picture perfect

Here's Where to Take in the Best Views of Houston’s Downtown Skyline

Bring your camera. These views are postcard-worthy.

07/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Katharine Shilcutt

Green Spaces

The Women Behind Houston’s Most Beloved Parks

Ima Hogg, Barbara Jordan, Christia Adair—the activists, conservationists, and pioneers whose names grace Houston’s green spaces.

06/04/2026 By Isobella Jade

Go Outside

Get to Know Houston’s Top Parks

With dozens to choose from, here’s a look at the best places to play, walk your dog or just have fun in Bayou City.

03/24/2022 By Gladys Fuentes

Independence Day

Where to Watch Fireworks in Houston This Weekend

8 family-friendly places to celebrate America’s 245 birthday.

06/29/2021 By Shivani Parmar

Goner

In Bloom Festival Is Gone for Good

Looks like the one-and-done FPSF replacement withered on the vine.

01/14/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Do You Ever Feel Like a Plastic Bag?

All the Houston Independence Day Firework Shows Worth Your Time

All the best places to avert your eyes from the headlines and watch the sky burn.

07/02/2018 By Cicely Rubottom

poems!

'Poet-Trees' Take Root for National Poetry Month

Writers in the Schools creates tree-based public art for to provide a unique look at Houston's soul.

03/30/2018 By Holly Beretto

Thank you, come again

In Photos: In Bloom Music Festival 2018

Houston's newest music festival went better than anyone expected.

03/26/2018 By Morgan Kinney Photography by Todd Spoth

Best of the Fest

Your Day-by-Day Guide to the In Bloom Schedule

These are the acts where you'll find us each day of Houston's newest music festival.

03/23/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Meh

In Bloom Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup, and It's...Something

The FPSF successor appears to be going in a different direction.

12/13/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Gone

Free Press Summer Fest is No More

Pegstar announced the In Bloom Music Festival for March 2018, a replacement to the sweaty, rainy mudbowl that is FPSF.

11/30/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Picture Perfect

Houston's Top 10 Instagrammable Spots for the Summer

Is your feed ready for this?

06/21/2017 By Bianca Rodriguez

Ultimate Guide to Buffalo Bayou Park

Tracking the 3 Most Popular Places in Buffalo Bayou Park

Plus: a note on etiquette when it comes to the No. 2 spot.

01/23/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Magazine

Eleanor Tinsley Park