If you're looking for the perfect way to wrap up your weekend, this might be it. Jazzy Sundays in the Parks is bringing live music and good vibes to Discovery Green. And the best part, it is completely free. This weekend's local headliner, Mathias Lattin joined us in Studio B with more.

Enjoy four full days of spring break activities for kids of all ages Monday, March 9th through Thursday, March 12th.

Spring Break activities are available at Children's Museum Houston and Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center from March 7 to 21. Events include performances by hula-hoop expert Amy Neel, such as 'Glow Up!' on March 11 and 'Pi Day' on March 14.

Vincent Powell, an 'American Idol' Season 12 finalist, partners with winner Candice Glover to promote kidney awareness during Life Fest HTX at Discovery Green. The event offers live entertainment, fashion, art showcases, and kidney health resources, aiming to address the widespread unawareness of chronic kidney disease among millions of Americans.

There’s still plenty of time to get down there and enjoy themed and discounted skate nights .

He started performing at Korean Festival Houston back in 2019 as an emerging artist—and now he’s back as a headliner. HOHYUN joined us to talk about his return to the festival and the release of his visual album Petrichor. Plus, he's sharing his single "Flawed" live.

For the second year in a row, KPRC 2 proudly partnered with the Southern Smoke Foundation to livestream the Yeti Culinary Stage at Southern Smoke Festival.

The Houston Pumpkin Festival is taking over Discovery Green with a variety of fall-themed attractions for all ages until November 2.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) with free concerts, festivals, food and family activities across the city; here’s your guide to this year’s top events.

The new motorized bumper boats and clear, LED lit kayaks just launched at the park, and guests bump around with friends — no experience needed!

Catching up with this award-winning vocalist ahead of her live performance this Sunday at Discovery Green.

The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green is open until April 13, offering outdoor roller skating for all ages in Houston. Enjoy sessions from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and extended hours on weekends.

Head out to Discovery Green as they kick off a full week of ‘fun-omenal’ spring break activities for kids of all ages, March 10-14 from 12-4 p.m.

Two musicians - Peter Kiesewalter (keyboard) and Whitney La Grange (violin) - perform in front of a large screen featuring macro photography, slow motion video, and dynamic motion graphics of moths.

The Moth Project, created by Grammy-nominated musician Peter Kiesewalter and Whitney La Grange, is set to enchant audiences at Houston's Discovery Green on February 15, 2025.

We know how much fun ice skating is, but we're checking out their newest activity the whole fam will enjoy, bumper cars on ice!

Houston’s only outdoor ice skating rink has made its return! We’re getting a look at the ice at all the fun new additions this year.

Houstonians gathered at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, a Mexican tradition honoring deceased loved ones with vibrant displays, traditional music, and altars.

A look at the fun pop-up mini golf experience for all ages, that features some of your favorite Pixar characters.

Can’t make it to the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos will be livestreamed on KPRC 2+ starting at 4:30 p.m. The demonstrations will be hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 1 as Discovery Green transforms into a vibrant celebration of life, culture, and remembrance with its Día de Los Muertos festival.

Racing fans get ready as a family-friendly Formula 1 racing exhibition takes over Houston's Discovery Green! There will also be a DJ battle co-hosted by our very own Paul Wall! It will be for one night only so you don't want to miss this!

Free yoga at Discovery Green, and, it's hosted by Beetlejuice! Halloween will be here before you know it, celebrate now with the return of "The Ghost With The Most." KPRC 2 Insiders also have the chance to score free tickets to the sequel of the popular 1988 movie starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice scares into theaters on Sept. 6th.

Discovery Green is thrilled to introduce their summer programming featuring extended hours and much more!

Stream the 2024 Crawfish Fest Battle of the Bands competition exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream Saturday.

One of our favorite bands is back in Studio B. Garbage Girlfriend is the all-female teen rock band from Katy and returned to Houston Life to perform their song 'Love Sacrifice'. The girls are set to headline KPRC 2's Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest at Discovery Green.

We will see rounds of showers and storms possible through the day today, but it won't last for long!

We will see rounds of showers and storms possible through the day today, but it won't last for long!

Enter for your chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to The Rink at Discovery Green.

Get your tickets for the Crawfish Fest of the year!

It's Houston's only outdoor roller rink downtown, and how your families can check it out this weekend!

Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on the Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!

The famed ice skating rink in downtown Houston will open on Nov. 10, with an evening of winter revelry dubbed Frostival.

Houston was once home to the blues music scene that is often overlooked. But you can learn about its history with a free screening of 'When Houston had the Blues.’

Discovery Green has announced its Screen on the Green fall schedule for its free movie events.

Discovery Green is changing the color of its lights to pink on Friday night to help celebrate the release of the new Warner Bros. Pictures movie “Barbie,” which opens in theaters on Friday.

This is going to be a magical, vibrant, (and FREE!) festival for all ages happening at Discovery Green.

Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with FBI Houston Special Agent James Smith, who recently announced he will be transferring to the New York Bureau.

Looking for ways to engage in Summer activities while staying cool and out of the Summer Sun? Discovery Green's Park After Dark has you covered!

Pop singer Jordy is headlining Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green tonight. You'll also see Derrick as he hosts this free event. But before the show, Derrick chats with Jordy about his gaining popularity.

On Sunday, hundreds of people headed out to Discovery Green to celebrate Juneteenth.

The event will feature family-friendly activities, cultural performances and an art installation.

The University of Houston-Downtown Thursday Night Concert Series are set to return to Discovery Green beginning April 20.

Spring break has officially started, and there are a lot of events waiting for you across the Houston area.

The three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Green in Houston, will provide entertainment during Men’s Final Four weekend.

Looking for something to do this spring break? Look no further than The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green.

It starts with love, new celebrity guest co-host on Houston Life

Many people had second thoughts about coming out to the event at Discovery Green but said they will not let fear stop them from a celebration that means so much to them.

Embrace the icy temps and try ice skating at Discovery Green

Oh weekend, how we yearn for thee!

Democrat Beto O’Rourke says he's resuming campaigning in his race for Texas governor after pausing his schedule because of an unspecified bacterial infection.

The Houston Police Department is hosting their biggest recruiting event ever this weekend at Discovery Green.

Ahead of celebrating Pride at the Rainbow on the Green event at Discovery Green, Houston Life Reporter Melanie Camp crashed soundcheck to chat with the members of "dragapella" group Kinsey Sicks.

Want to eat a free frozen treat?

KPRC 2 has learned the International Festival is moving locations.

Insiders, we have a great giveaway you can enter now for some spectacular spring fun at Discovery Green.

The family of 18-year-old Sara Goodwin joined Community Activist Quanell X to protest the bond given to a man who was charged in connection to the young woman’s death.

It's beginning to feel a lot like..... summertime? Houstonians hoping to get into the holiday spirit by participating in Christmas traditions, like ice skating, were in for a warm surprise Friday.

This holiday season downtown will be brighter than ever in Houston.

Winter season in downtown Houston kicks off Friday with the highly anticipated opening of Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green,

The season of lights, holiday shopping and caroling is fast upon us and one of the city’s most iconic holiday attractions, The Ice, is returning to Discovery Green— with some safety measures for a COVID-19 Christmas season.

The Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee will hold a news conference on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at Discovery Green during FIFA’s inspection visit.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is observed annually on Nov. 1 and 2.

“Dia de Los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead” will be the highlight this fall at Discovery Green.

After a yearlong postponement due to the pandemic, Anime Matsuri is bigger and better this year.

A fun kid-approved summer activity is back open in Houston.

Are you ready for fitness in the park?

Photographers for The Texas Tribune were at these Houston and Dallas vigils this weekend, and here’s what they saw. AdQiongxia Lin prepared candles in a heart shape at the Grassy Knoll in Dallas to honor to the victims of the shootings in Atlanta. Credit: May-Ying Lam for The Texas TribuneJeanie Ling, right, attends a rally at Discovery Green on March 20, 2021, in Houston. Credit: May-Ying Lam for The Texas TribuneA person holds a candle skyward during the Stop Asian Hate Vigil & Rally in Houston. Last: Anshu Shrestha and Jospeh Matawaran sat near the vigil held at the Grassy Knoll in Dallas.

HOUSTON – Hundreds gathered at Discovery Green Saturday to denounce Asian hate and mourn the eight people lost in Atlanta’s spa shootings earlier this week. The vigil was put on by the OCA-Greater Houston, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well being Asian Pacific Americans. In the crowd, there were signs of love and others asking for the end to Asian hate. According to the OCA-Greater Houston, there have been 3,800 local hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders since March of 2020. AdSix of the eight victims were of Asian descent, despite that though the shooter claims the shooting was not racially motivated.

Need a family night out and a semblance of normalcy in a period of social distancing? Screen on the Green, one of downtown Houston’s annual attractions is returning to Discovery Green just in time for Spring. Attendees will be given their own space on the lawn to ensure social distancing and are invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney St. in downtown Houston. Visit our Things To Do page.

HOUSTON – A group of unsung heroes is getting well-deserved recognition as the faces of Discovery Green’s latest art installation and exhibit. The Houston community is made better by his unwavering spirit and commitment. Driven to increase awareness and acceptance of the neurodiverse population at every societal level, Russo is deeply involved in the Houston community from the workplace to broader social activities. The art installation and exhibit at Discovery Green is open to the public from December 12 through January 18. KPRC 2′s Voices of Houston and Houston Life are proud partners on this project honoring our community’s unsung heroes.

HOUSTON – H-Town is doing it big this weekend with several events for families to enjoy! Ice skating at Discovery GreenThe Ice Rink powered by Green Mountain Energy opened at 5 p.m. on Friday the 13th at Discovery Green Park. If you are coming with someone who is skating, you won’t be allowed in the ice rink area unless you’re with a child younger than 10 years old. This year’s zoo lights run from Nov. 14 to January 10, 2021. People already got a sneak peek at Zoo Lights earlier this week.

Discovery Green’s ice rink will open on November 13 and run through the end of January. The ice rink capacity has been restricted to 50 percent capacity to allow for social distancing. A number of changes in the venue have been made to allow for social distancing while changing shoes and skates. Ice rink staff procedures have been revised to allow for social distancing and monitoring. The ice rink is located in Discovery Green at 1500 McKinney St. in downtown Houston.

HOUSTON – Hundreds of people marched from Discovery Green to Houston’s city hall in honor of 20-year-old Vanessa Guillen. The Houston native, who was missing since April, is believed to have been bludgeoned to death on the Fort Hood army base in Kileen. Lupe Guillen, Vanessa’s sister, choked back tears as she addressed the large crowd. Other protesters, like Yvette Villegas, were at the event demanding those responsible for Guillen’s death be held accountable. “I don’t think any woman or anybody should have to go through this whether she’s in uniform or not,” Villegas said.

HOUSTON – People marched for several hours through downtown Houston Tuesday in protest of the death of George Floyd, who died while being detained by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Police said they were willing to remain at the scene all night as long as the protest remained peaceful. Organizers called for the event, which included a march from Discovery Green to Houston City Hall, to remain peaceful. Watch the KPRC 2 team coverage of the protest in the live blog below. Tap here to view the live blog.

HOUSTON – Rappers Trae tha Truth and Bun B announced a march Tuesday with the family of George Floyd in Houston. We will do it right for the homie,” Bun B wrote on his Instagram Sunday. We want to honor Mr. Floyd’s memory in a respectful way.#JusticeforGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/Db9WwTlRni — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) June 1, 2020Trae tha Truth said the goal is to make this biggest march ever. Bun B is demanding action. “We just want to stand as unified front right now and send a message to the world of how Houston, Texas gets down,” said Bun B.

HOUSTON – Hundreds of people attended a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown demanding justice for Houston-native George Floyd, who was killed after an officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes. Throughout the march, protestors chanted: “Hands up, don’t shoot," “I can’t breathe,” and “No justice. She said the black community has been fighting for years against systemic racism. “It can no longer (only) be black people out here stomping the ground for black people,” she said. ‘Enough is enough.’Reporter Hannah Mackenzie gives details on downtown Houston protestReporter Brandon Walker gives inside look at Houston protest for George Floyd

HOUSTON – Hundreds of Houstonians took to the streets to protest police brutality after the death of native-Houstonian George Floyd. WATCH PROTESTERS IN DOWNTOWN:WATCH LIVE: Houston police making apparent attempts to disperse crowds in downtown. MORE: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/29/justice-4-george-floyd-protest-will-be-held-at-discovery-green-friday/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020WATCH ANOTHER ANGLE BELOW:ANOTHER ANGLE: Protesters in downtown Houston. WATCH BOTH LIVES: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/29/justice-4-george-floyd-protest-will-be-held-at-discovery-green-friday/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020The protest that began at 2 p.m. at Discovery Green and continued through the evening. Follow our live blog of the protest below:App users click here to see live blog.

HOUSTON – Houston, time to break out the rollerskates! Discovery Green will be bringing The Rink back to downtown Houston. The nightly rollerskating rink will feature themed music nights and fun for the whole family regardless of skating level. Discovery Green offers free skate rentals all season for those who participate in the Forever Green Membership. Sundays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Tickets$8 per person with $4 skate rental$8 on Cheap Skate Nights, including free skate rentals (March 9, 23, April 6)Visitors can bring their own skates.

HOUSTON – The Team USA Summer Fest is bringing the spirit of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Houston. The free event will be held at Discovery Green on May 9 from noon to 5:30 p.m. The event will also include concerts with international musical artists plus Team USA giveaways. A dozen Team USA athletes will be available to take photos with and will be signing autographs and sharing their Olympic and Paralympic journies. The Team USA Summer Fest stops include:New York City - April 15Houston - May 9St. Louis - June 26-28Nashville, Tenn. - July 3-4Los Angeles - July 25

HOUSTON – Voices from the Houston Grand Opera Chorus, the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Chapel Choir and AFA Girls Chorus will perform holiday music and sing-alongs at a free Discovery Green event in December. The Carols on the Green: Celebrating the Season in Song event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m.Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; food, beer and wine are available for purchase on site from The Lake House, which is offering seasonal beverage for the whole family, including rich hot chocolate with whipped cream ($3) and mulled wine, featuring a California red simmered with cloves, cinnamon and star anise ($5). No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. Go here for additional information.

HOUSTON – The big game isn't the only big performance during Super Bowl week. Several big names are headlining concerts this week. Houstonian Solange Knowles took the stage at Discovery Green Thursday night.