# Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: what to do between sessions in Houston

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/houston-rodeo/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 22 February to 14 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** NRG Park, Houston, United States, about 9 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Museum District and Midtown: Near Rice.
- **Getting there:** Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is 30 to 45 minutes; Hobby (HOU) is 20 minutes.
- **Weather:** In February and March, Houston averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 85 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 17 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Space Center Houston; Houston food tour; Galveston day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In February and March, Houston averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 85 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 17 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is 30 to 45 minutes; Hobby (HOU) is 20 minutes.

METRORail red line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Galleria area chains. Central.
- **mid:** Museum District and Midtown. Near Rice.
- **luxury:** Downtown and the Post Oak. Luxury towers.
- Hotels we would book: Hampton Inn Houston Near the Galleria (budget), Hotel ZaZa Museum District (mid), The Post Oak Hotel (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Houston food tour. Tex-Mex and Viet-Cajun.
- Eat: Crawfish and Noodles, Viet-Cajun

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Space Center Houston. NASA tram tour.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- After dark: Montrose.
- Eat: Ninfa's on Navigation, Original fajitas

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Natural Science Museum.
- Free: Buffalo Bayou Park.

## Tours worth booking

- [Space Center Houston](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Space%20Center%20Houston%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-houston-rodeo): NASA tram tour.
- [Houston food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Houston%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-houston-rodeo): Tex-Mex and Viet-Cajun.
- [Galveston day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Galveston%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-houston-rodeo): Beaches and the pier.

## Where to eat

- Ninfa's on Navigation: Original fajitas
- Killen's: BBQ
- Crawfish and Noodles: Viet-Cajun

## With kids

- Houston Zoo.
- Children's Museum.

## Rainy-day backups

- Museum of Fine Arts.
- Natural Science Museum.

## Getting around

- METRORail red line runs through the Museum District and downtown.

## Questions people ask

### When is Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2027?

The next edition is 22 February to 14 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

In February and March, Houston averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 85 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 17 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to NRG Park?

Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is 30 to 45 minutes; Hobby (HOU) is 20 minutes. METRORail red line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.

### Where should I stay for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

For most visitors the best base is Museum District and Midtown: Near Rice.

### What can we do between sessions at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Good short outings in Houston include Houston food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Family-friendly picks: Space Center Houston, Galveston day trip. Houston Zoo.

### How far is NRG Park from Houston centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. METRORail red line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.

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