Explore Downtown Discovery Green’s® Spring Calendar Programming

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in downtown Houston, announces a full spring season of events and invites Houstonians to explore the city with an array of outdoor activities. Residents and visitors are encouraged to check out the programming with family and friends. All events, unless otherwise noted, are free.

Houstonians thrive in Discovery Green’s beautiful outdoor setting. This spring season of programming gives children the opportunity to learn with outdoors STEM activities during the return of FUNomenal Spring Break. Families will make lasting memories as they enjoy the outdoor roller rink or cozy up to watch a movie during Bank of America’s Screen on the Green. Art and culture will be celebrated during a Thursday Concert Series presented by UHD and as visitors admire the newest mural by Zozo Garcia.

“We recognize the ongoing pandemic has created an increased desire by Houstonians to engage in social events and connect with friends and family. Bank of America’s partnership with Discovery Green and Screen on the Green allows us to support our parks and community spaces while contributing to the production of safe, no-cost outdoor programming for all of our neighbors to enjoy,” said Hong Ogle, president, Bank of America Houston.

This season’s lineup includes something for everyone – from families with small children, to music-loving adults and fitness buffs. Guests are encouraged to social distance and wear masks when social distancing isn’t possible. All events are subject to change, please refer to www.discoverygreen.com for updates. 

 

DISCOVERY GREEN MARCH – JUNE 2022 CALENDAR

Pixar Putt
Open daily, through March 20
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sarofim Picnic Lawn
Grab your kids, family or friends for the perfect socially distant outing that will appeal to Pixar fans of all ages. Check the calendar for Pixar After Dark, Early Birdie deals and other special events. Ticket prices range from $26-$33 and are available for purchase at pixarputt.com

The Rink — Rolling at Discovery Green

Friday, Mar 4 – Sunday, April 10
Monday –Thursday, 5–10 p.m.
Fridays 5–11 p.m.
Saturdays and school holidays (Mar 14 – 18, Mar 28) 11 a.m. –11 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m. –8 p.m.
Houston’s first outdoor roller rink thrives under the lights of downtown!  Enjoy five weeks of roller-skating fun (including weekly theme nights) at Discovery Green. Non-motorized wheelchairs are welcome. Tickets are $12 plus tax and must be purchased online. Tickets are available for purchase at www.discoverygreen.com/rollerrink beginning February 21st.

The Rink Opening Night
Friday, Mar 4, 5 – 11 p.m.
Enjoy music by DJ Mohawk Steve and roller derby demonstrations. The first 50 skaters in line skate for free. (Don’t purchase tickets ahead of time.) 

Cheap Skate Nights    
Mondays, Mar 7 & 21; April 4, 5 – 10 p.m.
On select Mondays, skate around the rink for just $8 plus tax per person.

Time Warp Tuesdays    
Tuesdays, Mar 8 – April 5, 7 – 9 p.m.
Skate to your favorite songs from decades past curated by DJ Mohawk Steve.  

Clutch City Wednesdays 
Wednesdays, Mar 9 – April 6, 5 –10 p.m.
Skate to music by Houston artists and wear any Houston sports team gear to receive $2 off admission. Discounted tickets must be purchased in person. If the desired time is fully booked, there may be a wait. 

Throwback Thursdays    
Thursdays, Mar 10 – April 7, 7 – 9 p.m.
Skate to songs from decades past curated by DJ Mohawk Steve. 

FUNomenal  Fridays    
Fridays, Mar 11 – April 8, 7 – 10 p.m. (March 18, 4-7 p.m.)
Music by DJ Mohawk Steve, a light show and roller skating make for FUNomenal Friday nights.  

Skate Party Saturdays
Saturdays, Mar 12 – April 9, 7 – 10 p.m.
Listen to the coolest pop hits by DJ Boris while skating on the rink. 

Outdoor fitness classes at Discovery Green presented by The J.W. Couch Foundation

All classes are held outdoors as weather permits. www.discoverygreen.com/fitness  

Core-Focused Yoga   
Tuesdays, Mar. 1 – June 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 
Strengthen your body, relax your mind and find your center with this dynamic flow yoga sequence with Farida Meguid and Saumil Manek. 

HIIT class with FitMix Communities
Wednesdays, Mar. 2 – June 29, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
A fun and challenging bodyweight interval training class to burn tons of calories while gaining strength, endurance, and empowerment. Strap on your sneakers and get ready to run, jump and dance your way to a healthier you. 

Pilates
Thursdays, Mar. 3 – June 30, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Discover the multiple benefits of Pilates with these effective workouts from trainer Michelle Furcho. Increase strength while improving flexibility. All skill levels welcome. 

Hatha Yoga  
Saturdays, Mar. 5 – June 25, 9 – 10 a.m.
A basic vinyasa yoga class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body led by Andria Dugas. This Saturday class is a perfect way to start the weekend strong.

Tai Chi  
Saturdays, Mar. 5 – June 25, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.    
Led by Simone Oliver of Four Dragons Institute, this Tai Chi class focuses on slow, meditative movements for increased health and mental wellbeing.

 

Kingdom of Dreams,
mural by Zozo Garcia,
March 4 through August 22, 2022
In a mural inspired by Houston and Discovery Green, Zozo Garcia uses his personal style of layering colorful and contrasting organic and geometric shapes to present novel complexity, chaos, and playfulness. Visitors will be delighted to pick out their favorite landmarks among the images he creates. 

Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy
Saturdays, March 19, April 16, May 21, and June 18, 6 – 10 p.m.
Treasure hunt for one-of-a-kind vintage, handmade, recycled, and local goods and enjoy live music and food trucks. 

Recycling Saturdays Featuring Happy Earth Compost
Saturdays, March 5–June 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bring your sorted glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to a recycling station provided by the City of Houston. Happy Earth Compost will pick up your compost free of charge. 

Kayak Rides and R/C Boats on Kinder Lake
March 12 – 20, Open Daily for Spring Break
Open Every Saturday & Sunday during the Spring Season
Go for a leisurely kayaking ride or navigate a radio-controlled boat around Kinder Lake. Rentals are provided by Bayou City Adventures and are subject to weather conditions. Check www.discoverygreen.com/kayak for updated dates and times.

Bank of America’s Screen on The Green

Enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are encouraged. Food, beer, and wine are available for purchase at The Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages. 

Luca
Friday, March 18, 8 p.m.
A young boy experiences an unforgettable seaside summer on the Italian Riviera filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. PG, 101 minutes, 2021

A League of Their Own
Saturday, April 2, 8:15 p.m.
Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. PG, 128 minutes, 1992

Encanto
Saturday, May 7, 8:30 p.m.
A young Colombian girl must face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers. PG, 102 minutes, 2021

Sing 2
Saturday, June 11, 9 p.m.
Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show. PG, 110 minutes, 2021

UHD Thursday Night Concert Series
Grab a buddy and get ready to groove with live music outdoors at the beautiful Discovery Green! 

Ren Patrick and Oliver Penn
April 7, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Ren Patrick has toured the country with acts such as Drake Bell, Trevor Jackson, Justine Skye, Badflower, Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas and many others. She has worked with members of Panic at The Disco, The Hush Sound, Plain White T’s, and has sold songs to the legendary founder of Motown, Berry Gordy. She was also a contestant on American Idol! Opening for Ren Patrick is Oliver Penn who combines his reverence for traditional music with his interest in modern technique to create a unique sound he calls “sad boy soul.” 

Negami and Amanda Solis
April 14, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Live music at Discovery Green is back this spring with Thursday Night Concerts sponsored by UHD! Negami’s energetic musical style is twisting and turning the stifling image of Tejano music backward, forward and on its head. The Houston-based band brings a fresh spin on the traditional sounds. This new wave of Tejano is here to stay! Opening for Negami is Texas City native Amanda Solis who spent the last few years paying tribute to Tejano icon Selena by expertly recreating the late singer’s looks, moves and voice onstage. 

AJ McQueen and American Psychos
April 28, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
AJ McQueen lives in Houston where he mixes lyricism with organic creativity. He most recently released a mixtape series called “Goat-ish”, offering a new fresh, organic, and captivating sound to Hip Hop, this generation, and the world at large! Opening for McQueen is American Psychos who will chest bump you and teach you the secret handshake if you call them “legit punk.” 

Las Fenix and Morena Roas
May 5, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Las Fenix are a group of five sisters and talented musicians from Houston, Texas that have gathered a following over the years with their charisma, performances, and love for Regional Mexican music. From an original, to a norteño classic and cumbia, their live performances are full of energy and fun. Opening for Las Fenix is Morena Roas, a phenomenal Houston-based artist, singer, and rapper. She has had the opportunity and pleasure to perform on the most iconic stages in the city of Houston and beyond becoming a true staple artist of the city. 

Girl Ultra and Tee Vee
May 12, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Nan De Miguel comes to music better known as Girl Ultra. This project was born in Mexico City, based on the nostalgia for late 80’s, early 90’s silky smooth sounds and contemporary soul but in her own language: Spanish. With the release of the two albums ‘Boys EP’ and ‘Adios’, she opened a brand-new path for herself and upcoming Latin alternative R&B artists. Opening for Girl Ultra is Tee Vee, the musical guise of Teresa Vicinanza, a singer-songwriter, operating out of Houston, Texas. 

Paul Wall featuring Doc Loc & the Swangers with DJ Mav
May 19, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Rapper, DJ and entrepreneur, Paul Wall is one of Texas’s most successful independent musicians. Paul has been a Governor and Trustee for the Texas Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammys), and with over 100 mixtapes and album releases, he continues to be a leader in hip-hop. Led by Dr. Henry Darragh, Doc Loc and the Swangers is a big band that puts an unusual twist to famous Houston hip-hop by arranging it for big band and small group. Their first single released in 2018, “Sittin’ Sidewayz” featuring updated verses by Paul Wall and Big Pokey. Opening act DJ Mav who creates mixes that stimulate the senses and satisfy the sonic appetites of all listeners. 

 

Texan Toddler Tuesday
Feb 22 at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Discovery Green and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo invite you to a very special Toddler Tuesday. Come dressed to rodeo and enjoy a live reading of Houston author Zane Carruth’s children’s book Abella Goes to the Rodeo. Members of the HLSR Speaker’s Committee will give a roping demonstration. Meet the HLSR mascot Howdy and a real live rodeo clown!

Toddler Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a morning of fun with story time, activities, and crafts.   

FUNomenal Spring Break
March 14 – 18, 12 – 4 p.m.
Celebrate Spring Break with five days of fun for the whole family. Activities will include dance performances, an art bike workshop, Mad Science shows and other STEM activities. 

Art Car Sneak Peek
Thursday, April 7, 6 – 10 p.m.
Your first chance to view the art cars to be featured in The Orange Show’s Art Car Parade. See the cars up close and party with the artists!  Located throughout the park and on Avenida de las Americas. 

 

Green Mountain Energy’s Earth Day
Sunday, April 10, 12 – 5 p.m.
In partnership with Citizens Environmental Coalition, Discovery Green hosts Houston’s Earth Day to celebrate birds! Featuring educational experiences, music, local foods and inspiration.   

 

The Fab 40 GET BACK to Discovery Green
Sunday, May 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
A music spectacle – this live performance recreates The Beatles’ Let It Be. More than 40 musicians, including string and horn sections, perform the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo, as well as the Fifth Beatle, Houston native Billy Preston on the keyboards.

Rainbow on the Green®
Friday, June 24, 7–10 p.m.
Discovery Green presents its annual citywide LGBTQ celebration with electrifying entertainment, along with some of Houston’s best drag performers. 

OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS AT DISCOVERY GREEN

Project Dance Houston
Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Enjoy a family-friendly dance concert at Discovery Green. Info available at Projectdance.com.

Houston Walk for Victory
Saturday, March 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join non-athletic, family-oriented events that focus on fundraising and fun for the Marfan Foundation at Discovery Green. Info available at https://give.marfan.org/walkhouston22

Most Discovery Green® events are presented free to the public with the exception of licensed events. An overview of the license process can be found at https://www.discoverygreen.com/hold-your-event-at-the-park. Both licensed events and corporate sampling are managed by the Events Manager. 

 

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ABOUT DISCOVERY GREEN ®
Discovery Green® is a highly acclaimed 12-acre park created by a public-private partnership between the City of Houston and the nonprofit Discovery Green Conservancy in downtown Houston, Texas. Since opening in April 2008, the park has welcomed more than 15 million visitors. Discovery Green ® features sprawling lawns, a one-acre lake, an interactive fountain, a playground, public art installations, gardens and an allée of century-old live oaks. The Discovery Green Conservancy works with hundreds of programming partners to present artistic, musical, educational, family-friendly and health-focused events each year, most of which are presented free to the public. The park also features two on-site restaurants, the award-winning destination restaurant The Grove and the fast-casual The Lake House, providing visitors with an array of dining options. As a nonprofit organization, the Conservancy raises all the funds needed for the programming that Houstonians enjoy. For more information, please visit https://www.discoverygreen.com Arts programming is made possible in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.