What’s Happening for Houston Veterans This Week (Mar 23-29)
Happy Monday, Civvie!
The weather’s warming up across Houston, and you can feel it. People are getting out, reconnecting, and showing back up in the veteran community.
If you’ve been meaning to get around more veterans, this is your moment. This week leads right in to one of the biggest The Civvie Connect meetups yet (over 90 people registered to attend), happening March 25. A free, laid-back gathering designed for getting veterans back in the same room, building real relationships, and staying plugged in.
You’ll also find opportunities across business, music, and community, from the Government Sales Bootcamp to live performances from the Air Force Concert Band, plus fundraisers and golf events supporting veterans and their families.
This week’s spotlight highlights how Valor & Victory Fest came to life. A community-driven event built by veterans, for veterans, bringing together active-duty, veterans, and supporters during Fleet Week Houston for something bigger than just another event.
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📆 VETERAN EVENTS
THIS WEEK
🏛️ March 25
Government Sales Bootcamp
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Learn the field-tested playbook used to win $500M+ in U.S. government contracts, led by Lt. Col. (Ret) Rick Howard. Veterans 50% off (HV50).
🦅 March 25
The Civvie Connect
🕜 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
A free and relaxed, in-person meet-up for Houston-area veterans and those who support them.
🎶 March 25-28
Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants
🕗 7:00 PM
📍 Various Houston Area Locations
Don't miss this rare and exciting opportunity to hear great patriotic music, the music of Wicked and as always, a salute to celebrate our veterans.
🎶 March 28
SINGO Fundraiser (Stay Tuned for Vets)
🕚 5:30 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Musical bingo returns for a fun night of prizes, community, and supporting veterans through the arts.
NEXT WEEK
⛳ March 30
2026 Par Take For The Troops Golf Tournament
🕚 8:00 AM
📍 Spring, TX
Join the 8th Annual Par Take For The Troops Golf Tournament, supporting programs that uplift the morale and mental well-being of active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses.
🤝 April 1
HRVCC Conroe FOB Networking Mixer
🕚 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Conroe, TX
Grow your knowledge and network. Open to all HRVCC Members, Veteran & Military Spouse-Owned Businesses, First Responder-Owned Business, and Passionate Patriot businesses.
📸 April 2
Poured & Positioned
🕚 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Veteran professionals, join this headshot and networking event to upgrade your personal brand, make connections, and open new opportunities.
🤝 April 4
Veteran Entrepreneurship Program - STRIVE
🕚 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Veterans and military families this is an immersive entrepreneurship experience for you to grow an early-stage business or develop a new idea.
NEXT MONTH
🍳 April 7
Breakfast with a Veteran
🕖 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Katy, TX
American Legion & Elks Breakfast with a Veteran. A relaxed, welcoming way to connect with fellow veterans over breakfast.
🤝 April 8
HRVCC Veteran Business Mixer
🕚 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
Grow your knowledge and network. Open to all HRVCC Members, Veteran & Military Spouse-Owned Businesses, First Responder-Owned Business, and Passionate Patriot businesses.
🚀 April 8–9
Veteran Business Battle
📍 Houston, TX
Hosted by Rice University, connecting veteran entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and resources to help scale their businesses.
🍻 April 14
Veteran's Night
🕚 6:00 PM
📍 Tomball, TX
A veteran-only night of unfiltered camaraderie, connection, and shared experiences. No formal program, just drinks, laughs, and real conversations with people who’ve been there.
⚓ April 15-22
Fleet Week Houston
🕡 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍Houston, TX
A weeklong celebration honoring the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard with ship tours, flyovers, live music, and community events.
🦞 April 18
Moffitt Charity Crawfish Festival
🕡 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍Houston, TX
Benefiting Boots for Troops. Great crawfish, an amazing concert lineup, and plenty of other surprises.
🫡 April 19
Valor & Victory Fest
🕡 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Houston, TX
A high-energy, community-driven event bringing together veterans, active-duty service members, and supporters during Fleet Week Houston.
🫡 April 19
USO Dancing with the Stars and Stripes
🕡 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍Houston, TX
Join visiting Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as they take the stage in a high-energy dance competition with professional dancers, live entertainment, and a night dedicated to supporting those in uniform.
🤝April 20
VetConnect Day
🕡 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Houston, TX
This is your chance to connect with top employers, access vital benefits, and discover resources designed to support you and your family.
💑 April 25
Couple Tune-Up
🕡 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Houston, TX
A safe and confidential place for Military and Veteran Couples to reconnect, find peer support and positive encouragement.
✈️ April 25
Honor Flight Houston – Welcome Home
🕡 6:45 PM
📍 Hobby Airport, Houston
A powerful community celebration welcoming our veterans home.
FUTURE EVENTS
🏇 May 2
Next Op Derby Day Fundraiser
🕡 3:30 PM
📍Houston
Experience the excitement of the Derby with fellow veterans. Enter the race raffle, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy the festive atmosphere while supporting a great cause.
🌹 May 25
Victory for Veterans | Flower on Every Grave
🕡 8:00 AM
📍Houston
Ensure every veteran's resting place is adorned with a flower, symbolizing our undying gratitude and the promise that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.
🎖️ May 30
Flags of Honor: 6th Annual Memorial Day Veterans Flag Planting
🕡 8:30 AM
📍Houston
Memorial Day flag planting at Houston National Cemetery honoring fallen heroes.
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🌟 THE CIVVIE SPOTLIGHT
Where Service Meets Celebration. The Story Behind Valor & Victory Fest
Some of the most meaningful things happening in the veteran community do not begin with a formal plan. They begin with a conversation, a shared idea, and a few people willing to build something together.
That is how Valor & Victory Fest came to life.
After attending The Civvie Connect event earlier this year, Rachel Gravlee, a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS John C. Stennis, connected with other leaders in the Houston veteran community who wanted to create something special for Fleet Week Houston.
The goal was to create a setting where veterans, active-duty service members, and supporters could come together in a way that felt natural, welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable.
Rachel has been part of the Houston community since 2015. Since then, she has built strong relationships across nonprofits, civic initiatives, and veteran-serving organizations. Through her work with community leaders and groups such as Lone Star Legal Aid: Military and Veterans Unit and Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce she has developed a reputation for bringing people together and helping good ideas move from conversation to execution.
That spirit is at the center of Valor & Victory Fest, which will take place on April 19 at The Puttery in Houston during Fleet Week Houston.
The event is designed to be both engaging and meaningful, with a mix of barbecue competition and tasting, mini golf, live entertainment, keynote and wellness elements, and a veteran resource row featuring organizations serving the community.
Featured speaker: Houston Fitness Czar, Samir Becic, who will share insights on health, wellness, and maintaining performance beyond military service.
What makes the event especially important is its audience. Fleet Week Houston brings active-duty service members into Houston, many of whom will eventually face the transition into civilian life.
Valor & Victory Fest creates an opportunity for those still serving to spend time with veterans who have already made that transition, while also seeing firsthand the broader network of organizations, resources, and relationships available to them once their service ends.
It also reflects something The Civvie believes deeply. People do not get plugged into community by staying home and waiting for the right opportunity to appear. They get plugged in by showing up, meeting others, and getting in the room.
Behind the scenes, the event is also a strong example of collaboration in action. Partners including Victory for Veterans, the Houston Regional Veteran Chamber of Commerce, and others are helping make it possible, showing what can happen when organizations work together instead of separately.
More than a one-day festival, Valor & Victory Fest represents the kind of connected, community-driven veteran experience Houston needs more of. It is a place where service meets celebration, and where new relationships can lead to lasting impact.
If you are a veteran, active-duty service member, or someone who simply wants to support the military-connected community, this is an event you want to be at...
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