- Houston CaribFest. Celebrating Caribbean/West Indian Cultures.
- Art Car Parade, Runs along Allen Parkway. April. A parade that must be seen to be believed. For example, in 2010, there were cupcake motorcycles, fire breathing chicken cars, and many other spectacular cars. There are vendors nearby selling water, hats, and food as well. It can get very hot! Free. (updated Mar 2024)
- Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Reliant Park. March. HLSR is one of the largest live entertainment and livestock exhibitions in Texas. It runs for 20 days and includes activities for everyone. The rodeo in Houston is considered the city's "signature event" akin to "Mardi Gras" in New Orleans, the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Comic-Con in San Diego, and the "Ball Drop" in New York City.
- McDonald's Houston Children's Festival, April. Quite possibly the largest children's festival in the United States. It runs for 2 days and includes activities for kids of all ages, including face painting, stage shows, and a whole lot more. The festival is usually held on the first weekend of April.
- Houston Gay Pride Parade, Downtown. June. The Houston Gay Pride Parade and Festival is an annual event that celebrates the city's LGBT community. The parade is a colorful and campy affair. You see people of all ages and ethnicities including families, drag queens, and people dressed in campy, kitch, or costumes. Free.
- Texas Renaissance Festival, Todd Mission, October & November. An hour outside of Downtown Houston, the Texas Renaissance Festival ("Ren Fest") runs during the weekends from the months of October to November. Guests are welcomed to attend in costume. Tickets run from $20-40.
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Houston — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Houston — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
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Private airport and city transfers for Houston — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Houston — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
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- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.