Sixth Annual Patriots 5K Fun Run/Walk and First Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration benefting U.S. Vets-Houston

Downtown Aquarium

05.18.13

The United States Veterans Initiative will host its Sixth Annual Patriots 5k Fun Run/Walk. The race will begin in front of the Downtown Aquarium, with special escort from Rolling Thunder. The

Houston Walk of Hope benefiting RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

05.18.13

The first annual Houston Walk of Hope is an event that brings together the infertility community. The Walk of Hope will raise funds that will support local programming, public awareness initia

Texas Exes' 35th Annual Lone Star Stampede

Uptown Park

05.04.13

35th Annual Lone Star Stampede is 10K, 5K and children's run that benefits the Texas Exes Scholarship Fund. Run, walk or come just for fun. Registration includes t-shirt, an after par

March of Dimes March for Babies Houston 2013

University of Houston

04.28.13

When you walk, you give hope to the babies born too soon or sick. The money raised supports programs that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and funds research to find answers to the ser

The Dog Walk benefiting Hermann Park Conservancy presented by the Houston Rockets

Hermann Park

03.30.13

Bring your pooch for a scenic 1-mile walk around the park and stay for a post-walk party featuring Clutch The Rockets Bear. Advance registration is $25 and includes a ticket to the April 1 Rockets

Arboretum at Night Hawk Walk

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

04.06.13

Be amazed by hawks, owls, falcons and even a vulture or two. Kevin Gaines of Sky Kings Falconry will lead guests on a tour along the trails of the Houston Arboretum to experience these magnificent

Ninth Annual Impact A Hero 5k Walk, Run and Wheel

Reliant Park

05.18.13

This year, Impact A Hero anticipates more than 3,000 runners, including 50 wounded heroes and their families. Honorary chairman, Houston Texans Head football coach Gary Kubiak and several of his co

11th Annual Run for the Rose benefiting Brain Cancer Research

Reliant Stadium

04.14.13

The Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation's 11th Annual Run for the Rose 5K and 1K Family Run/Walk continues the legacy of Dr. Marnie Rose, who put a human face to brain cancer and offered stren

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Your weekly guide to Houston: Five (plus) don't-miss events — including a sexy pajama party

By Joel Luks

03.07.13 | 11:22 am

On tap this week are a special film festival, events that laud the arrival of springtime, gorgeous azaleas, a virgin sacrifice, a music competition and a gala that honors one of CultureMap's ow ...

Preservation Houston Civic Center & Theater District Architecture Walk

03.10.13

Preservation Houston's all-new 90-minute guided walking tour of the Civic Center and Theater District will look at the remnants of the 1920s plan to build a Spanish-style government center and