Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Father’s Day weekend from The Buzz! Celebrate Dad and spend time with the family at some of these fun events around town.

Houston Symphony performs Jurassic Park

Get ready for dinosaurs galore! Watch the science fiction classic while the Houston symphony performs the score live. The film will be projected in HD in Jones Hall. You will be transported into an island full of dinosaurs and adventure. The film starts at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo

With the first weekend of the opening of Cool Nights in full swing, come on down to the Houston Zoo. With later hours, beat the heat and see the animals in cooler weather. Enjoy live music and fun family activities that the whole family will like. Cool Nights takes place every Friday evening, starting tonight through Aug. 11, 5-8 p.m. All activities are included with Zoo admission.

Galveston Cajun Festival

Bring the whole family to Galveston for the second annual Cajun Festival, happening all weekend long starting this evening, 5-10 p.m. There will live music and entertainment, a crawfish eating contest, a crawfish racing contest and fun family activities. Get ready for food, fun and lots of sun.

Downtown Summer Movie Series at Main Street Square

Bring your movie fanatic dad down to the Main Street Square to watch the classic movie E.T. the Extra- Terrestrial. Enjoy food trucks and drinks while you are watching on the jumbo LED screen, starting Saturday at 8 p.m.  

Father’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend

Bring Dad or Granddad to explore the Ima Hogg estate on Saturday and Sunday. Relax and unwind with complimentary refreshments at the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor and Education Center. Fathers and grandfathers get in free and everyone else receives discounted admission.

More Events 

See our event calendar for more upcoming events.