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Event Roundup - February 2026
February means Valentine’s Day, the kickoff to RodeoHouston, Super Bowl, Lunar New Year, and so much more. Here’s a sampling of some Buzzworthy events happening this month:
Celebrate Black History Month at Children's Museum Houston.
Children’s Museum Houston Black History Month Celebration
Sat., Feb. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Children's Museum
$19.95/adults and children (ages 1+)
Enjoy a full day of dynamic programming celebrating Black history, including a captivating theatrical performance by Express Children’s Theatre (11 a.m.); MLK Oratory Contest Winners (12 p.m.); Black History Month Story Times (1 and 3 p.m.), master storyteller Manning Mpinduzi-Mott (2 p.m.), plus meaningful activities throughout the day.
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER Let the good times roll at Mardi Gras! Galveston, Feb. 6-17. (Photo courtesy of Galveston CVB)
Feb. 6-17
Galveston
Tickets vary
The 115th Mardi Gras celebration will be headlined by Logan Ryan (Feb. 6), Wade Bowen (Feb. 7), GymClassHeroes (Feb. 13), and Lil’ Keke (Feb. 14), and will include more than 3 million beads, over 20 parades, legendary parties, concerts, and more. Mardi Gras! Galveston 2026 will bring back Electric Mardi Gras! featuring nationally recognized DJs from New York and L.A. Plus, there will be a wide range of local and regional performers across multiple stages. See the lineup, parade schedule, and more details at www.MardiGrasGalveston.com.
Sat., Feb. 7, 4-7 p.m.: Black History Month; Sat., Feb. 21, 4-7 p.m.: Lunar New Year
Memorial Park, Live Oak Court at Clay Family Eastern Glades
Free
Live at Live Oak, presented by H-E-B, includes music, dance, family-friendly activities, food and drink, and more. Celebrate Black History Month on Sat., Feb. 7 and Lunar New Year on Sat., Feb. 21.
Champagne and Chocolates Valentine's Market
Fri., Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Evelyn's Park
Free
Shop from local favorites inside Evelyn's Park event center for the annual Valentine's Market. Enjoy $3 mimosas from Betsy's and free treats. Ten percent of purchases will benefit the park.
YEAR OF THE HORSE Celebrate Lunar New Year with festivities around town, including at Asia Society Texas' free Lunar New Year Festival, Sat., Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Asia Society Texas)
Asia Society Texas’ Lunar New Year 2026
Sat., Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; timed building entry from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.
Asia Society Texas
Free; registration required. Ticketed performances: $12
Celebrate the Year of the Horse – a symbol of energy, freedom, and forward momentum – with vibrant performances, arts and crafts, and delicious food available for purchase. Music and dance performances by Huaxing Arts Group Houston are ticketed and include building entry.
Chinese Community Center’s 2026 Lunar New Year Festival includes lion and dragon dances, face changing opera, cultural music and dance performances, an onsite cultural clothing parade, Asian food vendors, hands-on workshops, games, and festive shopping.
Chinese Community Center’s 2026 Lunar New Year Festival
Sat., Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chinese Community Center
Free
Welcome the Year of the Horse at Chinese Community Center’s annual Lunar New Year Festival, including lion and dragon dances, face changing opera, cultural dance and music performances, an onsite cultural clothing parade, Asian food vendors, workshops, games, Valentine-themed activities, and festive shopping.
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) presents the company’s second annual Family Day, a special presentation of Humperdinck’s enchanting Hansel and Gretel, Feb. 14, 2026, 11 a.m. (Photo: Katy Anderson)
Houston Grand Opera’s Family Day
Sat., Feb. 14, 11 a.m.
Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center
$25+
Houston Grand Opera’s second annual Family Day will feature a 90-minute, relaxed-environment performance of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. Kids will enjoy the fun activities in the lobby before the show and during intermission.
Lunar New Year Festival at Market Square Park
Sat., Feb. 14, 12-6 p.m.
Free
Celebrate Lunar New Year downtown with a festival featuring Lion and Dragon dances, a DJ, cultural workshops by Young Audiences of Houston, and a market offering a variety of food and artisan goods.
Lunar New Year 2026 at The Galleria
Sat., Feb. 14, 3-4 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 14, 12-5 p.m., Sat., Feb. 21, 12-5 p.m., Sun., Feb. 22, 12-5 p.m.
The Galleria, Level One, between Nordstrom and Macy’s
Free
Asia Society Texas brings special Lunar New Year activities to The Galleria, including free arts and crafts, games, and festive performances.
Enjoy tasty tapas and perfectly paired libations during Houston Arboretum’s annual, popular Valentine’s-themed event. (Photo: Anthony Rathbun)
Sat., Feb. 14, 5-9 p.m. (last trail admittance: 7:15 p.m.)
$110 member/$125 nonmember per person
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum’s annual, popular Valentine’s-themed event includes a leisurely walk along softly-lit trails. Experience six food stops paired with specially selected beers and wines. Menu is crafted by expert chefs at Cotton Culinary, Kelly Prohl of Double Decanted, and Lennie Ambrose of Saint Arnold Brewing Company. The event will help raise funds for conservation and education efforts.
Sat., Feb. 14, 7 p.m.
The Post Oak Hotel
$500/ticket; see the website for table and sponsorship info
The annual Park Lovers’ Ball, "Heart for our Parks," co-chaired by Michelle and Doug Huth and Stephanie and Bryan Magers, will feature live and silent auctions, dinner and cocktails, and a live band. Proceeds benefit West U parks and green spaces. See westuparks.org/park-lovers-ball.
Feb. 15-28
Participating restaurants around Houston
$15: Two-course brunch or lunch; $25: two-course dinner
The sister event to Houston’s popular foodie charity event, Houston Restaurant Weeks, Eat Drink HTX was developed for the casual dining category, with a lower price point set for brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. Proceeds benefit the Houston Food Bank. See eatdrinkhtx.com/.
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Discovery Green! Enjoy traditional dance and drum performances from Han Narea and Dance of Asian America, an Asian market, and more. (Photo courtesy of Discovery Green)
Lunar New Year at Discovery Green
Sun., Feb. 15, 4-7 p.m.
Discovery Green
Free
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Discovery Green with performances by Lee’s Golden Dragon, Han Narea, Dance of Asian America, and more.
A winter-style twist on a classic: enjoy the Discovery Green Ice Rink in a smashing new way with Bumper Cars on Ice, starting Friday, Jan. 2. (Photo courtesy of Discovery Green).
Through Mon., Feb. 16
$20 plus tax for a seven-minute ride
Discovery Green
Experience the Ice at Discovery Green in a different way: on bumper cars! Children must be taller than 42 inches to ride.
RADIANT Inspired by traditions celebrating the Lunar New Year, the zodiac calendar, and regional plant and animal life, Radiant Nature at Houston Botanic Garden is a Chinese lantern festival with larger-than-life installations.
Through Sun., Feb. 22, timed entry from 6-8:30 p.m. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, along with select weeknights
Houston Botanic Garden
$28.50+. Get $2 off admission on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Inspired by traditions celebrating the Lunar New Year, the zodiac calendar, and regional plant and animal life, Radiant Nature celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse. The floral-inspired portion of Radiant Nature includes a field of giant Texas bluebonnets, the vibrant red of holiday poinsettias, a tunnel of morning glories, and a glowing peach tree.
2026 ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival
Through Feb. 26
Various venues across Houston
Tickets vary
The ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival promotes inclusion and celebrates the lives, stories, and talents of people with disabilities. The lineup includes art exhibits, films, inspirational speakers, and more. See www.reelabilitieshouston.org.
World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
Thurs., Feb. 26, 5-11 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 27, 12-11 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
One-day ticket: $30/adult; child (ages 3-12): $10
NRG Park
More than 250 teams compete in the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest presented by Cotton Holdings. Although most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden Stage, presented by Miller Lite, Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon, and the Chuckwagon. The Carnival, presented by First Community, is open for rides and games. The Garden Stage features some of the best up-and-coming and established artists in Texas country. The Rockin’ Bar-B-Que Saloon also features live and DJ music, and has an outside patio. Inside the saloon is the Chuckwagon, where visitors can pick up their complimentary BBQ plate.
2026 BRUCE BOLT College Classic Benefiting The Astros Foundation
Feb. 27-March 1
Daikin Park
Single-day tickets and three-day tournament packages on sale; see website
The 26th Annual BRUCE BOLT College Classic returns to Daikin Park, Feb. 27-March 1. Texas, Coastal Carolina, UTSA, Ole Miss, Baylor, and Ohio State will take the field for the nine-game tournament. The Buckeyes and Roadrunners kick the tournament off followed by the Bears and Rebels. The national runner-up Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and SEC champion Texas Longhorns close out day one of the three-day tournament at 7:05 p.m. Friday night. See www.mlb.com/astros/tickets/college-classic.
Bellaire Little League's 2025 Opening Day began with teams running through the Bellaire High School Cardinal, greeted by cheers from the BHS baseball team and cheerleaders. (Photo: Dee Zunker Photography)
Bellaire Little League Opening Day
Sat., Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 5:30-9 p.m.
Weston Field
Free to attend; open to the community
Kick off the spring season with a day full of community fun, including Opening Ceremony and Team Introductions, the Moms’ Softball Game, games, rides, and treats for the family, the 12U Home Run Derby, and the Weston Field Glow Party.
Sat., Feb. 28, 9 a.m.
Race starts at the corner of Walker and Bagby and ends on Allen Parkway near Eleanor Tinsley Park
Price varies
Rodeo Run, presented by ConocoPhillips, benefits the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The run kicks off with the wheelchair race (9 a.m.), followed by the 5K and 10K Corral A, 10K and 5K events. Participants and supporters are invited to Eleanor Tinsley Park for a post-race celebration, including food, entertainment, and a Family Fun Zone.
Feb. 28, 10 a.m.
Parade route begins at Bagby and Walker Streets, travels from Travis to Bell Street, and from Bell Street to Louisiana Street, before turning on Lamar Street and ends at Lamar and Bagby
Free
Kick off the 2026 Rodeo with the Downtown Rodeo Parade following the Rodeo Run. Decorative floats, marching bands, and thousands on horseback will fill the streets. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Scott Ruskan will serve as the grand marshal. Ruskan, 26, is a rescue swimmer whose lifesaving actions during the Fourth of July floods in the Texas Hill Country earned national recognition.
Sat., Feb. 28, 12-3 p.m.
Colonial Park, West End
Free
Browse local artists showcasing handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings, and more. Enjoy live music while you shop and stroll.
Editor’s note: Events are subject to change. Also, find more events here and see our weekend roundup online every Friday.
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