Event Roundup: Labor Day Weekend 2024

Happy Friday and happy Labor Day Weekend! If you’re sticking around town this weekend, here are some fun happenings to consider. (As always, please check individual sites for any weather-related updates.) 

Enjoy School of Rock at Movie Night at the POST's Skylawn on Friday, Aug. 30 with the Houston Cinema Arts Society.   

Movie Night on the Lawn: School of Rock 
Fri., Aug. 30, 8-10 p.m.
POST Houston
Free with RSVP
Come by Skylawn at the POST on Friday for Movie Night on the Lawn with the Houston Cinema Arts Society. Watch School of Rock on a projector screen with the best view of the Houston skyline. In addition, there will be concessions for food and drinks available on the rooftop. Free with RSVP and open to all ages. 

Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project, a cross-cultural telling of the classic epic of the Ramayana, comes to Miller Outdoor Theatre. This extraordinary production brings to life the legendary story of Prince Rama — suffused with love, war, and adventure — in a new and original style through music and dance traditions of South and Southeast Asia.

The Ramayana Project Produced by Asia Society Texas Center  
Fri., Aug. 30, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free 
Transcending Borders: The Ramayana Project, a cross-cultural telling of the classic epic of the Ramayana, comes to Miller Outdoor Theatre, Friday, 8 p.m. This extraordinary production brings to life the legendary story of Prince Rama — suffused with love, war, and adventure — in a new and original style through music and dance traditions of South and Southeast Asia.  

Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Salt Lake City Bees   
Fri., Aug. 30, 7:05 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 31, 7:05 p.m. 
Starts at $11
The Sugar Land Space Cowboys take on the Salt Lake City Bees at Constellation Field in a five-game series, which continues today, 7:05 p.m., with a fireworks show. Tomorrow, 7:05 p.m., includes a Joey Loperfido Baseball Card Bobblehead Giveaway.

The Astros take on Kansas City in a four-game series. Sunday, Aug. 31 is Dog Day at the ballpark. (Photo courtesy of the Houston Astros)

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals 
Fri., Aug. 30, 7:10 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 31, 6:10 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 1, 1:10 p.m. 
Starts at $18
The Astros take on Kansas City in a four-game series, continuing today. The Astros’ annual Dog Day is this Sunday. Bring your four-legged Astros fan to Minute Maid!  

TXU Energy presents Dinosaurs offers Houston Zoo visitors an exciting opportunity to get an up-close look at the massive giants that once roamed the earth millions of years ago. From March 8-Sept. 2, get face-to-face with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. 

TXU Energy Presents Dinosaurs at the Houston Zoo 
Open every day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entry at 4 p.m. Online reservations for timed tickets are required for all non-member guests.  
Houston Zoo
General admission starts at $29 for adults (depends on date/time).
Get an up-close look at T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, Edmontonia, and more at the Dinosaurs exhibit at the Houston Zoo. Visitors will spot the connections between animals at the Zoo and these prehistoric creatures. This is the last weekend to browse the special exhibit, which closes Monday, Sept. 2. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Birds of the World Opens at the Houston Zoo 
Open every day, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entry at 4 p.m. Online reservations for timed tickets are required for all non-member guests.  
Houston Zoo
General admission starts at $29 for adults (depends on date/time). Included with general admission (depends on date/time)  
Today is the opening of the highly anticipated Birds of the World exhibit at the Houston Zoo, inviting guest to explore the diversity and beauty of bird species from around the world.  

Salsa Night in the Garden 
Sat., Aug. 31, 5:30-8 p.m.
Houston Botanic Garden 
$25 (non-members) 
Head to Houston Botanic Garden for Salsa Night on Saturday, 5:30-8 p.m., in the air-conditioned comfort of the Garden's Global Collection Tent. There will be a live salsa set from DE DelSur and salsa dancing lessons by Angel Ramirez. Non-member fee of $25 includes after-hours Summer Saturdays admission to the Garden, dancing with live music, and beer and water.  

Enjoy Baroque gems by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel in a dynamic concert featuring recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer. This performance will showcase the recorder in a unique audience experience.

Mercury Chamber Orchestra: Vivaldi & Telemann at Miller Outdoor Theatre 
Sat., Aug. 31, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free 
Enjoy Baroque gems by Vivaldi, Telemann, and Handel in a dynamic concert featuring recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer. This performance on Saturday, at 8 p.m. will showcase the recorder in a unique audience experience, unveiling sonic beauty and musical fireworks.

Galveston Island Labor Day Fireworks 
Sat., Aug. 31, 8:30 p.m.
Beach at 37th and Seawall
Free 
Bring your family down to Galveston Island for a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend firework show, Saturday, 8:30 p.m., on the beach at 37th and Sewall Blvd. 

Houston Dash vs. Utah Royals at Shell Energy Stadium  
Sat., Aug. 31, 8:30 p.m.
Shell Energy Stadium 
Starts at $13
This Sat., Aug. 31, 8:30 p.m. is one of the Dash’s final home games of the season, and it's also Pups at the Pitch Night.  

Bboy Moy, who served as a judge at the Paris Olympics, is bringing his world-renowned Break Free crew to Children’s Museum Houston. Catch an epic performance by Break Free Hip-Hop School's dance crew and try some moves of your own.

Break Free Worldwide Series at the Children’s Museum 
Sundays, Sept. 1-29, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Catch an epic performance by Break Free Hip-Hop School's dance crew as they get the party going. Bboy Moy, who served as a judge at the Paris Olympics, is bringing his world-renowned Break Free crew to Children’s Museum Houston to show off the skills that caught the attention of the world. See a breaking performance this Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Kids’ Hall Alcove. Participate in a DJ workshop, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Contribute to a community mural, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. General admission.

Labor Day Drone Show in Downtown Galveston 
Sun., Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Saengerfet Park/Historic Downtown Galveston
Free
The skies over downtown Galveston will light up on Sunday with hundreds of drones. Grab a seat early and enjoy some pre-show entertainment, 7:30 p.m. The drones will lift off above Shearn-Moody Plaza at 25th & The Strand at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. The 12-minute artistic display of 300 dancing drones is free to attend.

End of Summer Fireworks at Kemah Boardwalk 
Sun., Sept. 1, 9:30 p.m.
Kemah Boardwalk 
Free
Enjoy Kemah Boardwalk's amusement rides, grab dinner, and watch the night light up with spectacular fireworks show on Sunday, 9:30 p.m. The schedule includes live music from 1-10 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 

Labor Day at the Lone Star Flight Museum 
Mon., Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lone Star Flight Museum
$10 admission includes free hot dog, chips, drinks while supplies last 
Explore amazing aircraft, exhibits, and flight simulators at the Lone Star Flight Museum. Starting at 11 a.m., the museum will provide free hot dogs, chips, and a drink (one per person, while supplies last). Throughout the day, enjoy STEM experiences for all ages, flight simulators, drawings, crafts and more. 

Watch a special screening of the beloved Disney classic, The Little Mermaid, and enjoy a special meet and greet with Princess Ariel. 

Labor Day Matinee: The Little Mermaid with Princess Ariel Meet-and-Greet 
Mon., Spe.t 2, 1-3:30 p.m.
Post Houston 
Free 
The POST is providing a screening of The Little Mermaid (1989), starting around 2 p.m. Beforehand, enjoy a special meet and greet with Princess Ariel, who will enchant the audience with a set of songs from the movie and will be available to pose for photos. 

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2024 
Participating Houston restaurants
Brunch and Lunch: $25; Dinner: $39 or $55 
Dine for a good cause. Houston Restaurant Weeks (originally scheduled to end Sept. 2 – extended this year through Sept. 30) has raised over $21 million dollars for the Houston Food Bank since inception. View the list of participating restaurants, along with their 2024 HRW menus, here.  

The Malibu Barbie Cafe will allow Barbie fans to experience the ultimate form of Barbiecore dining alongside a groovy roller rink worthy of Barbie herself.

Malibu Barbie Café Houston: Pop-Up Experience 
Through Oct. 16, all day (until 11 p.m.) 
Junction HTX 
Tickets for the restaurant are $25/each and include food and merchandise credit.
The Malibu Barbie Café Houston has popped up at Junction HTX. Barbie fans will love the family-friendly restaurant and roller rink. 

More Events
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