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Event roundup: 15+ things to do this July in Houston

Disney's The Lion King US North American Tour, Rafiki Tour opening night October 26 2017 at the Landmark Theatre, Syracuse cast: Gerald Caesar (Simba), Nia Holloway (Nala), Gerald Ramsey (Mufasa), Mark Campbell (Scar), Buyi Zama (Rafiki), Greg Jackson (Zazu), Nick Cordileone (Timon), Ben Lipitz (Pumbaa), Keith Bennett (Banzai), Martina Sykes (Shenzi), Robbie Swift (Ed) (Deen van Meer, 2017)

Hello Houston! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, and July is filled with exciting events and activities to make your summer sizzle. Heads up! Be sure to double-check that events are still happening, as Hurricane Beryl has disrupted and changed plans for some events this month.


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🍽️ July 5-19: Latin Restaurant Weeks

From July 5 through July 19, explore the diversity of Latin American cuisine at Latin Restaurant Weeks (LRW). Returning for its sixth year in Houston, LRW offers a unique culinary adventure with special menu items, limited-time deals, and pre-fixe menus from over 10 Latin American countries. Participating restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, food trucks, and bakers will showcase the rich flavors and traditions of Latin cuisine.

📍 Various locations in Houston

🕒 Recurring daily

💵 Price: Varies by location


🎭 July 16-August 4: Fiddler on the Roof

Experience the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof at A.D. Players at the George Theater. Follow Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, as he navigates tradition, family, and change in the small village of Anatevka in Imperial Russia.

📍 5420 Westheimer Rd., Houston

🕒 Recurring daily

💵 Price: Check website for ticket details


🦁 July 16-August 4: Disney’s The Lion King

Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King at the Hobby Center. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical features stunning visuals and unforgettable music by Elton John and Tim Rice.

📍 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002

🕒 Recurring daily

💵 Price: Check website for ticket details


🎬 July 18: Movie Night at Helix Park - The Parent Trap

Enjoy a showtime summer at Helix Park with a screening of “The Parent Trap.” Relax with freshly popped popcorn, candies, and drinks while watching the movie at the amphitheater-style lawn.

📍 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston

🕒 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

💵 Price: Free


🐕 July 19-21: Houston World Series of Dog Shows

Enjoy lively performance events, exhibitions, relay races, conformation judging, seminars, displays, and shopping at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows. Everything for dog lovers at NRG Stadium!

📍 One NRG Park, Houston

💵 Price: Check website for ticket details


🦋 July 20: Butterfly Walks

Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for a Butterfly Walk led by Nancy Greig, exploring local butterfly species, their life cycle, and habitat. Meet at Jackson Hill Bridge on Allen Parkway.

📍 3422 Allen Parkway, Houston

🕒 9-10:30 a.m.

💵 Price: Free, reservations recommended


🍹 July 20: Scales and Cocktails at the Arboretum

Mix and mingle with reptile ambassadors at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Enjoy a cocktail while learning about snakes, lizards, and turtles, followed by a hike on nighttime trails.

📍 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston

🕒 7-9 p.m.

💵 Price: $35 members, $50 nonmembers


🎥 July 20: Summer Movie - The Lion King

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King at 1500 McKinney Street. Bring blankets, camping chairs, and snacks for this outdoor movie night with games and activities. Costumes are strongly encouraged!

📍 1500 McKinney Street, Houston

🕒 7-10 p.m.

💵 Price: Free


🎶 July 21: Houston Grand Opera at the Children’s Museum

Enjoy a mesmerizing performance by the Houston Grand Opera at the Children’s Museum of Houston, featuring Jorge Argueta’s enchanting verses “Agua, Agüita (Water, Little Water)” and “Fuego, Fueguito (Fire, Little Fire).”

📍 1500 Binz Street, Houston

🕒 2-2:30 p.m.

💵 Price: Check website for details


🧘 June 27: Indoor Yoga at TMC Helix Park

Join a 45-minute yoga session led by Casey from TruFusion, incorporating movement, breathwork, and deep rest. Suitable for all fitness levels, the class is held on the last Thursday of each month.

📍 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston

🕒 5-5:45 p.m.

💵 Price: Free


🦖 July 26-28: Jurassic Quest

Make pter-iffic memories at Jurassic Quest, the world’s largest and most popular Dino event. Play with adorable baby dinos, excavate fossils, and train raptors while surrounded by life-size behemoths like Spinosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex.

📍 One NRG Park, Houston

💵 Price: Check website for ticket details


🦇 July 26: Batman in Concert

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film “Batman” at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion with the Houston Symphony. Enjoy the movie on a giant screen while Danny Elfman’s iconic score is performed live.

📍 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands

🕒 8:00 p.m.

💵 Price: Check website for ticket details


🔍 July 27: The Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Show

Dive into a world of mystery with Houston’s Dinner Detective Show! Solve crimes while enjoying gourmet meals in an interactive theater setting.

📍 2712 Southwest Freeway, Houston

🕒 6.-8:30 p.m.

💵 Price: $76.95


🍎 July 28: La Centerra Farmers Market

Visit La Centerra Farmers Market for fresh, locally sourced produce, organic fruits, vegetables, local honey, meats, and more from local farmers and artisans. Support your well-being with delicious, chemical-free products and connect with your community.

📍 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy

🕒 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

💵 Price: Free


🦅 July 28: HMNS at Levy Park

The Houston Museum of Natural Science brings real specimens and artifacts to Levy Park. Join museum experts for an educational experience focused on birds.

📍 3120 Southwest Fwy., Suite 102, Houston

💵 Price: Free


July 28-29: Vernon Dean Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament

Join the 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Quail Valley Golf Club to support the Salvation Army and the Boys and Girls Club of Houston. Hosted by former NFL player Vernon Dean, the event features celebrities like Darrell Green, Eric Dickerson, Mark Clayton, and Mark Henry.

📍 Quail Valley Golf Club, 2880 La Quinta Drive, Missouri City

🕒 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

💵 Price: $150 per player, $500 for a foursome



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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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