Event Roundup: Labor Day Weekend 2025

Happy Friday and happy Labor Day Weekend! If you’re sticking around town, find ideas for how to spend the long weekend around Houston and Galveston: 

Enjoy an evening under the stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre singing along to favorite Broadway hits from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Frozen, Funny Girl, and more! (Photo: Miller Outdoor Theatre) 

H-E-B Presents Broadway on The Hill
Fri., Aug. 29, 8-10 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
Enjoy an unforgettable night of theatrical magic as six Houston-born Broadway powerhouses light up the Miller stage. Sing along to some favorite Broadway hits from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Frozen, Funny Girl, and more!

Space Cowboys vs. Albuquerque
Fri., Aug. 29, 7:05 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 30, 6;35 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 31, 6:35 p.m. 
Constellation Field
$9+
Cheer on the Space Cowboys as they take on Albuquerque. On Friday's game, catch a football jersey giveaway (for the first 2,000 fans) and enjoy postgame fireworks. On Saturday, look forward to a postgame concert by Y'all Out Boy (concert admission is included with game ticket). Sunday is Orion's Kids Day; kids can enjoy pregame catch on the field, player autographs, and postgame Kids Run the Bases. 

Houston Astros vs. LA Angels
Fri., Aug. 29, 7:10 p.m., Sat., Aug. 30, 6:10 p.m., Sun., Aug. 31, 1:10 pm.: Dog Day, Mon., Sept. 1, 1:10 p.m. 
Daikin Park
$11+
Head to Daikin Park for the Astros vs. Angels series, including Dog Day on Sun., Aug. 31. 

Galveston Pride 2025
Fri., Aug. 29, 7-9 p.m., Sat., Aug. 30, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun., Aug. 31, 12-7 p.m.
The Pride Center
Free
Get ready for Pride Galveston 2025! From August 29-31, enjoy a full weekend of beachside celebrations, live performances, and unforgettable parties.

Galveston Island Wine Festival
Fri., Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m.- 11 p.m., Sun., Aug. 31, 8:30 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Moody Gardens
$270+
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with bold wines, coastal charm, and unforgettable bites at the Galveston Island Wine Festival. Sip, savor, and celebrate as the Galveston Island Wine Festival returns with curated tastings, chef-led pairings, and Gulf-front flair. Join fellow wine lovers for a long weekend of flavor and festivity.

Join for Salsa Night at Houston Botanic Garden. (Photo: Jessica Garcia)

Salsa Night
Sat., Aug. 30, 5-8 p.m.
Houston Botanical Garden
$15+
Spend a few cool(er) evening hours in the air-conditioned comfort of Houston Botanic Garden’s Global Collection Tent for a night of dancing, culture, and fun — curated by Jessica Garcia of Soluna Marketing — for Houston Botanic Garden's last Summer Saturday.

Mercury Chamber Orchestra launches its 25th season with a captivating performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

Handel & Vivaldi Produced by Mercury Chamber Orchestra
Sat., Aug. 30, 8-10 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
Celebrate a milestone as Mercury launches its 25th season with a captivating performance at Miller Outdoor Theatre. This free concert invites the Houston community to experience the joy of live music while honoring their support over the last 25 years.

End your summer with live music and fireworks at Kemah Boardwalk. 

Kemah’s End of Summer Fireworks
Sun., Aug. 31, 1 p.m.
Kemah Boardwalk
Free
End your summer with a thrill! Enjoy live music, Kemah Boardwalk's amusement rides, grab dinner, and watch the night light up with Kemah's spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.!

Celebrate Labor Day with a foam party on the rooftop of POST. (Photo courtesy of Post Houston)

Labor Day Foam Party
Mon., Sept. 1, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
POST Houston
$5
Bring out the kiddos for a family-friendly Labor Day Foam Party on Skylawn, POST's rooftop park! There will be multiple piña colada scented Foam Machines, family-friendly music, and more.

Explore the Lone Star Flight Museum on Labor Day, including checking out some incredible aircraft, exhibits, and flight simulators. Plus, free hot dogs, chips, and drinks while supplies last. (Photo courtesy of the Lone Star Flight Museum) 

Labor Day Fun at Lone Star Flight Museum
Mon., Sep. 1, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Lone Star Flight Museum
$10
Close out summer with some amazing aircraft, out of this world exhibits, and phenomenal flight simulators. There will be tons of great fun and activities for the entire family. And don't miss free hot dogs, while supplies last.

Immerse yourself in a prehistoric adventure with TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo. This year's exhibit features 60 new dinosaurs.

TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo
Through Mon., Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day 
Houston Zoo
Prices vary from $17.95-36.95
It’s the last weekend to catch the Jurassic Giants exhibit at the Houston Zoo. Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a prehistoric adventure featuring dozens of dinosaurs at the Houston Zoo. 

Kayaks at Kinder Lake are returning - and this time they’re lighting up the night, equipped with LED lights! New this year and for a limited time only: Discovery Green is offering motorized Bumper Boats. 

Bumper Boats and Kayaks on Kinder Lake
Through Mon., Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. each day 
Discovery Green’s Kinder Lake
$12/Boat or Kayak; Bumper Boat + Kayak Rides are $20.
It’s also the last weekend to enjoy Bumper Boats at Discovery Green. Bump around on Kinder Lake with friends and family. Also, Kayaks on Kinder Lake are lighting up the night! The clear kayaks are equipped with LED lights making for a new and unique experience.  

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025
Through Mon., Sept. 1, for brunch, lunch, and dinner
Participating Houston Restaurants
Brunch ($25), Lunch ($25), or Dinner ($39 or $55)
Now in its 22nd year, Houston Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 1-Sept. 1, 2025) is the largest annual fundraiser for the Houston Food Bank. HRW has made a monumental impact by raising over $22 million dollars to date. Houston's most anticipated foodie event of the year offers specially priced, multi-course prix fixe menus for brunch ($25), lunch ($25), or dinner ($39 or $55), available for dine-in and take-out.

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