Summer Fun in Houston

I live and go to school in Houston, Texas. I've lived here most of my life, and so when all the college brochures bragged about what a wonderful and exciting place it is to live, I had a bit of disbelief. After all, my friends and I could never find anything to do besides eat and shop. However, I recently discovered that that is not the case, you just have to do some digging. Here are some things I've found that are on my summer bucket list. You might not live in Houston, but check and see if your city has anything like these! All of the things listed are free or under $15 to do-you'd be surprised! A good place to start is by typing "Fun Things for 20-somethings to do in [your city]" and looking through what comes up. 

Free Museum days

In Houston, this is Thursday. Some museums are free all day, some only for certain time periods. Spend a day museum hopping. You'll get to sound cultural when you explain what you did with your day, and it's air conditioned. What could be better? Also, don't turn your nose up at your local children's museum (Confession: It's my favorite museum!). 

Swing Dancing

So much fun! Google places that have it. Here in Houston, The Chocolate Bar in Rice Village has swing dancing with a live band every Thursday night starting at 8pm. 

The Symphony

Now you may think this is boring and expensive. The secret? Student rush tickets. If you go 90 minutes before each show with your student ID, tickets are only $12. They also do a lot of fun concerts. You can hear your favorite classical pieces, or enjoy one of the pops concerts like The Rolling Stones.

The Ballet

Student rush tickets to the rescue! 90 minutes before the show, go with your student ID and tickets are only $10. That's the price of a movie, and the ballet is so much nicer. However, only certain shows have this option, so check their website. Right now they have Peter Pan on June 15th at 2pm marked as a rush ticket day. 

Free Movies

Miller Outdoor theater does this, as do a lot of libraries. Check the schedules. Miller is showing the Amazing Spiderman on July 3! (Note: Miller is awesome. All tickets are free, you can sit on the hill, and they do everything from Shakespeare in the Park to symphony concerts complete with fireworks and movie screenings.)

Line/Country Dance clubs

Yeehaw! My friends and I are planning to do this soon. Cover charges are about $8 for those under 21, and $3 if you're over. 

Baseball games

Did you know you can now bring your own snacks and drinks into Minute Maid park? And if you sit at the top, tickets are a mere $7! It makes the fact that the Astros can not actually win slightly more bearable. 

Discovery Green Park

This place is awesome. You can kayak in the lake, take yoga and writing classes, watch a movie, or have a picnic. See if your city has anything like this!

What cool things are there to do in your city?

Lots of Love,

Sophie