As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Houston and surrounding areas offer a wide array of events to honor the holiday and enjoy the long weekend. Whether you’re looking to pay tribute to fallen heroes or have some fun with family and friends, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of the top events happening around the city:
1. Memorial Day Ceremony at Bear Creek Park
Honor fallen heroes at the war memorial in Bear Creek Park. The ceremony will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. on May 27, 2024.
- Location: Bear Creek Park, Houston, TX
- Details: Bear Creek Park Memorial Day Ceremony
2. Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands
Celebrate with live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainment, and a fireworks display at Town Green Park on May 26, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Location: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX
- Details: The Woodlands Township
3. Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Festival
Enjoy exhibits, a Living History Program, and special resources for veterans on May 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, 3816 Caroline St, Houston, TX
- Details: Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
4. Weekend Adventure Pass
Get unlimited rides at Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston Island Pleasure Pier, and Downtown Aquarium from May 24 to 27, 2024.
- Locations: Kemah Boardwalk, Galveston Island Pleasure Pier, Downtown Aquarium Houston
- Details: Aquarium Restaurants Promo
5. Lagoonfest Texas
Enjoy a music festival, beach activities, and food at Lagoonfest on May 26-27, 2024.
- Location: Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View Blvd, Texas City, TX
- Details: Lagoonfest Texas
6. Memorial Day 10K, 5K, and Kids K/Family Walk
Join a run or walk event at St. Thomas High School on May 29, 2024, starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Location: St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
- Details: Houston Running Co.
7. Memorial Day at Houston National Cemetery
Attend a ceremony to honor fallen soldiers with a keynote speech and special seating for Purple Heart recipients on May 29, 2024, at 9 a.m.
VA invites the public to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at Houston National Cemetery on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m.
The 419-acre Cemetery was dedicated on Dec. 7, 1965 and is in the northern part of Houston. Since inception, the Cemetery has conducted more than 111,000 interments of Veterans and eligible dependents.
Parking: All guests are urged to arrive early due to limited onsite parking.
Further details: Seating is limited — we suggest you bring lawn chairs or blankets. Bottled water will be provided. Guests visiting gravesites only and not attending the ceremony are encouraged to visit after 2 p.m. to avoid traffic and congestion due to the ceremony.
Gravesite Locations: There will be assistance in gravesite locations at the Administration building and throughout the cemetery. Due to the large volume of visitors on Memorial Day, guests may choose to use the grave locator located at the website prior to their visit: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/.
- Location: Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
- Details: Houston National Cemetery
8. Lone Star Flight Museum Events
Take part in a paper airplane contest, NASA Rover tours, and aircraft and spacecraft tours from May 27-29, 2024.
Saturday, May 27
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Members Only Snack Station (While supplies last).
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Paper Airplane Station
Bring your aeronautical engineering to the table and fold the ultimate paper plane! - 11 – 11:30 a.m. – Paper Airplane Distance Contest
Think you have what it takes to fold the best paper airplane? Create and launch your LSFM paper planes for a chance to win a cool prize! - 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Rover Tours – Step into our *NEW* SPACE GALLERY with an up-close view inside our NASA Rover!
- 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT) Hangar Talk
Part of SPACE GALLERY, see how Space Shuttle astronauts trained to live and work in space!
Sunday, May 29
- Flight simulators, exhibits and MaxFlight.
Monday, May 29
- 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Aircraft & Spacecraft Tours
- Location: Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX
- Details: Lone Star Flight Museum
9. Galveston Naval Museum
The Galveston Naval Museum will hold a Memorial Day ceremony with free admission and parking, featuring cupcakes, live music and a photo booth.
When: Monday, 9-11 a.m.
Details: Free Admission from 9:00 AM – 11 AM
- Location: 100 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston
- Details: Galveston Naval Museum
10. Patriotic Concert at Sugar Land Town Square
Attend a concert honoring veterans on May 28, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
“With their precise harmonies and note-for-note renditions, Already Gone is the next best thing to seeing the Eagles live. So grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and patriotic spirit, and head down to Sugar Land Town Square on Friday, May 24th for an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration that’s fun for the whole family.”
- Location: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX
- Details: Sugar Land Town Square
Make the most of this Memorial Day weekend by attending these events that honor our heroes and provide fun activities for the whole family. For more details on each event, follow the links provided. Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend and stay safe!
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