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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 »

It's October, and the Halloween activities have commenced! There are quite a few wonderfully spooky and festive activities available Downtown.... but our personal favorite is Discovery Green's FREE annual Halloween celebration, "Scream on the Green" on October 25 th from 6-10 pm 😉 In the spirit of everything Halloween, the park will host a variety of ghoulish fun. From... Read More »

Fall is finally here and here on the Avenida we have a lineup of festive, fun activities happening! Here are some upcoming events that we think will leave you FALLing head over heels.  😜 Party on the Plaza: The Marcus King Trio featuring Sir Woman- October 3 rd , 6-10pm Party on the Plaza's fall season has officially arrived! Back and better than ever, come out to the Avenida Plaza to... Read More »

Avenida's marvelous music series is back for the fall season, making its return on Thursday, October 3 rd . Not unlike previous seasons of Party on the Plaza, this season's lineup has a series that'll leave you wanting to add every concert to your calendar. The free concert series will showcase some of the finest local and regional musical talent, accompanied by mouthwatering food and... Read More »

Saying goodbye to summer doesn't have to be sad! Here on the Avenida, we've got a great fall line-up of fun events for you and your loved ones to attend. Down on the plaza, the fun keeps rolling as long as the clock's still ticking! Here are some events we think you'll love. ✨ KHOU's Countdown to Kickoff Watch Party (September 7 th) Join KHOU 11 to celebrate the start of... Read More »

August is here and it's time to soak up the last few weeks of summer! Even though summer is winding down, the Avenida is still overflowing with fun activities. We've rounded up some of the top upcoming events you HAVE to experience before you say goodbye to summer 2019. ✨ Houston Restaurant Weeks (August 1 st - September 2 nd ) Nothing screams fun like food, and with Houston... Read More »

It's here! After much anticipation, the long-awaited Welcome Center has graced the Avenida. And like everything on the Avenida, its doing so with a bang! The center is hosting a celebratory event in honor of its opening with Pan Dulce HTX and artist David Maldonado. On July 26 th from 7-10 p.m. guests are encouraged to come socialize and participate in an environment that celebrates learning... Read More »

As we near the end of July, we're over the moon with so many memories of all the Space City adventures that took place on the Avenida. From Discovery Green's 50 th lunar landing celebration to space-themed refreshments and exhibits, this month has been truly remarkable. Three of those remarkable adventures currently live in the GRB. The space-themed art installations Apollo Redux,... Read More »

Mark your calendars for July 20 th at 6 p.m because that's when all the fun kicks off at Discovery Green's "A Giant Leap" to celebrate the 50 th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. ✨ From 6 to 10 p.m., Discovery Green will be an oasis of all things space-themed. Did we mention it's all FREE?!  From a paratrooper landing by the Golden Knights and the United States... Read More »

July is finally upon us, and the Avenida has never been more ready to celebrate! With #SpaceCity month and Independence Day gracing the long list of festivities happening this month, there's a lot of fun to choose from. Here are some of the big things happening during July that we think you'll enjoy! 🌘💥   Drink The Flag at The Rustic- July 4 th Still looking for plans for the... Read More »