Get Ready to Sizzle

Your ultimate guide to summer fun in League City, Texas

Summer is fast approaching, and it’s time to start asking the age-old question: “What are we doing this summer?” Set your sights on League City for a fun-filled summer, packed with family-friendly events and happenings.

Just 30 minutes outside of Houston, League City is a waterside gem that offers the perfect summer getaway to experience outdoor adventures, leisure, iconic history, waterfront recreation, and more. There’s something for everyone to explore in League City.

Make memories in May

Caymus Wine Dinner | May 18 | 6 pm | South Shore Harbour Resort
Make a toast during South Shore Harbour’s bi-monthly festive wine dinners. These dinners showcase wine from Bay Area Houston’s own backyard and beyond, that is exquisitely paired with innovative cuisine. For reservations, contact 281-334-1000, ext. 2022.

Find more Thursday Night Wine Dinner options at www.sshr.com/hotel-events

Sip & Sail Cruises | May 20 | South Shore Harbour Resort
Set sail on the gorgeous waters of Clear Lake for a two-hour adult cruise with Houston Party Boats. Drinks and light bites are provided, including specialty drinks from the featured sponsor of the day, GHOST Tequila. For reservations, contact 281-334-1000, ext. 2022.

Find more Sip & Sail Cruise options at www.sshr.com/hotel-events

Music at the Museum | May 26, June 30, July 28, & August 31 | 7-10 pm

Jam to the beat on beloved museum grounds in League City’s Historic District. Hosted by the League City Historical Society and the League City Folk Association, Music at the Museum occurs every last Friday of the month. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the live entertainment.

Jump headlong into June

Pups & Pints | June 3 | 4-10 pm| Walter Hall Park
Calling all animal lovers and beer aficionados! Stop by this community-wide fundraiser to enjoy pet and family-friendly activities, food trucks, vendors, outdoor movies, a pet costume contest, and more.

Purchase a wristband for $35 and enjoy four beers along the Saint Arnold Stroll, courtesy of Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Wristband proceeds support League City Animal Care and its mission to save animals and provide medical care to sick and injured pets. (Note: Wristbands are for 21+ adults only).

White Linen Night ArtFest | June 10 | 4-8 pm | Historic District in downtown League City
Don your white attire and celebrate the beauty of downtown's art and history.

Stroll the streets of the historic district while enjoying live music, artist demonstrations, artist booths, a kids zone, a classic car show, and local food and drinks.

Texas Outlaw Challenge | June 21-25
Looking for a thrill? This five-day annual event packed with all kinds of crazy, exhilarating fun.

From exciting parties and high-speed boat races on Clear Lake to grand fishing tournaments with sweet prizes, you’re in for a rowdy, adrenaline-charged time during the Texas Outlaw Challenge.

Celebrate Jubilee in July

Fireworks Extravaganza | July 3 | 6-10 pm | Chester L. Davis Sportsplex
Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy an evening with family and friends at League City’s 4^th of July pre-party.

Photo courtesy of League City CVB

Don your best white attire for White Linen Night ArtFest.

Listen to live music, chow down on delicious food from favorite food trucks, and bounce around in inflatables with the family. The grand fireworks show begins at sundown.

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Far West Texas city recognized as a top travel destination for 2026

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El Paso was named one of the "Rising Star Destinations" to book for a vacation in 2026.

A new 2026 Travel Trends Forecast from vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has unveiled the top U.S. cities that are on travelers' minds for the next year, and one unsuspecting far West Texas city was included on the list: El Paso.

El Paso was named one of six most sought-after "Rising Star Destinations" in the Southwest and Mountain West regions. Search trends revealed traveler interest in El Paso skyrocketed 191 percent year-over-year, with vacationers pining after "desert landscapes" and "frontier-style towns with modern Western flair."

To determine where travelers are planning on booking their 2026 vacations, HomeToGo surveyed 1,000 American adults from November 26-28, 2025 to discover which locales offer "both affordability and under-the-radar appeal." Search interest and price insights were based on observed searches executed via HomeToGo's website from August 1-November 15, 2025, with a check-in date during 2026.

The reports findings show the vacation accommodations in El Paso cost a median $62.21 per night, earning the city a reputation for being more affordable than Texas' major cities like Dallas or Houston. HomeToGo also said travelers are "increasingly turning to smaller [Southwestern] towns" to find accommodations rather than booking a stay at a large resort.

Additionally, younger travelers like Gen Zers and Millennials are driving the shift toward these hidden gem destinations after collecting inspiration from social media sites like Instagram and TikTok.

"Western destinations are seeing a rise in interest, fueled by a broader cultural moment that has placed such locations firmly in the spotlight," the report's author wrote. "In 2025, artists such as Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter brought fresh takes on the visual language of country music firmly into the mainstream, with this movement further amplified across social media platforms."

There's plenty to do in the self-proclaimed "Sun City," such as hiking in Franklin Mountains State Park or Guadalupe Mountains National Park, visiting local museums, and much more.

Other top "Neo-Western Revival" destinations to visit in 2026 include:

Marana, Arizona
Cañon City, Colorado
Yucca Valley, California
Queen Creek, Arizona
Bisbee, Arizona

"According to the survey findings, 76 percent of U.S. travelers plan to go on vacation in 2026, with over a quarter (26 percent) actively booking longer and more extravagant breaks," the report said. "Fifty-seven percent plan to spend more on vacations in comparison to 2025, indicating that the appetite for travel is clearly growing."

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