11 Events to Attend in the Greater Houston Area This Weekend, Sept. 6-8

Houston Restaurant Weeks

Houston Restaurant Weeks kicks off its 15th year to raise money for the Houston Food Bank. More than 200 of Houston's favorite restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for dine-in and to-go orders. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Houston Food Bank. Prices start at $20 for lunch and $35 for dinner. The event runs through Sept. 11.

Galveston Island Shrimp Festival

The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is a three-day event celebrating the Gulf Coast's shrimping industry. The festival will feature live music, a carnival, a 5K run, and plenty of shrimp dishes. Admission is free.

Greek Fest

The Greek Fest is a three-day festival celebrating Greek culture. The festival will feature live music, dancing, food, and drinks. Admission is $5.

Art Car Weekend

Art Car Weekend is a three-day festival showcasing Houston's vibrant art car culture. The festival will feature a parade, an exhibition, and a concert. Admission is free.

Houston Pride

Houston Pride is a week-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The festival will feature a parade, a festival, and a concert. Admission is free.

Texas Renaissance Festival

The Texas Renaissance Festival is a nine-weekend festival that transports guests to a 16th-century English village. The festival features live music, jousting tournaments, and plenty of food and drinks. Admission tickets start at $26.95.

Houston Zoo Boo

Houston Zoo Boo is a family-friendly Halloween event at the Houston Zoo. The event features trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a haunted house. Admission is $24.95 for adults and $19.95 for children.

The Big Bounce America

The Big Bounce America is the world's largest inflatable obstacle course. The course features 10,000 square feet of inflatable slides, ball pits, and obstacles. Admission tickets start at $33.

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is a live show featuring the beloved characters from Sesame Street. The show will feature singing, dancing, and plenty of laughs. Admission tickets start at $25.

Cirque du Soleil: Alegría - In a New Light

Cirque du Soleil: Alegría - In a New Light is a breathtaking acrobatic show. The show features acrobats, gymnasts, and clowns. Admission tickets start at $49.

Houston Symphony Presents: Beethoven's Ninth

The Houston Symphony will perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Jones Hall. The symphony is one of the most celebrated pieces of classical music ever written. Admission tickets start at $29.