Houston Art Car Parade

April 10-13, 2025

The 38th annual Art Car Parade features over 250 uniquely designed vehicles, a kids creative zone, VIP events, and public festivities downtown.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Early March 2025 (approx. 20 days)

One of the world’s biggest rodeo and concert events, with livestock shows, carnival, concerts, BBQ contests, trail rides, and more.

CONCACAF Gold Cup Final

July 6, 2025

The championship match of the 2025 Gold Cup takes place at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Open de Houston de Squash (Texas Open)

February 18-23, 2025

International squash tournament (PSA World Tour Gold) held in Houston.

Texas Bowl (College Football)

December 27, 2025

Postseason college football bowl game at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Annual Festivals & Cultural Events

• International Quilt Festival (George R. Brown Convention Center)
• Bayou City Art Festival (Memorial Park)
• Japan Festival Houston (Hermann Park)
• Fiestas Patrias International Parade (September)
• Texas Renaissance Festival (October, in Plantersville, near Houston)
• Wings Over Houston Airshow (Ellington Field)
• Greek Festival, Puerto Rican & Cuban Festival, Día de los Muertos events
• Chroma Collective, Houston Pumpkin Festival, Screen on the Green (Discovery Green)