Fourth of July Planner

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,644 Lists

Updated: June 23, 2008

Celebrate Fourth of July in Houston: Find local fireworks displays, Independence Day events and the best outdoor restaurants and bars.

On this page:Fourth of July Events in Houston, Houston Outdoor Restaurants and Bars.

Fourth of July Events in Houston

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Star Fleet Entertainment Ychts
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    280 Grove Road, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    Cruise around Clear Lake while enjoying a great BBQ dinner, open bar and amazing view of the Clear Lake fireworks. $69 adults, $49 kids.

  2. 2 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Sam Houston Race Park
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    7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77064 (map)

    Come by for live racing action and live music in the evening, plus a huge fireworks display following the final race (9:30pm). Also: face painting, kids games, concession stands.

  3. 3 East Beach
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    1923 Boddecker Dr, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Celebrate the holiday at Galveston's party beach for bikini contests, live bands and booze.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Minute Made Park
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    501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Astros take on the Dodgers on July 3 with the first pitch at 1:05pm. Free visors for the first 10,000 fans, plus $1 hot dogs. ZiegenBock Music Series features a postgame concert with Max Stalling.

Houston Outdoor Restaurants and Bars

  1. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Taco Milagro-Kirby Llc
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    2555 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Spend the Fourth of July on the patio at this gourmet Mexican eatery, teeming with successful, attractive singles.

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rainbow Lodge
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    2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 (map)

    If you're ready for something beyond hotdogs for your next picnic, try the refreshing to-go meals including habanero and lemon-smoked trout salad; crispy duck, mango, avocado, and arugula salad with ginger dressing.

  3. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Gravitas Restaurants
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    807 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    One of the best seats for the downtown fireworks, plus an all-American menu featuring all-beef hotdogs, cheeseburgers, fried catfish, fried chicken, plus to-go dinners with barbecue sandwiches, potato salad and Twinkies.

  4. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Kemah Boardwalk
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    Bradford Ave and Second St, Kemah, TX 77565 (map)

    A collection of several waterfront restaurants where you can watch the fireworks at Clear Lake.

  5. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average King Biscuit
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    1606 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77009 (map)

    An incomparable view of downtown makes this funky Heights bar and grill a perfect place to enjoy the Fourth of July.

  6. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Red Lion Pub
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    2316 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Sit outside and enjoy the warm air at this British pub steeped in English tradition.

  7. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Molly's Pub
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    509 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    This stylish terrace club above Slainte Irish Pub is a fave for the young, hip and beautiful crowd.