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After more than two years, “Party on the Plaza” at Avenida Houston has returned to its in-person music series, which will have a revamped concept and design for guests to enjoy on Friday, April 8. Attendees will be able to enjoy live music, beverages, a massive 14-foot selfie display for unique photo opportunities, and an array of festive lighting throughout the space. The series will... Read More »

  Downtown will be filled with live music once again as Avenida Houston will be returning its Blues & More music series this weekend beginning on Saturday, March 12! During the next few months, individuals will have the opportunity to check out live bands and musicians for both lunch and happy hour. Check out the schedule below for more info.   March 12 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Charly... Read More »

  Avenida Houston to celebrate 2022 Black History Month each weekend in February Avenida Houston will be the center of free fun activities for the public and families to enjoy for this year’s Black History Month celebration. Each weekend, programming will feature art, music, minority vendors, and educational activities that reflect and celebrate Houston’s rich diversity. ... Read More »

What's one of the best parts of downtown Houston? Why, the beautiful skyline of course! Here at Avenida Houston, we're lucky enough to have some pretty spectacular views of that skyline. ☀ We've come up with a list of must-see views of downtown that you have to hit while you're at Avenida. 😍 Marriott Marquis Pool Deck Atop the Marriott Marquis' pool deck located on... Read More »

Love is in the air this February at Avenida Houston, and so are our Valentine's Day specials.😍 With so many options and so little time, we've put together a complete list of restaurants with unbeatable deals to complete your romantic evening. 💕   MKT Bar For all of you seafood and cocktail lovers, this one's for you! MKT Bar is having a Valentine's Day special... Read More »

Now that the holidays are over, you're probably wondering what you're going to do for the next few months until sweater weather ceases and it's time for afternoons enjoying that beautiful Texas spring weather. Well, we've got a few great additions to your bucket list in celebration of Black History Month that we think you'll enjoy. 😉 February Films Celebrating Black... Read More »

First, in honor of the holidays we brought you Prismatica, a rainbow-colored wonderland of life-size kaleidoscope prisms. But why just light up the Avenida Plaza? To maximize the fun down at Avenida Houston, ANOTHER LED-powered exhibit is soaring through the trees and its name is Paloma.✨ Discovery Green's LED-powered doves are a creation by French creative studio, Pitaya. The series of 200... Read More »

We know, we know, ever since Impulse left the Avenida there's been a void inside many of you... No more light up see-saws? How could it be?! We hear you. So, in the spirit of giving, the Avenida would like to give you a sneak peak of what is kicking off the holiday season with a bang–and more Instagram-worthy photo ops!   Our hottest new interactive art installation, Prismatica... Read More »

So you've broken out the ugly sweaters, cranked up the holidays jams and are scouring the internet looking for the latest holiday bash? On November 22nd from 6-10pm, Discovery Green transforms into Frostival, the winter wonderland of your dreams, and it's FREE! ✨ Experience an ice-carving demonstration by the one and only Reverend Butter and the DLG Ice Factory. Snap an... Read More »

It's holiday season, y'all! Also known as the most magical time of the year. ✨❄️ It's also the most magical time on the Avenida! As we transition into sweater weather, we have a lot of exciting events for you to jam-pack into your already busy calendar! Here's a look at the top events happening on the Avenida this November: Dia De Los Muertos- Nov. 1 st Come celebrate Day of... Read More »