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A Reason to Celebrate: Fall Festivals are in Full Force

By Megan Strange on Sep. 16, 2024

As the weather cools off in Houston, everyone looks for a reason to head outside and enjoy the best of what our city has to offer, which often includes food, football, and festivals. Whether you’re looking for good eats, delicious drinks, wanting to put on a costume, or just people-watch, we’ve got you covered with plenty of fall festival options. Texas Renaissance Festival October 12 - December 1, 2024 (Weekends) Hear ye, hear ye, first up in our festival line up is the iconic Texas…

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Houston Zoo Inaugurates Birds of the World

By Irina Mirochnitchenko on Sep. 03, 2024

Let’s learn from the birds and lift our wings high! Once again, Houston Zoo in Hermann Park surprises locals and visitors with another unique exhibit, Birds of the World, which opened its doors to the public on August 30. Birds are fascinating creatures! In addition to their ecosystem roles, they bring us joy and inspiration. Ready to get inspired? Take the entire family and invite your friends to explore the incredible diversity and beauty of bird species from around the globe. Birds of the…

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Your Guide to August in Houston

By Abbey Hernandez on Jul. 17, 2024

While summer starts to wind down, we’re all looking for last-minute vacations and activities. August is a very busy month in Houston with festivals, concerts, and shows. Fill up your calendar and soak up the season with these fun activities. See a Concert! August is insane for concerts in Houston. You can find just about any genre in any part of town! Take a look at some of the highlights below. Third Eye Blind - August 3 (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands) Luke Combs - August…

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Celebrating Extraordinary Houston Women

By VisitHouston on Feb. 22, 2024

From ingenious dreamers to creative problem solvers, some of Houston’s best and brightest are women who have helped not only give birth to this city but also have been essential in making Houston and the world better. Discover the contributions of some of the city's extraordinary women -past and present- who are pioneers, community leaders, and culinary and cultural moguls. Irma Galvan Irma Gonzalez Galvan was born in Brownsville, TX, and moved to Houston in 1946 with her mother and siblings…

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Bleisure Travel with Family - What To Do Around GRB Convention Center

By Megan Strange on Sep. 17, 2023

When non-Houstonians are asked what brought them to Houston, there are usually two answers: business or family. Houston has a lot to offer, but people don't come here for the scenery or the weather. So, if you're in H-town on work with your family in tow, we have a list of things to do post-meetings and conferences. Luckily, Houston is always buzzing with indoor (in case it's our sauna season) and outdoor activities. And, of course, there is always a lengthy list of unbelievable restaurants with…

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Sensory Friendly Activities in Houston

By Paula Nino Kehr on Apr. 20, 2022

Planning an outing for families with autism or sensory sensitivities requires careful planning. Luckily, Houston has a variety of sensory friendly activities and resources to make all visitors feel welcome in their spaces. In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, we’ve rounded up five sensory friendly activities that we think you’ll love. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Houston Museum of Nat. Science (@hmns) Explore the Houston…

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Resolutions: Do Something New

By Kathleen Landry on Dec. 27, 2020

New Year’s resolutions do not always need to include health and fitness goals. If that’s your thing, go for it, but there are plenty of ways to change up your routine in 2021. We’ve decided to break down some general interests and ways you can explore those interests in Houston. From expanding your palate to becoming a tourist in your own town, along with enjoying the arts and outdoors there is a plethora of things to do in Space City. Arts View this post on Instagram…

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Post-Card Worthy Backdrops for the Holidays

By Kathleen Landry on Dec. 15, 2020

Photo Credit: Carolyn Pepper Since 2020 has redefined distance, so holiday cards might be the best way to update your friends and family on life. There’s still plenty of time for that special snapshot. While you’re at it, consider featuring some of Houston’s best façades as your backdrop. We’ve got a great list of outdoor venues that are sure to perfectly showcase your family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Houston…

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Houston Art Car Parade 2020

By Gabrielle Olmo on Apr. 16, 2020

Houston's Art Car Parade has celebrated local artists for the past 33 years, creating an environment that showcases hundreds of mobile masterpieces created by both trained and untrained artists, student groups, non-profit organizations, and anyone a vision to create. Not only has it created a celebration of local art, it has also awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to Art Car artists and artist teams and has become an important and inspiring art program for many schools across the Greater…

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31 Space-Themed Businesses to Try During Space City Month

By Kathleen Landry on Jul. 09, 2019

We've rounded up 31 businesses that reach for the stars in achieving space city theme status. Check them out! 1. Neil’s Bahr – Conveniently located in east Downtown, Neil’s Bahr is Houston’s self-proclaimed premier nerd hangout with weekly karaoke, video game tournaments and movie nights. Far out! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eureka Heights Brew Co (@eurekaheights) on Jul 3, 2019 at 1:30pm PDT 2. Eureka Heights Brewing Company…

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