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The Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green is back and more magical than ever
Read full article: The Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green is back and more magical than everHouston’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 gather at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, honor loved ones
Read full article: Houstonians gather at Discovery Green to celebrate El Día de los Muertos, honor loved onesHoustonians 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.
Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke Festival
Read full article: Renowned chefs present cooking demos at Southern Smoke FestivalCan’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.
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with music, art, and ofrendas at Discovery Green
Read full article: Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with music, art, and ofrendas at Discovery GreenMark 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.
THIS SATURDAY: Free Formula 1 racing exhibition, DJ battle with Paul Wall hosting at Discovery Green in Houston
Read full article: THIS SATURDAY: Free Formula 1 racing exhibition, DJ battle with Paul Wall hosting at Discovery Green in HoustonRacing 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!
Ebb and flow with these experts at ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ yoga
Read full article: Ebb and flow with these experts at ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ yogaFree 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.
Garbage Girlfriend performs on Houston Life before headlining KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Read full article: Garbage Girlfriend performs on Houston Life before headlining KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish FestOne 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.
Lace up your skates! The Green Mountain Energy ICE at Discovery Green is back for the holidays
Read full article: Lace up your skates! The Green Mountain Energy ICE at Discovery Green is back for the holidaysGlide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on the Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!
Ice skating returns to Discovery Green with festive Frostival featuring snow, Pancho Claus
Read full article: Ice skating returns to Discovery Green with festive Frostival featuring snow, Pancho ClausThe famed ice skating rink in downtown Houston will open on Nov. 10, with an evening of winter revelry dubbed Frostival.
FREE ‘Little Mermaid’ ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Cinderella’: Costume fun encouraged at these fall Houston movie events
Read full article: FREE ‘Little Mermaid’ ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie,’ ‘Cinderella’: Costume fun encouraged at these fall Houston movie eventsDiscovery Green has announced its Screen on the Green fall schedule for its free movie events.
‘Barbie’ beauty descends on Houston’s Discovery Green: See pink lights to celebrate the highly anticipated film premiere
Read full article: ‘Barbie’ beauty descends on Houston’s Discovery Green: See pink lights to celebrate the highly anticipated film premiereDiscovery 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.
FBI Special Agent in Charge leaves Houston for New York; Discovery Green’s transformation, & more on Houston Newsmakers
Read full article: FBI Special Agent in Charge leaves Houston for New York; Discovery Green’s transformation, & more on Houston NewsmakersHost Khambrel Marshall sits down with FBI Houston Special Agent James Smith, who recently announced he will be transferring to the New York Bureau.
Relief from the heat: Stay up a little later and discover this Houston gem that’s so much more than walking in a park
Read full article: Relief from the heat: Stay up a little later and discover this Houston gem that’s so much more than walking in a parkLooking 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 for Rainbow on the Green tonight! 🌈
Read full article: 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 Pop Singer Jordy is headlining for Rainbow on the Green tonight! 🌈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.
UHD Thursday Night Concerts return: Kam Franklin and Micah Edwards among artists slated to perform at Discovery Green
Read full article: UHD Thursday Night Concerts return: Kam Franklin and Micah Edwards among artists slated to perform at Discovery GreenThe University of Houston-Downtown Thursday Night Concert Series are set to return to Discovery Green beginning April 20.
Spring break fun rolling in: These are just some of the events for kids of all ages to enjoy at Discovery Green
Read full article: Spring break fun rolling in: These are just some of the events for kids of all ages to enjoy at Discovery GreenSpring break has officially started, and there are a lot of events waiting for you across the Houston area.
Megan Thee Stallion to headline AT&T Block Party at 2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in Houston
Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion to headline AT&T Block Party at 2023 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in HoustonThe three-day Music Festival (March 31 – April 2) held at Discovery Green in Houston, will provide entertainment during Men’s Final Four weekend.
🔒 The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green is open during spring break - Insiders, win a family and friends 8 pack!
Read full article: 🔒 The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green is open during spring break - Insiders, win a family and friends 8 pack!Looking for something to do this spring break? Look no further than The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green.
Houston community reacts to California mass shooting at Lunar New Year Celebration
Read full article: Houston community reacts to California mass shooting at Lunar New Year CelebrationMany 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.
LIST: The top 25 places to beat the heat in Texas, according to Yelp
Read full article: LIST: The top 25 places to beat the heat in Texas, according to YelpLooking for a fun way to escape the Lone State State’s scorching temperatures? Yelp recently put together a list of the Best Places to Beat the Heat in Texas.
Crashing the Kinsey Sicks Soundcheck at Discovery Green
Read full article: Crashing the Kinsey Sicks Soundcheck at Discovery GreenAhead 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.
Score a free frozen treat at Discovery Green and help a great Houston cause; This is how to claim your freebie, see ‘Houston Life’ hosts in-person
Read full article: Score a free frozen treat at Discovery Green and help a great Houston cause; This is how to claim your freebie, see ‘Houston Life’ hosts in-personWant to eat a free frozen treat?
‘This man ain’t crazy’: Family of 18-year-old woman demands no bond for man charged with her murder in SW Houston
Read full article: ‘This man ain’t crazy’: Family of 18-year-old woman demands no bond for man charged with her murder in SW HoustonThe 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.
Get back into the swing of things at ‘Pixar Putt’ pop-up mini golf course now open downtown
Read full article: Get back into the swing of things at ‘Pixar Putt’ pop-up mini golf course now open downtownPIXAR PUTT is the ultimate pop-up, open-air mini-golf experience made up of 18 fun and interactive holes inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved films!
Ice skaters at Discovery Green battle the heat this holiday season
Read full article: Ice skaters at Discovery Green battle the heat this holiday seasonIt'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.
Ice skating returns to Discovery Green: Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Ice skating returns to Discovery Green: Here’s what you need to knowThe 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.
Houston mayor, officials to speak as city continues its 2026 World Cup pursuit during FIFA inspection visit
Read full article: Houston mayor, officials to speak as city continues its 2026 World Cup pursuit during FIFA inspection visitThe 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.
10 massive, painted skulls will soon adorn Discovery Green in celebration of Día de los Muertos
Read full article: 10 massive, painted skulls will soon adorn Discovery Green in celebration of Día de los Muertos“Dia de Los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead” will be the highlight this fall at Discovery Green.
You’re invited to Houston’s largest Olympics watch party at Discovery Green
Read full article: You’re invited to Houston’s largest Olympics watch party at Discovery GreenKPRC 2 is proud to partner with Discovery Green in downtown for Houston’s biggest Olympics watch party! For five days, all the live action from the Tokyo Games will be projected onto the big screen of the Anheuser-Busch stage at Discovery Green and hosted by KPRC 2 on-air talent.
Anime Matsuri returns to George R. Brown Convention Center after yearlong pause. What you need to know before you go.
Read full article: Anime Matsuri returns to George R. Brown Convention Center after yearlong pause. What you need to know before you go.After a yearlong postponement due to the pandemic, Anime Matsuri is bigger and better this year.
Photos: Vigils in Houston and Dallas remember Atlanta victims and rally against anti-Asian violence
Read full article: Photos: Vigils in Houston and Dallas remember Atlanta victims and rally against anti-Asian violencePhotographers 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.
Vigil held at Discovery Green to end Asian hate
Read full article: Vigil held at Discovery Green to end Asian hateHOUSTON – 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.
Screen on the Green returning to Discovery Green with family-friendly films
Read full article: Screen on the Green returning to Discovery Green with family-friendly filmsNeed 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.
Voices of Houston: Discovery Green honors unsung Houston heroes in its winter art installation
Read full article: Voices of Houston: Discovery Green honors unsung Houston heroes in its winter art installationHOUSTON – 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.
3 family-friendly holiday events to enjoy in Houston this weekend
Read full article: 3 family-friendly holiday events to enjoy in Houston this weekendHOUSTON – 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.
Ice skating returns to Discovery Green with new COVID-19 protocols in place. Here’s what to expect this year.
Read full article: Ice skating returns to Discovery Green with new COVID-19 protocols in place. Here’s what to expect this year.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.
Hundreds march from Discovery Green to city hall to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen
Read full article: Hundreds march from Discovery Green to city hall to demand justice for Vanessa GuillenHOUSTON – 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.
Thousands crowded downtown Houston for George Floyd march
Read full article: Thousands crowded downtown Houston for George Floyd marchHOUSTON – 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.
Trae tha Truth, Bun B, Mayor Turner and George Floyd’s family plan to march from Discovery Green Tuesday
Read full article: Trae tha Truth, Bun B, Mayor Turner and George Floyd’s family plan to march from Discovery Green TuesdayHOUSTON – 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.
VIDEOS: Powerful moments from the Houston Black Lives Matter protest seeking justice for Houston native George Floyd
Read full article: VIDEOS: Powerful moments from the Houston Black Lives Matter protest seeking justice for Houston native George FloydHOUSTON – 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
UPDATE: 100 to 150 arrests made in Houston protests, a few officers suffer minor injuries, Acevedo says
Read full article: UPDATE: 100 to 150 arrests made in Houston protests, a few officers suffer minor injuries, Acevedo saysHOUSTON – 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.
Discovery Green to roll out nightly rollerskating rink starting March 6
Read full article: Discovery Green to roll out nightly rollerskating rink starting March 6HOUSTON – 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.
Team USA is hosting a free fan fest at Discovery Green in May
Read full article: Team USA is hosting a free fan fest at Discovery Green in MayHOUSTON – 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
Carols, sing-alongs for the whole family at Discovery Green December event
Read full article: Carols, sing-alongs for the whole family at Discovery Green December eventHOUSTON – 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.
Solange performs at Super Bowl LIVE! at Discovery Green
Read full article: Solange performs at Super Bowl LIVE! at Discovery GreenHOUSTON – 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.