Celebrate Texas State Parks with your best pictures for a chance to win a State Parks Pass, $100 H-E-B gift card and more! Contest rules Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks! Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter or catch an awesome sunset. Enter below or tag your pictures on social media #TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100 (Note that...
The history of The Green Book, the annual guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green that provided African American travelers with information on restaurants, gas stations, department stores and other businesses that welcomed Black travelers during the era of Jim Crow, are highlighted in The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the Smithsonian...
Thursday, Sept. 7th, 5pm to 8pm, Houston, TX Join Girlstart for Free Family Night at the Children's Museum of Houston on Thursday, September 7th for hand-on STEM fun! Become an Aerospace Engineer as you construct a straw rocket and learn about force and gravity.
At our Greek Starry Night in September, program a Sphero to race around an Olympic Arena, sew Greek Constellations, explore the Archimedes Screw, enjoy star shows in our mini-planetarium, and more! Starry Nights are held the first Thursday of every month at the Girlstart STEM Center. Learn more
Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of Mexico with this nationally touring group of mariachis and ballet folklorico dancers. More than 50 performers create a magical night with gorgeous costumes, music, and culture. A completely revamped performance provides the perfect opportunity to make new memories at this popular yearly event with thousands in attendance....
Start Learning From garden design to summer camps, our classes and programs inspire Adult Programs Youth and Family programs OLE! Austin Youth Summer Camp Green Careers Summer Program Seed Grants Learn more
We stay open late every Tuesday, Sept. 5 – Oct. 24, to make more hours for wildflowers! Make it a date night, a picnic with friends, or come for some solo solace in nature. Each evening will feature live music from local musicians, a rolling lineup of Austin’s favorite food trucks, and take-and-walk adult beverages...
Hispanic Heritage Observations and Cultural Celebrations The Avenida Guadalupe neighborhood Dieciséis de Septiembre Parade began 38 years ago to preserve and memorialize occurrences in local Mexican-American history, particularly recognizing San Antonio de Bexar’s important role in “El Grito de Dorores” (the Cry of Dolores) and the Mexican War of Independence. One such event is the...
The 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Walk will kick off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will consist of guest speakers, a walk from Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos to the Hays County Courthouse and will include live entertainment provided by Mariachis, Folklorico dancers, Salsa band, DJ, and other entertainment. Learn more
Join us on September 16 for our Fiesta in the Square - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Redemption Square! Featuring live music, festive food, a vendor market, and dancing performers! This is a fiesta you surely won't want to miss out on! The fiesta begins at 3 p.m. and will run to 8 p.m.! Be sure to...
Festival & Parade: Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023 Time: The parade starts at noon. Festival is 1 P.M. - 9 P.M. Place: Historical Downtown Bryan (21st Street to 23rd Street) Bryan, Texas 77801 Learn more
Time: 12-4p and 6-8p Location: University of Houston Campus The event aims to celebrate Hispanic culture by supporting local small businesses and fundraising for student scholarships. It will consist of inviting multiple vendors to increase their exposure within the community and showcase the flavors/traditions of Hispanic roots. Learn more
Come celebrate with us as we provide a community event, “Fiesta del Sol: Celebrate the Sun,” for the annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the west side of the San Antonio College campus immediately surrounding the Scobee Education Center. Free entry tickets are not required, so...
Join the Austin Humane Society and Q2 as we Raise the Ruff at MUTTS Canine Cantina. This beloved event is back in 2023 and is better than ever! All new in 2023 is our Cornhole Tournament - 30 teams will face off to crown the ultimate Cornhole Champion! Join us for this family and dog-friendly...
The City of San Antonio’s Official Jazz Music Festival ensures Jazz Is Alive in San Antonio! The San Antonio Parks Foundation, in partnership with The City of San Antonio and Michelob Ultra, present the 40th Annual Jazz’SAlive Festival on September 29 & 30 to celebrate 40 years of Jazz’SAlive and the Grand Opening of Civic...