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Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park: Tickets & Shuttle
The Bayou City Art Festival fills Memorial Park’s South Picnic Loop Friday–Sunday, October 9–11, 2026, with gates 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily—online tickets required,…

Houston Arboretum: Choose a Habitat, Then a Trail
Explore Houston Arboretum trails through a habitat-focused visit, with surface checks, field-station stops, and practical planning.

Eastern Glades: A Memorial Park Walk Without a Rush
Plan an Eastern Glades visit around Hines Lake, pedestrian paths, and a slower way to enjoy Memorial Park near Houston’s Memorial area.
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