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713 Day is an unofficial Houston holiday celebrated annually on July 13th, named after the city’s original area code, 713. It’s a day for Houstonians to celebrate the city’s culture, arts, music, food, and overall Bayou City spirit. Many businesses and venues in Houston offer special deals, events, and activities to mark the occasion.
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In addition to the great lineup of events that take place in the city every week, there are a few things taking place especially for 713 Day PLUS some great deals in honor of H-Town.
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For example, The Houston Zoo has a 713 Day Weekend celebration packed with Houston pride, unforgettable fun, and hometown spirit. In honor of Houston’s OG area code, guests can enjoy discounted tickets for $7.13 all weekend long! Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.
Scroll below for a list of events this weekend (July 10-13).
20 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend (Plus A Discount to One of H-Town’s Biggest Attractions) was originally published on myhoustonmajic.com
1. 713 Day Block Part at Meow Wolf Houston
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On July 13 from 12–4 PM for a FREE outdoor celebration co-hosted by Meow Wolf Houston and Saint Arnold Brewing Company, in partnership with Do713. No ticket required for the fun—just show up ready to vibe.
2. Dino Party | Houston Children’s Museum July 13
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On July 13 from 9 AM to 6 PM, the Houston Children’s Museum is hosting a “Dino Party,” including fun interactive activities for children and families. The event will also include a preview of Jurassic Quest’s live show that is coming to the NRG Center in August.
3. Astros Versus Rangers
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Houston the Astros have a game on 713 Day this year, so why not take advantage of this opportunity to wear your favorite H-Town clothes and cheer on Houston’s favorite baseball team? Nothing screams 713 Day more than an Astros game.
4. Hennything Houston | July 12
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Get ready for the wildest WATERWORLD WEEKEND! Pool Party • Foam Party • Festival – all in one day 17 Sat, July 12 l 4PM – 12AM | Houston, Texas It’s “A RichGod Bday Function” you don’t wanna miss! Grab your tickets now at THEHENNYTHING.COM
5. Smart Financial Centre presents Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert
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Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert features the best Disney and Pixar hits from two iconic decades. Broadway-star vocalists flashback through a defining generation of music, with show-stopping performances, rock-concert lighting and larger-than-life animation. Guests can go from “Zero to Hero” until they’re seeing it “I 2 I” with fan-favorite moments from Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, Aladdin, Tarzan, The Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Disney Afternoon, and more. 7:30 pm.
6. Lil Keke at Bar 5015
If you from Houston, you already feel it… 713 Day loading … that slow, feel good ride with the music bangin’ in the trunk. We celebrating the culture, the legends, and the love at 5015 all weekend.
7. GreenStreet Game Day Block Party
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Get rowdy before the rivalry. We’re throwing down in downtown Houston with a Game Day Block Party in honor of the Silver Boot Series—Astros vs. Rangers, Houston vs. Everybody.
Celebrate the Astros–Rangers showdown with an all-out block party in the heart of Houston.
8. ‘Superman’ In Theaters July 11
Your choices, your actions, that’s what makes you who you are. #Superman – Only In Theaters and @Imax July 11 “Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.
9. “Sip Happens” Hennessy Happy Hour at RESET | July 10 from 4-8p
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We outside all summer — but Sip Happens with Keisha Nicole of 97.9 The Box is the move next Thursday, July 10. A happy hour that hits different… Hennessy in hand. Curated sounds in the background.
606 Dennis St, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77006 — and yes, it’s the perfect midweek reset.
10. 713 Day Specialty Cocktails at Taste Kitchen + Bar
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Taste will offer three 713 Day specialty cocktails, served in custom Taste styrofoam double cups for customers to keep. Featured drinks include the Screwed Up Smash, the Lavender Rita, and a Screwtown Punch tribute to the Astros. 8 am.
11. Bumper Boats at Discovery Green
Grab your best bud and race over to Discovery Green, because for a limited time only we’re offering Bumper Boats.
The boat basin at Discovery Green will be home to seven motorized bumper cars ready for you to spin, twirl and steer into oncoming vessels. No previous captaining experience necessary!
12. Lil Flip & Friends – 713 Day
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713 Day is BACK, baby! And it’s gonna be legendary! Join us Sunday, July 13th as we throw down for the city we love with a full day of H-Town pride in the Biergarten! We’ll have a stacked lineup of local H-Town vendors curated by @shoplocalmarket. A special performance by H-town legend Lil Flip & Friends! You never know who might pull up 👀 🎶 We’ll have @marcofromhouston spinnin’ some Houston classics to keep the vibe 100 all day long! 🍺 Limited edition 713 glassware drop – stay tuned! (you’ll wanna get here early) Southside, Eastside, Westside, Northside — this one’s for ALL of H-Town! Free to attend, good vibes guaranteed. Come out, bring the crew, and let’s celebrate 713 the only way we know how: slow loud and bangin’ with a cold one in hand!
13. All frozen drinks for just $7.13 at Peachez
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Signature cocktails like Purple Syrup, Screw 75, and Chopped and Screwed will be flowing alongside all frozen drinks for just $7.13. There will also be a soulful Sunday brunch with live music starting at noon.
14. Dome HTX Fridays
The HOTTEST turn up spot in the city is back at is this Friday night. Dome nightclub – Houston’s brand new mega club has it all.
1720 Main St, Houston, Texas 77002
15. Classic Margaritas for $7.13 at Ninfa’s
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The Original Ninfa’s Uptown location will offer chile con queso (sharp cheddar and melting cheese, pico de gallo, flour totopos) and Ninfaritas (Houston’s most famous margarita, made with 100% agave tequila blanco) for $7.13. 10 am.
16. $1 off all Houston-based draft beer
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Axelrad will host “Houston 713 Day,” complete with $1 off all Houston-based draft beer, special guest hip-hop legend Grimm, and Chicano Boulevard. Lowriders, slabs, DJs, vendors, food, a full bar, and live art by Meenr will all round out the event. 5 pm.
17. Houston Zoo Tickets for $7.13 July 12-13
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Join us at the Zoo for a 713 Day Weekend celebration packed with Houston pride, unforgettable fun, and hometown spirit. In honor of Houston’s OG area code, guests can enjoy discounted tickets for $7.13 all weekend long! Tickets are limited and must be purchased online in advance.
18. Summer Symphony Nights July 11-12
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Join your Houston Symphony for fun-fill evenings of world-class music during ” Summer Symphony Nights!” Bring the whole family to experience the classical repertoire with concerts featuring works from beloved composers like Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák paired alongside contemporary pieces that reflect the diversity of symphonic music. And meet the next generation of classical virtuosos as your Houston Symphony performs alongside an exciting slate of rising star guest soloists and acclaimed up-and-coming conductors.
19. 713 Day Checkers
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For Houston’s favorite holiday, 713 Day, Checkers has teamed back up with Slim Thug to host a city-wide community day that will feature some of your favorite celebrities, free famous seasoned fries courtesy of the Fry Love Express, games, face painting for the kids, a meet & greet, a photo booth experience, music, and more. This community event will be hosted by national comedian, Chinedu. This is a family-friendly event and all are encouraged to attend.
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The Checkers and Rally’s Fry Love Express will be on site, giving out FREE fries for the entirety of the event
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The Fry Love Express is our enormous 43’ trailer of “Fry Love” that travels around the country giving away our #1-rated craveable fries for free! Find out more and view pictures at www.frylove.com and www.instagram.com/fryloveexpress
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Distribution of free school supplies to the first 300 students – students must be present
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Distribution of free teacher supplies to the first 100 teachers – must show teacher ID
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Bottled drinks courtesy of partner McLane Company Inc. – Houston Distribution Center
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Free face painting for the kids
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Giant games: Jenga, Cornhole, Connect 4, Mini Golf, Football Toss, Yard Pong
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360 photo booth
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Prize wheel + exclusive 713 Day prizes
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DJ playing feel-good tunes
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Meet & greet with Big Slim (AKA Slim Thug) from 1-2 pm
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Meet & greeters will receive an exclusive 713 Day 8×10 collector’s print for Slim to sign
20. 713 Day with Michael Watts
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Eat, drink and celebrate the city we love with sounds provided by the very legendary DJ Michael 5000 Watts.
713 Day: Celebrate Houston at Social Beer Garden Social Beer Garden HTX 3101 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX.
