Updated: Friday, July 3, 2020, at 11am.
Find the perfect things to do in Houston 4th of July Weekend with our Houston 4th of July Weekend Guide from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2020.
Watch fireworks from the comfort of your home; sway to a Sunday concert while brunching; enjoy a parking lot party in honor of the red, white and blue; pick up fresh produce of an open-air farmers market and more.
In addition to these great events, check back in the coming days, as more are sure to get added. If you know of a virtual event, please email us at [email protected] with a link to the official event details.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston 4th of July Weekend, from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2020.
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Things to Do All 4th of July Weekend
- Rooftop Cinema Club presents The Drive-In at Spring | Daily – During the COVID-19 crisis, Rooftop Cinema Club in Uptown has joined forces with the city of Spring for a special drive-in movie screening experience featuring classic and beloved films. This week you can enjoy movies including, Lion King (2019), Aladdin (2019), Frozen II, Friday, Independence Day, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Times vary.
- Fight to the Finish – 1945: The Final Year at Lone Star Flight Museum | Daily – Explore how Allied forces took to the air to bring an end to World War II in Fight to the Finish – 1945: The Final Year at Lone Star Flight Museum, open for summer and fall 2020. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, Lone Star Flight Museum is unveiling their newest exhibit, which dives into the closing months of the war and how Allied forces took to the air to defeat Germany and Japan. Times vary.
- Comedian Ms. Pat at Houston Improv | Friday and Saturday – Describes as “brutally honest and outrageous” by The New York Times, the comedian, author, podcaster, and actress, Ms. Pat takes the stage at Houston Improv. Tickets range from $60 for a table for 2 to $180 for a table of 6. Showtimes vary.
- Love & Make’s In-Person DIY Workshops in Rice Village | Daily – Try your hands at making your own candles, fragrances, virtual candle and soap making workshops, and more at the popular headquarters for stylish do-it-yourself crafting and gifting in Rice Village. Times and prices vary.
- Join a Video Collection Project for $30 | Sign Up Now – Translations.com is seeking participants, who will be paid $30 for their time, to take part in a video collection project in Houston throughout June and July. Participants, who must be 18 years or older to participate, will spend 15 to 30 minutes being filmed to help improve the design and development of AI technologies.
- Food Distribution Sites, Pantries & Assistance programs in Houston| Daily – Reach out for relief by dropping by these food distribution sites and pantries, or enrolling for nutrition assistance at national and local programs available in the Greater Houston area. We’ve compiled national and local programs, food distribution sites, food pantries, and other resource programs available through nonprofit organizations, local governments, ministries and more that want to help provide nutritional needs to those in crisis.
- #MaskUp to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Houston | Daily – In recent weeks, positive COVID-19 cases have been increasing in Harris County and the surrounding area, leading to a troubling surge of hospital admissions in the Texas Medical Center and other nearby care facilities. Read on to learn more about resources for managing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic around the Greater Houston area.
- Black-owned Restaurants & Other Businesses in Houston | Daily – Check out a compilation of more than 100 black-owned businesses from a wide range of industries around the Greater Houston area including, restaurants, beauty, home, health, arts productions, historical societies and more.
- Dining “Out” at Home in Houston: Must Try Meals & Dishes | Daily – Discover our favorite picks for delicious H-Town takeout dessert shops, takeout lunch options, takeout sandwich shops, takeout pho shops, healthy take-out, Tex-Mex, fried chicken joints, breweries with curbside pickup, family-style dinners, happy hours, burgers, brunches, and date night dining perfect for bringing home. Plus, find more curbside, pick-up, delivery and other to-go options for restaurant meals.
- What’s New to Watch & New to Listen to This Week | Daily – Check out the latest shows, music and more with our picks for new things you can tune into.
- More Things To Do at Home | Daily | Many FREE – If you’re still looking to stay in, then you can tap into our lists upon lists of things you can do at home.
- More Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources– Find face masks, more information about best practices, how you can help, and other details about response to COVID-19
Thursday, July 2, 2020
- Asia Society Texas Center presents Virtual Japanese Tea Ceremony on Microsoft Teams – Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage with Ms. Nina Shimaguchi, the Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator for Asia Society Texas Center from the comfort of your own home. The demonstration for the Japanese Tea Ceremony will be held online via Microsoft Teams. 6:30pm.
- Shake Russell in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Enjoy some Americana style folk-rock from the Missouri-born singer-songwriter, Shake Russell, at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. Tickets are $120 for a table for 4; $180 for a table that seats 6. 7:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All 4th of July Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston 4th of July Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, July 3, 2020
- Underbelly Hospitality presents July 4th at Home: Drinkin’ with Dusty via Zoom – Hay Merchant’s newly promoted general manager Dusty Brittain is opening the cellar for a special pre-game to the July 4th holiday. $75 and includes three beers and a jar of Vicky’s Snack Mix. Pick up your beers at Hay Merchant on July 2 between 11am and 8pm, and tune in on July 3 at 6pm to taste some of Dusty’s favorite brews. 6pm.
- Independence Parking Lot Party with Kyle Park in Concert at Wild West Houston – Wild West Houston hosts an outdoor parking lot party with music by country singer-songwriter, Kyle Park, and special guest Chris Webb. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. 6pm.
- Live Tribute Series: Alternative Rock Concert at Warehouse Live | No Cover – Rock out with the Weezer tribute band, Weezhur, a tribute to Chevelle, Vitamin R, the Subline cover band, Second Hand Smoke, and more at Warehouse Live. The show is free to attend, but $250 for a VIP table. Doors at 6pm; show at 7pm.
- Mike Stinson in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Catch a live set from the local singer-songwriter, Mike Stinson, at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck. Tickets are $60 for a 2 seat table; $120 for a table that seats 4 and $180 for a table of 6. 7:30pm.
- Mr. Wonderful Live at Pacific Yard House in Conroe | No Cover – Pacific Yard House hosts Mr. Wonderful, playing an evening of classic ’80s favorites from the decade of decadence. 9pm.
- Classic Numbers Friday Live Stream on Twitch | FREE – Numbers popular virtual dance night continues and they’ll be spinning all your favorite ’80s, goth, industrial, new wave and more. 9:30pm to 1am.
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