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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Following the announcement this past November that the Houston Astros would be changing the name of its ballpark from Minute Maid Park, the organization officially debuted Daikin Park in January of this year. If that’s a fact that still difficult to swallow, you can own a piece of the iconic park forever as the Houston Astros are auctioning off the Minute Maid sign by letters.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
It seems like international tournaments just love Houston. In addition to the FIFA World Cup hosting games in Houston in 2026, that same year, the World Baseball Classic international baseball tournament will also host games at Houston’s Daikin Park. What is the World Baseball Classic? Originated in 2006, the World Baseball Classic is an international baseball tournament consisting of 20 national teams from around the world. Like the FIFA World Cup, the tournament is held every four years.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Obligatory “Strawberry Fields Forever” quote. It’s springtime Houston! Time for outdoor patios, flower fields and collecting on the harvest of all your favorite fruits! Pick your heart out this spring at these forever fields in and around Houston! 1. Jollisant Farm Jollisant is a pesticide and chemical-free farm located in Plantersville. Presently, visitors can pick from a bounty of strawberries, blackberries, flowers, onions, and cantaloupes ($6 a pound).
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Head’s up, Houston, another rooftop is coming to town. 55 Seventy wine and social club have locked in on a nearly one-acre site abutting Levy Park where the group plans to bring a 30,000-square-foot clubhouse with rooftop terrace. 55 Seventy is the second iteration of the Dallas-based concept owned by entrepreneur Tommy Shuey, who opened its flagship location at 6130 Berkshire Lane in Dallas in 2022.
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2 weeks ago | 
secretdallas.com | Colby Smith
Avant-garde fragrance brand, MIND GAMES, has unveiled a new immersive installation inside Neiman Marcus at NorthPark in Dallas. Now open, the activation aims to enable customers to experience the artistry of perfumery on a whole new level. Open through May 5, the MIND GAMES activation is a multi-sensory experience inspired by the precision of chess.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Someone tell Jon Snow, dire wolves are back! After a brief respite of over 10,000 years of extinction a Texas company by the name of Colossal has restored the dire wolf species through the de-extinction science. Who is Colossal? Colossal Biosciences is an American biotechnology and genetic engineering company that is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Spring is in the air, and this weekend, in the stars. This weekend, a full pink moon will grace our Texas skies in a stellar phenomenon signaling the start of the new season. Here’s what to know. What is a pink moon? Also called the Paschal Moon, the pink moon is the first official full moon of the spring. In Christianity, the moon is known as the Lenten Moon that which determines the date of Easter. Is the pink moon actually pink? Unfortunately, the pink moon is not actually pink.
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2 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Houston ice cream lovers, do you need a pick me up after yesterday’s heartbreaking loss? Hopefully this will cheer you up. Ben & Jerry’s wonderfully sweet Free Cone Day returns today, Tuesday, April 8.. From 12 pm to 8 pm, participating Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops across the country — including right here in Houston — will be handing out completely free scoops of ice cream. And guess what? You can go back as many times as you want.
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2 weeks ago | 
secretdallas.com | Colby Smith
Whether you need a sweet pick-me-up or just need to chill out, Ben & Jerry’s has got you covered. Its annual Free Cone Day is back this Tuesday, April 8. From noon to 8 pm, you can enjoy free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream at its Scoop Shops around the globe. Continue reading to find how to get yours in the Dallas area. Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is a longstanding tradition that has been going strong since 1979.
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3 weeks ago | 
secrethouston.com | Colby Smith
Get your game on at these boozy arcade hangouts in Houston: whether hitting the arcade, taking a spin on the go-kart track, or getting radical at laser tag, these barcades in Houston are the best! Game on! Video games have been a past time since the days of Pong. Booze, well, it’s been a past time since the dawn of civilization. In Houston you can combine the two at the city’s best arcade bars. 1. Cidercade Situated a hop skip and a dash from Minute Maid Park and BBVA Compass Stadium, is the...
