Houston (Westchase/Energy Corridor) · Weekend of 2026-01-23
Weekend Game Plan.
Houston (Westchase/Energy Corridor) 77077
Weekend of Jan 23-25, 2026
WEEKEND SNAPSHOT
Unseasonably mild and clear. Highs near 73°F on Saturday; low humidity and sunny skies throughout.
Initial groundbreaking for the METRO BOOST project on Westheimer (Hwy 6 to 610) may cause intermittent lane shifts.
⚡ If You Only Do One Thing
Astros FanFest 2026
Saturday, Jan 24, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
"At just $2 per ticket, it offers the highest value for young families, featuring player interactions, games, and photo ops with the championship trophies."
PRO TIP: Entry is cheap, but autograph vouchers must be purchased in advance and disappear within minutes of release; monitor the official MLB app for the schedule.
A massive outdoor Chinese lantern festival featuring a 200-foot dragon and glowing Texas bluebonnets for the Year of the Fire Horse.
Best For: Young families and photographers • Cost: $28.50 per person
Pinkerton’s BBQ: New Heights Expansion
Lunch/Dinner, Saturday • The Heights, Houston
The newly opened second location of Houston’s top-tier pitmaster destination, now featuring whole-hog cookers.
Best For: Active professionals and foodies • Cost: $20 - $40 per person
Real Women Have Curves
Jan 23-25, Various Showtimes • MATCH (Midtown Arts and Theater Center)
A live stage production of the celebrated comedy-drama about body image and cultural expectations.
Best For: Date night or arts enthusiasts • Cost: $25+
Choose Your Mode
Mode: Active & Cultural
History & Architecture Walking Tour$30
Saturday, 2:00 PM • Downtown Houston
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Tip: Meet at the corner of Travis and Congress; street parking is free on Sundays but metered on Saturdays.
Mode: Family Sunday
Lego Build PartyFree to attend
Sunday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM • 11 Below Brewing
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Tip: Arrive early to secure a table; they provide the bricks so you don't have to bring your own.
Weekend at a Glance
Friday Night
Radiant Nature Lantern Walk
Outdoor/Visual
Saturday Morning
Astros FanFest at Daikin Park
Sports/Family
Saturday Night
Dinner at Hypsi (New Italian)
New Food
Sunday Afternoon
Toy Museum Garage Sale
Hidden Gem
⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs
Westheimer Road METRO BOOST Groundbreaking
Saturday mid-day between Highway 6 and Beltway 8 (77077 area).
Use Briar Forest Drive or Memorial Drive to bypass potential Westheimer lane closures.
I-10 White Oak Bayou Construction
Eastbound I-10 near the Heights/Downtown interchange.
Expect 15-minute delays if heading Downtown for FanFest; check TranStar for live lane updates.
🍿 Movies
Top Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash (PG-13): James Cameron’s third installment continues to dominate with stunning visuals of Pandora's volcanic tribes.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (R): The latest chapter in the zombie-horror saga; critically acclaimed for its dark atmosphere and Cillian Murphy's return.
Zootopia 2 (PG): Judy and Nick return for a high-stakes investigation in a world of new mammals; a family-friendly holiday holdover.
New This Weekend
Mercy (R): Chris Pratt stars as a detective in the near-future fighting to prove his innocence in a high-octane sci-fi thriller.
Return to Silent Hill (R): A man returns to the fog-shrouded town to find his lost soulmate, only to encounter legendary psychological horrors.
H Is for Hawk (PG-13): A moving biographical drama starring Claire Foy as a grieving woman who finds solace in training a goshawk.
📅 Plan Ahead
Date
Event
Action
Jan 28 – Feb 1
2026 Houston Boat & Auto Show
Medium; buy tickets early for 'Give Back to Houston Day' on Jan 29.
