With New Year's Day right around the corner, folks are focusing on their 2013 new year's resolutions. Some will vow to add more exercise into their routines, and others will promise to unplug and get outdoors more. http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/20442242/2012/12/28/start-the-new-year-off-on-the-right-foot#ixzz2GPR7egVc
Discover a new sport called Geocaching. You will use a provided GPS unit to find hidden treasure and learn how to play a game that can be played almost anywhere. It's great for kids and adults, no experience or equipment necessary! http://www.geocaching.com/
This marathon is planned for Saturday, but it all depends on if the world is still here or not. Let's hope so! http://www.runningintheusa.com/Race/View.aspx?RaceID=59393
The Houston Museum District is one of the few areas in the country with such a dense population of museums, public art, contemporary architecture, and landscape design. http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/Museum-District-Walking-Tour/18055/0/
An amazing day of fun and entertainment awaits visitors at Bayou Bend Family Days. Activities, demonstrations, performances, and giveaways abound throughout the home and gardens.
An amazing day of fun and entertainment awaits visitors at Bayou Bend Family Days. Activities, demonstrations, performances, and giveaways abound throughout the home and gardens. Enjoy tours of the first floor of the house, hosted by volunteers from Houston Junior Woman's Club.
http://www.mfah.org/calendar/bayou-bend-family-day/6404/ Repticon offers the opportunity to shop from a large mix of local and regional breeders and vendors offering reptiles, amphibians, other exotic animals, supplies and merchandise.
Repticon offers the opportunity to shop from a large mix of local and regional breeders and vendors offering reptiles, amphibians, other exotic animals, supplies and merchandise.
http://www.repticon.com/ The city's top chefs-who are more interested in showcasing Houston's mom and pop restaurants than their own-continue their mission to introduce locals and visitors alike to Houston's culinary diversity by showing them where they eat on their days off. http://www.houstonculinarytours.com/
Take a "living history" look at the 1830s Texas settler and American Indian lifestyles.
Take a "living history" look at the 1830s Texas settler and American Indian lifestyles.
Now in its 11th year, the Rockets Run is a great way for fans to stay in shape while experiencing the thrill of crossing the finish line on the Rockets home court at Toyota Center.
Now in its 11th year, the Rockets Run is a great way for fans to stay in shape while experiencing the thrill of crossing the finish line on the Rockets home court at Toyota Center.
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/11th-Annual-Rockets-Run/17882/419/ Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Louis Aulbach for a History Boat Tour of Buffalo Bayou.
Join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Louis Aulbach for a History Boat Tour of Buffalo Bayou.
http://www.buffalobayou.org/boattours.html An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Houstonians will participate in the Heart Walk non-competitive 5K presented by Memorial Hermann Health System and Reliant Energy.
An estimated 25,000 to 30,000 Houstonians will participate in the Heart Walk non-competitive 5K presented by Memorial Hermann Health System and Reliant Energy.
http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=997907 One of the largest multicultural team-building events in Fort Bend County, the Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta features teams paddling 500-pound boats that are 40 feet long and four feet wide.
One of the largest multicultural team-building events in Fort Bend County, the Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta features teams paddling 500-pound boats that are 40 feet long and four feet wide. After the race, sample Asian cuisine, participate in colorful arts and crafts, and watch cultural performances such as Chinese lion dancing, martial arts demonstrations, belly dancing and more.
http://houstondragonboat.com/
CreekFest celebrates the community resources in the Cypress Creek Cultural District and is supported by the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce. http://creekfesthouston.com/
The first-ever Baylor College of Medicine Wellness 5K is aimed at showing that health maintenance extends well beyond the doctor's office to exercise.
The first-ever Baylor College of Medicine Wellness 5K is aimed at showing that health maintenance extends well beyond the doctor's office to exercise.
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/Baylor-College-of-Medicine-Wellness-5k-Race-Walk/17713/419/ The American Turkish Association of Houston is proud to present the 2012 Turkish Festival at Jones Plaza on October 13th and 14th 2012. http://www.turkishfesthouston.com/
Pack the sunscreen, bring the family and come prepared to enjoy the biggest party to hit the shores of Galveston on October 6th! Welcome to Beach Dash. http://beachdash.com
Dewberry Farm is celebrating ten years of "Agri-tainment." http://www.dewberryfarm.com/
Come face to face with the massive, fearsome creatures this summer. This year the Houston Zoo is featuring almost twice as many dinosaurs and highlighting species that were once found in Texas, with all but two found in our region. http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/Dinosaurs-at-the-Houston-Zoo/16956/419/
There is a fantastic lineup of the region's best jazz performers and admission is free. http://www.kemahboardwalk.com/events.asp#sep
The Houston Tropical Fest is a family-oriented Latin music festival that provides the surrounding Latin communities in Houston a place to gather with family and friends to listen and dance to live Latin music, connect with other fans in an open social space and celebrate their Latin heritage. Jones Plaza @ Downtown Houston Sept. 30 @ 3pm-10pm http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/Houston-Tropical-Fest/18231/0/
With boat captain Dave Rivers gliding you through the bayou's colorful past, historian Louis Aulbach narrates the forgotten tales of our town. And if you think you know everything there is to know about our city's largest drainage ditch, think again. http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/Buffalo-Bayou-Partnership-Looking-Back-History-Boat-Tour/17076/419/
This festival is done annually to support the continuous efforts to disseminate the Puerto Rican and Cuban cultures within Houston. http://prcfestival.com/
Join the Houston Happy Hikests for a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) walk/run along Buffalo Bayou.
Join the Houston Happy Hikests for a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) walk/run along Buffalo Bayou.
101 Heights Blvd @ Houston, TX 77007
Sept. 22 @ 9am-Noon
http://www.houstonhappyhikers.com/ Gulf Coast Classic will be one of the largest Festivals in Houston and surrounding areas. Sam Houston Race Park @ Houston, TX 77064 September 22-23, 2012 http://www.gcclassic.com/
Arts in the Park is a free, family-friendly program held at The Lodge at Rob Fleming Park. Rob Fleming Park @ 6065 Creekside Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77389 Sept. 15 @ 4pm to 8PM http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/index.aspx?nid=311
This international parade celebrates the great diversity of our city and proudly displays the culture, heritage and the contributions of Hispanics to our country. It commemorates the independence of Mexico and several central American countries with a variety of floats, lots of music and dancing horses. Begins at Texas and Jackson in downtown Houston Sept. 15 @ 10pm http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/44th-Annual-Fiestas-Patrias-International-Parade/17782/419/
Finally! It's time for some NFL football! Let's cheer on the Houston Texans! Reliant Stadium @ Houston, TX 77054 September 9 @ Noon http://www.houstontexans.com/
The Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is conducting tours and Living History Flights of Texas Raiders, a vintage WWII B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.
The Gulf Coast Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is conducting tours and Living History Flights of Texas Raiders.
Tomball Jet Center David Wayne Hooks Airport @ 9310 Max Conrad Drive Spring, TX
Saturday @ Noon-5pm
http://www.visithoustontexas.com/includes/events/B-17-Living-History-Flights/17875/419/ Join us as We Fight for Freedom throughout the month of September.
Join us as We Fight for Freedom throughout the month of September.
Tom Bass Park, Section III - Pavilion 4 @ 15108 Cullen Rd Houston, TX, 77048
September 8 @ 5pm-8pm
http://www.houstonrr.org/htam-event/big-dipper-dash-2012/ Relaxing and educational trip as you observe the wildlife of Armand Bayou.
Relaxing and educational trip as you observe the wildlife of Armand Bayou.
Armand Bayou Nature Center @ 8500 Bay Area Boulevard Pasadena TX 77507
September 1, 2012 @ 6:30pm
http://eventful.com/pasadena/events/sunset-pontoon-cruise-/E0-001-050781933-1 Kleb Woods Nature Preserve @ 20303 Draper Rd. Tomball, TX 77377
September 1, 2012
http://eventful.com/tomball/venues/kleb-woods-nature-preserve-/V0-001-005627193-2 Come out and participate in the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation 2012 5-K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 25, 2012!
Come out and participate in the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation 2012 5-K Run/Walk on Saturday, August 25, 2012!
The Heritage Society @ 1100 Bagby Street Houston, TX
Aug 25 @ 7:30AM
http://www.active.com/running/houston-tx/houston-young-lawyers-foundation-5-k-fun-run-walk-2012 The Lake Houston 10K/5K is the Lake Houston Area Chamber's community health and wellness event.
The Lake Houston 10K/5K is the Lake Houston Area Chamber's community health and wellness event.
Kings Harbor @ 4501 Magnolia Cove Dr, Humble, TX 77345
Aug. 25 @ 7AM
http://eventful.com/humble/events/2012-lake-houston-3rd-annual-10k5k-/E0-001-050015849-9 The Texas Women Anglers tournament was founded in the 1980s and enjoyed much success for many years.
The Texas Women Anglers tournament was founded in the 1980s and enjoyed much success for many years.
Robert's Point Park @ Port Aransas, Texas
Aug. 24 - 25
http://www.gofishtx.com/index.cfm Matagorda Bay Nature Park is pleased to offer this new hybrid program combining two of our most popular activities -- kayaking and beachcombing!
Matagorda Bay Nature Park is pleased to offer this new hybrid program combining two of our most popular activities -- kayaking and beachcombing!
Matagorda Bay Nature Park @ 6430 FM 2031 Matagorda, TX 77457
Aug. 18: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
http://www.lcra.org/parks/developed_parks/matagorda.html The Amazing Fashion Race is a fashion related scavenger hunt where teams of two scour the Houston area shopping centers solving clues while earning points.
The Amazing Fashion Race is a fashion related scavenger hunt where teams of two scour the Houston area shopping centers solving clues while earning points.
7510 WESTHEIMER, Houston, TX 77063
August 11 @ 9am-1pm
http://eventful.com/houston_tx/events/amazing-fashion-race-/E0-001-048405488-6 Only TEXAS residents may enter these contests!
Only TEXAS residents may enter these contests!
Bass Pro Shop @ Katy Mills Mall
5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy, TX
August 11, 2012
http://eventful.com/katy/events/texas-waterfowl-calling-championships-/E0-001-049608883-1 Come out and cheer for the Houston Dynamos as they play the New York Red Bulls who are currently at the top of the Eastern Standings.
Come out and cheer for the Houston Dynamos as they play the New York Red Bulls who are currently at the top of the Eastern Standings.
BBVA Compass Stadium @ 2200 Texas Avenue Houston, TX 77003
Aug. 3 @ 7 p.m.
http://www.houstondynamo.com/ CureFest was hatched from the spirit and determination that we have seen in a local man, Phil Baumann. Last September Phil was diagnosed with what is frequently considered an incurable form of brain c
CureFest was hatched from the spirit and determination that we have seen in a local man, Phil Baumann. Last September Phil was diagnosed with what is frequently considered an incurable form of brain cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme - GBM.
Humble Civic Arena @8301 Will Clayton PKWy Humble, Texas
July 28 Noon-11pm
http://035c091.netsolhost.com/WordPress/ Houston's finest place for paintball entertainment offering fun, food and entertainment for players with exciting deals and package for paintball enthusiasts.
Houston's finest place for paintball entertainment offering fun, food and entertainment for players with exciting deals and package for paintball enthusiasts.
Urban War Zone Paintball @ 2315 Telephone Road Houston, TX 77023
July 27 Time: All Day
http://eventful.com/houston_tx/events/urban-war-zone-paintball-/E0-001-048116252-8@2012072700 Amateur, recreational and young Olympic-hopeful athletes compete in thirteen sports categories. Events are held at various venues throughout the city.
Amateur, recreational and young Olympic-hopeful athletes compete in thirteen sports categories. Events are held at various venues throughout the city.
Corpus Christi, TX
July 26-29, 2012
http://www.taaf.com/index.cfm?load=page&page=161 Grab your flip flops and head over to Galveston for fireworks and live music on the sand at Moody Gardens' Palm beach!
Grab your flip flops and head over to Galveston for fireworks and live music on the sand at Moody Gardens' Palm beach!
Moody Gardens @ Seven Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554
July 21 @ 6pm-10pm
http://www.moodygardens.org/concerts/ Visit one of the finest indoor dog shows in America held in Houston's Reliant Center. Along with breed judging and obedience, you'll discover agility dogs racing over obstacle courses, flyball teams h
Visit one of the finest indoor dog shows in America held in Houston's Reliant Center. Along with breed judging and obedience, you'll discover agility dogs racing over obstacle courses, flyball teams hurdling to beat the clock, and four-footed athletes catching Frisbees and dancing to music.
July 18-22, 2012
http://reliantdogshows.com/ The Hempstead Chamber of Commerce invites you to come join us in celebrating our 23rd Annual Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 21, 2012.
The Hempstead Chamber of Commerce invites you to come join us in celebrating our 23rd Annual Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 21, 2012.
http://wmf.hempsteadtxchamber.com/ Join us for our 2nd Annual Texas Kids Tri on Saturday, July 14th at the beautiful Spring Branch Natatorium. The Natatorium is a great facility, the bike ride is nice and safe, and the run is on the sc
Join us for our 2nd Annual Texas Kids Tri on Saturday, July 14th at the beautiful Spring Branch Natatorium. The Natatorium is a great facility, the bike ride is nice and safe, and the run is on the school track. This is going to be a great event.
Spring Branch Natatorium @ 10404 Tiger Trail Houston, TX 77080
July 14, 2012 @ 8 am
http://itrievents.net/2nd_Annual_Texas_Kids_Tri.html Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Matagorda while kayaking this 2.5-mile course.
Enjoy the tranquility and beauty of Matagorda while kayaking this 2.5-mile course.
Matagorda Bay Nature Park @ 6430 FM 2031 Matagorda, TX 77457
Saturday July 7, 2012 @ 9:00am-Noon
http://www.lcra.org/parks/outdoor_programs/matagorda/mbnp_communityprograms.html For nearly a month, Etherline Roberson has been frustrated at the site of her and her neighbor's backyards.
Kids from as far away as Georgia and as close by as Rockport came to fish in the Kiwanis Club's 14th annual Hope Devlin Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 3, at Roberts Point Park
Robert's Point Park @ 301 J.C. Barr Boulevard Port Aransas
Saturday, July 7, 2012
http://texana.texascooking.com/cal/db/index.ihtml?trait=15&step=7 Jeff & Brede's Triathlon
Mary Jo Peckham Park
5597 Gardenia Lane Katy , TX
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Time: 6:30 AM
300 meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
Multiple age and weight Groups
http://www.houstonracing.com/jbit/
