A variety of fun, family-friendly activities, ranging from live music, children’s stories and themed trivia nights to photography and fitness classes plus classic movies under the stars, are on tap for the remainder of summer on and around The Plaza at north Houston’s City Place. City Place Plaza is located at 1250 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, TX, 77389.
Masters of useless facts are put to the challenge during Summer Trivia Nights, which take place at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The July 13 edition will call on the world of wizards with Harry Potter themed trivia. Old school audiophiles will be tested with ‘80s and ‘90s music questions on July 27. The August 10 edition will feature Disney films. And dragons and white walkers will get their moment to shine on August 24 with a Game of Thrones night. Participants will have the opportunity to win prizes and enjoy specials from neighboring restaurants. Costumes are welcome.
Bi-weekly series Friday Night Live! pairs local musicians with extended happy hour specials starting at $4 from Plaza restaurants 6-9 p.m. July 9 features rock and country band the Kelley Peters Trio. July 23 will be a can’t-miss for classic rock and country fans with Kyle Mathis. August 6 showcases the classic rock and pop tunes of Felix Luna.
After a long paddle from the Pacific, Disney princess Moana lands at City Place Plaza on July 8 at 6 p.m. for Children’s Storytime. She will share stories about Tamatoa, Hei Hei the Rooster, and Chief Tui and take photos with her fans. Costumes are encouraged. Children’s Storytime will return on August 8 - check the City Place events page for the special guest star.
Family Movie Night brings classics blockbusters back to The Plaza. Dinosaurs come alive with the earth-shaking Steven Spielberg favorite Jurassic Park on July 16. It’s a throwback to summers on the baseball diamond with coming-of-age tale The Sandlot on August 20. Fill a picnic basket full of goodies from City Place restaurants, lay down a blanket and get ready for the sun to go down. To reserve a group spot, RSVP to
Enjoy the lazy evenings of summer at The Plaza’s Sunday Strolls series, featuring live music and activities on the green from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy world music from the Rom Ryan Duo on July 18. Smooth jazz act LA Sax heats up the night on August 1. Pop and R&B group the Keith Vivens Duo cap off the week on August 15. And Bill Solley and Kim Prevose send off the season on August 29.
Photographers of all skill levels are invited to join the Houston Center for Photography on Saturday, July 24 and August, 28 at 10 a.m. for complimentary, monthly classes at City Place. The July theme is “Natural Light Photography” – how to harness the sun to create well-lit photographs outdoors. August’s class “Macro Photography” will engage participants to explore small details through close up compositions. All camera types are suitable. Space is limited; to reserve visit https://hcponline.org/education/cityplace-photography-workshop/.
City Place Plaza is home to a variety of fitness programming. Camp Gladiator showcases HIIT every Monday and Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Join the group for a special community run on July 29 at 6 p.m. Fit4Mom Stroller Barre welcomes new mothers and their little ones Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. A yoga/mediation session is featured every Saturday at 10 a.m. Yoga/meditation is always complimentary, while Sphere, Camp Gladiator and Fit4Mom Stroller Barre are free for the first session with memberships available for ongoing attendance.
Stay and play at the AAA Four Diamond Houston CityPlace Marriott. Specially-priced Staycation promo rates are priced from $143 per room, per night and include 20% off food and beverage, plus a late check out time. In addition to a prime location directly on The Plaza, amenities include an infinity pool overlooking City Place Park and SwitcHouse Plates & Pours, a popular spot with shaded patio for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. At the nearby Residence Inn Houston Springwoods Village, the Snacks On Us package offers overnight rates starting at $144 with a $10 snacks credit.
