
Mark your calendars: 9 spring festivals & events in Houston
| January 7, 2026
animals | arts | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | HTX | latino | outdoor recreation | recreation | rodeo | sugar land | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
From gardens to food fests, Houston’s spring calendar is packed with can’t-miss events for singles, couples, and families alike. Every new year starts with a blank slate, a chance to start fresh and let whatever’s coming next unfold. If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to experience Houston like the tourists who flock here, you’ve […]

8 places to stop, shop, & savor along the San Antonio River Walk
| January 6, 2026
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | LIFESTYLE | SA-hardgate | San Antonio River Walk | SATX | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Immerse yourself in history, unique shopping, and culinary delights along the San Antonio River Walk.

Hold on tight, Texas: SeaWorld’s new coaster Is turning thrills upside down in 2026
by Sam Cohen
| January 6, 2026
Barracuda Strike | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | inverted rollercoaster | outdoor recreation | recreation | San Antonio Lead Story | SATX | SeaWorld San Antoni | THINGS TO DO
Texas’s first inverted rollercoaster is coming to SeaWorld San Antonio in 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

7 free, low-cost events to start the new year right in Houston
by Sierra Rozen
| December 23, 2025
Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | HOUSTON LEAD STORY | HTX | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
If you’re looking for ways to get out of the house without spending too much money (or being tempted by a cocktail), here are some free or low-cost events happening in Houston this January.

9 ways to ring in the New Year in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| December 22, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NYE | THINGS TO DO
Celebrate 2026 with a dazzling New Year’s Eve party in Dallas-Fort Worth, some of which are kid-friendly.



