The Houston events calendar is busy throughout the year, with a number of large national and local celebrations. In common with the rest of the country, Houston celebrates all the major holidays such as Flag Day, President’s Day, and Veterans Day, along with having a packed program of shopping and festive fun in the run up to Christmas.

One of the best times to visit Houston is on the major national holiday weekend around July 4th Independence Day. Thanks to Houston’s generally fantastic weather during the summer coupled with the normal exuberance that can be found over this weekend, the city is a great place to be with a number of different parades to watch, as well as many small events in the countryside close to Houston.

One of the biggest annual Houston events comes in the shape of the Indy car race through the streets. This race tends to take place during the summer, although the exact date changes from year to year. The roads around the circuit are closed for several days, which can cause a bit of traffic chaos, but the excitement of the wheel to wheel racing and competition more than makes up for any inconvenience.

For many people, the best time to visit Houston is during the spring, when the blossoms are out on the trees and the weather, while warm, is not too hot to make daily life hard work. During this time there are several local events to enjoy including small fairs in the suburbs of the city, while the major Texas state fare takes place later in the year during the autumn, and attracts more than a million visitors from all over the Lone Star State.

Thanks to its importance as a business center in the South west USA, Houston hosts a number of important conferences during the year, and there are normally many delegates flitting from one exhibition to another during the week, and having fun in the bars in the evening. If you do travel to the city at the same time as a conference is on or on a major holiday weekend, it is essential to book your hotel room in advance to ensure that you have accommodation during your stay.