West University is gearing up to host thousands of runners who will be making their annual trek through the city on the route of the annual Chevron Houston Marathon Sunday morning (Jan. 19). Street closings will run from about 6:15-11 a.m., and West U police are reminding residents that all vehicles should be removed from the streets before that time. Hoopla with a public … [Read more...] about Ready, set, cheer! Marathon runners heading to West U Sunday morning
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Pumpkin Patch offers outdoor family fall fun all weekend
Pluck a pumpkin from a giant patch, ride a horse-drawn carriage, play carnival-style games and take part in physical challenges today (Saturday, Oct. 19) and Sunday at the Nature Discovery Center’s annual Pumpkin Patch fall festival. The event runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine, at the center and Russ Pitman Park, 7112 Newcastle Dr. Admission is free and tickets for … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Patch offers outdoor family fall fun all weekend
First Bellaire Foodie Fest to offer sampling of local eateries, wine and beer
A few years ago, Bellaire would have been hard-pressed to have any kind of local food festival, but with a robust selection of eateries, the first Bellaire Foodie Fest will launch Saturday (Oct. 19) at the new Civic Center, complete with live music and samples from breweries, wineries, tea and coffee purveyors to wash everything down. The event, with tickets priced at $50 … [Read more...] about First Bellaire Foodie Fest to offer sampling of local eateries, wine and beer
Fall fun, film tonight under the moon in West U
West University Place will celebrate its seventh annual Full Moon Fest tonight (Friday, Oct. 18) followed by a Movie in the Park. The fest will include pumpkin decorating, a costume contest by age group (pre-registration is already closed for this), and a variety of carnival-style fun starting at 5:30 p.m. in Colonial Park Pavilion, 4130 Byron St. Starting at 7 p.m., the … [Read more...] about Fall fun, film tonight under the moon in West U
Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire
More than 100 local musicians will take to the stage at Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd., for two days starting today (Oct. 11) for the second Local Music Festival. The first evening will take place from 5:30-10 p.m. under the giant oak tree in front of Betsy’s Café on the corner of Bellaire and Newcastle, with the daylong event Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the Great … [Read more...] about Strike up the bands: Local Music Festival kicks off tonight in Bellaire