While some of us may be wrapping up Spring Break and others are just getting started, one thing’s for sure: The weekend is here, and with it comes a plethora of fun events. Happy Friday, and we hope you have an amazing, lively weekend.
RODEO SEASON Kids enjoy heading out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo year after year to see the animals, enjoy the food, and soak in the sights and sounds. Pictured (from left) are friends Sofia Chinchilla, Ainsley Hasselkus, Madison Perrien, and Eleanor Hasselkus having fun at the Rodeo together.
RodeoHouston
Mon., March 2-22, 8 a.m.-midnight
NRG Park
Prices vary
RodeoHouston is still up and going, waiting for guests to dive into the array of events and activities being held. If you’re looking forward to the performances this weekend, enjoy an exciting lineup from notable artist Shaboozey, Kelly Clarkson, and Pepe Aguilar. For those who are new to the rodeo and need some helpful tips, check out our beginner’s guide to the rodeo.
Moonlight Movies: Time Bandits
Fri., March 13, 8 p.m.
Museum of Fine Arts
$20
Experience a night under the stars as MFAH takes you back in time with a screening of Time Bandits (PG). Stroll through the sculpture garden before heading to the sloping roof of the Glassell School of Art’s amphitheater, where you can sip signature cocktails inspired by the film, enjoy complimentary popcorn, and settle in for the movie.
2026 World Baseball Classic
Fri., March 13, 7 p.m. and Sat., March 14, 2 p.m.
Daikin Park
Ticket prices vary
The Houston Astros host the final weekend of World Baseball Classic Pool B games at Daikin Park featuring Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, the United States, and Brazil. Head over to see the last two quarterfinal matchups as the tournament’s top teams battle for a title.
Children Museum Houston’s Spring Break Blast includes its annual Pi Day Shaving Cream Pi(e) Fight on Sat., March 14. (Photo: Cody Duty)
Children Museum Houston’s Spring Break Blast
Sat., March 7-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Children’s Museum Houston
$19.95
Ages 1+
The Children's Museum Houston invites families to celebrate Spring Break with a wide variety of fun, educational activities and entertainment. This weekend, enjoy music, monsters, and thrills for Friday the 13th, the 21st Annual Pi Day celebration (March 14th) complete with the museum’s famous shaving-cream Pi(e) Fight, and a lively Block Party (March 15th) featuring hands-on LEGO activities and festive spring fun.
Spring Break at Lone Star Flight Museum
Sat., March 7-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lone Star Flight Museum
$12-$18; free for children 4 and under
The Lone Star Flight Museum continues to kick off their Spring Break festivities with another week of exciting, educational activities and programs. Stop by this weekend for aircraft tours, flight simulators, STEM demonstrations, and aviation-themed storytime on Friday (March 13th); Pi Day fun on Saturday with free mini pies (March 14th, while supplies last), STEM challenges, and a drone demonstration; and festive Sunday (March 15th) activities like shamrock crafts, a shamrock hunt, and prism demonstrations.
Houston’s ultimate spring break staycation arrives March 11–14 with Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial. Experience all day, hands-on space exploration and entertainment by night. (Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston/Aaron Rodriguez)
Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival Presented by Wellby Financial
Weds., March 11-14, Times vary
Space Center Houston
$34.95-$150
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Spring Break daycation with Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival, a weekend of live concerts featuring The Wallflowers and 311, along with cutting-edge space technology, NASA Johnson Space Center tours, great food, and cosmic exploration for all ages.
65th Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Parade
Sat., March 14, 12 p.m.
Downtown Houston
Free
Put on your green attire and head over to Downtown Houston to watch the 65th annual St. Patrick’s Parade where you’ll get to enjoy two hours of colorful floats and entertainment for the family!
Enjoy an afternoon of rodeo favorites at CityCentre's Boots, Boogie and Bow-Wows. Best Friends Animal Society will be onsite with adorable pets ready for adoption.
Boots, Boogie and Bow-Wows
Sat., March 14, 12-3 p.m.
CityCentre
Free
Rodeo vibes have arrived, and Boots, Boogie & Bow-Wows is bringing them to CityCentre Plaza! Spend the afternoon listening to country favorites with Dave Tha DJ, line dances at the pop-up plaza dance floor, and an opportunity to show off your favorite boots. You can also meet a furry friend as the Best Friends Animal Society hosts adorable pets ready to be adopted!
POST St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Sat., March 14, 1-5 p.m.
POST Houston
Free between 1-5 p.m. After 5 p.m., a Rooftop Rodeo ticket is required.
Ejoy a day full activities at POST in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. There will be balloon artists and face painters, food and drink, Irish performances, a photo booth by FotoLab, live bands, and more.
Evelyn Rubenstein JCC 2026 Houston Jewish Film Festival: Opening Night: Tatami
Sat., March 14, 8:30 p.m.
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
$18 Member | $25 Public
ERJCC’s Houston Jewish Film Festival, now in its 22nd year, features award-winning films that bring Jewish and Israeli stories to the big screen, along with filmmakers, guest speakers, and programming at venues across the city. The festivals opens with a screening of Tatami on Saturday evening, combining the thrill of a sports drama with the excitement of a political thriller. Find the full film festival schedule here.
Celebrate rodeo season with live music, a petting zoo, and more family-friendly fun at River Oaks District.
Rodeo Fun at River Oaks District
Sat., March 14th, 2-5 p.m.
River Oaks District
Free
Bring your family to an elevated Houston rodeo celebration at the River Oaks District with a free event featuring live music, a petting zoo, artisanal cotton candy, signature bites from Hopdoddy Burger Bar, and Western-inspired cocktails + mocktails by MAD Houston. The perfect way to start (or wrap up) Spring Break!
HAVE OSCAR, WILL TRAVEL Lifelong friends Lisa Margraves, Sarah Porter, Laura Harvey, Catherine Randall, Julia Humphreys, and Rachel Hudgins travel with an Oscars box, complete with a giant cutout of Oscar. (Photo: Rachel Hudgins Photography)
Academy Awards
Sun., March 15, 6 p.m.
For film buffs, the 98th Academy Awards will be broadcast on ABC Sunday evening, with Conan O’Brien hosting. For some watch party inspiration, read Oscars Watch Party: Bringing lifelong friends together in our March issue by Andria Dilling. Oscars Watch Party | The Buzz Magazines
March Madness: Selection Sunday
Sun., March 5, 5 p.m.
For basketball fans, Selection Sunday for 2026 March Madness takes place Sunday evening. The men's tournament bracket will be announced at 5 p.m. on CBS and the women’s bracket will be announced at 7 p.m. on ESPN. View more. 2026 Selection
More Events
See more upcoming events on our calendar and see more March happenings in our monthly event roundup.