Hermann Park Conservancy hosts several events throughout the year to benefit the Park. The proceeds from these events help fund general operations as well as special projects.
Events featured here include more than just the Conservancy's signature events; community programs, and other exciting happenings are also highlighted.
February 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, February 22, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
Partner Program: Spring Vegetable Planting with Urban Harvest
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
6 pm - 7:30 pm
The foundation for growing healthy, nutrient dense vegetables is healthy soil - structure, chemistry, and supporting microscopic soil organisms. This introductory class will have everyone participating in soil building and management, fertilization, composting, mulching, and planting with seed and transplants. This class is hands-on, so be ready to work!
Find out moreMarch 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, March 1, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - Walnut Bend Elementary School Band
Friday, March 1, 2019
10:30 am
Lake Plaza
Walnut Bend Elementary School Band
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Bring your four-legged friends out for a morning at Hermann Park!
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, March 8, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, March 15, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
Hats in the Park, benefiting Hermann Park Conservancy, will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the McGovern Centennial Gardens. The event raises funds to support the Conservancy's mission to maintain and improve Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, March 22, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
SIXTH ANNUAL HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY KITE FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 24, 2019
10 am - 5 pm
Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool
Mark your calendars for the sixth annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival on Sunday, March 24, 2019!
Find out moreGarden & Nature Series: Pollinators
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
6 pm - 7:30 pm
McGovern Centennial Gardens
Join us at the Family Garden Pavilion of McGovern Centennial Gardens for an evening full of information on the importance of pollinators in the garden and learn about more than just the “birds and the bees”.
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Friday, March 29, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
April 2019
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - J.D. PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR AND RECORDER ENSEMBLE
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
9:30 am
Lake Plaza
All performances of the 9th annual Student Performace Series are free and take place on Lake Plaza between Kinder Station and the Houston Zoo. If you have a music, dance or other student performing arts group that would like to entertain in Hermann Park, click here.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, April 5, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - CROCKETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Friday, April 5, 2019
11 am
Lake Plaza
Crockett Elementary School Orchestra
Find out moreSTUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - "The League of Extraordinary Improvisers (Clear Creek High School)"
Saturday, April 6, 2019
11 am
Lake Plaza
"The League of Extraordinary Improvisers (Clear Creek High School)"
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, April 12, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR
Friday, April 12, 2019
11:30 am
Lake Plaza
Garfield Elementary School Choir
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Friday, April 12, 2019
12 pm
Lake Plaza
Lovett Elementary School Chorus and Orchestra
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Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 14: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Japan-America Society of Houston will host the annual Japan Festival in Hermann Park in the Japanese Garden and around the Jones Reflection Pool. The goal of the festival is to further their mission to develop a stronger relationship between the greater Houston community and Japan.
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - CHARA CHRISTIAN DANCE ACADEMY
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10 am
Lake Plaza
Chara Christian Dance Academy
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, April 19, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
Celebrate Easter in Hermann Park! In an ideal Easter setting, you'll enjoy a scenic breakfast on Pinewood Cafe’s patio overlooking serene McGovern Lake followed by an Easter egg hunt, ride on the Hermann Park Railroad and pedal boat ride!
Find out moreEVENING IN THE PARK
Thursday, April 25, 2019
6:30 pm
Molly Ann Smith Plaza and Jones Reflection Pool
The Conservancy's annual gala, Evening in the Park, will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. This annual spring event raises funds that help the Conservancy continue to improve and maintain Hermann Park through daily volunteer and stewardship programs.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, April 26, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - North Shore High School Choir
Saturday, April 27, 2019
2:30 pm
Lake Plaza
The North Shore High School Choir
Find out moreMay 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, May 3, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, May 10, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN THE PARK - Klentzman Intermediate Orchestra
Friday, May 10, 2019
10:30 am
Lake Plaza
Klentzman Intermediate Orchestra
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Celebrate Mom with a fun-filled morning in Hermann Park! Start off with breakfast on Pinewood Cafe's beautiful terrace overlooking McGovern Lake followed by an arts and crafts project and ride on the Hermann Park Railroad! Participants will also receive tickets to ride the pedal boats on McGovern Lake.
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Friday, May 17, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
KIPP Houston music, choir, dance and theater
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Friday, May 24, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
Partner Program: Summer Vegetable Planting with Urban Harvest
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Get ready for summer harvest! When it comes to vegetable gardening, it's all about the soil. Learn how to create a healthy environment for your garden with this introductory class. This hands-on class will have everyone participating in soil building and management, fertilization, composting, mulching, and planting with seed and transplants.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, May 31, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
June 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, June 7, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, June 14, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
Celebrate Father’s Day with your family in Hermann Park! The morning will begin with a scenic breakfast on Pinewood Cafe’s patio overlooking serene McGovern Lake. Continue the fun with a ride on the Hermann Park Railroad, a fun arts and craft activity, and pedal boat ride!
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Friday, June 21, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, June 28, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
July 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, July 5, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, July 12, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, July 19, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, July 26, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
August 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 2, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
Join HPC us as we celebrate the 176th birthday of our Park’s namesake!
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Friday, August 9, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 16, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 23, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 30, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
September 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 6, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 13, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 20, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 27, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
October 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 4, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 11, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 18, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 25, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
November 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 1, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 8, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 15, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 22, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 29, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
December 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, December 6, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, December 13, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, December 20, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, December 27, 2019
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
January 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, January 3, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, January 10, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, January 17, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, January 24, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, January 31, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
February 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, February 7, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, February 14, 2020
10 am - 11 am
The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens
Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home.