If you thought Friday was hot in the Houston area, brace yourself—the heat and humidity will continue to build through the weekend, and our “feels like” temperatures will be in the 100s.
So, we put together this list of 5 ways to beat our extreme heat Saturday and Sunday, before the next chance of storms arrives on Monday. Stay safe out there!
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1. Enjoy a frosty adult beverage at one of Houston’s most iconic breweries
🗓️ June 8: 30th Anniversary Party at Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Celebrate 30 years of Texas’ oldest craft brewery with an all-day bash. Enjoy performances by Kam Franklin, Devin the Dude, Robert Ellis, and Fat Tony—along with food, beverages, commemorative glassware, and throwback merch.
📍 Saint Arnold Brewing Company
💵 Price: $15 and up (Limited parking passes: $20)
🕒 2 to 10 p.m.
2. Duck inside for a performance of a classic American thriller
🗓️ Through June 30: Dial M for Murder
Experience a sharp new adaptation of the classic thriller ‘Dial M for Murder.’ Watch as Tony plots to have his wife Margot killed after discovering her affair. Expect a tangled web of motives including money, fear, jealousy, and revenge. Note: This performance includes depictions of violence and discussions of domestic violence.
📍 Meredith J. Long Theatre Center, 615 Texas Avenue
💵 Prices vary per performance
3. Enjoy some free water fun at Discovery Green
It’s a Houston classic—splashing around in the 14-foot-high arching jets at Discovery Green’s Gateway Fountain.
Fountain hours are Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers, and water shoes are strongly encouraged. Click here for a complete list of park rules.
4. Head to the beach
If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, pack up the kids and take the 51-mile drive to Galveston. Its accessible beaches with soft sand and inviting waves are a family favorite for Texans. And there are plenty of activities and amenities on shore, too.
Just be sure to swim safely—there ARE things lurking in the water. 🔽
5. Stay inside and watch other people exert themselves on KPRC 2
Our KPRC 2 programming line-up this weekend features several NBC Sports events—from the French Open to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trial Special, and IndyCar Road America. You can check out our complete TV listings for the weekend using the link below.