Make the most of your week with our top 20+ festivals, events, and things to do this week in Greater Houston from Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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Top 20+ 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 | Ongoing – Roam the grounds, catch superstar concerts, see tiny baby animals, catch action like bull riding and barrel racing, hop on carnival rides, taste a variety of tasty dishes and wines, and more. $20+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Rodeo Season at Sloomoo Institute | Daily | Ongoing – Everyone who shows up in cowboy boots or a cowboy hat gets $10 knocked off their ticket prices. $25+ after discount. Times vary. Get tickets.
Bumper Boats & Kayaks at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing – Hop in a bumper boat for 5 minutes or LED-lit kayak for 20 on Kinder Lake in the heart of Downtown. $12 for a boat rental. 10am to 11pm. Get tickets.
Cardi B in Concert at Toyota Center | Wednesday – Grammy-winning, multi-diamond selling superstar brings her Little Miss Drama Tour to HTX in support of her second studio album. $184+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Zeal Reel 2026 Cinema Exposition & Soirée at Eldorado Ballroom | Thursday – Catch a lineup of international one-minute films submitted to the group’s biannual Micro Short Film Competition, complete with social mixer, awards with cash prizes, and more in the Fifth Ward venue. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
First Thursday Block Party at Mid Main Houston | Thursday – Enjoy live music, art shows, craft workshops, special activations, Winbern Street Market vendors, and block-wide specials—plus beer sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewing Company. $10. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Spring Break Events, Camps & More Around Greater Houston | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – From daily weeklong camps to free entertainment and activities, there’s a ton of family-focused activities happening across Greater Houston. Learn more.
4th Wall Theatre Co: The Counter at Spring Street Studios | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – A retired firefighter and his regular diner server develop a friendship, rediscovering the joys of human connection in Meghan Kennedy’s play. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Rodeo Houston: Lizzo in Concert at NRG Stadium | Friday – Six years after her planned 2020 Rodeo debut, the Houston-born singing sensation performs on the Rodeo stage for Black Heritage Night. $39+. 6:45pm. Get tickets.
International Women’s Day & City Night: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trailblazers at Toyota Center | Friday – The Rockets wear their H-Town kit in a game against the boys from PDX preceded by a panel of women in sports. $13+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Morgan Jay at Smart Financial Centre | Friday – The acclaimed comic and musician brings his vocal stylings and humor to Sugar Land on the Goofy Guy Tour. $47+. 7pm. Get tickets.
River Oaks Garden Club: 2026 Azalea Trail Around Houston | Friday to Sunday – Explore beautiful gardens around the city in anticipation of spring. $35. Places and times vary. Get tickets.
SpringStock Music Fest at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Enjoy live music, good vibes and great brews at three days of live music. Times vary. Learn more.
First Saturday Arts Market: 22nd Anniversary Edition in The Heights | Saturday | FREE – Just a bit before spring officially arrives, Houston’s OG art market pop-up celebrates the start of its 22nd year with local artisans and makers on 19th Street. 11am to 6pm. Learn more.
Rodeo Fun at River Oaks District | Saturday | FREE – Get ready to rodeo with live music, a petting zoo, artisanal cotton candy, bites from Hopdoddy, and western-inspired cocktails and mocktails from MAD. 2pm to 5pm. Learn more.
Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival at Guadalupe Park | Saturday – Tasty crawfish, drinks, music, games and more all-ages activities highlight the mud bug celebration. $12+. 3pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Paul Wall in Concert at Meow Wolf | Saturday – Houston’s legendary rapper and DJ performs live at the nexus of interdimensional storytelling in Hardy Yards. $64.95. 9:30pm. Get tickets.
Bayou Blues Festival at Houston Botanic Garden – Celebrate bluebonnet season with soulful roots music—including Houston’s Kam Franklin—plus photo ops, bluebonnet crafts; games, face painting, a market, and more. $20; $16 ages 3 to 15, ages 65+, and military and first responders. 11am to 6pm. Get tickets.
The Grand Cake Affair at The Grand 1894 Opera House | Sunday – Bring a whole, homemade uncut cake, admire other attendees’ creations, then bring home slices of your favorites. $40. 1:30pm. Get tickets.
Pup Crawl Pet Expo at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Sunday – Embark on a nature walk with 4 Saint Arnold beer stops, followed by a local pet vendor market, raffle prizes and more.$45. 3pm to 5pm. Get tickets.
Jazzy Sundays in the Park: James Francies Trio in Concert at Discovery Green | Sunday | FREE – The James Francies Trio headlines the beloved free music series’ first concert of the spring season, with Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble opening the show. 5pm to 7pm. Learn more.
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