Zip 77077 · Weekend of 2026-03-06

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Zip 77077 77077

Weekend of Mar 6 - Mar 8, 2026

WEEKEND SNAPSHOT

Warm and muggy with highs of 82°F and lows of 70°F. Expect a 40% chance of isolated showers on Saturday.

Massive traffic surges expected around NRG Park for the second weekend of the Houston Rodeo; heavy residential traffic in River Oaks for the Azalea Trail.

⚡ If You Only Do One Thing

88th Annual Azalea Trail

Fri-Sun, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

"This is a rare opportunity to enter seven of Houston's most exclusive private gardens in River Oaks and the Memorial area during peak bloom. It’s the city’s premier spring tradition and highly efficient for sightseeing."

PRO TIP: Park at the River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics (2503 Westheimer Rd) and take the complimentary shuttle to avoid the restricted residential parking at the private estates.

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📍 Top Spots

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Daily, Mar 6-8 • NRG Stadium

The world's largest livestock show. Friday features Houston native Lizzo on the star stage for Black Heritage Day.

Best For: The quintessential Houston experience • Cost: Varies ($25+ for grounds only)

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Fri-Sun, Mar 6-8 • Jones Hall

A world-renowned contemporary dance performance presented by Performing Arts Houston featuring 'Revelations'.

Best For: Performing arts enthusiasts • Cost: Starts at $45

54th Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta

Saturday, Mar 7, 7:30 AM • 7700 San Felipe to Sesquicentennial Park

Texas' largest canoe and kayak race. Spectators can watch from the banks of Buffalo Bayou.

Best For: Outdoor morning energy • Cost: Free to watch; Registration required to race

Choose Your Mode

Mode: High Energy

Lizzo at RodeoHouston $30+

Friday, Mar 6, 8:45 PM • NRG Park

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Tip: Arrive by 5 PM to see the livestock show before the concert crowd arrives.

Mode: Relaxed Culture

Bayou Bend Collections and Gardens Included in Azalea Trail ticket

Fri-Sun, 11 AM - 5 PM • Memorial/River Oaks

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Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes; the terrain in the private gardens is uneven.

Weekend at a Glance

Friday Night

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Sports

Saturday Morning

Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta

Outdoor/Fitness

Sunday Afternoon

Forrest Frank at RodeoHouston

Music/Family

⚠️ Logistics Watch Outs

NRG Park Gridlock

Friday 6-10 PM; I-610 South Loop and Hwy 288.

Take the METRORail Red Line from the Fannin South Transit Center to NRG Park.

River Oaks Traffic

Sat-Sun 12-4 PM near Lazy Lane and Homewood Ln.

Use the Azalea Trail shuttle buses; do not attempt to park on residential streets.

🍿 Movies

Top Box Office

The Smurfs Movie (PG): A musical adventure where the Smurfs try to answer the question: What is a Smurf?

Dog Man (PG): Part dog, part man, all hero, based on the bestselling graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey.

New This Weekend

Hoppers (PG): Pixar's latest follows a girl who hops her mind into a robotic beaver to lead an animal uprising.

The Bride! (R): Maggie Gyllenhaal's gothic sci-fi reimagining of Frankenstein starring Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley.

📅 Plan Ahead

Date	Event	Action
March 14, 2026	64th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade	Low - Arrive early for prime spot.
March 22, 2026	Tour de Houston	High - Early registration required for bike ride.

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