ART
Kingwood Fine Art Festival
In Houston’s Towne Center Park, you will find the Kingwood Fine Art Festival held in October. The natural outdoor beauty of the park is a wonderful setting for the artists and visitors.
Houston Center for Photography
Enhancing a diverse collection of photography from mid-range artists, the Houston Center for Photography’s goal is to educate and deepen people’s appreciation and understanding of this art form.
Art Car Museum
Dedicated to contemporary art, this Houston-based private institution offers exhibits for local, national and international artists. The emphasis is on art cars as well as other fine art displays.
Contemporary Arts Museum
Exhibiting visually stunning displays by today’s local and international artists, this museum offers exhibitions, lectures, original publications and a variety of educational programs and events. Admission is free.
The Museum of Fine Arts
This Houston museum contains art from around the world--both ancient and modern--from sculptures and paintings to films and photography.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kingwood Chorale/Musical Arts Society
In association with Kingwood College, the Kingwood Chorale and Chamber Orchestra just completed its 16th season. They have been dubbed innovative and performances are filled with choral, orchestral, and operatic masterpieces.
Humble Civic Center and Arena Complex
The Civic Arena is home to some of the best rodeo riding. Every month visitors travel from all over Texas to enjoy Trade Days, a craft bazaar filled with arts, collectibles and vendors galore, concerts, and over 40,000 square feet of pens to show off prized livestock.
The Kingwood Pops Orchestra
These fun-filled performers play a variety of musical styles including classical, pop standards, jazz, Broadway, TV and movies, swing, and Big Band.
Houston Symphony
The Houston Symphony strives to gain mastery and originality in the performance and presentation of great music; to enrich the lives of the areas citizenry; and to bring distinction to their community through the orchestra's international presence and status.
Houston Ballet
The Houston Ballet, now in its 35th season of performances, is introducing 11 new works this year. With over 50 dancers and 60 musicians, The Houston Ballet is one of the community’s most valuable cultural resources.
Houston Grand Opera
Celebrating their 50th anniversary season and dubbed the “world’s leading presenter of new operas,” the Houston Grand Opera offers world-class performances, education and outreach programs.
SPORTS AND RECREATION
The Clubs at Kingwood
One membership opens the door for three exclusive golf country clubs: The Deerwood Club, The Kingwood Country Club, and the Atascocita Country Club. Members enjoy beautifully maintained courses, pools, tennis courts, and fine dining.
Redstone Golf Club
Located in Humble and home to the only PGA Tour stop in Houston, the Shell Houston Open, this beautifully landscaped, 18-hole championship golf course was designed by golf architects Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy and offers the finest golfing accommodations.
Kingwood Cove Golf Club
This championship 18-hole golf course is open for the general public’s use. The grounds are also home to an impressive newly constructed club house for their patron’s enjoyment.
Tour 18
This magnificent golf course in Humble is open to the public. The design theme of each hole is a carefully duplicated replica from some of the greatest golf holes in America.
Lake Houston State Park
Partially located in Harris County, this almost 5,000 acre park offers campsites with facilities, horseback trails, bird watching, hiking and biking.
Texas Parks and Wildlife\
Directions to some of the best fishing spots located in the greater Houston area including picnic facilities and restrooms.
Texas Gulf Coast Saltwater Fishing Guide
This is a comprehensive resource for fishing in the gulf including links to charters and general information for the beginner to advanced angler.
Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
On 275 acres located in Humble, visitors will find over five miles of nature trails, white sand beaches along the river, fishing, large children’s playground, picnic areas, free annual festivals and nature programs.
Kingwood/Forest Cove Baseball Association
For the past 38 years this non-profit organization has been providing a safe place for the youth in their community to play baseball.
The Karate School
Since 1997, The Karate School has been offering instruction in Tang Soo Do and the martial arts in the Atascosita area. They integrate a modern martial art style whose purpose is to develop intellect, emotions, body and spirit.
Sports Links
Local Links to a variety of sports teams and organizations from children’s through professional.
DINING
La Madeleine Bakery, Café, Bistro
Enjoy French countryside meals in Kingwood, prepared with time honored recipes and only the freshest ingredients. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Sit by the fireplace and enjoy the classical music or just stop in for dessert and coffee to go.
Must Be Heaven Sandwich Shoppe
Located in Humble, this eatery serves over twenty different sandwiches on fresh baked bread, house-made desserts and specialized catering in a nostalgic 50s atmosphere.
Trigg’s Humble Inn
Established in 1969, this Inn is home to Humble’s oldest restaurant. With quality down-home cooking utilizing the freshest, seasonal ingredients, and “kids eat free”, this restaurant is ahead of the culinary pack.
Pappas Seafood House
The freshly caught seafood and generous portions are sure to please every seafood fan in Humble. Pappas has been made famous by delicious signature sauces as well as Canadian scallops, Australian lobster tails, Louisiana crawfish, and Texas blue crab cakes.
Zio’s Italian Kitchen
Located in Humble, this Italian eatery serves affordable, traditional, made-from-scratch fare. The pizza and bread are baked in a European wood-fired, brick oven enhancing the food with great texture and a subtle smoky flavor.
Chez Nous French Restaurant
Traditional fine French dining and an exquisite wine list make this restaurant the perfect choice for that special meal. Their motto is placed above the doorway and reads “The owner is the Chef, as it should be, and the Chef is in the kitchen where he belongs.”
Tin Roof BBQ
Serving the best barbecued ribs and steaks in the Humble area.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Located in Humble, this 250-acre park has 20 acres of cultivated gardens, picnic tables and grill areas, barbecue pavilion, miles of nature trails and experienced horticulturalists who are pleased to help with any information about the park and its occupants.
Six Flags Astroworld
A major Houston area attraction offering 33 rides including 9 roller coasters, entertainment and concerts for the whole family.
Space Center Houston
Visitors can experience unequaled exhibits, attractions, special presentations and hands-on activities that tell the story of NASA's manned space flight program. Visitors can also see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock, land a shuttle, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Held every year at Reliant Stadium and lasting three weeks long, the activities of this rodeo entertained over 1,740,095 visitors in 2005. This is the largest and most loved show of its kind throughout Texas.
The Houston Zoo
Founded in 1922 and set in a thriving 55-acre landscape, the Zoo is residence to more than 3,100 exotic animals representing more than 500 species.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
A non-profit organization that features concerts ranging from symphony orchestras, to performing arts, to rock and pop concerts.
Good Oil Days
This annual festival located in downtown Humble is a fun and exciting arts and crafts fair spanning five blocks with food and children’s activities. Proceeds benefit the Humble Area Seniors.
Picnic on the Park
Something for everyone can be found at the annual Easter festival in Town Center Park, Kingwood. This free festival offers egg hunt and coloring, vendor fair, games and entertainment.
Cravings Food and Wine Fair
2005 marked the first year for this annual event located at Kingwood’s Town Center Park. Enjoy dishes served up by over 20 of the area's finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and delis as they compete for the show awards. Patrons vote for their favorite dishes and establishments.