Your Guide to July in Houston
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July is all about freedom, but even after Independence Day, there are so many things to do in Houston all month long. From fun (and cool!) indoor activities to summer traditions like going to the beach, our guide to July will help you beat the heat and make the most of this month in H-Town.
Do you love taking a good summer road trip? We put together a guide of the best road trips to take this summer!
For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Houston, check out the latest events in the Hey Houston newsletter.
Check out all our recommendations and activities for the month here:
- Miller Outdoor Theatre
- La La Land on Thursday, July 11th at 8 p.m. and Top Gun: Maverick on Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at Trebly Park
- Find your nearest Houston Public Library
- PuttShack Houston
- Forget Me Not Houston for brunch
- Just Ride Watercraft tours on Buffalo Bayou
- Cidercade Houston
- Pizzana Houston
- The Menil and Bistro Menil
- Best Cold Treats and Frozen Desserts
- Brewsology Beer Fest at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Discovery Green is showing the Lion King on Friday, July 20th at 7 p.m.
- Port of Houston tour
- Star Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre
- Freedom Rocks Music Fest
- Omni Houston Hotel Galleria swim pass
- El Segundo Swim Club
- Things You Didn’t Know Your Houston Public Library Card Could Do
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