Houston Celebrates 713 Day with Festive Events

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Houston is set to celebrate 713 Day on July 13, an occasion honoring the city’s oldest area code established in 1947. Various local businesses will offer special discounts, from reduced zoo tickets to food and drink deals across town. Community events, including live music and family-friendly activities, will showcase Houston’s vibrant culture. Venues like Axelrad, Giant Texas Distillers, and Meow Wolf will also host parties, while local sports teams will engage fans with special promotions, making it a lively weekend for residents and visitors.

Houston is gearing up to celebrate 713 Day on July 13, a unique occasion that honors the city’s oldest area code, established in 1947. This annual celebration will feature a variety of events and discounts across Houston, allowing residents and visitors alike to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant culture.

Numerous local businesses are joining in to mark the day with special offers. The Houston Zoo will provide a chance for families to explore, offering tickets at the reduced price of $7.13 on both Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, through reservations. Meanwhile, doughnut enthusiasts can enjoy $7.13 off Voodoo, Vegan, or Classic Dozen donuts at select locations throughout Houston and Katy on July 13.

On the same day, bars will feature Crowlers priced at $7.13, encouraging locals to sample Houston’s craft beer offerings. Additionally, Checkers locations will serve the Big Slim Combo for the same price on July 13. Foodies can delight in brisket flautas for $16 and sweet potato succotash for $7 all week at Café Leonelli, with the special price of $7.13 available on Sunday. Various venues will also offer the Astro Fizz cocktail at this discounted rate that day.

In a celebration of Houston’s community spirit, Axelrad is hosting a “Houston 713 Day” event featuring discounts on local draft beers and live performances starting at 5 PM. The Bayou Heights Biergarten will be alive with music, vendors, and Houston-themed drinks during the 713 FEST, starting at 8 PM.

For families and food lovers, the third annual Craft Pita Cookout takes place at 11 AM on July 13, while Doves Restaurant invites guests to join an all-day happy hour brunch, encouraging patrons to wear Houston sports team apparel starting at 11 AM. Further adding to the festivities, Fielding’s River Oaks will offer happy hour during brunch from 11 AM, featuring various drink discounts.

H-Town Bingo is set to host a Saturday night kickoff party with local rapper Lil’ Keke at 7:30 PM on July 12, adding extra excitement to the weekend. For car enthusiasts, Giant Texas Distillers will host a car show, vendor market, and live performances from 1 PM on July 13.

Festivities continue with a “713 Day Mafia Takeover” block party hosted by Happy Liquor, set to feature vendors, family-friendly games, and live music starting at 3 PM. Hidden Bar will be serving a special cocktail infused with butterfly pea tea and gin for $7.13 starting at 3 PM. Additionally, Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ will offer buy-one-get-one beers as part of its all-you-can-eat Korean feasts on July 13.

Karbach Brewing will host an event with rapper Lil’ Flip and feature local vendors starting at 3 PM, making it one of the numerous venues celebrating with their own unique flair. Kazzan Ramen & Bar will serve the Ube Bae cocktail for $7.13, alongside their signature hot stone bowl ramen.

Meow Wolf and Saint Arnold Brewing Company will organize a 713 block party from noon to 4 PM at Lyon Avenue, enhancing the festive spirit of the day. For animal lovers, the Houston Humane Society will provide rabies vaccines priced at $7 along with adoption specials during its 713 Sunday Funday bash.

The celebration coincides with an exciting matchup in local sports, as the Houston Dynamo will offer no-fee tickets for their next home game against the Philadelphia Union on July 29. In a thrilling highlight, the Houston Astros will engage in a Silver Boot Series game against the Texas Rangers, allowing fans to enjoy both baseball and the festivities of 713 Day.

With Latin Restaurant Weeks running from July 11-25, featuring over 30 restaurants offering special menus, the celebrations will extend beyond just July 13. The combination of parties, discount promotions, and community events paints a vibrant picture of Houston’s culture and spirit during this annual celebration of all things Houston.

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