We’ve made it to the last official month of true summer in Houston, which means it’s going to be extra hot! But, don’t let the sizzling temperatures get you down, because August in Houston also means affordable ways to have fun, more end-of-summer adventures, and tasty treats to cool you down. Let’s take a look!
☀️ The Last Big Summer Adventures
Are you still trying to squeeze in one last big summer adventure? Make a quick road trip to Bryan, Texas for their 47th Annual Harvest Festival, happening every weekend in August, to enjoy a murder mystery dinner, grape stomping, and tours of the beautiful estate winery and resort. Don’t want to drive far? Why not enjoy a daycation at Houston’s Marriott Marquis, where you can spend the day at their Texas-shaped pool or get a massage or facial at their spa. For a one-of-a-kind date night or fun with your loved ones, head to Moonstruck, a drive-in movie theater in East Downtown. If you’re out in the burbs, try Showboat Drive-In, which is about 45 minutes away from downtown Houston.
- Related: Here’s why we love Galveston as a last minute summer destination 🌴
💰 Fun Activities For $25 and under
On a budget until the end of summer? Save that extra money and check out Miller Outdoor Theatre’s free Shakespeare Festival for productions of Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer’s Night Dream starting tonight until Aug. 10. Houston Museum of Natural Science hosts a fun summertime party, where you can sip on cocktails and dance the night away next to the dinosaurs for $25. Also, did you know you could grab lunch or brunch at some of the city’s best restaurants for only $25 during Houston Restaurant Weeks all month long? Grab your whole family for Feges BBQ’s back-to-school bash on Aug. 21, where they can enjoy fun activities like the build-your-own-dirt-pie station and your kids 12 and under can eat free.
- Related: Here are date nights to check out for under $20.
The Best Recs From City Cast Houston Crew
City Cast Houston producer Carlignon Jones is planning to check out the 2024 Houston Reggae Fest at Hermann Square, which will feature live music and shopping. City Cast Houston Host Raheel Ramzanali is dying to experience this new 26,000 square foot technology-driven art exhibit Artechouse. City Cast Executive Producer Laura Isensee will be cooling off with ice cream at Cloud 10 Creamery in the Heights and taking her kiddos to nearby Donovan Park.
- Need more sweet treats? Here’s where to find this viral chocolate in Houston 🍫
