Find the perfect things to do in Houston Labor Day Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, August 30 to Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018.
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Take advantage of your long weekend with Labor Day parades and celebrations, discover the inner workings of vintage aircrafts at the Lone Star Flight Museum, scope out Houston Restaurant Weeks before it’s too late, kick off college football season at NRG Park, dance to the beat of Taiwanese drums, cheer loud for the Astros, and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston Labor Day Weekend, from Thursday, August 30 to Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018.
Things to Do All Labor Day Weekend
- Labor Day Activities Around Houston | Daily – Take a load off and honor the U.S. workforce this Labor Day with plenty of parties, parades, and celebrations in and around Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Find Your Beach on Galveston Island | Daily – The water has been amazing in Galveston this summer. Whether you’re looking to join in a game of beach volleyball and toss back some cold ones at alcohol-friendly East Beach, or you’re looking to bond with your family under the sun in a beach challenge at lifeguard-supervised Stewart Beach, Galveston’s got the beach for you.
- A Tribute to Roy Rogers at the National Museum of Funeral History | Daily – Explore the life and legacy of Western movie star and singer Roy Rogers at this memorial exhibit presented by the National Museum of Funeral History. Open through New Year’s Eve, the exhibit showcases a variety of memorabilia, including Rogers’ prized 1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. Times vary daily.
- Houston Restaurant Weeks 2018 | Daily – Dine out for a great cause when nearly 250 of Houston’s hottest eateries offer a multi-course brunch, lunch, and/or dinner at an often-discounted price during Houston Restaurants Weeks 2018. Now in its 15th year, HRW is the largest annual fundraiser that benefits the Houston Food Bank. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Ring of Fire at Stages Repertory Theatre | Thursday to Sunday – Walk the line to Stages Repertory Theatre for Ring of Fire, a biographical performance about Johnny Cash featuring all of his top hits. $25. Showtimes vary.
- The Mousetrap at the Alley Theatre | Thursday to Sunday – Take a seat for one of the longest-running shows in the world, Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery, The Mousetrap. In the beloved British play, a group of visitors takes shelter from a snowstorm in a boarding house, only to find that one of their new companions is a murderer. Tickets start at $26. Showtimes vary.
- Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park | Thursday to Sunday – Get loud for the Astros when they take the field to play the Angels in a home game at Minute Maid Park. Tickets start at $15, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. Times vary.
- Feeling Groovy 4 at Music Box Theater | Friday and Saturday – Groove on down to your favorite tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s when Music Box Theater presents Feeling Groovy 4, an all-new musical featuring songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Glen Campbell, Diana Ross, The Carpenters, The Bee Gees, and Barbra Streisand. Tickets start at $29, but limited, discounted $14.50 general admission tickets are available for select shows. 7:30pm both days.
- Color Your Weekend at Harvest Green | Friday to Sunday – Express yourself with family and friends at the Color Your Weekend event, a colorful Labor Day weekend extravaganza at Harvest Green. The 3-day event begins with an adults-only White Linen Night on Friday, an art market on Saturday, and a Community Coloring Day on Sunday. Tickets are $20 on Friday and free on Saturday and Sunday. Times vary per day.
- Love & Make’s Candle Making Workshop in Rice Village | Saturday and Sunday – The popular, DIY soy candle-making workshops from Love & Make continue into September. Attendees will get to design their very own signature candle fragrances. BYOB is encouraged. Workshop times vary. $45
- Journey and Def Leppard in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday and Monday – Feed your love of ‘80s rock at a doubleheader concert from Journey and Def Leppard at Toyota Center in Downtown. Expect to hear iconic songs like “Don’t Stop Believin’” and “Pour Some Sugar on Me.” Tickets start at $49.50, but you may find cheaper of better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 7pm both nights.
- Final Summer Adventure at Lone Star Flight Museum | Saturday to Monday – Take off to the Lone Star Flight Museum for their Final Summer Adventure, where you can watch vintage aircrafts soar through the sky, take (virtual) flight in an aircraft simulator, and walk through educational exhibits that will only be available through Labor Day weekend. Tickets start at $9.95.
- Doug & Mike Starn’s Big Bambú: This Thing Called Life at MFAH | Daily – Duck and dodge your way through a massive tangle of bamboo poles when Big Bambú: This Thing Called Life returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston for its fifth consecutive summer season. $18.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Preseason games in Houston begin on Saturday, August 18. Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Dynamo Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Dynamo games with cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
- Circus Night featuring Cirque La Vie at Memorial City | No Cover – Delight in a high-flying, spectacular show by Cirque La Vie at Memorial City. The family-friendly performance will feature acrobats, contortionists, aerial dancers and more. 7:30pm to 9pm.
- Preseason: Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys at NRG Stadium – Don’t miss your chance to see the Texans’ final NFL preseason game when they take on our neighborly rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, at NRG Stadium. Tickets start at $39, but you might find cheaper, better, hard-to-find tickets available on TicketNetwork’s online marketplace.
- Houston Symphony: Blue Suede Tunes at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Rock and roll to the soundtrack of Las Vegas’ golden age when the Houston Symphony presents Blue Suede Tunes at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. You’ll hear hits from Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and the like. Tickets for select seating is $20; mezzanine and lawn seating are free. 8pm.
- Poison Pen Reading Series at Poison Girl | FREE – Enjoy a reading from three recognized writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction during this monthly series at Poison Girl. 8:30pm.
- Bad Bunny in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Get down to live music from Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton singer Bad Bunny when he returns for his second Houston concert this year, following a sold-out show in March. Tickets start at $55.50. Tickets start at $55.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 9pm.
- So You Think You Can Drag at JR’s Houston | No Cover – Watch or perform at an amateur drag night, where locals strut their stuff, lip sync, and dance, at LGBTQ-friendly nightclub JR’s. 11pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Labor Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, August 31, 2018
- NOLA Nights at Sugar Land Town Square | No Cover – Get your fill of authentic Nawlins music and cuisine when Sugar Land Town Square hosts NOLA Nights, featuring live music by The Zydeco Dots with small plates and beer from Rouxpour on the plaza. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Summer’s Last Blast Concert & Fireworks Celebration at CityCentre | FREE – Close out the summer season (and kick off the holiday weekend) with live music from local cover band Nightbird and a 15-minute firework show at CityCentre. 7pm to 10pm.
- Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival: Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila – Sample up to four types of tequila during the Brewmasters Craft Beer Festival’s Friday-night event, Nach-Yo Ordinary Tequila, at the Moody Gardens Floral Room in Galveston. Before hitting the drinks, be sure to fill up on tasty food from the fully stocked nacho bar, complete with all your favorite toppings. Tickets start at $30. 7pm to 10pm.
- The Jungle Book Movie Screening at Levy Park | FREE – Treat the kids to an evening of family-friendly fun when Levy Park presents a free screening of Disney’s live-action film, The Jungle Book. 8pm.
- Avengers: Infinity War Movie Screening at Memorial City | FREE – Pack your blankets and lawn chairs for Memorial City’s Friday Family Movie Night, featuring this week’s movie, Avengers: Infinity War, on the Square. 8pm to 10pm.
- Viva Las Vegas at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts – Head Downtown to Jones Hall for a night of throwback ‘50s tunes performed by the Houston Symphony. Expect to hear music from legends like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and The Beatles. Tickets start at $29. 8pm.
- The Legend of Drums – Drumming the Sky and Earth at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Discover the evolution of the drum as Taiwan Ten-Drum Art Percussion Group performs a series of compositions that depict the instrument’s history through powerful beats at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 8pm.
- Najee in Concert at Arena Theatre – Hear a smooth jazz concert by acclaimed saxophonist and flutist Najee when he takes the stage at Arena Theatre. Norman Brown will open the show. Tickets start at $39, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online market. 8:30pm.
- The Vibe Fridays: ‘90s Throwback Edition at Henke & Pillot | No Cover – Throw it back to the days of boy bands, grunge, and pop princesses, when Henke & Pillot hosts The Vibe Fridays: ‘90s Throwback Edition. KidVicious will be spinning your favorite ‘90s tracks, while go-go dancers keep the party bumpin’. 9pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Transport to the ‘70s it-scene of Studio 54 as Rex Nightly hosts an evening of heart-pounding, booty-shaking music, and dance performances at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 11pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Labor Day Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to do Saturday, September 1 to Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018.
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