2016-09-04

Don’t miss these 7 options for free fun in Houston September 5-9 before planning your free and cheap weekend!



Tuesday (9/6) — Enjoy free weekly Tai Chi at Willow Fork Drainage District’s Central Green Park. This exercise class centers the body, mind and spirit and maintains overall health and well-being. Located in Katy at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

Tuesday (9/6) — Toddler Tuesday returns to Discovery Green for the fall season with a story time, crafts, activities and more. This week features the story The Giving Tree and Marsha’s Petting Zoo. Located downtown at 1500 McKinney.

Tuesday (9/6) — Free Houston Zoo afternoon returns after a summer hiatus. Tuesday, September 6, noon to close, is the next first Tuesday with free admission. Last entry is 6 pm with closing at 7 pm. Free tickets are available online. Located at 6200 Hermann Park.

Wednesday (9/7) — {Not free but cheap!} $3 Date Night returns September 7 featuring Fight Club, 7:30 pm. Located at Studio Movie Grill’s Copperfield, CityCentre, and Pearland locations.

Thursday (9/8) — Get inspired with books at Houston Public Library’s group, The Year of Reading Dangerously, Thursdays at noon. This month’s selection is Our Obsession with Stuff. Located at the Central Library, 500 McKinney.

Thursday (9/8) — If you love to dance — or want to learn — don’t miss Dance Night at Gateway: Salsa Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The evening features Latin-inspired music, dance lessons, and a dance performance. Located at Memorial City Promenade, 947 Gessner. Beer and wine are available for purchase.

Thursday (9/8) — Enjoy seven museums for free each Thursday in Houston’s Museum District. {The Weather Museum is relocating and temporarily closed, but is usually an 8th free museum on Thursdays.}

Houston Museum of Natural Science — free Thursday 2 pm – 5 pm (new hours)

Children’s Museum of Houston — free Thursday 5 pm – 8 pm

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston — free Thursday 10 am – 9 pm

The Health Museum — free Thursday 2 pm – 7 pm

Houston Museum of African American Culture — 6 pm – 8 pm

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum — 1 pm – 5 pm

Holocaust Museum Houston — 2 pm – 5 pm

{Don’t forget Houston’s 10 museums that are free every day.}

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