Memorial Day Weekend Events Around Town – 2018
Memorial Day Ceremonies, Celebrations & Events Around Houston | Daily – Remember the men and women who gave their lives for our country this Memorial Day, with a full weekend of tributes, ceremonies, celebrations, and more around Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands | FREE – Pay tribute to all military service men and women and honor veterans at the Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands. The festival features live music, children’s activities, strolling entertainers, a Community Covenant signing and a fireworks display at Town Green Park. 4pm to 9pm.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Town Green Park 2099 Lake Robbins Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77380
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- 4 p.m. – Opening Announcements & National Anthem
- 4:10 p.m. – The Blue Grooves (Variety)
- 5:50 p.m. – Keynote Speaker: COL (R) Randall M. Pais, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (Texas-East)
- 6 p.m. – Community Covenant Signing Ceremony
- 6:30 p.m. – Level One Band (Variety/Dance)
- 8:55 p.m. – Fireworks*
Memorial Day Ceremony at Houston National Cemetery – Honor fallen war heroes at the Houston National Cemetery, where the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will host a commemorative ceremony in observance of Memorial Day.
Monday, May 28, 2018 | 9:30am
Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038
Memorial Day Remembrance at George Ranch Historical Park | Saturday and Monday – Enjoy a special Memorial Day Remembrance at the George Ranch Historical Park and discover Memorial Day’s historic roots. There will also be a special Memorial Day Lunch. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Cost for the meal is $15 for adults ages 13 and older; $12 for children ages 5 to 12 and $4 for children 4 and under. 9am both days
10215 FM 762 Richmond, TX 77469
Dancin’ in the Street… Motown & More Revue at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Daily – Groove on down to funky tunes and cover songs by a variety of tribute bands at the 23rd annual more revue, presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre.
May 24-26 2018 | 8:15 pm
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030
Galveston Family Beach Challenge –
Free
Sunday, May 27, 2018, 11am – 5pm
The challenge, which will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will transform a portion of Stewart Beach into a gigantic obstacle course, allowing families to compete in life-size versions of classic games. The course will include 14 stations for kids and adults with eight new stations this year, including a bean bag game, a life-size battle ship game, limbo, volley balloon, “beam” bag, giant Connect Four and more. Classic favorites like giant Jenga and dominoes, sack races and sandcastle building will return this year as well.
The event is free and participants will have the chance to win the grand prize of a $500 gift card plus tickets to popular Galveston attractions. For rules and to register in advance, visit www.galvestonchallenge.com.
Stewart Beach 201 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 Sunday,
Comicpalooza 2018 at George R. Brown Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Meet the stars of your favorite films and TV shows, including Star Trek, Lost, and Marvel’s The Defenders, at Comicpalooza 2018 in George R. Brown Convention Center. During the event, you can attend panels, charity events, and concerts; play games; and check out interactive exhibits. Tickets start at $42. Times vary.
George R. Brown Convention Center,
1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, TX 77010
FUNomenal Family Festival at Discovery Green | FREE – Have a blast at Discovery Green when Academy Sports + Outdoors hosts FUNomenal Family Day, where families can enjoy a Nerf® Blasting Zone, face painting, interactive inflatables, and meet with members of the Houston Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, and Astros. Featured performers include the BSB Drumline, Dazzling Dolls, Pro Status Cheer, and TUTS –
The River. 1pm to 5pm. 1500 Mckinney Street Houston, TX 77010
Saturday, May 26, 2018
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