Houston Celebrates 713 Day with Freebies, Discounts, and Events

Understanding 713 Day

• 🗓️ 713 Day is celebrated on July 13th as a tribute to Houston's original and oldest area code.
• 💡 The 713 area code was established in 1947 and was Houston's sole area code until 1996, with subsequent codes like 281, 832, and 346 being added as the city grew.
• 🚀 The significance of 713 lies in its historical status as the "OG" area code and its alignment with the calendar date.

Entertainment and Local Vendors

• 🎤 Carbach Brewing Company hosts a free event featuring legendary Houston rapper Lil Flip and Friends, local vendors, and a DJ playing Houston classics.
• ⏰ The Carbach event starts at 3 PM on Sunday, with Lil Flip and Friends taking the stage at 7:13 PM.
• 🎁 Attendees can snag limited edition 713 glasses while supplies last.

Block Party and Exhibitions

• 🎉 Saint Arnold Brewing Company and Meow Wolf are co-hosting a 713 block party on Sunday from noon to 4 PM.
• 🍻 At Saint Arnold, a commemorative 713 day pint glass will be for sale, alongside local vendors and live performances.
• 🖼️ Meow Wolf will feature a new activation exhibit and exclusive merchandise, with free outdoor access and paid entry for the full exhibition.

Special Offers and Admissions

• ⚽ The Houston Dynamo is offering no fees on tickets for any remaining regular season home matches, exclusively on Sunday.
• 🎟️ The Houston Zoo offers discounted admission tickets at $7.13 for Saturday and Sunday, a significant reduction from the usual $25-$30 price.
• 🍕 The zoo's cafe is also offering a hot dog and chips or dessert pizza for $7.13.

Pet Adoption and Clinic Services

• 🐶 The Houston Humane Society is hosting a Sunday Funday Bash with special clinic offers.
• 💉 Rabies vaccines are available for $7, and office visits are $13, with no appointment needed.
• 😻 A BOGO kitten special offers a free kitten (one year or younger) with the purchase of another.