Avenida Houston is the newest place to sip, stroll and savor in Downtown Houston. The name “Avenida” comes from Avenida de las Americas, the boulevard that fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center and runs from Minute Maid Park to the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel.

The Avenida Houston District includes the George R. Brown (GRB), Discovery Green park, Hilton Americas-Houston and the new Marriott Marquis. The area includes three main parking garages: Avenida North, South and Central.

Along Avenida de las Americas (ADLA), five restaurants have been built to provide new dining options to Houstonians, convention-goers and other visitors. With events, festivals and other programs taking place along the Avenida Plaza, in Discovery Green and within the hotels and convention center, there is always something going on.

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Fitness
Sat Sept. 30 2023

Hatha Yoga

Discovery Green

Saturdays, through Nov.4*, 9–10 a.m. A basic vinyasa yoga class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body led by Andria Dugas. *No class Oct.14
Fitness
Mon Oct. 09 2023

Clase de Yoga Respiración Consciente y Meditación de Sonidos en Español

Discovery Green

Mondays, through Nov. 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Esta clase ofrece prácticas de Yoga, Respiración y Meditación de Sonidas a la comunidad latina e hispanohablante de Houston.
Live Music
Wed Oct. 18 2023

Kinder HSPVA Lunchtime Concerts

Discovery Green

Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 12–1:30 p.m. Enjoy music performed by the talented students at Kinder HSPVA while enjoying yummy food from local food trucks. This series was ...
Family Friendly, Speaker Series
Fri Oct. 13 2023

The Council on Recovery’s Fall Luncheon with Craig Ferguson

Hilton Americas-Houston

Craig Ferguson, award-winning comedian and host of “The Late Late Show,” will share his story of addiction and recovery at The Council on Recovery's premiere fundraising event on Friday, October ...
Recreation
Sat Oct. 07 2023

Recycling Saturdays

Discovery Green

Saturdays, Through Nov.4*, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Bring your sorted glass, paper, plastic and aluminum to a recycling station from the City of Houston. Happy Earth Compost will pick up compost. ...
Fitness
Tue Oct. 03 2023

Gentle Yoga Flow and Sound Meditation

Discovery Green

Tuesdays, through Nov. 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Strengthen your body and relax your mind with a flow yoga sequence.
Festivals
Sat Oct. 07 2023

Korean Festival

Discovery Green

Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Korean Festival showcases the best of Korean food, music, performing arts, and culture. Featuring vendors and performers from all over the world. This festival ...
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