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Mark Your Calendar For These Summer Festivals Outside of Houston

May 02, 2018

It’s officially summer, so while we’re sad to see the temperature rise around Houston, we’re happy to say goodbye to the rainy days of April and hello to some of our favorite festivals. Whether you’re in the mood to stroll through a cook-off, hear some live music or catch a fireworks show, we’ve got the perfect daytrip to help beat the summer heat. May 3 – May 5 League City Music Festival & BBQ Cookoff (May 3-5) The fun starts early with this festival in Bay Area Houston! On Thursday, May 3rd…

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January and February Events around Houston

Jan. 04, 2018

Mark your brand new 2018 calendar with some can’t-miss events around Houston in January and February. Get to work on your New Year’s Resolution by signing up for a Heritage Hike through Sugar Land. Hosted every second Saturday of the month, the Heritage Foundation of Sugar Land guides visitors on a walking tour around Sugar Land’s historic district. Visitors are guided through the historic neighborhood known as The Hill and stop at the Heritage Foundation Museum located in the former Imperial…

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Get in the Game at the Winter Games of Texas

By Pearland on Dec. 27, 2017

Get ready to start the New Year with a new outlook on health and fitness. Test your skills and up your game at the 2018 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) Winter Games of Texas taking place in Pearland on January 12-14, 2018. The three-day sports festival is patterned after the Olympic Games with athletes earning medals for competitive sports. Debuting in Pearland after a 12-year run in Frisco, Texas, the inaugural year includes archery, basketball, football, golf, gymnastics, kickball…

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Four Reasons To Run Baytown’s Jail Break Run This February

By Baytown on Dec. 06, 2017

It’s a brisk February morning and the sky is transitioning from charcoal to cobalt. Hundreds of runners who have trained months to be at this half marathon starting line, await the shotgun signal that will initiate the 13.1-mile trek through suburban pavements. They yearn for their finisher’s medals and the incredible views from the top of the Fred Hartman Bridge that await them at mile 9; they’re also running for a worthy cause. Baytown’s Jail Break Run Half Marathon and 5K is held each year…

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Head To Huntsville For A Wynne Home Nutcracker

By Huntsville on Nov. 15, 2017

For five magical evenings from Tuesday, December 5 to Saturday, December 9, The Wynne Home Arts Center near downtown Huntsville will be transformed into the setting of The Nutcracker. Each room, as well as the grounds surrounding the home, becomes the stage for a different scene from this celebrated ballet. Cast and characters will usher you from scene to scene, including the Party Scene , the Battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King , The Snow Scene and the Land of the Sweets . Nicolay…

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Historical Halloween in Beaumont

By Beaumont on Oct. 25, 2017

It’s that time of year that you anxiously wait around for. When the air gets a little cooler, football season is in full swing, pumpkin spice lattes are back, but most importantly Halloween is here. With so much to do in Beaumont during the month of October, we put together a guide for things to do on Halloween weekend. Spindletop Spookfest (October 26) With speculation of oil on Spindletop Hill in Beaumont, Patillo Higgins and his colleagues wanted to develop an industrial town for those who…

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Run the Pleasure Island Bridge in Port Arthur

By Port Arthur on Oct. 18, 2017

Take that runner’s high to the top at the Pleasure Island Bridge Half Marathon in Port Arthur, Texas. On November 4, this steep challenge takes runners 138 feet above the Sabine-Neches canal for that can’t-be-beat high. This year, the run honors the volunteer spirit and selflessness of southeast Texans as they recover from Hurricane Harvey’s floods. “The area running community pitched in to help those in need, and that character personifies strength in the volunteer spirit," said Richard James…

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Sugar Land Shows Strength & Resiliency During Harvey

By Sugar Land on Oct. 04, 2017

The strength of the human spirit comes through during times of need. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, heroes from all walks of life became pillars of strength and resiliency for their neighbors and community. Such was the case in Sugar Land, where everyone from restaurant employees to neighbors with high-water trucks came together to help those in need. We emerged from this historic natural event Texas Strong, Houston Strong, and Sugar Land Strong. Now that the waters have receded, Sugar Land…

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How to Prepare for Grito Fest in 4 Easy Steps: Baytown's Hispanic Heritage Festival

By Baytown on Sep. 13, 2017

The 12th Annual Grito Fest, one of the area’s most popular festivals celebrating Hispanic heritage, will be held Saturday, October 7th, at Baytown’s Bicentennial Park (1001 Market Street). This free and family-friendly outdoor festival will feature musical entertainment, mariachis, kid’s activities, contests, food and craft vendors, and more. We want to help you get ready for this year’s bash with these four easy steps. Step 1: Put on your dancing shoes! The music is always hot, hot, hot at…

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Celebrate Deer Park's 125th Birthday this Summer

By Deer Park on Jun. 07, 2017

Coming to Houston for the weekend? Make plans to arrive a day early so you can spend some time in Deer Park, Texas. Located just 19 miles east of Houston via Loop 610 and State Highway 225 East, Deer Park has something to offer all visitors, especially in 2017. This year, the City is celebrating its 125th birthday with a full calendar of events. That means, in addition to the many attractions Deer Park already offers – from the Battleground Golf Course and great shopping and dining to a range of…

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