Retail & Shopping Events in Houston, TX

Explore Retail & Shopping Events in Houston, TX featuring products, vendors, and goods from your cultural heritage. These events bring together retailers and shoppers from the community to celebrate cultural traditions through authentic merchandise.

The Buy Black Market Place July 11,2026 - 11 AM- 4 PM

The Shrine Celebrates the Community with a Day of Food, Music, The Shrine Celebrates the Community with Food, Music, and The Original Buy Black Marketplace.com. EVERY 1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. The Shrine thanks the community for your decades of support. We celebrate the Small Black Businesses & ENTREPRENEURS of the community who shine the light on self determination with this FREE event. It's part of a our initiative to promote Buying Black locally. Time and Date The Buy Black Marketplace 11:00 AM-4:00 PM VENDOR SET UP @ 10 AM Vending is indoors with TABLE CHAIR PROVIDED AND Outdoor vending available with vendor bringing their own table/chair/tent. Vendor parking will be a designated area to allow customer parking in the Cultural Center. Support Black businesses. Vendors may also sign up : www.thebuyblackmarketplace.com THE SHRINE IS ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING BLACK OWNED BOOKSTORES IN THE COUNTRY

Saturday, 11, 11.00 - Saturday, 11, 16.00 Houston, TX _$25

The Queer & Lesbian Creative’s Market

Come support and shop from amazing Black queer and lesbian artists showing off their creativity and talent! BLACK. QUEER. CREATIVE. ✨ We’re bringing the vibes to Houston this June 2026 with a market curated for US, by US. 🖤🌈 A space with all Black, queer, and lesbian creatives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries can show up, show out, and be celebrated. 📍 Houston, Texas 📆 June 7th & 27th ⏰ 5603 Navigation Blvd, Houston TX Expect an unforgettable experience with: ✨ Live DJ sets 🎨 Live art & featured creatives 🍸 Signature cocktails & mocktails 🛍️ Unique vendors & curated finds 💫 And so much more Whether you’re selling, networking, or just pulling up to support — this is a space for connection, visibility, and community. Let’s build, create, and pour into each other. This is more than a market… it’s a movement.

Sunday, 07, 13.00 - Sunday, 07, 17.00 Houston, TX _$25

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BLCK Market - The Experience

Where Black Business, Culture and Community Meet! -- Every 3rd Saturday BLCK Market: The Experience — East River Celebrate 9 years of culture, community, and Black entrepreneurship at BLCK Market: The Experience—Houston’s premier marketplace for Black-owned brands. Join us at East River for a high-energy, open-air experience featuring: • 40+ Black-owned vendors • Live music and DJs • Food and drink • Creative activations • Community vibes For nearly a decade, BLCK Market has been the nation’s largest gathering of small Black businesses, creating spaces where culture, commerce, and connection thrive. Whether you’re coming to shop, vibe, network, or just enjoy the energy—this is more than a market. This is The Experience. 📍 Location: East River, Houston 🗓 Every 3rd Saturday 🎟 Free entry | Family-friendly

Saturday, 16, 15.00 - Saturday, 16, 21.00 Houston, TX _$25

The Buy Black Market Place May 2, 2026 11 am- 4 pm

The Shrine Celebrates the Community with a Day of Food, Music, The Shrine Celebrates the Community with Food, Music, and The Original Buy Black Marketplace. EVERY 1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. The Shrine thanks the community for your decades of support. We celebrate the Small Black Businesses & ENTREPRENEURS of the community who shine the light on self determination with this FREE event. It's part of a our initiative to promote Buying Black locally. Time and Date The Buy Black Marketplace 11:00 AM-4:00 PM VENDOR SET UP @ 10 AM Vending is indoors with TABLE CHAIR PROVIDED AND Outdoor vending available with vendor bringing their own table/chair/tent. Vendor parking will be a designated area to allow customer parking in the Cultural Center. THE SHRINE IS ONE OF THE FEW REMAINING BLACK OWNED BOOKSTORES IN THE COUNTRY

Saturday, 02, 11.00 - Saturday, 02, 16.00 Houston, TX _$25

AAPI Fest

FREE EVENT! Partnership between OCA-Greater Houston and Tokyo X to host the AAPI FEST at the Alief Neighborhood Center and Park. A collaborative partnership between OCA-Greater Houston and Tokyo X to host the AAPI FEST at the Alief Neighborhood Center and Park. The festival will unite Houston's diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities—including Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, and many other groups by working with local community leaders. With over 170 vendors participating, various cultures will showcase Asian pride through food, merchandise, and art. The festival's core goal is to empower local businesses and foster community unity in the heart of the multicultural Alief district.

Saturday, 09, 10.00 - Saturday, 09, 19.00 Houston, TX _$25

Enigma A MetaphysicalMarket

Enigma, EVERY 23rd of the month from 4-9p if falls on weekday, otherwise noon-5p if a weekend. It is similar to a Farmer's market that is focused on metaphysical products and services. All vendors are sharing organic, indigenous, or sacred products and services for healing. This is a DONATION BASED ENTRY 5 hour market that includes an itinerary of educational activities, or speakers. During this, there is a FREE kids activity (such as face painting or a craft) so that the adults may listen intently to the free skill sharing on stage. There will be information on metaphysics, permaculture, and self-help technique taught from an expert. Drumming is throughout the entire market to help ground the energy as well as allow us all to dance in celebration of community. *Extra instruments are provided but feel free to bring your own to add to the sound !! THERE IS A BONFIRE normally held if the market is NOT ON A WEEKDAY Come meet all the healers in the commUNITY PLUS enjoy making Magick with us!! There is a $10 raffle to enter to win a FREE 30 min SPIRITUAL SERVICE + FREE GIVEAWAYS

Friday, 23, 16.00 - Friday, 23, 21.00 Houston, TX _$25

BLCK Market - Pop Up Shop

Join us for the largest monthly gathering of small black businesses and entrepreneurs - BLCK Market. Live music, food and great vibes. Welcome to the BLCK Market - Pop Up Shop at East River Houston! Join us every 3rd Saturday for a day filled with unique finds and local treasures. East River Houston will be buzzing with energy and excitement as vendors showcase their one-of-a-kind products. From handmade crafts to vintage clothing, there's something for everyone at our pop-up shop. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support small businesses and discover hidden gems. See you there!

Saturday, 20, 11.00 - Saturday, 20, 15.00 Houston, TX _$25

Trap Social HTX

Trap Social is a themed trap cocktail hour that showcases the dopest minority owned businesses in Houston. This is your chance to network, shop with local businesses, and enjoy good music and amazing drinks at the same time! Come out and shop with Houston's most unique minority owned businesses at Trap Social HTX!!! There will be music, a cool photo booth area, contests, and MUCH MORE! We will have plenty of vendors on site, food trucks, music, a cool photo booth area, and TONS of awesome giveaways and other surprises! This is a unique experience you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, 07, 14.00 - Sunday, 07, 18.00 Houston, TX _$25