Updated Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:10pm
Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26, 2026.
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Plan Your Weekend: April 23 to 26, 2026
Events listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. The are not ranked. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Weekend Long
Catastrophic Theatre: The Designated Mourner at MATCH | Thursday to Saturday | Last Weekend – Wallace Shawn’s fiercely political, deeply personal play covers class, identity, culture and enemies—all told through a series of monologues and scenes. Pay-What-You-Can. Times vary. Get tickets.
LPGA Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course | Daily – The professional women’s golf tournament returns to Hosuton, where players compete for an $8 million purse. $43. Times vary. Get tickets.
Arabia Shrine Circus at Humble Arena & Expo Complex | Daily – Families can marvel at high-flying acrobats, clown antics, classic carnival games, and more as the circus returns for 9 shows. Note special performances with discounted tickets for military, first responders, educators, and seniors. $20; $10 ages 13 and under. Times vary. Get tickets.
Latin Wave 19: New Films from Latin America at MFAH | Friday & Saturday – See dynamic new movies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay—a lineup curated by Cinema Tropical’s Carlos A. Gutiérrez. $10; $8 members, students with ID and ages 65+. Times vary. Learn more.
42nd Annual Wine & Roses Festival at Messina Hof Winery | Friday & Saturday – Find award-winning Texas wines, live music, food pairings, interactive wine classes, grape stomp competition, an artisan vendor fair and more at the Bryan winery’s annual all ages event. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Kam Patterson at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – The current Saturday Night Live player and Kill Tony podcast standup takes the Spring Branch stage for 5 shows. $37+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees at Daikin Park | Friday to Sunday – It’s NYC in HTX as the Astros host the Yanks for a 3-game weekend series. $44+. Times vary. Get tickets.
RailFest: Model Train Rally at Galveston Railroad Museum | Saturday & Sunday – The beloved model‑train celebration brings giant scale train displays, live entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors and Harborside Express train rides throughout the day. $15; $10 ages 3 to 10; $12 ages 65+. 10am to 5pm both days. Get tickets.
PlantCon at NRG Arena | Saturday & Sunday – Shop a 150+ booth market with plant sellers from across the globe, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and more. $39+. 10am to 6pm. Get tickets.
Planet Earth Celebration at Space Center Houston | Saturday & Sunday – Explore the planet and how to sustain, conserve, and preserve its natural resources with exclusive activities, activations, and more educational fun. $24.95+. 10am to 4pm both days. Get tickets.
The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet at Lyric Market at 411 Smith St. Pay What You Wish; RSVP required. 11am both days. RSVP now.
30th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours D’Elegance at Lakewood Yacht Club | Saturday & Sunday – The nation’s largest classic car and antique boat show also adds live music, food and drink to the classic watercraft and autos. $33; $16.50 students. Times vary. Get tickets.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A Conversation with Mary Miss at UH Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture | FREE with RSVP – The NYC-based artist known for her work in land art, site-specific installation, and public art talks about 100 Chairs—her piece from UH’s public art collection—and her exploration of place and social impacts in the natural world. 5pm reception; 6pm talk. RSVP.
Red Burgundy Wine Tasting at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Galleria – Enjoy the rare chance to experience the most collectable wine in the world and other stunning grand cru vintages from the Cote d’Or. $355+. 5:30pm. Get tickets.
Insane Clown Posse in Concert at House of Blues – The hardcore hip-hop duo brings the horrorcore and elaborate live stage show to the Downtown music hall. $82+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Top Taco 2026 at Post Houston – For the third time, 40+ Houston restaurants showcase their best gourmet taco creations at a live tasting and voting event. $99. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Antinori Wine Dinner at Zanti River Oaks – Chef Hilario Zamora serves up a curated four-course menu paired with exceptional Antinori and family wines. $175. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Garden & Nature Series: Dig In Tree Planting Workshop at Hermann Park | FREE with RSVP – Trees for Houston hosts a hands-on class on selecting, planting, and caring for new trees. 6:30pm. RSVP.
Scribe Workshop: Creating a Torah at MFAH | FREE with RSVP – Learn about the works of Torah scribes, and the techniques and materials used to create and repair Torah’s text. Included with admission; RSVP required. 6:30pm. RSVP.
A Taste of New Orleans at Central Market Cooking School – Work with a small team to create Creole gumbo with crab, shrimp and sausage plus mustard greens and Creole rice fritters in a hands-on class. $100+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Jamie’s Hope Kickoff Party at Collins Lobby Bar – Jamie’s Hope launches the 2026 Golf Tournament for a Cure season with a launch party at the upscale Post Oak bar, with light bites, cocktails, music by DJ CRV, photo ops, and more. $75 includes 2 cocktails; $125 VIP with complimentary drinks. 7pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Goose in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The rock quartet that emerged out of Connecticut in the ‘10s arrives in Houston in support of their upcoming new album Big Modern! $57+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Ballyhoo! & Bumpin Uglies in Concert at The Heights Theater – Ballyhoo! brings their breezy, ska-fueled, hook-filled sounds to the Heights, joined by Bumpin Uglies’ reggae rhythms, punk spirit, ska grooves and folksy storytelling. Supervillians open. 7:30pm. $31+. Get tickets.
Pixar’s Wall-E Movie Screening at Trebly Park | FREE – Two robots from opposite sides of the tracks fall in love over a satiric, but highly recognizable dystopian future for planet earth—maybe offering new hope for mankind (G, 2008). 8:30pm. Learn more.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Great Age on the Green at Discovery Green | FREE – The Great Age Movement launches a midday senior health and wellness music festival, with live music headlined by Young and the Restless’ Kate Linder, shuffleboard and hula hoop competitions, and more. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
Gulf Coast Afternoon Conversations: Felicia Zamora at Basket Books & Art | FREE – The author discusses Interstitial Archeology, her new volume of poetry. 1pm. Learn more.
New Orleans Steakhouse at Central Market Cooking School – Create a baked oyster appetizer, pasta salad, a filet of beef with a rich crawfish sauce, and a traditional dessert. $110+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Houston Rockets vs. LA Lakers: NBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 3 at Toyota Center– The squad returns to home court, with the Lakers right behind them, for the first of 2 weekend playoff games. $115+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Eric Johnson in Concert at House of Blues – The Grammy-winning rocker from Austin comes to the Downtown music hall stage on his Texphonic Tour. $34+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Darrell Scott Live in Concert at St. Joseph’s – After touring with both Robert Plant and the Zac Brown Band, producing albums for Malcolm Holcombe and Guy Clark, the singer-songwriter brings his powerful voice and music to the historic Galveston church. $43+. 7pm. Get tickets.
LetsDoThisHouston Night Light Bike Ride To Post Houston at 3rd Ward Tours – Join a slow cruise bike ride to the Downtown venue for food, drinks and great vibes. $11+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Snail Mail in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lindsey Jordan’s indie rock project lands on the downstairs stage. $38+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Magic of Mushrooms: An Exotic Tasting Experience at Event Space Unlimited – Graze at a curated selection of edible mushroom stations designed to delight the palate and expand culinary horizons. $100. 7pm. Get tickets.
Lany in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The L.A.-based pop rock trio known for “Mean It” and “Malibu Nights” brings the Soft World Tour to Downtown. $53+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Gwar in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown – The Nordic barbarian-, science fiction- and mythology-infused heavy metal band brings the heat—and elaborate creature costumes to the rooftop stage. $44+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
David Byrne in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The former Talking Heads front man brings his acclaimed and theatrical Who Is The Sky? Tour to the Sugar Land stage. $84+. 8pm. Get tickets.
18th Annual H-Town Blues Festival at NRG Arena – The blues extravaganza returns with renowned artists like King George, Tucka, West Love, Pokey Bear, Marcellous the Singer, and more. $84+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Maddox Batson in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The 16-year-old viral singer-songwriter, known for his debut singer “Tears in the River”, takes to the Theater District stage. $49+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Band of Heathens in Concert at The Heights Theater – An Austin favorite that cut their teeth at Austin City Limits, both on PBS and the festival stages, brings their heartfelt blend of country and rock to 19th Street. The Last Jimenez opens. $38+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show with local talents in elaborate costumes and high production quality in Montrose. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
DJ Night: Daniel Allan at Art Club in Post Houston – The producer and vocalist—blurring the lines between indie electronica, future bass, and hyperpop—performing a 360 set on the dance floor. $38+. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
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