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Houston Events Calendar and Things to Do
The Houston events calendar caters to every taste. Travelers the world over visit Houston for first-rate contests, one-of-a-kind festivals and memories to last a lifetime. View the Houston calendar of events to see what's happening around town during your stay at our Houston hotel.
January, 2012
- NFL: Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
January 1 | Reliant Stadium (1 mile) | website
Catch this heart pounding game at Reliant Stadium, minutes from our hotel.
- Chevron Houston Marathon
January 14-15 | Starts at Minute Maid Park | website
Join hundreds of thousands of spectators or be one of the 2000 runners participating in this marathon.
- CCA Global Partners Show
January 16-21 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
This event is being held 4 miles from our hotel.
- 26th Annual TRISTAR Collectors Show
January 20-22 | Reliant Arena (1 mile) | website
Buy with confidence from a trusted source of trading cards, autographs and collectibles.
- Houston Auto Show
January 25-29 | Reliant Center (1 mile) | website
Stop by to compare and ask questions about 500 of the latest car models without feeling pressured to buy.
- Halloween and Party Expo
January 28-31 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Check out the newest Halloween costumes in the industry, just 4 miles from our hotel.
February, 2012
- Society of Critical Care Medicine Congress
February 4-8 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Stop by and participate in educational sessions, hands-on workshops and debates, all focused on new and creative solutions to improve the lives of patients.
- Houston RV Show
February 8-12 | Reliant Center (1 mile) | website
Stop by and see the newest recreational vehicles in climate controlled comfort.
- Sesame Street Live
February 9-12 | Reliant Arena (1 mile) | website
Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" is showing at Reliant Arena a mere mile from our hotel. Enjoy seeing all your favorite Sesame Street monsters take the stage to share their love of music.
- The Home and Garden Market
February 10-12 | Reliant Center (1 mile) | website
Get some ideas for your next home improvement project. The Home and Garden Market features How-To Workshops, Remodelers, Green Energy Products, building products and much more.
- The Great Train Expo
February 11-12 | Reliant Arena (1 mile) | website
This is the show for the model train enthusiast, find everything you could ever want from die-cast vehicles to train whistles.
- American Association of School Administrators
February 16-18 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Thousands of public school leaders will meet at George R. Brown Convention Center for 3 days to make purchasing decisions and to find new innovations in today's market.
- American Association of Professional Landmen (NAPE)
February 22-24 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
The NAPE Expo provides an environment for all things gas and oil prospects related to intermingle.
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ Cook Off
February 23-25 | Reliant Park (1 mile) | website
Try some of the best BBQ to be found in the Lone Star State at this massive cook off.
- Texas Association of School Business Officials
February 27-March 2 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Sit in on some educational sessions or visit with people from all professional levels, school sizes and all regions of the state.
- Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show
February 28-March 18 | Reliant Stadium (1 mile) | website
Hundreds of thousands fly, drive and ride into Houston to attend the world's largest livestock exhibition and most anticipated rodeo competition. Holiday Inn Houston Medical Center Hotel is proud to offer free shuttle service to Reliant Stadium during the Livestock Show for Houston rodeo events.
March, 2012
- Junior Volleyball Association World Challenge
March 30-April 1 | Reliant Center (1 mile) | website
Watch the members of the Junior Volleyball Association battle it out to find out who are the best junior players in the world.
April, 2012
- Disney on Ice
April 11-15 | Reliant Stadium (1 mile) | website
See your favorite Disney Characters perform at Reliant Stadium only a mile from our hotel.
- Association of Clinical Research Professionals
April 14-17 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Join the Association of Clinical Research Professionals for the "Boots and Beers" opening reception at their annual ACRP Global Conference.
- Texas Library Association
April 17-20 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Stop by the TLA Annual Conference where past guest speakers have included Greg Mortenson and Jamie Lee Curtis.
- IFEST
April 21-22, 28-20 | Downtown Houston (6 miles) | website
Join thousands of students and students of life at IFEST, Houston's International Festival. Downtown Houston is transformed into international zones where visitors can learn about the world around them without a passport.
- Offshore Technology Conference
April 30-May 3 | Reliant Center (1 mile) | website
Stop by to see the forefront in technology furthering the exploration, drilling, production and environmental production of offshore drilling.
May, 2012
- High Caliber Gun & Knife Show
May 5-6 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
See an incredible display of new and used guns, gun accessories, ammo, enthusiast books, knives and related items at low, straight-to-you prices.
- University of Houston Graduation 2012 - Spring
May 11-12 | University of Houston
The Univesity of Houston Spring Commencement will be held at Hofheinz Plaza and the Cullen Performance Hall on campus at University of Houston
- Rice University Gradution 2012 - Spring
May 12 | Rice University
See your graduate take that big walk across the stage at the Rice University Spring Commencement. The graduation ceremony will be held at the Academic Quadrangle on campus.
- Texas Southern University Graduation 2012 - Spring
May 12 | Texas Southern University
Attend the Texas Southern University Spring Commencement. TSU is located less than 5 miles from our Houston hotel.
- University of St. Thomas Graduation 2012 - Spring
May 12 | Reliant Arena
The University of St. Thomas will host its Spring Commencement at Reliant Arena.
- University of Houston - Clear Lake Graduation 2012 - Spring
May 19 | Reliant Arena
Celebrate the accomplishments of your UH graduate at the University of Houston - Clear Lake Spring Commencement, hosted at Reliant Arena.
- Humble ISD Graduation Ceremonies
May 26 | Reliant Arena
Including the following Houston high school graduation ceremonies: Humble High School, Atascocita High School, Kingwood High School, Kingwood Park High School, Summer Creek High School.
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
May 27 - June 1 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
The Association of International Educators Annual Conference, dedicated to bringing together education abroad and international student advisers.
June, 2012
- Pearland ISD Graduation Ceremonies
June 1 | Reliant Stadium
Including the following Houston high school graduation ceremonies: Dawson High School, Pearland High School.
- HISD Graduation Ceremonies
June 2 | Reliant Center
Including the following Houston high school graduation ceremonies: Bellaire High School, Lamar High School.
- Klein ISD Graduation Ceremonies
June 2 | Reliant Arena
Including the following Houston high school graduation ceremonies: Klein Collins High School, Klein High School, Klein Forrest High School, Klein Oak High School.
- The Endocrine Society
June 23-26 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Meet and greet with thousands of scientists studying Endocrinology or view thousands of hormone related abstracts.
July, 2012
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Convention
July 5-13 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
The 103rd NAACP Convention is only 4 miles from our hotel.
- Ringling Bros& Barnum & Bailey Circus
July 11-22 | Reliant Stadium (1 mile) | website
See the greatest show on earth only minutes from our hotel. Clowns, elephants, acrobatics, dancers and an overall feast for the eyes - Does it get any better than this?
- AAU Junior Olympic Games
July 25-August 4 | Various Locations | website
Known as the largest multi-sport event for American youths, gifted young athletes from more than 20 sports battle it out for a coveted AAU Junior Olympic title.
August, 2012
- Texas Nursery and Landscape Association
August 15-19 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Learn new tips on plant care or check out the latest hybrids at Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Expo.
- American Associations of Professional Landmen (NAPE)
August 21-24 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Meet professionals in the gas and oil industry and see the latest technology available.
- Collinson Publishing
August 22-26 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
This event is being held a mere 4 miles from our hotel.
September, 2012
- Tattoo & Body Art Expo
September 14-16 | Reliant Center (1 mile) | website
The world's largest tattoo expo. Hundreds of leading tattoo artists from shops all around the nation will be on hand and taking customers. The expo also includes events, contests and live music.
This event is hosted at Reliant Center one mile from the hotel.
- Houston Hot Sauce Festival
September 15-16 | TBA | website
This spicy food festival in Houston asks, "How hot can you handle it?"
October, 2012
- International Quilt Market / Fall
October 27-November 4 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
This is not a public event.
November, 2012
- Society of Women Engineers
November 8-10 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference is a place where women engineers can advance their career, hone their skills and share their knowledge.
December, 2012
- National Association of Independent Schools
December 5-8 | George R. Brown Convention Center (4 miles) | website
Join the National Association of Independent Schools for continuing education and new teaching techniques only a short drive from our hotel.
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