Events

Houston Shakespeare Festival 2026

Dates: July 30 – August 8, 2026
Time: Bard Talk at 7:45 PM • Performance at 8:15 PM
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Hermann Park
Admission: Free

Event schedules can change. Verify at Website: Houston Shakespeare Festival and Miller Outdoor Theatre

Experience two Shakespeare classics under the stars as the Houston Shakespeare Festival returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre with The Tempest and The Comedy of Errors. Presented by the University of Houston, this annual tradition combines professional theater, outdoor entertainment, and Houston culture in one of the city’s most iconic venues. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy world-class Shakespeare performances at no cost.

2026 Performance Schedule

The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Sharon Ott

Performance Time: 8:15 PM

Shakespeare’s final masterpiece follows Prospera, an exiled ruler who uses magic to bring her enemies to a mysterious island, weaving a story of revenge, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Comedy of Errors

By William Shakespeare
Directed by Jack Young

Performance Time: 8:15 PM

Miller Outdoor Theatre Summer Series

Houston Symphony: Star-Spangled Salute

• Date: July 4, 2026

• Time: 8:30 PM

• Admission: Free

• Patriotic favorites, the “1812 Overture,” and a fireworks finale over Hermann Park.

🎻 Houston Symphony: Summer Symphony Nights

• Dates: July 10, July 11, July 17, and July 18, 2026

• Time: 8:15 PM

• Admission: Free

• Four unique programs featuring classical masterpieces and contemporary works. No two performances are the same.

For the complete and updated 2026 performance calendar:

Event schedules can change. Verify at Website: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.c o m/performance-list/

Houston Astros at Daikin Park

Location: Daikin Park, 501 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002
Event schedules can change. Verify at Website: https://www.mlb.com/astros 

Home Games in July

• July 1 – Minnesota Twins vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

• July 3 – Tampa Bay Rays vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

• July 4 – Tampa Bay Rays vs. Astros – 6:10 PM

• July 5 – Tampa Bay Rays vs. Astros – 2:30 PM

• July 17 – Baltimore Orioles vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

July 18 – Baltimore Orioles vs. Astros – 3:10 PM

• July 19 – Baltimore Orioles vs. Astros – 1:10 PM

• July 20 – Miami Marlins vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

• July 21 – Miami Marlins vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

• July 22 – Miami Marlins vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

• July 31 – Texas Rangers vs. Astros – 7:10 PM

July features exciting holiday weekend baseball and a highly anticipated Lone Star Series matchup against the Texas Rangers.

Houston Museum of Natural Science 

Daily Museum Hours (Summer)

• Monday–Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Last Entry: 5:30 PM

Event schedules can change. Verify at Website: https://www.hmns.org

• Daily Attractions

July 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30 — Unseen Universe (Sensory-Friendly), 10:30 AM

July 9 — Mind Over Matter: Yoga in the Dinosaur Hall, 6:30 PM

July 26 — HMNS at Levy Park, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Location: 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005

Regular Hours

July Events

THE WOODLANDS

🦸 Superhero Day with CARS

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

📍 Location:
The Woodlands Children’s Museum
4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Suite 280, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Details:
One of the museum’s most anticipated summer events. Children can meet superheroes, pose for photos with Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sheriff, and Tippy