Black History Month Fest: Eastern Glades Music & Activities Guide
Houston Memorial Park Conservancy presents the Black History Month Fest at Clay Family Eastern Glades on February 7, 2026 (4-6 PM) Live at Live Oak series is an event recognizing the African American culture featuring rhythmic music, dance, and family activities within the oaks of Eastern Glades. Free entry includes live bands that celebrate Black performers, cultural history, storytelling, food trucks, BBQ soul food, children’s crafts, history games, and community vendors. H-E-B features it as a series of cultural holidays (Hispanic Heritage, Diwali, Lunar New Year), with the setting in Live Oak Court, a trending interactive joy, diversity display after post 2025 park upgrades. Parking $2/3hrs, on street; no blankets allowed on the street; street parking suggested for chilly evenings in February.
Live Music Lineup
Upbeat bands jazz gospel fusion honoring Black musical legacies.
Interactive dance celebrating African diaspora rhythms and traditions.
Live Oak Court acoustics oaks natural amphitheater vibes.
Family-friendly tempos kids dancing elders reminiscing.
Cultural Activities
Storytelling sessions Black trailblazers inventors artists Houston roots.
Kids crafts history coloring books cultural symbols drawing.
Community vendors books art jewelry local Black makers.
Food trucks soul food BBQ collards cornbread hot sauce.
Venue Logistics
Live Oak Court Clay Family Eastern Glades Memorial Park.
Paid lots $2/3hrs near venue; street parking free abundant.
Bring blankets chairs weather mild 60s°F Feb Houston.
Official Social Update
FAQs
Event date time details?
Feb 7 2026 4-6PM Live Oak Court Eastern Glades; free RSVP recommended capacity weather dependent.
Parking shuttle options?
Paid lots $2/3hrs venue-adjacent; free street Memorial Park abundant early arrival best.
Family kid activities?
Dance music crafts history games food trucks; all-ages upbeat positive cultural celebration.
Food trucks menu expect?
Soul food BBQ collards cornbread hot sauce local Black-owned cashless cards mobile pay.
Rain weather policy?
Outdoors weather-dependent; check Memorial Park site morning updates ponchos blankets advised.
