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.
July 2019
Join us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
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Friday, July 19, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, July 26, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreAugust 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 2, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 as we celebrate the 176th birthday of our Park’s namesake!
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
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Friday, August 9, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
A partner program with the Houston Audubon, the Hermann Park Bird Survey takes place the second Monday morning of each month at 7:30 am.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 16, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, August 23, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
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Friday, August 30, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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
Join us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 6, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
A partner program with the Houston Audubon, the Hermann Park Bird Survey takes place the second Monday morning of each month at 7:30 am.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 13, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 20, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, September 27, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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
Join us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 4, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
The Conservancy’s 16th Annual Run in the Park offers a 10K run, 5K run, a 5K walk and a 1K Kids’ Run. Runners and joggers wind through a scenic course below the Park’s historic live oak canopy. The run begins and ends at Molly Ann Smith Plaza near the Jones Reflection Pool where family and friends cheer on participants. A Post-Race Party will feature food, drinks, music and more!
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 11, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
A partner program with the Houston Audubon, the Hermann Park Bird Survey takes place the second Monday morning of each month at 7:30 am.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
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Exclusive member event: Sip Stroll through the McGovern Centennial Gardens!
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Friday, October 18, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer! While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, October 25, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
Love your Park? Come join your fellow members to show a little love to Hermann Park on Saturday, October 26! Starting at 9 am, we'll spread out across the Park to tackle various projects. After the work is done, sit back in the McGovern Centennial Gardens for a complimentary beer and reflect on your good work. Sign up below! No previous volunteering experience is required.
Find out moreJoin us every Wednesday at 9 am along the shores of McGovern Lake for tai chi in Hermann Park.
Find out moreNovember 2019
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 1, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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.
A partner program with the Houston Audubon, the Hermann Park Bird Survey takes place the second Monday morning of each month at 7:30 am.
Find out moreCHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, November 15, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
The Park to Port Bike Ride gives participants a unique perspective of Houston. The 20-mile round-trip takes riders from Hermann Park’s Bayou Parkland east along the Brays Bayou Greenway trail to the Port of Houston where Port Houston sponsors a turn-around party with snacks, drinks and music. Participants then ride back along the trail to Hermann Park for a celebratory Post-Ride Party. The Park to Port Bike Ride is open to riders of all levels and is not a race. Skilled and leisure riders will all find fun in this unique ride!
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Friday, November 22, 2019
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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
Family Garden in 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 21, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 28, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
March 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, March 6, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 13, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 20, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 26, 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.
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Friday, March 27, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
SEVENTH ANNUAL HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY KITE FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 29, 2020
10 am - 5 pm
Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool
Mark your calendars for the seventh annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2020!
Find out moreApril 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, April 3, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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, April 10, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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, April 17, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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, April 24, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.
The Conservancy's annual gala, Evening in the Park, will be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 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 moreMay 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, May 1, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 8, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 15, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 22, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 29, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, June 5, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 12, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 19, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 26, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 2020
CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR
Friday, July 3, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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 10, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Family Garden in 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.