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Is there anything that ISN’T great about dogs?   Definitely not , especially for excited Houstonians looking for something great to do this weekend. This Saturday, the city of Houston and Pets Alive will be hosting its annual Dog Fest! This amazing, tail-wagging event features FREE admission and all the dog-themed treats and activities a person could ever want!   Guests are encouraged to bring friends, human and furry alike, as they partake in an exciting day of free dog training, craft beverages, food trucks, vendor market shopping, dog adoptions, photo opportunities, and more! There will even be a special “ Goodest Dog” competition for those of you looking to enter your pet into the festivities!   This event is highly family-friendly, and all proceeds will directly benefit animals in need across the city. It makes this event all the more worth it, especially with a sense of goodwill and showing needy dogs and cats that you care! And with an excellent selection of fo...

During the holidays, it feels like there’s never enough time to settle down and enjoy the beautiful winter vibes. Why not spend a tasteful night kicking back and enjoying a festive sense of holiday cheer in style? Running until January 3rd, Marriott Marquis Houston will be presenting its Texas Winter Lights event, an interactive light experience featuring light displays, walk-through experiences, and selfie stations! There will be a nostalgic holiday-themed movie every Thursday, nightly snowfall, and a winter-themed dining menu filled with signature cocktails, dinner, and dessert. It’s a great opportunity to leave the little ones at home to enjoy some quality TLC with friends. Located at a high-end rooftop venue, this experience will definitely prove to be worth your while as guests party the night away! There’s a massive Texas-shaped pool to enjoy, along with beautiful glimmering lights, groves of trees, and plenty more! There are never enough things to see and do and you’ll have an a...

Regardless of where you live in the state of Texas, chances are you’ve probably heard of the amazing Renaissance Festival that takes place every year!  For Houston residents who only live around 50-ish minutes away from the event’s main location, there’s a new reason to be excited because this year, the Texas Renaissance Festival is back and hotter than ever! From Oktoberfest to All Hallows Eve to Barbarian Invasions, each week features a brand new theme for guests to enjoy!  Running all the way to November 28th, it’s the perfect time to gather together with family and friends to enjoy some of the best sights, sounds, and brews! And don’t forget about the food? Where would we be without a massive Renaissance Festival turkey leg gracing our gullets as we explore the best shops, costumes, and merchandise opportunities around? I have fond memories of attending in costume with my friends, along with having some excellent opportunities to purchase some one-of-a-kind items and gear!...

Looking for something twistedly tasteful in Houston for this upcoming Halloween season? Look no further than House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soiree! At this spooktacular event, visitors can freely roam across a bizarre, Halloween-themed residence and experience a night of themed cocktails, mystifying magic, sinister seances, tarot readings, ghostly specters, live music, secret games, giant ouija boards, and plenty more!  If you have a morbid mind and a love for the supernatural, this is the perfect outing to celebrate the literal spirit of the season! Guests are allowed to dress up in their own themed outfits for the event, as well as fully immerse themselves in the spooky soiree with outfits of any time period, fashion, or elegant dress. General admission for this event will include four miniature cocktails inspired by different rooms in the haunted residence. VIP tickets will include five cocktails, a commemorative cocktail glass, speedy access, and access to an exclusive VI...

Believe it or not, the month of October is almost upon us. And you know what that means! That’s right, if you’re a native Houstonian, it means a ton of great festivals and activities to enjoy with friends and family. Get ready because this one is definitely something up your alley! On October 2nd, located at the ever-wonderful Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, guests can enjoy the doggone-great Puptopia Festival! What is the Puptopia Festival? It’s the first-ever amazement park just for dogs and their owners! The festival features an all-day schedule that includes photo opportunities, tons of activities, a stunt dog show, food, drinks, and much more!  If you’re looking for a way to treat Fido to a day of absolute fun, this is definitely something to take note of. There will be ramps, a life-sized fire hydrant, a bowl-shaped ball pit, breed meet-up opportunities, and a wide variety of other dog-themed events to keep you entertained for hours! There will even be a place where you ...

For any Houstonian looking to take advantage of some new prime opportunities that have recently popped up within the area, there’s some GREAT news! The long-awaited dining venue Railway Heights Market Hall is now officially open for business! At long last, guests can experience this amazing, diverse food hall filled to the brim with delicious restaurant stalls and other local vendors. Regardless of your personal food preferences, I think you’ll find that this place has exactly what you need to enjoy some truly tasty cuisine. An additionally great thing about this place is that there’s really so much more to it than just dining--there’s a dog park, a beer garden, and a grocery store that are planned for the near future, set to open within the following months. This outstanding food hall has been in the works since 2018 with the expressed goal of attracting tons of in-demand eateries within the region. For any hungry Houstonian living near the area, or even across the city, this is defin...

Ready to brew up some excitement in the Houston area? I certainly hope so because starting on Saturday, August 28th, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is going to be hosting a real one-of-a-kind experience for locals. At the Brewsology Beer Festival, guests over 21 can sample over 50 breweries and 150 beers while getting to explore the museum, making for a lively and entertaining overall experience that you’d be crazy to miss out on!  It’s pretty odd mixing beer and educational learning together but this IS Houston and that’s just how we roll. Personally, I find it pretty funny and I have the very strong belief that this event is going to be a wild ride for the ages. Plus, it’s just a great opportunity to sip on some of the region’s best local brews with friends and family. General admission is running from 8pm to 11pm and VIP and Early Admission will be from 7pm to 11pm. All ticket tiers will include beer and access throughout the museum with admission. So yes, you can enjoy t...

Selena fans all around the Houston area UNITE! On August 28th starting at 8:30pm, Miller Outdoor Theatre will be presenting an absolutely amazing Selena tribute for all her dearest fans and admirers, giving audiences the opportunity to sing, dance, and celebrate the magic that Selena brought to the world with her unforgettable music.  Decades later, Selena’s music is still touching generations of people, giving way for so many fans to show up to voice their support, admiration, and love for this outstanding icon of music and popular culture. For this incredible tribute concert, Los Chicos del 512 will be performing all of Selena’s most iconic songs for guests to enjoy. This show is the absolute closest that a person can get to experience a live Selena concert in person. Basically, you will never find a better place or venue to celebrate Selena’s legacy with family and friends!  Miller Outdoor Theatre benefits both from its quick access to the Museum District as well as its exc...

Looking to get away for some beach-fueled fun?  Hope you have your towels and sunscreen ready because AIA Houston will be presenting its 34th Annual Sandcastle competition over in the nearby beach city of Galveston! Nearly 50 different teams will be competing for the amazing Gold Bucket Award, carefully sculpting the finest of sandcastles for the chance to make it big on an artistic and imaginative level.  Firms begin months in advance of the event to generate ideas, develop designs, and assign duties to different teammates. When the day of the event finally rolls around, visitors have the chance to see for themselves the level of detail and precision that each sandcastle showcases, making for an unbelievable experience for everyone. For those of you looking to see something truly extraordinary, this is definitely an event you won’t want to miss. And the best part? It’s 100% FREE.  Galveston is about an hour or so away from the Houston area but most Houstonians are famili...

You really can’t put a price on a lazy summer evening, especially when it’s outside in one of the finest areas in Downtown Houston!  I’ve extolled the amazing virtues of Houston’s Discovery Green in the past but it goes without saying that this park really is a spectacle to behold. From its amazing scenic downtown location to its beautiful playgrounds, art, and fountains, Discovery Green is the pride and joy of the area, a perfect place for children and families.  Running throughout the summer, Discovery Green will be featuring its summertime Screen on the Green events. These screenings will include some of your favorite family films including Mulan, Onward, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Abominable to name a few. Families can experience the magic at the movies under the warm glow of the summer evening with the beautiful lights of Downtown Houston all around. And the best part? The movies are FREE, and guests are even invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets! You can even brin...

Looking for something SUPER SWEET to do in Houston?  Look no further! Starting from July 14th running all the way to August 30th, the city of Houston is hosting the sensationally sticky and spectacular Candytopia! This candy-coated adventure features more than one dozen rooms filled to the brim with larger-than-life candy-themed interactive art.  These amazing art installations will feature full-fledged sensory experiences including the most popular attractions from the event’s past locations along with new elements inspired by local culture and landmarks unique to the city. So if you’re a proud Houstonian looking to capture a sense of warm-hearted recognition for Houston’s best displays, this is definitely the place to experience the magic! Really, it’s all one big Willy Wonka-esque wonderland full of tantalizingly captivating candy-themed imagery that is certain to capture the awe and imagination of Houstonians everywhere, especially for families with kids that can’t get eno...