United States

Houston, TX

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Best time to visit

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The best time to visit Houston is from April to May, and another option is from September to November. Spring offers a chance to enjoy the blooming of the state flower of Texas, the bluebonnet, as well as strawberry season, highlighted by the Strawberry Festival. Additionally, from April to June and September to November, you can spot large, ancient alligators in the area. Beach season, with the best beaches full of sun, waves, water activities, and great parties, runs from May to September. The Texas Gulf Coast hosts thousands of sandhill cranes from October to February. In addition, Houston is surrounded by beautiful autumnal destinations from mid-October to early December.

14 things to do in Houston, TX

Houston 4th of July Events & Fireworks

July 4 • Event

A day full of music, family fun, parades, and fireworks

Houston Hot Air Balloon Festival & Polo Match

May 14–15, 2021 • Event

One of the prominent social networking events in Houston

New Year's Eve in Houston

December 31 • Event

Welcome a new chapter of your life with a party in Space City

Chinese New Year

January 22–February 9, 2025 • Event

Welcome Lunar New Year with all-time favorite lion and dragon dances and other fun activities

Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival

April 13-14, 2024 • Event

One of the best small-town festivals in Texas

Houston Fall Colors

mid October–early December • Nature

Although Houston is not famous for its golden foliage, the city is surrounded by beautiful autumnal destinations

Halloween in Houston: Events & Fests

late September–early November • Event

Parties, parades, and various haunts mark Halloween season in Houston

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Events

March 15–17, 2024 • Event

Houston gathers the Irish and Irish-at-heart for a grand celebration

Wings Over Houston Airshow

October 26–27, 2024 • Event

A stunning air display featuring vintage World War II aircraft and modern aviation

Hummingbirds in Houston

March 1–May 31 | August 1–October 31 | October 13–March 16 • Nature

Get ready to enjoy three common hummingbird species in Houston

Houston Comicpalooza

June 20-22, 2025 • Event

One of the largest comic cons in southern United States

Stargazing

all year round • Nature

An observatory in southeastern Texas allows seeing the Milky Way and various space objects

Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 28, 2024 • Event

One of the oldest Thanksgiving Day parades in the US

Festival Of Lights Lake Jackson

November 22–23, 2024 • Event

A free family-friendly festival in the Greater Houston metropolitan area

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