Art for All

One Year Later, Houston’s Art Lab Program in Discovery Green Faces Uncertainty

Amid overarching questions of funding, one of Houston’s beloved hubs for public art will need to reach out to the community to make sure its popular, successful mentorship program moves forward.

10/29/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Big Flavor, Bigger Mission

What’s Cooking at This Year’s Southern Smoke Festival

More than 85 chefs and beverage pros are serving up bites, wine, and cocktails at one of Houston’s biggest food festival fundraisers.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Civic Minded

Discovery Green’s Art Lab Provides an Education in Public Art

Houston artists receive mentorship on how to design and develop civic art in a new fellowship program intended to beautify the city while keeping it local.

02/03/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Happy Skating

Ice Rinks Around the Houston Area for Holiday Fun

There’s no better way to feel the spirit of the season.

11/12/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

The Must List

Discovery Green’s New Tunnel Is Actually an Interactive Light Show

The sci-fi structure is on display until October 6 and lets you play with over 10,000 LED lights.

09/17/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Shapes & Textures

Meet Discovery Green’s Color-Blind Horticulturist

With a unique perspective, Brian Wilmer has helped transform the park since its creation 16 years ago.

04/15/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Celebration of Life

Four Ways to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Houston This Week

Our favorite events to celebrate culture and honor loved ones who have passed.

10/30/2023 By Houstonia Staff

LIGHTEN UP!

8 Seasonal Sights to Experience at City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic

With a festive ice skating village, a chocolate-filled land of sweets, and much more, Downtown Houston is the place to be this holiday season.

11/15/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Paddle On

Here's Where to Kayak and Paddle in Houston

Rent Kayaks from Bayou City Adventures at Discovery Green to North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. in Lake Conroe—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

07/21/2022 By Katharine Shilcutt