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2026 City-Wide Back-to-School Bash Festival & Community Job Fair
Sat, Aug 8, 12:00 PM
Houston · Texas Southern University-Physical &Health Education Building
2026 City-Wide Back-to-School Bash Festival & Community Job Fair
Sat, Aug 8, 12:00 PM
Houston · Texas Southern University-Physical &Health Education Building
Operation Back Pack Drop 2026
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Houston · Mission Bend Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston
Operation Back Pack Drop 2026
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Houston · Mission Bend Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston
9th Annual Kids & Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest
Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 AM
Houston · Townwood Community Center
9th Annual Kids & Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest
Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 AM
Houston · Townwood Community Center
Houston Summer Vendor Market & Food Truck Festival
Fri, Aug 7, 10:00 AM
Houston · Discovery Green
Houston Summer Vendor Market & Food Truck Festival
Fri, Aug 7, 10:00 AM
Houston · Discovery Green
Almost full
2026 School Supplies Giveaway
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Houston · 13155 Westheimer Rd suite 123
Almost full
2026 School Supplies Giveaway
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Houston · 13155 Westheimer Rd suite 123
9th Annual Kids & Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Houston · Star of Hope Mission - Women and Family Development Center at Star of Hope's Cornerstone Community
9th Annual Kids & Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Houston · Star of Hope Mission - Women and Family Development Center at Star of Hope's Cornerstone Community
Selling fast
Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM
Houston · 12935 S Main St
Selling fast
Back 2 School Health & Wellness Fair
Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM
Houston · 12935 S Main St
4th ANNUAL WHITE LINEN MARKET AT M-K-T with HOUSTON PLANT MARKET
Sat, Aug 1, 4:00 PM
Houston · M-K-T
4th ANNUAL WHITE LINEN MARKET AT M-K-T with HOUSTON PLANT MARKET
Sat, Aug 1, 4:00 PM
Houston · M-K-T
Ready, Set, School | FREE Back-to-School Family Event
Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 AM
Missouri City · Physicians Premier ER
Ready, Set, School | FREE Back-to-School Family Event
Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 AM
Missouri City · Physicians Premier ER
3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair with Backpack and School Supply giveaway.
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Pearland · Virgil Gant Education Support Center PISD
3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair with Backpack and School Supply giveaway.
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Pearland · Virgil Gant Education Support Center PISD
9th Annual Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest (Heights)
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Houston · West End Multi-Service Center
9th Annual Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest (Heights)
Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 AM
Houston · West End Multi-Service Center
CWOA ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Houston · 4907 Farmer St
CWOA ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
Saturday at 11:00 AM
Houston · 4907 Farmer St
American Mosaic Festival
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM
Houston · Chinese Community Center
American Mosaic Festival
Sat, Aug 29, 11:00 AM
Houston · Chinese Community Center
AhavahKIDS Bloom Day Fest
Today at 12:00 PM
Stafford · Creative Dreams Outreach Center Event Venue
AhavahKIDS Bloom Day Fest
Today at 12:00 PM
Stafford · Creative Dreams Outreach Center Event Venue
Back to School Bash and Health Fair
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 AM
Webster · 951 Tristar Dr
Back to School Bash and Health Fair
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00 AM
Webster · 951 Tristar Dr
Almost full
Back to School Summer Bash!
Fri, Aug 7, 4:00 PM
Jersey Village · 8630 Jones Rd
Almost full
Back to School Summer Bash!
Fri, Aug 7, 4:00 PM
Jersey Village · 8630 Jones Rd
2026 Greater Houston Senior Fest - Theme: Mardi Gras
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00 AM
Houston · Bayou City Event Center
2026 Greater Houston Senior Fest - Theme: Mardi Gras
Thu, Sep 10, 10:00 AM
Houston · Bayou City Event Center
Sales end soon
The Handmade Market Houston
Friday at 8:00 AM
Houston · Hermann Square
Sales end soon
The Handmade Market Houston
Friday at 8:00 AM
Houston · Hermann Square
PILÓN: Houston's Celebration of Afro-Latino Food
Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM
Houston · Sawyer Yards
PILÓN: Houston's Celebration of Afro-Latino Food
Sun, Oct 4, 12:00 PM
Houston · Sawyer Yards
Houston International Market & Food Truck Festival
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM
Houston · Sam Houston Park
Houston International Market & Food Truck Festival
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM
Houston · Sam Houston Park

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What are the best free festival events to attend?

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2026 City-Wide Back-to-School Bash Festival & Community Job Fair

9th Annual Kids & Teen Nation Back To School-Health & Wellness Jam Fest

Houston Summer Vendor Market & Food Truck Festival

2026 School Supplies Giveaway

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Discover the best free festival events happening soon – you don't want to miss them:

AhavahKIDS Bloom Day Fest

The Handmade Market Houston

3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair with Backpack and School Supply giveaway.

Operation Back Pack Drop 2026