Free & Cheap Things to Do in Houston, TX

  • The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Houston, Texas, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • From Hermann Park to Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Houston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Humble, Sugar Land, Pasadena and Friendswood.
  • The list below includes 183 free or cheap things to do in or near Houston, Texas, including 74 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, History Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • From Hermann Park to Memorial Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Houston and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Humble, Sugar Land, Pasadena and Friendswood.
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Stars of the ’90s, including TLC and Naughty by Nature, take the stage to play their throwback hits
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Music Venue 22250 Hwy 59, St 621, Kingwood, TX 77339 MoreLess Info
The Sterling Room is a live music venue providing visitors with nighttime entertainment. The venue is host to musical performances by musicians from a variety of musical genres. The Sterling Room also hosts comedy and burlesque shows.
22.6 Miles
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Swimming Pool 3215 Cedar Knolls Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 MoreLess Info
The Bear Branch Pool is a swimming pool that is available only to the residents of Bear Branch Village and their guests. The pool features lanes for lap swimming, a water slide, and a diving board.
22.7 Miles
95% 104 votes
Farms & Ranches 11875 Texas 6, Alvin, TX MoreLess Info
Froberg's Farm prides itself on its very fresh produce, especially its hand-picked strawberries. In addition to fruit and vegetable picking, the farm owns a smoke house and hosts corn mazes, perfect for a school field trip.
22.7 Miles
71% 119 votes
Parks 576 Bayshore Dr, La Porte, TX MoreLess Info
A small playground, manmade beach, picnic tables, fishing pier and bait shop are available at Sylvan Beach Park. The park is pet-friendly so owners can allow their fury friends to take a dip when they visit the beach.
22.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Arts Centers 12344 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste. 200, Cypress, TX 77429 MoreLess Info
A painting studio, Cypress's Painting with a Twist offers a variety of art classes led by local artists. Visitors can bring their own beverages to enhance the experience, as well.
22.7 Miles
71% 17 votes
Beaches 400 N Bayshore Dr, off Fairmont & 146, La Porte, TX 77571 MoreLess Info
Sylvan Beach offers a large beach area for swimming and sunbathing. It also features a fishing pier, a large playground for kids, benches to relax on, and pavilions and tables for picnicking.
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Swimming Pool Cedar Knolls Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 MoreLess Info
Operated by the community parks department, Bear Branch Swimming Pool is an Olympic-sized pool and aquatic center. Open daily to the public in season, the pool is lifeguard-supervised, offers swim lessons, and home to local swim teams.
22.8 Miles
67% 126 votes
Movie Theaters 531 S Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450 MoreLess Info
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema separates itself from more traditional movie houses by offering not only first-run films, but also classic and cult films curated by the staff. The cinema also features an upscale pub grill menu and full-service bar.
22.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Swimming Pool 600 Little Cedar Bayou Drive, La Porte, TX 77572 MoreLess Info
The Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool is operated by the local parks department and offers an artificial wave pool experience for swimmers of all ages. Open daily during the summer, the pool is surrounded by a picnic and playground area.
22.8 Miles
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Art Gallery 230 Jefferson Street, La Porte, TX 77571 MoreLess Info
The Crow's Nest Art Gallery is a gallery that features primarily hand-crafted Native American art in various genres. The gallery also features pottery, jewelry, paintings, and sculptures by a variety of Texas artists.
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