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The list below presents an overview of the major events in the Houston area.

January: College Baseball; From the crack of the bat to the slide on into home, NCAA baseball packs a wallop of home run frenzy for what’s oft called America’s favorite pastime. Diamond action starts in January, continuing through most of June.; Houston Cougars, Lamar Cardinals, Prairie View A&M Panthers, Rice Owls, Sam Houston State Bearkats, Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks, Texas Southern Tigers, Texas State Bobcats; Elvis Birthday Celebration; On the first weekend in January, Sam Houston Race Park begins its new season of live thoroughbred racing with a birthday party for Elvis, featuring a peanut butter and banana sandwich eating contest, an Elvis look-alike competition, and many more activities. Call (281) 807-8760 for more information.; Cordua International Festival of Flavors Week; In mid-January, the Cordua family of restaurants and its Artista restaurant, located in the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts at 800 Bagby, hosts a week long celebration of Peruvian cuisine prepared by chefs from Peru and local executive chefs from Cordua area restaurants. Call (713) 867-3201 for more information.; Gardere Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory; In mid-January, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Christ hosts the annual Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Oratory Competition in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which includes a performance by the Salvation Army Choir. Call (713) 867-3286 for more information.; Historic Walking Tours; On the fourth Sunday of every month, the Greater Houston Preservation Alliance conducts guided walking tours of historically and/or architecturally key landmarks. Call (713) 216-5000 for more information.
February: Susan G. Komen Foundation Pink Tie Gala; In mid-February, the Houston affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation holds its Pink Tie Gala and Luxury Auction at the InterContinental Hotel, to benefit research and assistance programs for those afflicted with breast cancer. Prepaid reservations required, corporate sponsorships available. Call (713) 783-9188 for more information.; Texas Home and Garden Show; In mid-February, over 1,500 exhibitors will presents interactive exhibits and programs on all aspects of home maintenance and gardening, with an emphasis on green living, at the Reliant Center, at the north end of Reliant Park. Call (800) 654-1480 for more information.
March: Brain Night at the Museum; Presented annually in conjunction with the University of Texas Health Science Center, the free evening showcases how the brain works, with dissection of a sheep’s brain, a video and more. Call (713) 521-1515 for more information.; Komen Cancer Foundation Pink Tie Gala; The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Houston Affiliate hosts its annual fundraiser for breast cancer research. Venue may vary from year to year. Call (713) 783-9188 for more information.; River Oaks Garden Club Azalia Trail; Rain or shine, this annual event benefiting area charities provides an extravagant showcase of Azalia Trail flower power. Call (713) 523-2483 for more information.; Bayou City Art Festival; After juried selection, more than 300 artists move into Houston’s Memorial Park for this 30-plus-year-old annual event. Call (713) 521-0133 for more information.
April: Major League Baseball; Nothing signals advent of spring more than baseball with a capital B, tightly meshed into American culture with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curveballs, and seventh-inning stretches. Books and movies about baseball are fine and dandy, but nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series.; Houston Astros - To book seats to root for your Houston Astros, click here.; Major League Soccer; There’s no end to the excitement each season as Major League Soccer teams from both the eastern and western conferences vie for glory in regular season matches, on to the play offs and cup finals.; Houston Dynamo - To get in on the action, and book seats for the Houston Dynamo, click here.; Houston Home Show; Over the first weekend in April, experts and vendors in the home and garden industry will exhibit and inform visitors about remodeling, decorating, backyard design and household organizing, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Call (800) 654-1480 for more information.; U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships; The Westside Tennis and Fitness Stadium hosts tennis stars from around the world each year during the first half of April. Call (713) 783-1620 for more information.; Bayou City Cajun Fest; Tons of crawfish and all sorts of other food and beverage accompany live bands at Traders Village. Call (281) 890-5500 for more information.; U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships; The Westside Tennis and Fitness Stadium hosts tennis stars from around the world each year during the first half of April. Call (713) 783-1620 for more information.; Japan Festival; This annual event in Hermann Park’s Japanese Garden showcases folk and traditional Japanese dance and music, plus demonstrations of martial arts, Ikeban flower design and origami. Call (713) 963-0121 for more information.; Easter Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk; East activities for the kids include a giant egg piñata bust, an Easter egg hunt, egg decorating, and other fun. Call (281) 334-9880 for more information.
May: Houston Fitness Fest; In early to mid May, all of the Les Mills fitness-to-music workout programs are presented in an all day fitness workshop at Westside Tennis & Fitness. Call (713) 783-1620 for more information.; Asian Pacific Heritage Festival; This annual parade and festival is at the Alief Community Park in southwest Houston. Call (713) 784-1112 for more information.; Art Car Weekend; Quirky to the max, decorated cars, bicycles, lawn mowers and almost anything on wheels lead the Art Car Parade, oldest of its kind, capping a weekend of revelry including the Main Street Drag and Art Car Ball. Call (713) 926-6368 for more information.; Clear Lake Greek Festival; Each year on Mother’s Day weekend, participants savor a weekend in Greece without leaving Texas, thanks to festivities always at the town park. Call (281) 326-6539 for more information.; Treasures of Texas Gala; In mid-May, the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston hosts its annual fundraiser and award ceremony in the Ballroom of The Westin Galleria. Call (713) 523-8963 for more information.; Texas Truck & SUV Show; Showcasing trucks, SUVs and accessories and geared toward everyone from avid hunters to families. Call (214) 221-1493 for more information.; Kentucky Derby Celebration; Sam Houston Race Park celebrates Kentucky Derby action with a chance to win $1 million, a handicapping seminar, and more. Call (281) 807-8760 for more information.; Triple Crown’s Preakness Stakes; Sam Houston Race Park celebrates the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown’s horse racing action. Call (281) 807-8760 for more information.
June: U.S. Open Sporting Clays Championship; Rifle and pistol, sporting clays, trap and skeet competitions are for individuals or groups. Call (281) 556-8199 for more information.; Juneteenth; Blues, gospel and jazz performances unfold at Hermann Park marking the day Texas learned of President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves. Call (713) 558-2600 for more information.
July: BP Power of Freedom Festival; This annual downtown Fourth of July celebration takes place in Sam Houston Park and Bayou Park. Call (713) 522-9723 for more information.; Fourth of July at Miller Outdoor Theatre; The Houston Symphony performs its annual extravaganza at Hermann Park including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture accompanied by a 16 cannon salute and fireworks. Call (713) 284-8350 for more information.; Independence Day Celebration; Sam Houston Race Park hosts a day of entertainment with kids’ fun and live quarter horse racing, capped by a fireworks extravaganza. Call (281) 807-8760 for more information.; Origami Festival at Tansu; Tansu in the Houston Heights stages an Origami Festival with exhibits, hands-on workshops, and free demonstrations. Festival events include a cocktail reception with the artists. Call (713) 880-5100 for more information.; ArtHouston; More than 30 galleries participate at this evening art walk event put on by the Houston Art Dealers Association. Call (713) 522-9116 for more information.
August: Annual Blessing of the Fleet; Decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft receive blessings from the officiating priest and minister, in early August. Call (281) 334-9880 for more information.; Make Mine Music Fest; Benefitting the Texas Music Project and Houston area non-profits, the Make Mine Texas Music Fest staged at the Humble Rodeo Arena & Expo Center covers cumbias to honky-tonk, with crafts, food, and plenty for kids. Call (713) 692-1935 for more information.; Houston International Jazz Festival; Some of summer’s hottest jazz emanates from big names gathering to perform downtown. Call (713) 839-7000 for more information.; Houston Tidelanders Barbershop Show; For men’s a cappella barbershop harmony, the Houston Tidelanders presents Tidelander Reality, an annual show with an 80-plus voice chorus, props and costumes. The chorus, members of the SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America), was charted in 1946 and ranks as one of Houston’s oldest musical organizations. Call (713) 223-TIDE for more information.; Houston Shakespeare Festival; Throughout the month, the famous playwright is hailed with free performances of his work at Miller Outdoor Theater in Hermann Park. Call (713) 743-3003 for more information.
September: National Football League; If it’s fall and you’re ready for some football, count on the National Football League to deliver non-stop grid action, leading to playoffs, and the incomparable Super Bowl. The NFL has come a long way since its 1920 founding in Canton, Ohio at Ralph Hay’s Hupmobile dealership. NFL action was first televised in 1939 when NBC broadcast within New York City. The NFL’s Longest Day was on Christmas, 1971, in a playoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and Miami’s 17-0 Perfect Season unfolded the following year. But that’s history, and prospects for new milestones start in September.; Houstan Texans - To book seats for cheering on your Houstan Texans, click here.; College Football; NCAA Football, created in 1997 to promote college football ideals, makes no bones about the importance of each game. Losing at any time during the season can thwart a team's chances for postseason action or an NCAA Championship. No wonder NCAA Football marketers have adopted a tagline of "NCAA Football: Every Game Counts."; Houston Cougars, Rice Owls, Texas A&M Aggies, Prairie View A&M Panthers, Sam Houston State Bearkats, Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks, Texas Southern Tigers, Texas State Bobcats; Houston Cougars - To cheer on your favorites and book seats for the Houston Cougars, click here.; Rice Owls - To book seats for the Rice Owls, click here.; Texas A&M Aggies - To book seats for the Texas A&M Aggies, click here.; Houston Hot Sauce Festival; Always in September to benefit the Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research, the Houston Hot Sauce Festival features sauce, salsa, chipotle, jams, spices, marinades, chips, dips and more as chiliheads pour into the Arena. Call (281) 558-3518 for more information.; Houston PetSet; Houston PetSet supports area animal organizations with its annual fundraiser featuring band, silent auction, open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Call (713) 328-5140 for more information.; Turkish Festival; Houston’s Jones Plaza comes alive with sights, sounds and aromas of Turkey in a grand bazaar atmosphere. Call (832) 251-8405 for more information.; Jazz Nights Under The Stars; Jazz Nights Under The Stars, one of Houston’s most celebrated jazz festivals, unfolds around Labor Day at Jones Plaza, featuring local and national jazz artists. Call (281) 773-9346 for more information.
October: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; On the first Saturday morning in October, runners gather at Sam Houston Park off Allen Parkway, with the start line at downtown's Bagby & Clay, to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program, which supports breast cancer research and education, screening and treatment in Houston and neighboring areas. Call (713) 783-9188 for more information.; Texas Renaissance Festival; Starting in October, continuing for seven weekends in Plantersville, the Texas Renaissance Festival recreates an English 16th century village. Call (281) 356-2178 for more information.; Ghost Walks; Starting at the Franklin Street Coffee House throughout October, Ghost Walks provide opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit on a leisurely two-mile MetroRail ride and stroll featuring urban legends and true tales of deceased Houstonians. Spooky stories include the gory tale of the former Alley Theatre manager’s murder. Call (713) 222-9255 for more information.; Augusta Pines Charity Classic; This 54-hole individual stroke-play event has competitive rounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and pro ams on weekdays. Call (832) 381-1000 for more information.; Living Water International Gala; In mid-October, Living Water International presents its annual gala at the InterContinental hotel, where guests sponsor tables, and proceeds facilitate the provision of clean, safe water to underdeveloped communities around the world. Call (877) 594-4426 for more information.; Wings Over Houston Air Show; Houston’s Ellington Field hosts the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy’s Blue Angels with acrobatics and more. Call (713) 266-4492 for more information.; South Shore Dockside Food & Wine Festival; Cuisine, wine, culinary demonstrations, boats and cars and more are on display. Call (281) 334-1000 for more information.; ZiegenBock Music Festival; At Sam Houston Race Park, the ZiegenBock Music Festival features a day filled with fun for all ages. Call (281) 807-8760 for more information.; Monster Mash Halloween Party; On Halloween, the Health Museum hosts Elmo of Sesame Street, Flossie the Tooth Fairy, and others for a party that features interactive exhibits on health and the body, healthy snacks and lots of activities for children and their parents. Call (713) 521-1515 for more information.
November: College Basketball; First devised by James Naismith in 1891, with the first recorded collegiate game in 1893, legions testify there’s no sound so soothing as a basketball whooshing through the net after a flick of the wrist. NCAA basketball brings grass roots hoop dreams to an entirely new level each fall, building toward March Madness, the NCAA Division Basketball Championships.; Houston Cougars, Rice Owls, Lamar Cardinals, Prairie View A&M Panthers, Sam Houston State Bearkats, Stephen F. Austin State Lumberjacks, Texas Southern Tigers, Texas State Bobcats; Houston Cougars - To book seats for the Houston Cougars, click here.; Rice Owls - To book seats for the Rice Owls, click here.; International Quilt Festival; In late October or early November, more than 2,000 quilts and pieces of fabric art, original cloth dolls, and other textile arts are displayed at George R. Brown Convention Center in the world's largest quilt show. Festivities include over 400 demonstrations and mini-classes. Call (713) 781-6864 for more information.; Day of the Dead Festival; Presented by MECA, a multicultural arts organization, Houston’s Dia de los Muertos is a traditional holiday honoring and celebrating lives of family and friends who have died. Call (713) 343-0218 for more information.; Foundation for Modern Music; From mid November through April, the Foundation for Modern Music presents a series of annual concerts featuring works of living American composers, often with the composers in attendance. Call (713) 529-3928 for more information.; Via Colori; At Sam Houston Park and Allen Parkway in mid-November, Via Colori is a street painting festival benefiting the Center for Hearing and Speech, showcasing more than 175 artists painting original masterpieces directly on the street. Call (713) 523-3633 for more information.; Trot Your Turkey Off; Immediately after Thanksgiving, the Health Museum hosts a special interactive walking tour where you can explore the body and count the calories you have burned along the way. Call (713) 521-1515 for more information.
December: Holiday Lights Walks; Sandra Claus and her elves lead 90-minute walking and trolley tours featuring downtown building décor and the city hall Christmas tree. Call (713) 222-9255 for more information.; Kickstart Belt Ceremony; The Kickstart in-school life skills program for inner city youth, founded by Chuck Norris, holds its belt ceremony at Delmar Fieldhouse, 2020 Magnum Road, to honor its students. Call (713) 552-1055 for more information.; Chanukah Fest; In early to mid-December, the Chabad Lubavitch Outreach of Houston sponsors a holiday festival around City Hall where lots of traditional food, crafts demonstrations, live entertainers and activities for all ages are featured. Call (713) 774-0300 for more information.; Texas Champions Day; Top Texas-bred thoroughbreds compete in this annual series of eight stakes races offering $500,000 in purses, at the Sam Houston Race Park. Call (281) 807-8760 for more information.; Dickens on the Strand; Starting more than 20 years ago as a potluck supper, this annual event includes parades, costumed characters, vendors and more. Call (409) 765-7834 for more information.; Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake; More than 100 lighted, decorated boats move along through Clear Lake and Clear Creek Channel to Galveston Bay. Call (281) 334-9880 for more information.

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