Get Outdoors: Midtown Houston Park Events Return for the Fall Season
Park events have returned with in-person and virtual options at Bagby Park (415 Gray St.), Midtown Park (2811 Travis St.), Elizabeth Baldwin Park (1701 Elgin St.), and Elizabeth Glover Park (3104 Austin St.) in Midtown Houston. Park programs which had transitioned into virtual programs only last year are now gearing up for hybrid events […]
Midtown District Wins World Landscape Architecture (WLA) Professional Merit Award for Design Excellence
Since efforts to transform Midtown Houston’s green spaces, housing, and walkability began over 10 years ago, the District has become a top destination, known for its beautiful updated parks, public art pieces, and continually developing transport options. After years of thoughtful growth and development, the global design community has taken notice. Added to its […]
La Calle Tacos in Bagby Park to Feature Live Entertainment and Enhanced Amenities for Day and Night Dining
(photo courtesy of La Calle Tacos) This summer, visitors of Bagby Park in Midtown Houston will experience outdoor entertainment and savory Mexican-style bites against a lush green backdrop. La Calle Tacos is set to open this summer after revisiting the original concept and shifting to focus on developing a world-class outdoor dining experience. “We hoped […]
New Changes Unveiled at Bagby Park in Midtown Houston
Photo by Matt Daniel Midtown Houston has eagerly anticipated the unveiling of exciting new changes at Bagby Park in Midtown. As of February 2021, we are thrilled to announce that many of the enhanced spaces at Bagby Park are now open to the public. In addition to the dog park, bocce ball court, and public […]
New restaurant coming to Bagby Park: La Calle Tacos to open in Spring of 2021
(Photo via La Calle Tacos Facebook page) La Calle Tacos is officially coming to Midtown Houston. This is the second Houston location for the fast-casual concept specializing in food from Mexico City. The menu at La Calle is simple: Mexican-style tacos with corn tortillas or American-style tacos with flour tortillas and sides of Mexican street […]
Renovations Bring New Features to Bagby Park
If you’re a frequent visitor to Midtown Houston’s Bagby Park at 415 Gray St., you might notice some changes underway. The Midtown Redevelopment Authority (MRA) is upgrading the park to add new features from now until the fall of this year. “The upcoming renovations at Bagby Park will enhance the overall experience for park visitors,” […]
Beer and Beards in Bagby Park
Mark Thursday nights on your calendar as a standing date for Beer and Beards. Admission is free, and you don’t even need a beard to join in the fun, but if you have one, come show it off.
Get fit and have fun in Midtown Houston Parks
Yes, the rare snow in Houston was pretty while it lasted, but now it’s time to take off your boots, put on some kicks, and get moving. You know what your New Year’s resolution was, right? Get fit, get strong, get active, meet new people –– does any of that sound familiar? In Midtown […]
Fun Fitness Options in Midtown to Drop Holiday Calories
Did you eat an extra piece of pie on Thanksgiving Day? With whipped cream or ice cream on top? Well, that may be the least of your concerns. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes 4,500 calories in their Thanksgiving meal, and about 229 grams of fat. And then come the […]
Make Shopping Merry at Mistletoe Market
You’ll find plenty of reasons to smile as you jumpstart your holiday shopping at Midtown Houston’s Mistletoe Market. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 18 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, this free event in Bagby Park (415 Gray Street) will showcase fine arts and crafts and […]