These 25 activities are worth leaving the house for.
Ask me what you're after.
October 16 at 7pm
Clay Family Eastern Glades · Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park • $0
Spread out a blanket for a free screening of Coco under the stars at Memorial Park. Arrive before sunset to snag your spot on the lawn, grab complimentary popcorn, and hit the food trucks.
October 16 at 6pm
Bagby Park · South Central Houston
Grab a blanket and catch Hocus Pocus 2 under the stars at Bagby Park. Come early for music, games, and free treats, with tacos from La Calle for purchase.
October 17 at 7:30pm (This weekend)
Alliance Française de Houston · Montrose • Free
A free French romcom on the lawn at sunset: Heartbreaker follows a professional breakup artist with ten days to woo an heiress, Swayze dance moves included. French audio, English subtitles, zero excuses.
October 22 at 7pm
Alliance Française de Houston · Montrose • $10
Two old friends pedal from the Atlantic to the Black Sea, retracing the route of a son lost too soon. This 2024 French dramedy, in French with English subtitles, finds humor and tenderness in grief.
October 22 at 8:30pm
Trebly Park · Central Business District • $0
Catch Disney's The Haunted Mansion under the stars at Trebly Park, completely free. Pack a blanket, grab takeout from a nearby spot, and settle in for some spooky season fun on the lawn.
October 30 at 1am
Skylawn · Downtown Houston • Free
Who you gonna call? Catch a free screening of Ghostbusters on Skylawn, POST's rooftop park with sweeping downtown views. Grab food from POST Market downstairs and bring a blanket.
Browse Houston neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
25 activities · Page 1 / 1
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
Discovery Green · Central Business District
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM
MATCH - Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston · South Central Houston
$42
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
The Ismaili Center · Montrose
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
River Oaks District · Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Houston City College - Northline Campus · Northside / Northline
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PM
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts · Central Business District
$143
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 PM
Trebly Park · Central Business District
Free
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:30 PM
Jones Hall · Montrose
Mon, Nov 23 · 7:30 PM
Toyota Center · Central Business District
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Free
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM
Market Square Park · Downtown Houston
Free
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:00 PM
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:30 PM
Trebly Park · Central Business District
Free
Mon, Dec 21 · 7:00 PM
Skylawn · Downtown Houston
Free
Kingwood Branch Library · Kingwood
Miller Outdoor Theatre · Houston Museum District
Market Square Park · Downtown Houston
Free
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Finished events drop off the list. Check the listing for times and booking details before heading out.
Tell me when you’re free, where you’ll be, and what sounds appealing. “Live music near me, somewhere I can sit, under $30” gives me more to work with than “something fun.” You can keep narrowing it down with me.
You can browse these pages without an account. Sign in to save activities and help me learn your taste, so future suggestions have a better starting point.
Outgoing is free to use. Events have their own admission prices, including some that are free. Check the listing for prices and booking details before making plans.