Discovery Green, downtown Houston’s landmark urban park, is inviting Houstonians and visitors alike to experience the best of the city this summer during the Soccer Celebration presented by H-E-B at Discovery Green. Throughout June and July, the downtown park will showcase Houston’s culture, cuisine, creativity and community spirit through soccer-inspired events, free concerts, fitness classes, family programming, an outdoor movie.
As Houston takes center stage during this year’s international summer of soccer, Discovery Green is doing what it has always done: creating a vibrant gathering place where locals and visitors can experience the city together. The H-E-B Soccer Celebration will feature a curated lineup of food trucks serving global cuisine, free Sunday evening concerts spotlighting Houston’s diverse music scene, soccer skills workshops for kids and adults, line dancing, outdoor wellness programming and opportunities to enjoy the park’s signature amenities, from bumper boats and cruiser boats on Kinder Lake to the playground, fountains and green spaces.
Throughout the Soccer Celebration, HEB is inviting visitors to kick back, relax, and cool off while enjoying Discovery Green’s amenities. Fans can also expect surprise HEB pop-ups featuring H-E-B Creamy Creations ice cream samples and exclusive soccer-themed giveaways.
Food trucks with treats available include ChopnBlok with fresh West-African cuisine, Souzie’s TropicalCreations featuring Caribbean and afro-fusion cuisine And We Luv Spudz barbeque and stuffed potatoes.
Every Thursday in June, Discovery Green will stay open later for Park After Dark, inviting families to enjoy cooler evening hours downtown with music, dancing, games and outdoor fun. Saturdays expect Soccer Summer: Kicks and Coffee featuring pickup games and soccer skills combined with coffee and sweet treats. Meanwhile, Screen on the Green presented by Vivian L. Smith Foundation will bring movie night to the lawn, while the Sunday Concert Series for Houston’s Summer of Soccer highlights local artists and cultural traditions from across the city.
Fitness presented by UTHealth Houston features free classes for all experience levels, including Yoga en Español, Gentle Yoga & Sound Bowl Healing, Hip Hop Yoga, Yoga Better, and Tai Chi, which is new to the park this year. Families can also enjoy hands-on creative programming, pickup soccer play and special community celebrations like International Day of Yoga and Make Music Day, both taking place on Sunday, June 21.
Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney St. (Houston, TX 77010). Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. All events are subject to change. Please visit
www.discoverygreen.com for the latest updates.
ENTERTAINMENT
Screen on the Green presented by Vivian L. Smith Foundation
Enjoy a family movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park. Bring a blanket or camping chairs and snacks or a picnic. Please leave alcohol and glass containers at home. Food, beer and wine are also available for purchase at The Grove Market & Park Provisions. Costumes or PJs are strongly encouraged! Arrive early for games and activities.
Bend It Like Beckham
Friday, June 5 from 7 – 9 pm
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. (PG-13 2002 CC English 1h 52m)
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
Soccer Summer: Kicks and Coffee at Discovery Green
Saturdays, June 13 – July 18 from 10 – 11:30 am
Enjoy casual soccer skills training and pickup play for kids and adults while enjoying a beverage or sweet treat. Futbolito en el Centro will be leading participants through games designed to improve skills and build excitement for the games. Perk up with Coffee Fellows, Houston’s electric vehicle coffee truck, which will have beverages for sale.
Sunday Concert Series for Houston’s Summer of Soccer
Sundays, June 14 – July 19 from 5 – 7 pm
Discovery Green is highlighting the best of Houston during this year’s summer of soccer. Enjoy a free concert in the heart of downtown with family and friends. Bring a picnic blanket and make plans to buy dinner al fresco from one of the food trucks or restaurants. Discovery Green is your spot to enjoy Houston this summer.
June 14: Los Skarnales and the Pachuco Boogie Sound System
June 21: Make Music Day as part of International Yoga Day
June 28: Charlie y La Tribu Cubana and Bombazo Houston
July 5: Matthew Hartnett and the Gumbo Jam and Westbury Jazz Collective
July 12: Babatunde and Friends and Batala Houston
July 19: The Pew Band
Bumper Boats and Cruiser Boats on Kinder Lake
Daily through September 7 from 10 am – 11 pm
Cool off in the heart of downtown Houston with bumper boats and cruiser boats on Kinder Lake at Discovery Green. Visitors can race, spin and splash in bumper boats or enjoy a relaxing ride across the lake aboard shaded electric-powered cruiser boats.
Bumper boats seat up to two people and cruiser boats seat up to five people, making them a perfect activity for friends and families enjoying Houston’s summer of soccer downtown.
Tickets are $12 for bumper boats, $25 for cruiser boats or $30 for a boating bundle experience. Tickets may be purchased in advance at discoverygreen.com. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult on bumper boats. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult on cruiser boats.
Mini Makers Workshop
Saturday, June 20 from 12 – 2 pm
At Discovery Green, YOU are the artist! Enjoy a special arts and crafts workshop led by the Discovery Green Ambassadors. Purchase an item from the merch cart or pay $2 to participate. *While supplies last.
HEALTHY LIVING
Park After Dark
Thursdays, June 4 – 25 from 7 – 10 pm
Every Thursday this June enjoy the cooler evening hours with Park After Dark at Discovery Green. We’re leaving the fountains and lights on until late to encourage families to come out and play! Discovery Green’s beloved Rocket Dog “art cart,” will be on hand with plenty of games and toys to rent and the playground will be jumping. Our picnic tables have recently been painted with squares so bring your chess sets or checkers for a match. Or bring a blanket and lounge on the grass. Food trucks and vendors will be serving sweet treats and food.
As the sun sets, the dancing begins! Line dancing with Gretchen “The Legend” Jean begins at 7:30 pm followed by party led by DJ Boom Boom Williams.
International Day of Yoga / Make Music Day
Sunday, June 21 from 6 – 9 pm
During the summer solstice on June 21, International Day of Yoga is observed in 170 countries. In Houston the Consul General of India and Discovery Green will host a celebration featuring Bollywood Dancing, performances by advanced yogis and a guided yoga practice of movement, breath, sound, intention and stillness.
At 8 pm participants can walk a labyrinth while bathed in sound from many local musicians and healers as part of Make Music Day. As part of this day, we would like to give back to others. Please bring cans of food that will be used to outline the labyrinth path. After the event, the food will be donated to the Houston Food Bank.
Fitness presented by UTHealth Houston
All fitness levels are welcome in this free fitness series at Discovery Green. Registration is requested on site. Bring a towel and water, as well as a mat for yoga classes. Visit discoverygreen.com/fitness for updates.
Yoga en Español
Lunes, Junio 1 – 29 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Esta clase ofrece prácticas de yoga, respiración y meditación de sonidos a la comunidad hispano hablante de Houston. Guiada por Natalia Uribe y seguida de un baño de sonido y meditación a cargo de Saumil Manek.
Gentle Yoga & Sound Bowl Healing
Tuesdays, June 2 – 30 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Strengthen your body, relax your mind and find your center with this dynamic flow yoga and sound. Class is led by Farida Meguid with crystal sound bowls played by Saumil Manek.
Hip Hop Yoga
Wednesdays, June 3 – 24 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Hip Hop Yoga Vibes & Spoken Word Flow is an unforgettable open-air yoga experience where movement, music, and meaning collide. Instructor Alicia Dugar Stephenson infuses every class with lighthearted humor, cultural rhythm and poetic presence.
Tai Chi NEW THIS YEAR
Thursdays, June 4 – 25 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Teacher Angel Quesada brings nearly 30 years of experience as a movement specialist to a welcoming and restorative Tai Chi practice. His class focuses on helping participants move with greater ease, strength, balance and confidence while naturally reducing pain and increasing flexibility. Each session invites students to slow down, reconnect with their bodies and experience the calming, rejuvenating benefits of mindful movement.
Yoga Better
Saturdays, June 6 – 27 from 9 am – 10 am
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.
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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 20 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 Grove Market and Park Provisions, 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.
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