Planning a trip to Houston, Texas, but unsure of what to do when you get there? One of my favorite things while budget traveling is taking advantage of all the free admission events in the area. I’ve listed 20 FREE activities that you should try the next time you’re in the Houston area. Use this list to fill your Houston itinerary with fulfilling activities that won’t break the bank. Here are free things you can do near Houston, Texas today:

Here’s a list of Things You Can Do for FREE near Houston Right Now:

1. Watch a free movie under the stars at Market Square Park.

2. Walk through Discovery Green Park‘s 12 acres.

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3. Stop by the Contemporary Art Museum.

4. Take a free boat tour.

5. Photograph yourself in front of a 64 foot Waterwall at Waterwall Park.

6. Go bird watching around the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

7. See the dillidiidae in Hermann Park.

8. Head to the Houston Zoo on a Free Tuesday.

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9. See cool painted cars at the Art Car Museum.

10. Check out the exhibit at the Menil.

11. Bike the loop trail, then have a picnic at Buffalo Bayou Park.

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12. Take the tunnels under Downtown Houston.

13. Stroll around Tranquility Park.

14. Watch a light show during sunrise (or sunset) at the Twilight Epiphany.

15. Catch a free movie at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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16. See over a million bats migrate in the fall near Waugh Bridge.

17. Photograph yourself near Houston’s Cloud Column.

18. Go fishing at Mary Jo Peckham Park.

19. Spend some time at the Mercer Botanic Gardens.

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20. Take a Houston Street Art Tour.

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