Visit Alvin

Grab your boots and head to The Alvin Opry House this Friday night!

Enjoy an evening of live country music featuring a talented lineup of performers and the Alvin Opry Band. Whether you're ready to hit the dance floor or just sit back and enjoy the show, it's a great way to spend a night in Alvin.

📍 Alvin Opry House
🗓️ Friday, June 12

See the graphic for performer and ticket details!

Friday night plans? Rack ’em up at Big Axe Bar and Grill! 🎱

Grab a juicy burger, try something from their new summer cocktail menu, and kick back with a game of pool. It’s the kind of Alvin night that starts with “just dinner” and turns into staying awhile.

Planning your next Alvin adventure? Our digital guide makes it easy to explore local favorites, hidden gems, and things to do around town.

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A perfect Alvin evening: live acoustic music, cold drinks, hot pizza, and The Dover Brothers at The Bing Pizza TONIGHT! 🎤🍻🍕

Live acoustic music. Cold drinks. Hot pizza.
June 4 • 5PM
The Dover Brothers are taking over — don’t miss it.

Looking for a fun summer adventure that is educational, local, and easy to do at your own pace?

The Brazoria County Summer Museum Passport kicks off Saturday, May 30, 2026, and invites families to explore participating museums and historic sites across Brazoria County, including the Alvin Historical Museum.

Pick up a passport, visit participating locations, collect stamps, and discover the stories that helped shape our area. Visit all 14 sites by August 1, 2026, for a chance to win prizes.

Plan your museum-hopping summer here:

Brazoria County Summer Museum Passport | DOWNLOAD PASSPORT This will be the third year of the Brazoria County Summer Museum Passport! This program was started to bring together local history-focused museums and sites and encourage our community to learn more about the area’s history in a fun way. This year, we are excited to have 14 part...

Free live music? Count us in!

Ron Wilson is taking the stage at Grace Hall on Friday, June 5th for a night of great music and good company in downtown Alvin.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a laid-back evening of live entertainment at one of Alvin’s favorite music venues 🎸

🎟️ FREE entry
🕗 Show starts at 8PM
📍 113 E Sealy St, Alvin, TX

We'll see y'all at Grace Hall 🙌

Bayou Wildlife Zoo Summer Hours begin June 2!

Planning a visit this summer? Make sure to check their updated seasonal hours before heading out for a wild day in Alvin.

Summer Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Last entry is 30 minutes prior to closing.

From tram rides to animal encounters, Bayou Wildlife Zoo is a great summer stop for families, visitors, and anyone looking to add a little adventure to their day. 🦒

Plan your visit and make a day of it in Alvin!

📢 Calling All Tourism Projects, Programs & Event Organizers!

Do you have a project, program, or event that brings visitors to Alvin? Visit Alvin is now accepting FY 2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Applications for tourism-related efforts that promote Alvin and help generate overnight hotel stays in our community.

📆 Application Period:
June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026

Under state law, all HOT expenditures must meet two legal requirements:
1. Directly promote tourism and the hotel industry, AND
2. Fall within one of the nine allowable categories established by state statute.

Eligible uses include, but are not limited to:
-Tourism advertising, marketing, and promotional efforts
-Visitor information services and destination marketing initiatives
-Cultural arts programs that attract visitors
-Historical preservation projects that encourage tourism
-Tourism-related events and festivals that generate overnight stays
-Certain sporting events and facilities that bring visitors to the area

HOT funds cannot be used for general government operations, routine maintenance, or projects that only benefit local residents without a clear tourism impact.

📄 Ready to apply: https://bit.ly/VisitAlvinHOTGrant2026
Please refer to the application guidelines for full eligibility requirements and funding details: VisitAlvin.com

Let’s continue growing tourism and supporting the experiences that make Alvin worth the visit!

Looking for a fun summer adventure that is educational, local, and easy to do at your own pace?

The Brazoria County Summer Museum Passport kicks off Saturday, May 30, 2026, and invites families to explore participating museums and historic sites across Brazoria County, including the Alvin Historical Museum.

Pick up a passport, visit participating locations, collect stamps, and discover the stories that helped shape our area. Visit all 14 sites by August 1, 2026, for a chance to win prizes.

Plan your museum-hopping summer here: https://bcsummerpassport.org/