The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been a Houston tradition since it first began in the 1930’s. Make your plans now to bring the whole family out to continue the tradition and to enjoy all the action-packed fun at NRG Park during March 1-20, 2016. There are so many family friendly activities for you and the kids, so we have put together this list to help you plan your trip. Grab your hats and boots and scoot on over to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Concerts
The purchase of concert tickets not only reserves your seat for the concert and the rodeo action, but also serves as an admission ticket for the park festivities as well. This includes the carnivals, AGVENTURE, Kids Country, livestock shows, exhibits, and shopping.
Click here for the lineup of superstars performing this year: Concert Lineup
NRG Park Admission Tickets (Season Pass or Individual Day Tickets)
If you are not planning to attend the concert and rodeo and just want to bring the kids out to check out the action, admission tickets are a great value. These tickets include admission to NRG Park during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, including the carnival, NRG Arena for horse show events, and NRG Center for AGVENTURE, livestock show, shopping and food exhibits. Click here to purchase online NRG Park Admission Tickets: NRG Park Admission Tickets
Take a look at all the fun things for your kids to do at NRG Park during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Most are free with admission or concert tickets unless otherwise noted.
Spring Break Stampede: Enjoy all that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has to offer. Spring Break Stampede includes extended hours for the NOV sponsored Carnival, allowing for plenty of time to enjoy all the great NOV Carnival rides, food, and games.
You can purchase ride and game tickets online or for 50¢ each at the carnival. Most rides require four to 20 tickets.
Half-off carnival tickets are available now until 2/27/16.
Click here: to purchase Half Price Carnival Packs and Discounted Food Coupons
This kid-focused area offers fun for all. While visiting the petting zoo, check out the vendors, and for a great view of the area, ride the antique double carousel. Exhibits are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Kids Country exhibits and activities are open from 9am – 9pm, with special demonstration times listed.
Kids Country - Camel Rides for $9 Monday to Sunday, 10am to 9pm
Kids Country - TDECU Fun on the Farm Free with admission, Open daily from 10am – 7pm (hours subject to weather)
Free with admission, Monday – Friday 11am to midnight
Saturday and Sunday 10am to midnight (Hours subject to weather conditions. Tickets will not be refunded due to weather closures)
Kids Country - Pedal Tractor Pull
Free with admission, Monday to Friday 11am, 12:30, 3, 4:30 and 6
Saturday and Sunday, 11am 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, and 6:30
Kid Country - Mutton Bustin sponsored by State Farm
Free with admission, Daily 11am – 7pm (starting on the hour; registration begins at 10 am)
Free with admission, Daily 9am – 9pm
Free with admission, Daily10:30, 11:30 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30
$7 per ride, Daily 9am – 9pm
Kids Country - Stars Over Texas Stage
Free with admission, Daily 9am – 9pm
There are several parking options including public parking lots and permit required lots, but if you really want to avoid the traffic, park and ride is a great way to get to and from the event.
Click below for information about:
Permit Parking Lots, Accessible and Handicap Parking, Public Parking Lots, Park and Ride Lots, Metrorail Transportation, and Trams to carry visitors to and from the surrounding parking lots.
