Make the most of your week with our top 18 festivals, events, and things to do this week in Greater Houston from Monday, March 16 to Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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Top 18 Festivals, Events & Things to Do This Week in Houston
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at NRG Park | Daily | Last Week – The biggest show in town wraps up for 2026 with carnival rides and games, superstar concerts, baby animals, bull riding and barrel racing competitions, tasty food and drinks, and more. $20+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Jewish Film Festival Around Houston | Daily | Ongoing – Catch a mix of films and discussions shining a spotlight on Jewish culture, art and history. $139 full pass. $139. Single film prices vary. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Latino Film Festival at MATCH | Wednesday to Sunday – Explore drama, comedy and documentary films exploring the Latino experience. $65 all-access badge; $14+ for single events. Places and times vary. Get tickets.
Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park | Thursday – Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and daubers as the Downtown park hosts this evening of fun for all ages. $10. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks at the Toyota Center | Friday – HTX meets ATL as the Hawks land on the Toyota Center courts. $17+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Serial Killer Speakeasy: A True Crime Cocktail Experience at Garage HTX | Friday & Saturday – Experience first hand stories from performers channeling Bundy, Dahmer, Gacy, and Gein, each paired with a fitting craft cocktail. $45+.Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: Beethoven’s Fifth & Timpani World Premiere at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Da-Da-Da-Dunn! The orchestra performs one of the most iconic and towering works in the classical canon, along with a new work created specifically for principal timpanist Leonardo Soto. $71+. Times vary. Get tickets.
54th Annual Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta | Saturday | FREE to View – Join in a 15-mile kayak or canoe journey from West Houston into Downtown—with registration options for serious competitors and casual rowers. It’s also free to grab a spot in Buffalo Bayou Park to watch the event and to attend the post-race party in Downtown. $60 registration until Thursday, March 19. Onsite reservation early Saturday. 8am to 2:30pm. Register.
12th Annual Heights Kids Day of Music in Love Park | Saturday | FREE – Enjoy 3 stages of performances, a creative zone with 30+ arts organizations, a Joy of Drumming Tent, a Storyteller’s Den, and Instrument Petting Zoo, food from local vendors, and more. 10am to 2pm. Learn more.
International Art & Kite Festival at Crown Festival Park | Saturday | FREE – Look up to see high flying kites, family entertainment, art, music, dancing, food, art cars, and more. 10am to 3pm. Learn more.
3rd Annual Hockey Day in Houston at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Saturday – Celebrate hockey with other Houstonians, while demonstrating the power of the local audience and catching some late game action. $10+. 11am to 4pm. Get tickets.
Home Opener: Houston Dash vs. Boston Legacy FC at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday – The Dash host the new women’s team out of Boston, making their first ever Houston appearance, for the season’s home opener. $20+. 3pm. Get tickets.
3rd Annual Girls on the Green at Discovery Green | Saturday | FREE – Celebrate Women’s History Month with live music, panel discussions, photo opps, a screening of Wonder Woman and much more. 4pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Ghibli Fest Art Market at Karbach Brewing Co. | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Talented Ghibli fan artists showcase their unique pieces at a 2-day market event. Times vary. Learn more.
Otaku Cherry Blossom Food Festival at Pearland Town Center | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Shop 100+ food, drink, shopping and anime vendors—plus sumo battles, martial arts demos, lion dances, cosplay contests, games, loterias, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
Genteel Junque at The Market on Depot | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Shop a world of treasures and find something special for yourself or someone else at this antique sale that benefits the Galveston Historical Foundation. Times vary. Learn more.
Banding Together: 4th Annual Chili Con Carnage Cook-Off & Charity Concert At Dan Electro’s | Sunday – Enjoy live music, plenty of chili and lots of fun at this event to raise money for BEAR (Be A Resource) for children in the care of CPS. $15. 2:30pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Mathias Lattin in Concert at Discovery Green | Sunday | FREE – Houston’s beloved free springtime music series continues with a show from Mathias Lattin, joined by Unusual Musicians Collective Band. 5pm to 7pm. Learn more.
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