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Go fly a kite at this soaring, favorite festival at Hermann Park

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Wet weather notwithstanding, spring weather means more park time — and that means it’s time to fly a kite. With that in mind, Hermann Park Conservancy has announced the return of its beloved Kite Festival after a two-year hiatus due to COVID.

The beloved festival will take place at Hermann Park, setting sail over the Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pools from 10 am-5pm Sunday, March 27.

Thousands of kite-fliers are expected with myriad craft of every shape, color, and design. Visitors can also expect an array of activities, arts and crafts, food, and more, from over 20 local organizations, per a press release.

Aside from kites, the fun includes an inflatable soccer field from the Houston Dynamo FC; a kid-friendly bubble party; mobile play spaces; martial arts, tai chi, and dance performances and demonstrations; face painting; food trucks; and more.

Meanwhile, Miller Outdoor Theatre’s performance will showcase DJ Mav, performances from High Voltage Rock Camp, the Rice University MOB, Mariachi Los Caimanes from the University of Houston-Downtown, Queen Legacy, and more.

“After getting so many calls and emails asking us when the Kite Festival would be coming back, the Conservancy is excited to finally host this event again,” said president of Hermann Park Conservancy, Doreen Stoller, in a statement. “It is a such a fun day for people from all over to come out and enjoy being together in Hermann Park, while also learning a bit more about the Conservancy, who we are, what we have planned for the Park, and all about the other wonderful community events we host every year.”

For a map, performance schedule, and more, visit the official site.

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Hermann Park will 'kick it' with a free event series during the World Cup

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The celebration will take place at the Commons, a 26-acre section in the park's southwest corner.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking over NRG Stadium next month, Hermann Park Conservancy is inviting everyone to kick off their shoes and relax their feet this summer with Kicking It at Hermann Park, presented by ExxonMobil.

This free, public celebration of culture, community, and the unifying spirit of sport will feature a dynamic mix of programming, diverse food offerings, live music, outdoor movie nights, nature-based activities, and family-friendly happenings. It’ll go down in the Commons, the 26-acre play and gathering space in the southwest corner of the park.

“This summer, Houston will experience a global moment that reshapes how the world moves through our city, and right at the center of that movement is Hermann Park,” Cara Lambright, president & CEO of Hermann Park Conservancy, said in a statement. “The Commons, a transformational destination in the heart of the park, was designed to bring communities together and foster opportunities for shared joy, culture, and connection. Kicking It at Hermann Park will join a network of vibrant destinations for visitors and residents alike, bringing the city to life in a way that is distinctly and unmistakably Houston.”

The Conservancy is collaborating with neighboring cultural institutions and local community partners to deliver a robust schedule of programming. Among the offerings, the Conservancy will team up with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and “Soccer for Success,” a free, after-school program that helps youth build healthy habits and develop critical life skills through mentorship and family engagement. Other events include a Juneteenth celebration and Latin night on Friday, June 26.

“Momentum is building across Houston as the world’s attention turns to our city for this historic global sporting event,” said Kenneth Allen, director, Houston Parks and Recreation. “We are proud to support Kicking It at Hermann Park — a perfect showcase for our ‘Soccer for Success’ partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation. As we welcome more than 500,000 visitors from around the world, Houston’s parks and greenspaces will play a vital role in bringing communities together through the universal language of soccer while highlighting the cultural richness, diversity, and energy that make Houston a truly global city.”

Kicking It at Hermann Park will run on weekends and select weekdays from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, July 5. For more information about, visit hermannpark.org/kickingit or follow @HermannPark on social media. To inquire about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, email community@hermannpark.org.

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