Discovery Green
Earth Day at Discovery Green and Houston Public Works’ Water Works Festival In partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition Saturday, April 20
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesArtists have a way of helping people see the beauty of the world in a new way, and art has the power to change minds and hearts. Earth Day at Discovery Green encourages the use of art to engage people and urge them to action. Just as anyone can be an artist, anyone can be …
Bank of America Screen on the Green: The Lion King
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m. On April 18, the featured film is “The Lion King” (PG, 2019, 118 min.). …
Yoga at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Yogis of all skill levels are invited to strengthen, relax and recharge every Monday through June 29. (No class on May 25.) No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for …
Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesTreasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled and local goods from over 40 vendors, plus enjoy live music and food trucks along Avenida de las Americas and the park’s Grace Event Lawn. Saturday, March 21, 2020, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2020, 6–10 …
FUNomenal Spring Break at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesCelebrate Spring Break with five days of fun at the park for the whole family. Activities will include Mad Science shows, hands-on crafts with Girlstart, Touch a Truck Tuesday, Young Writers Workshops with Houston Public Library Express and more. Plus, take a spin around The Rink – Rolling at Discovery Green, open 11 a.m. to …
Heartfulness Meditation at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Get in tune with your inner self during 15-minute Heartfulness Meditation sessions Mondays through June 29. (No class on May 25.) No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga …
Tai Chi at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Enjoy Tai Chi—a Chinese internal martial art known for its slow, meditative movements—on Saturdays through June 27. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water.
Hatha Yoga at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Join Hatha Yoga—a basic vinyasa class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body—every Saturday through June 27. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga classes. Yoga mats …
Core-Focused Yoga at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Strengthen your body, relax your mind and find your inner center with this dynamic flow yoga sequence on Tuesday evenings through June 30, 2020. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water, as well as a …
Be My Neighbor Day Presented by PNC Grow Up Great
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThis family-friendly event, produced in partnership with Houston Public Media and Fred Rogers Productions, will take place during the park’s ongoing storytime series, Toddler Tuesdays. During Be My Neighbor Day, children will learn the importance of community, giving back and being a caring neighbor. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Daniel Tiger, plus enjoy …
Rainbow on The Rink
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesAt this special LGBTQ celebration at The Rink — Rolling at Discovery Green, emceed by Anthony Hernandez, guests will enjoy music by DJ Joe Ross, a recycled fashion show with designs by Yahaira DeHill, and the ultimate roller-skating dance party. Admission is free; skating fees apply.
Roller Rink Opening Night with French Cultures Festival Concert Kickoff
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Rink – Rolling at Discovery Green, Houston’s first outdoor roller rink, opens for its fourth season on Friday, March 6 with the French Cultures Festival Concert Kickoff. The roller rink will be open March 6 — April 12, 2020 and includes weekly programming such as Top 40, superhero and throwback-themed nights. Skating fees apply.
Unplugged at Discovery Green: Mother’s Day Special
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesUnplugged at Discovery Green brings the best musical acts in town to perform an acoustic concert on the park’s main stage. This popular series challenges bands to rethink and rearrange their songs using only acoustic instruments, resulting in a unique and intimate performance. Celebrate Mother’s Day with Say Girl Say, Sara Van Buskirk, Swing Rendezvous, …
Unplugged at Discovery Green: Bryan Anthony and The Gentleman’s Club
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesUnplugged at Discovery Green brings the best musical acts in town to perform an acoustic concert on the park’s main stage. This popular series challenges bands to rethink and rearrange their songs using only acoustic instruments, resulting in a unique and intimate performance. The June 14 concert features Bryan Anthony and The Gentleman’s Club with …
Unplugged at Discovery Green: Nick Gaitan
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesUnplugged at Discovery Green brings the best musical acts in town to perform an acoustic concert on the park’s main stage. This popular series challenges bands to rethink and rearrange their songs using only acoustic instruments, resulting in a unique and intimate performance. The March 22 headliner is Nick Gaitan. Opening sets from New Vintage, …
Unplugged at Discovery Green: Cody Jasper
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesUnplugged at Discovery Green brings the best musical acts in town to perform an acoustic concert on the park’s main stage. This popular series challenges bands to rethink and rearrange their songs using only acoustic instruments, resulting in a unique and intimate performance. This special edition of Unplugged at Discovery Green coincides with the park’s …
Bank of America Screen on the Green: Shazam!
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. Movie begins at 8 p.m. On March 14, the featured film is “Shazam!” (PG-13, 2019, 132 min.). A newly …
Bank of America Screen on the Green: Jumanji: The Next Level
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. Movie begins at 8 p.m. On June 6, the featured film is “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG-13, 2019, 123 …
Bank of America Screen on the Green: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. Movie begins at 8 p.m. On May 23, the featured film is “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (PG-13, …
Rainbow on Ice
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesRainbow on Ice is Discovery Green’s annual LGBTQ celebration on The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy. This year’s Houston-themed event is the ultimate dance party, with music by DJ Joe Ross, a performance by H-Town’s R & B princess JaeRene, electrifying drag performances such as Blackberri as Lizzo and a fashion show with designs …
Paloma Sponsored by PNC Bank
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesPaloma Sponsored by PNC Bank is a temporary, site-specific public art installation in two parts. Paloma, created by French creative studio Pitaya, is a series of 200 colorful aluminum “origami” birds, which will be suspended from the canopy along Discovery Green’s Brown Promenade and will be illuminated by dynamic LED lights after dusk to create …
Sundays in the Park at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesFamilies are invited to enjoy lawn games, activities and more at Discovery Green each Sunday this fall from 2 to 5 p.m.
Tai Chi at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. Enjoy Tai Chi—a Chinese internal martial art known for its slow, meditative movements—on Fridays this summer. This gentle workout for all ages and levels relaxes the mind and energizes the body. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a …
Let’s Dance at Discovery Green
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesSprouts Farmers Market presents a free fitness series at Discovery Green. In this new class, learn to dance salsa along with a mix of bachata, merengue and cumbia. No pre-registration required, but participants must sign a waiver upon arrival. Bring a towel and water.
Screen on the Green: Mean Girls
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline at Bank of America Screen on the Green presented by Arandas Bakery. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and arrive early for contests and other activities. On June 29, the featured film is Mean Girls (PG-13, 2004, 97 min.). Cady Heron …