Explore The Cypress Creek Greenway
When complete the Cypress Creek Greenway will connect a series of parks and trails spanning 40 miles from Hwy. 290 eastward to the Spring Creek Greenway. The Cypress Creek Greenway will be considered the largest stretch of parks in the nation when complete. Various locations. www.hcp4.net
Attend a football game at the Berry Center
The state-of-the-art facility opened in Cypress in 2007 after it was approved by voters during a 2004 bond election. District varsity football and basketball games are held at the Berry Center every school year, along with a number of other district events. Community groups can also host various meetings or events at the facility. 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress 281-894-3900 www.berrycenter.net
Go see a play at Houston Family Arts Center
Eight plays are presented each season at Houston Family Arts Center off Grant Road. The local community theater group provides a creative outlet for adults and children to take part in the arts close to home, with open auditions held for most productions. Houston Family Arts Center also hosts summer camps for children and teenagers who want to learn more about theater arts. 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100 www.houstonfac.com
Go to the horse races at Sam Houston Race Park
Every January the horse racing season begins at Sam Houston Race Park in Northwest Houston. Guests 21 and over can bet on horse races throughout the weekend. In addition to horse races the venue hosts numerous concerts throughout the year, including the Zeigenbock Music Festival, which bills a number of Texas country artists. 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston. 281-807-8700 www.shrp.com
