until 11 p.m.

The Shrine Of the Black Madonna Bookstore, has a free educational and enriching seminar on tap that examines African Americans from a historical and sociological perspective.

Free Sunday Concert Series

Discovery Green has launched the Sunday's In The Park Concert Series. Each week you from 3-5 pm the greenspace is the scene of some of the best free music in Houston.

Free Events In and Around Houston Tx

Pier Fishing with a Ranger — Every Sunday it's free for Texas residents to bring their rod and reel learn the tackle and techniques of fishing in the Texas bay. This month Goose Island State Park near Aransas is hosting the event


Last but not least you can visit Houston art. It all belongs to the enormous Municipal Art Collection of the city of Houston. These fabulous sculptors and paintings are located all over town from McGregor Park and Buffalo Bayou to inside of Hobby airport.


If you plan to attend any of the "Free events in Houston" and you're unsure about directions, parking, or whether you can you bring your recliner with you? You can find the answer to lots of your questions by checking the archive for these related post.

Hermann Park
Discovery Green
Midtown Houston.

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