Top Houston Events in August 2025: Family-Friendly Festivals, Concerts, and More

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Written By Sarah B.

Houston is packed with activities, concerts, events as summer continues this August 2025. Explore the list and plan for your weekend, and dates accordingly. There’s always an event for every mood!

Concerts & Live Music in Houston

  • Weird Al Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour (August 1, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 1, 2025, 7:00 PM
    • Location: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
    • What to Expect: “Weird Al” delivers hilarious parodies like “Amish Paradise” in a family-friendly outdoor concert, perfect for teens who love quirky music.
    • Price: $30-$100 (check website for updates)
    • Website: woodlandscenter.org
  • 51st Annual Houston Shakespeare Festival: Henry V (August 1, 5, 7, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 1, 5, 7, 2025, 8:15 PM
    • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
    • What to Expect: Shakespeare’s Henry V, presented by the University of Houston, explores honor and valor, free for families in Hermann Park.
    • Price: Free (covered seating requires online tickets)
    • Website: milleroutdoortheatre.com
  • 51st Annual Houston Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It (August 2, 6, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 2, 6, 2025, 8:15 PM
    • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
    • What to Expect: Shakespeare’s romantic comedy As You Like It, performed by the University of Houston, free for families and teens in Hermann Park.
    • Price: Free (covered seating requires online tickets)
    • Website: milleroutdoortheatre.com
  • Houston Symphony: Summer Symphony Nights (August 8-9, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 8-9, 2025, 8:30 PM
    • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
    • What to Expect: Free Houston Symphony performances with classical music, perfect for families and teens, ending with a fireworks finale on August 9.
    • Price: Free (covered seating requires online tickets)
    • Website: milleroutdoortheatre.com
  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele (August 9, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 9, 2025, 9:15 PM
    • Location: Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034
    • What to Expect: A string quartet performs Adele’s hits in a candlelit hangar, ideal for teen pop music fans.
    • Price: $30-$50
    • Website: feverup.com
  • ENHYPEN World Tour: Walk the Line (August 12-13, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 12-13, 2025, 7:30 PM
    • Location: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
    • What to Expect: K-pop stars ENHYPEN bring high-energy performances to Downtown Houston, perfect for teens into pop.
    • Price: $50-$200
    • Website: toyotacenter.com
  • Grupo Duelo at 713 Music Hall (August 15, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 15, 2025, 8:00 PM
    • Location: 713 Music Hall, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
    • What to Expect: Popular Mexican band Grupo Duelo performs Norteño and Tejano hits, suitable for teens into Latin music, in POST Houston’s vibrant venue.
    • Price: $40-$120
    • Website: 713musichall.com
  • Texas Music Scene Taping (August 23, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 23, 2025, 8:15 PM
    • Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
    • What to Expect: A free live taping featuring Bri Bagwell, West Texas Exiles, and Statesboro Revue, blending country and Americana, family-friendly for teens.
    • Price: Free
    • Website: milleroutdoortheatre.com
  • Jorge Medina & Josi Cuen (August 24, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 24, 2025, 7:00 PM
    • Location: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
    • What to Expect: Vibrant regional Mexican music in Downtown Houston, suitable for teens into cultural performances.
    • Price: $40-$150
    • Website: toyotacenter.com
  • Candlelight Concert: Neo-Soul & Hip-Hop Favorites (August 30, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM
    • Location: Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034
    • What to Expect: A string quartet plays Childish Gambino and SZA in a candlelit hangar, teen-friendly for modern music fans.
    • Price: $30-$50
    • Website: feverup.com

Workshops for Kids and Teens

  • Houston Museum of Natural Science Summer Workshops (August 1-31, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 1-31, 2025, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (varies)
    • Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
    • What to Expect: STEM workshops on dinosaurs and space, engaging for a 12-year-old’s science curiosity in the Museum District.
    • Price: $15-$30/workshop
    • Website: hmns.org
  • Children’s Museum Houston Summer Workshops (August 1-31, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 1-31, 2025, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (varies)
    • Location: Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
    • What to Expect: Robotics and art workshops for kids and teens, sparking creativity for 12-year-olds in the Museum District.
    • Price: Included with admission ($15-$18/child)
    • Website: cmhouston.org
  • POST Houston Kids’ Cooking Workshop (August 9, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 9, 2025, 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
    • Location: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
    • What to Expect: Kids learn to make simple, healthy recipes with local chefs at POST Houston’s trendy rooftop venue, perfect for teen foodies.
    • Price: $20-$30
    • Website: posthtx.com
  • MFAH Teen Art Workshop (August 16, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 16, 2025, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
    • Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
    • What to Expect: Teen art workshops inspired by MFAH exhibits, perfect for a 12-year-old’s creativity, free on Thursdays, in the Museum District.
    • Price: $10-$20 (free on Thursdays)
    • Website: mfah.org
  • POST Houston Art Workshop: DIY Eco-Crafts (August 23, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 23, 2025, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    • Location: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
    • What to Expect: Teens create sustainable crafts using recycled materials, fostering creativity and eco-awareness in a vibrant Downtown setting.
    • Price: $15-$25
    • Website: posthtx.com

Festivals & Markets

  • Fiesta Ko Sa Texas (10th Year Celebration) (August 2, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 2, 2025, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Location: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX 77045
    • What to Expect: Celebrating its 10th year, Fiesta Ko Sa Texas is Texas’s largest indoor Filipino American festival, featuring live music, traditional dances, and authentic cuisine. Presented by One Philippines, it unites vendors and performers statewide, family-friendly.
    • Price: $23
    • Website: eventbrite.com
  • Houston Farmers Market (August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025)
    • Date & Time: Every Sunday (August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31), 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
    • Location: Houston Farmers Market, 2520 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
    • What to Expect: A weekly market in the Heights with produce, crafts, and live music, great for teens exploring local goods.
    • Price: Free (purchases extra)
    • Website: thehoustonfarmersmarket.com
  • Houston Horror Film Fest (August 8-10, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 8-10, 2025, times vary
    • Location: The Houston Marriott of Westchase, Houston, TX
    • What to Expect: Houston’s top horror film festival with over 60 screenings, celebrity meet-and-greets, and 100+ vendors, suitable for teens with parental guidance.
    • Price: $20-$50
    • Website: eventbrite.com
  • Houston Reggae Summer Fest (August 16, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Location: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
    • What to Expect: A vibrant reggae festival at Discovery Green with live music and food vendors, ideal for families and teens in Downtown Houston.
    • Price: $10-$30
    • Website: eventbrite.com
  • R&B Food Truck Festival (August 30, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 30, 2025, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Location: Bayou City Event Center, 9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX 77045
    • What to Expect: Soulful R&B music meets diverse food trucks at this lively festival, perfect for teens and foodies.
    • Price: $10-$20 (purchases extra)
    • Website: eventbrite.com

Sports Events

  • Houston Rig Hands (Big 3 Basketball) (August 2, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
    • Location: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002
    • What to Expect: Big 3 basketball with music and entertainment, teen-friendly for sports fans in Downtown Houston.
    • Price: $20-$80
    • Website: toyotacenter.com
  • Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers (NFL Preseason) (August 16, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT
    • Location: NRG Stadium, 8400 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054
    • What to Expect: The Houston Texans face the Carolina Panthers in a preseason NFL game, exciting for teens and sports fans at NRG Stadium.
    • Price: $25-$100
    • Website: houstontexans.com
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Round Rock Express (August 5-10, 2025)
    • Date & Time: August 5-10, 2025, 7:00 PM (varies)
    • Location: Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
    • What to Expect: Minor league baseball with fireworks, great for a 12-year-old.
    • Price: $10-$30/ticket
    • Website: milb.com/sugar-land

Pro Tip: Book concert and sports tickets early and check venue social media for updates to plan your family’s summer fun!

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Sarah B.