Creativity in the Bayou City

The Story Behind those Mosaic Pillars at Emancipation Park

"Elements of Change," completed in January of 2020, relays the story of both the park and its founders.

Snow in Houston?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Dec 11–13

Holiday concerts, an opera documentary, and Narnia. What more could you want?

Pay Your Respects

The traveling exhibit, which is in Emancipation Park through Oct. 13, honors Black victims of racial injustice.

H-Town Diary

A native of the Tre reflects on her upbringing in the wake of the death of George Floyd.

Pick A Cause, Any Cause

We've got a weekend of events connected to Black Lives Matter, Pride, and Juneteenth.

Download It

Get hip to the park's history in honor of Juneteenth.

Dad day

Lots of outdoor movies and outdoor concerts, but also indoor options, too.

06/14/2019 By Morgan Kinney

Newcomer's Guide

Houston’s new(ish) and newly redone urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

Ice House

Dowling Street recently became Emancipation Avenue—but what exactly does that process entail?

07/18/2017 By Morgan Kinney

Ice House

Houston’s newest urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even in the heat of the summer.

On Your To-Do List

Celebrate Emancipation Park, get chased by aliens, and jam out to the Fab Four.

Rooted in History

Although Emancipation Park informally opened at the beginning of the year, the Juneteenth Festival will mark its grand reopening.