🌟 Weekend Happenings in Houston: May 16–18, 2025 🌟

From global music festivals and slime-making workshops to crawfish cook-offs, outdoor jazz, and dapper motorcycle rides—Houston is alive with energy this weekend! Whether you're heading out with the kids, planning a date night, or looking for something new to explore, there’s an event in every part of the city to match your vibe. Let’s take a look at what’s happening! 👇

🌆 Central Houston

Classical music, slime, and sunny jazz—Central Houston brings the creativity and calm.

🎶 Emissary Quartet x Nicky Sohn
📅 May 18 | 📍 Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH)
🎻 Enjoy a powerful performance by the innovative Emissary Quartet and composer Nicky Sohn.
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🧪 Slime-Making Workshop Hosted by The McClure Twins
📅 May 16-17 | 📍 Children’s Museum Houston
🎉 Join internet stars Ava and Alexis for a fun, hands-on slime-making event perfect for kids!
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🎷 Jazzy Sundays in Buffalo Bayou Park
📅 May 18 | 📍 The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park
🌞 Unwind with live jazz performances in one of Houston’s most scenic outdoor venues.
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🌲 North Houston

From video games and monster trucks to music legends—North Houston is revved up for fun!

🎮 Video Game Theater
📅 May 17 | 📍 City Place Plaza, Spring
🕹️ Play your favorite video games on a giant outdoor screen in this all-ages gaming experience!
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🚛 Conroe, TX Monster Truck Wars
📅 May 17 | 📍 Lone Star Expo Center, Conroe
🔥 Feel the roar as giant trucks crush cars and battle it out in high-octane action!
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🎸 The Highwaymen Tribute Show
📅 May 16 | 📍 Humble Civic Center, Humble
🎶 Celebrate the legends — Willie, Waylon, Johnny, and Kris — in this iconic tribute performance!
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🌄 Northwest Houston

Crawfish, horse racing, and dueling pianos—Northwest Houston mixes flavor with flair.

🎹 Dueling Pianos in Jersey Village
📅 May 16 | 📍 Jersey Village Civic Center
🎤 Get ready to sing, laugh, and request your favorite hits during this interactive piano showdown!
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🐎 Live Racing at Sam Houston Race Park
📅 May 17 | 📍 Sam Houston Race Park, Houston
🏇 Experience the thrill of live horse racing, food, drinks, and entertainment under the lights!
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🦞 6th Annual Crawfish Critic Cook-Off – TX State Championship
📅 May 16-17 | 📍 Show Sports Farm, Cypress
🌶️ Join the ultimate battle of the boilers for spicy crawfish, live music, and big prizes!
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🌇 West Houston

Dancing, shopping, and open-air concerts—West Houston is the perfect place to celebrate spring.

💃 Salsa & Bachata Night – Soft Opening
📅 May 16 | 📍 Park Place, Katy
🎶 Dance the night away with Latin beats, great vibes, and new friends at this sizzling soft opening event!
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🎼 Rhapsody in Blue – Live Outdoor Concert
📅 May 16 | 📍 Terry Hershey Park, Houston
🎹 Enjoy Gershwin’s iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” under the stars, paired with food trucks and drinks!
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🛍️ Katy Exchange
📅 May 17 | 📍 Historic Downtown Square, Katy
🎨 Shop local makers, explore bounce houses and rock walls, sip craft drinks, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages!
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🌅 Southwest Houston

Baseball, fitness, and international rhythms—this part of town is all about movement and culture.

⚾ Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Reno Aces
📅 May 16-18 | 📍 Constellation Field, Sugar Land
🎟️ Catch the Space Cowboys in action with family-friendly fun, giveaways, and fireworks all weekend long!
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🎧 Sweet Beats International Festival
📅 May 17 | 📍 Smart Financial Centre Plaza, Sugar Land
🌍 Celebrate global sounds and culture with music, food, and vibrant entertainment from around the world!
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💪 Boot Camp in the Plaza
📅 May 16 | 📍 Sugar Land Town Square
🔥 Kickstart your Friday morning with a high-energy outdoor workout, open to all fitness levels!
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🌅 South Houston

Bluegrass, bikes, and fresh markets—South Houston is full of rhythm and hometown charm.

🎸 Pickin’ for Playtime
📅 May 17 | 📍 Pearland VFW Post 7109, Pearland
🎶 Support a great cause with live bluegrass, BBQ, raffles, and family fun all day long!
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🛍️ Old Pearland Farmers Market
📅 May 17 | 📍 Independence Park, Pearland
🌽 Shop local produce, handmade crafts, and fresh goods at this vibrant monthly market!
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🏍️ 14th Annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – Galveston
📅 May 18 | 📍 Galveston Island
🕴️ Ride out in style with classic motorcycles and dapper fashion to raise awareness for men’s health!
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🌅 Southeast Houston

Pickles, Pokémon, and cultural voices—Southeast Houston offers something wonderfully different.

🥒 Galveston County Pickle Festival
📅 May 17-18 | 📍 Highland Bayou Park, Hitchcock
🎉 A crunchy celebration of all things pickled—plus live music, vendors, and games galore!
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🎤 AAPI Speaker Series: Vikas Patel
📅 May 17 | 📍 Space Center Houston
🌏 Explore stories and insights from the Asian American community as part of Space Center Houston’s inspiring series.
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🎮 Houston PokéFest
📅 May 17 | 📍 Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
⚡ Calling all Trainers! Enjoy a full day of Pokémon merch, cosplay, contests, and more!
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🌅 East Houston

Explore nature, shop locally, and try your hand at watercolor—East Houston is peaceful and playful.

🛍️ Spring Market at Town Square
📅 May 17 | 📍 Town Square, Baytown
🧶 Shop unique, handmade, and handcrafted goods from local vendors at this seasonal community market!
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📲 Pond Ecology & iNat Chat
📅 May 17 | 📍 Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston
🌿 Become a citizen scientist! Learn to use iNaturalist and ID local species around the pond.
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🎨 Wonders of Watercolor
📅 May 18 | 📍 Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston
🖌️ Get inspired by nature and create your own watercolor masterpiece—supplies provided, all ages welcome!
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💬 Which event are you heading to this weekend? Let us know in the comments!
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Alaina Segovia, REALTOR®  
Martin and Black Real Estate – Houston  
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