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The Memorial District Has It All

In the Memorial District, we like to say you can “live the life you’ve always wanted.” That is because we are Houston’s premier location for people of all ages to enjoy exceptional shopping, unparalleled dining experiences, luxury apartment living, a wide range of hotels, impressive business addresses, and fun indoor and outdoor activities.

Top-Notch Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment

Home to CITYCENTRE (800 Town & Country Blvd.), Memorial City Mall (303 Memorial City Way), Town & Country Village (12850 Memorial Drive), and Village Plaza at Bunker Hill (9710 Katy Freeway), the Memorial District is Houston’s top shopping, dining, and entertainment hot spot. Visit us to find high-end boutiques, national retailers, and unique local shops.

Refresh and refuel at top-tier restaurants that include steakhouses, seafood, farm-to-table and more. Choose from quaint cafes, fast-casual establishments, and award-winning gourmet restaurants to suit your tastes, mood, and budget.

Entertainment options for all are available throughout the District. You’ll find indoor and outdoor movie options, festivals and events, children’s activities, live music, bowling, and live theater.

With all that is going on here, you can take a break at a nail spa, massage service location or rejuvenation shop, or you could workout at one of the gyms or specialty fitness centers. Furthermore, the District has everything you need for daily activities, including banking services, home improvement stores, pharmacies, groceries, sporting goods stores, medical services, and educational facilities.

Thanks to the District’s easy access and plentiful parking, it’s easy to see why so many people choose to shop, dine, and access services here.

Living Here? Working Here? Just Visiting?

Our location is unbeatable. Situated at the Katy Freeway and Beltway 8, residents, employees, and visitors enjoy quick, convenient access to downtown, Houston’s international airports, major business districts, the Museum District, the Texas Medical Center, and convention centers.

The District offers meeting and conference spaces for corporate gatherings, receptions, and other important events. For international visitors, business travelers, and Houstonians looking for a weekend getaway, The District has the best in luxury hotels, business-class lodging, and extended-stay facilities—all with top-notch amenities and services. You’ll find everything you need to elevate your workday—from workspaces designed to enhance your overall health and wellbeing to a dynamic community of professionals and entrepreneurs. Our first-class office buildings, retail options, and conveniences give businesses a competitive edge in employee recruitment and retention and help you attract customers.

We’re proud to be the home of Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center (921 Gessner Road), which means the latest advances in healthcare are available right in your neighborhood, not miles away. The Memorial Hermann Health System is known for world-class clinical expertise, patient-centered care, leading-edge technology and innovation, and that is precisely what you’ll experience at Memorial Hermann Memorial City.

Simply put, the District provides the very best in living and working destinations. Our convenient location puts residents and visitors in the heart of the action. No other location in the Houston area delivers the same quality life experiences.

Peruse the rest of our website to see our complete shop directory, which lists all of our wonderful restaurants; entertainment venues; beauty, haircare, and grooming destinations; education and childcare resources; fitness and leisure activities; grocery and convenience stores; health care services; and hotels. Plus, you can see our events calendar and other informative blog posts like this one.

About the Memorial Management District

The Memorial District promotes the long-term vibrancy of our community. How do we make that happen? Much of what you see results from careful planning by our board of directors. The Memorial Management District works in partnership with government agencies and businesses to improve:

  • Mobility and Transportation
  • Environmental and Urban Design
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Landscaping and Beautification

Our top priority is to improve life and commerce within the District to benefit residents, employees, business owners, and visitors. We help ensure the Memorial area remains a stunning, economically strong, and dynamic community for generations to come. Now that you know what we are all about and why we love the Memorial District, we hope you are ready to make the Memorial District YOUR top destination in Houston.

It’s time to show Dad some extra love and appreciation, and the Memorial District is the perfect place to do it! We have everything you need right here in the District, including great gifts, memorable dining experiences, and events the whole family can enjoy. Read on for some fabulous Father’s Day ideas.

If your dad loves sports, treat him to a new jersey or his favorite team’s ball cap from Academy Sports and Outdoors (9734 Katy Fwy). If he’s an avid outdoorsman, he will surely enjoy the latest hunting, fishing, or camping gear as he prepares for summertime adventures, so pay a visit to Fishing Tackle Unlimited (10303 Katy Fwy), too.

Speaking of upcoming adventures, we think the men’s collection by Brahmin is a great place to find bags that can function as an airplane carry-on, a weekend carryall, or an office tote. The versatile Beckett tote is always impressive, whether Dad uses it for vacation or in the office. Find a variety of wallets, travel bags, business bags, and backpacks at the retailer’s CITYCENTRE location (796 Town and Country Blvd., Suite 110).

Coach (740 Memorial City Way) offers classic wallets, briefcases, duffel bags, and more that will make any dad’s day. A timeless fragrance, like Coach for Men eau de Toilette, is sure to be a hit. You can also find some unexpected items like an Apple watch strap, slide-on slippers for lounging by the pool, or even a leather jacket.

 

Then, you could pick out Father’s Day treats from Three Brothers Bakery (12393 Kingsride Lane). Stay on the holiday theme with their deliciously humorous cupcakes decorated with a mustache or a shirt and tie made of frosting. Or, if Dad has a favorite sweet treat, choose from their everyday menu of scrumptious breads, cakes, cookies, and pies. They even sell their own hand-roasted coffee beans, which are the perfect gift for every coffee-lover dad.

 

Does Dad like to whip up his own creations? At Williams Sonoma (12850 Memorial Dr.), you can find specialty kitchenware for dads who enjoy wearing the chef’s hat and being a grill master. If Dad loves to grill, get him stainless-steel skewers, high-heat nonstick cookware, or a top-quality grill brush. Or go all in this year and get him his very own outdoor pizza oven or Traeger Timberline grill.

Alternatively, you could skip the kitchenware and put together a well-deserved home-cooked meal just for him. Williams Sonoma’s test kitchen menu has a ton of great recipes for dishes like Skillet Spoon Bread and Pork Sliders with Cherry Compote. These dishes could complement some of the great steaks over at Omaha Steaks (650 West Bough Lane).

 

If Dad is a meat lover, take him to Texas de Brazil (822 Town and Country Blvd) for a delicious gaucho churrasco he will never forget. Be sure to arrive hungry because this upscale Brazilian steakhouse offers a wide range of all-you-can-eat meat, including marinated pork, lamb picanha, filet mignon, and braised beef ribs. There also is a chef-crafted salad bar and authentic Brazilian dishes like feijoada black beans. Finish the meal with a decadent dessert like the Brazilian papaya cream.

 

If you and Dad would like to spend some extra quality time together, combine a great Father’s Day meal with a hotel stay at The Moran Hotel at 800 Sorella Court in CITYCENTRE. When you book their “STEAKation” staycation deal, Dad gets a $100 gift card to use at Capital Grille (840 W Sam Houston Pkwy N), Eddie V’s (12848 Queensbury Lane), Seasons 52 (842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N) or Yard House (800 Sorella Court). All these restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. He will feel like a king all night. Click here to book a reservation he is sure to love.

 

The Memorial District always has fun activities and events to enjoy, too. For example, you could kick off Father’s Day weekend on Friday, June 17, with “Live! On The Lawn” at Memorial City Mall, where you and Dad can enjoy some live music and peruse the Shops Under the Arbor vendors. Food and drinks from Ciro’s Italian Grill (9755 Katy Fwy) will be available for purchase while you sit back, relax, and enjoy songs by musician Chase Demaster. Don’t forget to swing by the Memorial City table at the event to sign up for your chance to win a $100 gift card to Ciro’s.

Last but certainly not least, you and Dad could catch one of this year’s most highly anticipated summer blockbusters like “Jurassic World: Dominion,” “Lightyear,” or “Elvis.” Just look through the showtimes at Cinemark Memorial City(310 Memorial City Way) or Studio Movie Grill (822 Town and Country Blvd), where Dad can sip on this month’s featured drink, the Don Julio Anejo Margarita, a blend of Don Julio Anejo, Grand Marnier, agave nectar and freshly squeezed lime juice served on the rocks with a salt rim.

 

With the shops, restaurants, cinemas, and special events right here in the Memorial District, you and Dad are sure to have a fun-filled Father’s Day!

Memorial Day is a time to remember, honor, and thank service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy. After two years without gathering, this Memorial Day is a particularly special time for celebration—and the unofficial start of summer. Celebrate with fun family activities, restaurant specials, shopping deals, and other attractions in the Memorial District over the long weekend.

On Friday, May 20, bring the kids to CITYCENTRE to begin the festivities with the British International School of Houston's parachute playtime from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be arts and crafts activities, games, and parachute fun. For adult outdoor exercise, join the CITYCENTRE Running Club in front of lululemon at 6 p.m. for a 3.5-mile run followed by happy hour at a CITYCENTRE restaurant on Memorial Day. Be sure to check out the Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 1, too.

Kickstart the weekend on Friday, May 20, for "Live! on The Lawn" from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on The Lawn at Memorial City Mall—971 Bunker Hill Road. Enjoy live music and the Shops Under the Arbor curated by Heart to Market. Each show features a new artist, so check the calendar to pick your favorite or catch all three. There will be food and drinks for purchase from Ciro's Italian Grill. Plus, stop by the Memorial City table during May for your chance to win a $100 gift card to Zara.

Additionally, stop in for a social hour on Friday at Daily Gather restaurant from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or the General Public restaurant, where it's happy "hourly" every day. The price of draft beers, house cocktails, and wines by the glass is the price of the hour—$3 at 3 p.m., $4 at 4 p.m., and $5 at 5 p.m.

Over Memorial Day Weekend at Hopdoddy, guests can get half-off the Roadie when ordering Hopdoddy's DIY Burger Kit by using the code "WEEKEND" at checkout. Or patronize Grimaldi's Pizzeria, where they offer 15% to service members, veterans, and retirees every single day of the year. If the weather has you feeling like some cold raw oysters, head over to Liberty Kitchen for live music (only at the Memorial location) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For a true weekend extravagance, treat yourself to a great holiday weekend staycation while honoring the spirit of Memorial Day. When you book the Memorial Day package at The Moran, they will donate $50 to USO Houston for every night of your stay.

Many retailers will be featuring great deals over Memorial Day weekend. What better occasion to take the special little girl in your life shopping at Memorial City Mall for a visit to Houston's only American Girl store? Not only will you find the classic American Girl dolls that can help teach little girls the history of the United States through the girls' stories, but there are also activities like Flowerpot Decorating and Cooking with Dad in May and June.

Are you planning to entertain poolside at home? The Memorial District has you covered (literally) with endless summer fashion and swim apparel and accessories options and fresh outdoor entertaining pieces. Protect your eyes with sunglasses from Sunglass Hut in Town & Country Village, where you will find high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses. While there, create your summer look with a great linen dress from J. McLaughlin's new collection.

J. McLaughlin Riviera Linen Dress in Berry
J. McLaughlin Riviera Linen Dress in Berry

You'll find wide-brimmed straw hats, coverups, cute swimwear at Everything But Water, and shorts, tanks, and sandals at Gap to throw on over your swimsuit. You'll need jewelry to complete your look and a tote to throw your sunscreen and beach towel in, so don't forget to stop by Banana Republic or Ann Taylor.

Banana Republic Straw Tote in Natural Straw and Black Leather
Banana Republic Straw Tote in Natural Straw and Black Leather
Ann Taylor Thread Wrapped Flower Statement Earrings
Ann Taylor Thread Wrapped Flower Statement Earrings

Refresh your outdoor space and get ready to host friends and family with new outdoor entertaining furniture, new platters and bowls, and even summer camp essentials from Pottery Barn. Enjoy the Memorial Day sale and snag up to 70% off in savings!

Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn

Support Texas farmers and do your Memorial Day cookout shopping at H-E-B, where you can enjoy deals on BBQ essentials, including ribs, chops, ribeye, fresh fruit like watermelon, and tons of snacks.

H-E-B
H-E-B

After all the fun you are sure to have in Memorial District this holiday weekend, you'll be ready to kick back and relax. Cap off your weekend with a movie at Cinemark Memorial City or Studio Movie Grill, where the featured specials include a decadent, distinctive, and wonderfully complex margarita made with Don Julio Anejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar served on the rocks or a Berry Strange Mocktail with blackberry syrup and lemonade. "Top Gun: Maverick," anyone?

Houston development company MetroNational is bringing big changes to Memorial City Mall including the transition to a town square. The company recently disclosed plans to modernize the mall with a 27-acre town center at Barryknoll Lane and Gessner Road. The project will include apartments, boutiques, offices, restaurants, shops, and an open-air town center with green spaces.

"It's going to have a completely different type of offering that we've never had here before, from the type of retail to the type of restaurants to the walkability," said Jason Johnson, president of MetroNational. "We also see this as kind of phase one of multiple phases of potentially repurposing exactly what Memorial City Mall looks like."

This project has been in the works for years. The demolition of the former Sears took place in 2020. Johnson explained that MetroNational collaborated with the community to ensure that the new spaces would feel like they were already part of the area all along.

"When it's done, Memorial Town Square hopefully will provide a place where families can go to enjoy highly walkable shops, great restaurants, and beautiful green spaces," Johnson said. "Houston may be a metropolitan city; however, Houstonians enjoy having a place that feels like it is all their own."

This new development will transform an area previously devoted to parking into about 190,000 square feet of residential and retail space. According to Johnson, retail locations will arrive first. Then, the project will turn its attention to the residential areas. Finally, the project will include a new 375,000-square-foot office building. These efforts will result in a tower with more than 250 residential units and 50,000 and 60,000 square feet of retail on the first floor. A new parking area will keep the site accessible with 1,000 spaces for the town center. Casual eateries and dine-in restaurants will make up about 35% of the new town center.

"We're replacing it effectively from an enclosed shopping center to now moving outdoors to a more lifestyle center with much more, lush green landscape, much more walkability," Johnson said.

MetroNational also intends to redevelop the inside areas of Memorial City Mall by adding a new entrance and green space, among other plans.

"From a standpoint of who our shoppers are going to be and what the market is actually demanding, the lifestyle component is absolutely something that we want to put our money behind," Johnson said.

Memorial City Mall is one of the primary commercial and residential hubs in the Memorial District and a leader within Houston business districts. It originally opened in 1966, and since then, the mall has grown from 200 acres to 300. This development project will add to the many exciting ongoing projects in our community.

Summer break is always exhilarating for kids. They can look forward to friends, free time, water, and summer treats. Of course, summer can leave parents thinking of ways to keep the family happy, healthy, and learning during the break. Fortunately, the Memorial District has activities for children.
With programs for all children, from babies to tweens, Life Time Athletic CITYCENTRE has activities to keep kids engaged and entertained through music, reading, yoga, dance, and sports. Children can enjoy kid-friendly versions of the athletic center's most popular adult classes with a Junior Membership. They can try 30-minute LifeBarre, SOL yoga, and SHRED at the club. For a sporty or sports-interested child, try GameFace Sport, which teaches kids aged 8–13 the fundamentals of movement. It's an excellent way for kids to stay active and increase their athletic confidence.
Life Time also offers swim lessons and summer camps for pre-k and school-age children and tweens. These include two electives each week, fun weekly themes, sports, fitness and gym games, STEAM activities, and healthy snacks and lunches. If an ongoing membership isn't suitable, you might prefer the monthly memberships, one-day memberships, or drop-in classes.
While it heats up outside, Memorial City Mall offers a fantastic range of activities for children. For example, there's always fun you can find at Frolic's Castle, the world's largest indoor soft play area in a shopping center. Kids will adore the three-level medieval castle with a drawbridge and catapult surrounded by an Enchanted Forest, complete with wizards, knights, and fire-breathing dragons. This expansive play area features the castle home of Frolic the friendly green dragon, his purple wife Felicity, and their young son, Puffy, who even has a new playground for toddlers shorter than 32 inches tall.
Enjoy the interactive sound features that set Frolic's Castle apart from other indoor playgrounds, including a snoring giant, a bubbling cauldron, a grumpy ogre, and other fanciful creatures, such as a frog prince and a baby dragon. Call 713-464-8640 to make a reservation today.

While you're at Memorial City Mall, register for summer camps at Adventure Kids Memorial City. They have engaging educational full-day or half-day camps for preschool and school-age children on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Summer camp theme examples include Spies in Disguise, Tinkershop, Weird and Wacky Science, and Fab Funky Art.
Keep those STEAM skills strong this summer at Mathnasium Memorial City. Whether your child needs a little extra help or is soaring above the math curricula, Mathnasium will help math make sense.
When you need to beat the heat, several local theaters offer affordable summer blockbusters at budget-friendly prices for more indoor fun. June through August, families can enjoy discounted admission to select movie screenings as part of a handful of kid-friendly summer movie series at Memorial District theaters.
• Cinemark Memorial City has a summer movie program for children and families on Wednesdays from June 15 through August 3. Movies include "The Boss Baby," "Scoob!," "Paw Patrol: The Movie," "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway," "Clifford the Big Red Dog," and more. Cinemark's movie clubhouse offers tickets for only $1.50 and discounted kids' snack packs.
• Studio Movie Grill's Children's Summer Series occurs during the earliest showtime of the day, Mondays through Thursdays, from May 30 to August 11. The lineup includes moves like "Minions," "Kung Fu Panda," "Shrek," "How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World," "Puss in Boots," and more. Tickets are $6 per person and include a small popcorn and a small drink.
Finally, don't forget to check CITYCENTRE's summer calendar for Parachute Play Time from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every third Friday. Make a day of it with a family-friendly restaurant outing at bellagreen, Cyclone Anaya's, or Hopdoddy's Burger Bar. Then, beat the heat with a scrumptious cone at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams afterwards.
Happy summering, H-town!
The Memorial District is excited to share that G by Guess (GBG), the latest from denim pioneer GUESS Inc., just opened in Memorial City Mall!
Influenced by current music, art, and design, GBG was created for the next generation of trend-forward men and women with an eye for the freshest looks and hottest styles.
Launched in 2007, the brand has its finger on the pulse of what’s fresh and echoes a young, active lifestyle.
Authentic style and a laid-back attitude are reflected in each product, with strong attention to detail. Equipped with a deep understanding of the products for the GBG customers’ vibrant social lives, the brand focuses on creating pieces that convert from day to night.
Every garment produced upholds GBG’s fundamental values: to create trend-focused pieces and enhanced basics at attainable prices. GBG continues to expand and currently has over 80 GBG stores in the United States. Welcome to the Memorial District!
Come shop G by Guess during the following hours:
• Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

If we have anything in abundance here in Houston, it’s sunshine. And during these few weeks of the rare and glorious phenomenon Texans know as spring, what better way to revel in the great outdoors than getting into the garden?

The Memorial District has everything you need to get your garden growing. Find high-quality gardening tools and supplies at Williams Sonoma Town & Country. From stylish toolkits to raised garden beds and gorgeous plants and planters, their selection of garden essentials is sure to delight.

Next, visit the Garden Center at Home Depot in the Memorial District, where, these days, you will find so much more than soil and mulch. Whether you are a budding enthusiast or consistently “Lawn of the Month,” Home Depot has everything you might need to plant your garden, build a landscape, and maintain your lawn. They can even help you go organic! With time, patience, and the right products from Home Depot, you will be on your way from a budding enthusiast to a gardener with the greenest thumb.

Whether you are strolling local trails or getting your hands dirty in the garden, we all know that sun protection is paramount. Everything But Water carries stylish sun hats, sunglasses, and even SuperGoop sunscreen. Talbots in Town & Country Village also has hats that will keep you looking cute and feeling cool. Keep your eyes protected with the latest sunglasses from Sunglass Hut in Town & Country Village and Ray-Ban in Memorial City Mall.

Like nature but don’t love the idea of a gardening project? Houston has plenty of nature trails and green space to enjoy, including the Conrad Sauer Detention Basin in the Memorial District off Mathewson Lane just north of I-10. The Memorial District’s great location means that you can also access the nearby Terry Hershey Park Hike and Bike Trail just a short drive away.

Spending time outdoors also reminds us to wear sunscreen and take the appropriate precautions. You can always get your skin checked regularly. Call to make an appointment with an outstanding dermatologist at Memorial Hermann or Memorial Dermatology today.

So, come on out to the Memorial District to enjoy all the excitement of springtime.

This year, the Mother’s Day shopping, dining and weekend events in the Memorial District will make celebrating all mothers’ immeasurably important role more meaningful and memorable than ever. Whether Mom, Grandma, or another mother figure loves a thoughtful gift, a meal filled with delicious food and laughter, or spending quality time with loved ones, the Memorial District is the perfect place to spend Mother’s Day.

Beloved Texas jewelry makers like Kendra Scott have gorgeous gifts Mom will cherish for years to come. Browse their collection of timeless classic and new styles on their Mother’s Day Gift Guide here. Similarly, James Avery offers artisan jewelry such as charms, pendants, and more that will remind Mom of how much she is loved. Browse their Mother’s Day Catalog here.

Looking for something unexpected to surprise and delight her? Bring a piece of china Mom treasures to China Baroque. They can use the pattern or the piece itself to create an exceptional, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for her. Perhaps she needs new stationery, or greeting cards? Meet with the experts at Paper Source CITYCENTRE to find or create just the right thing. They also have a special Mother’s Day Collection here.

Every Mom deserves a little “me” time, and self-care is always a good choice for busy, hardworking Moms. If Mom’s idea of a lovely day is relaxing during a quiet manicure and pedicure, bring her to Anthony Vince Nail Spa, where she can sip on complimentary champagne, wine, cocktails, or nonalcoholic refreshments during her VIP treatment on Mother’s Day. Treat her to a gorgeous blowout at Brush & Blush Blow Dry Bar or a spa day at the Beautique Town & Country.

Know a health and wellness-minded Mom with a great workout at the top of her wish list? The new Burn Bootcamp is a women-only lifestyle facility designed to transform lives through a positive, encouraging, and supportive environment. Offering high-intensity 45-minute sessions that are different every day, get Mom a free trial here. Afterward, she can put her feet up with Lush Cosmetic’s handmade bath bombs, hand creams, eye masks, and more that will leave her feeling refreshed, renewed, and revived after a hard workout (and hard year of taking care of others).

No Mother’s Day is complete without a delectable meal shared with loved ones. Toast to Mom at The Moran CITYCENTRE’s Radio Milano Mother’s Day brunch. She’ll get to start her morning with a welcome mimosa and a special selection of delicious menu options while enjoying live music by guitarist Victor De La Garza.

Or taste-test Perry’s Steakhouse and Grill’s new Filet Mignon Stuffed Roast Mother’s Day special, a filet mignon stuffed with sautéed spinach, wild mushrooms, garlic, onions, fresh herbs and three cheeses. Don’t miss the orange vanilla cheesecake for dessert!

Does the warmer weather have Mom feeling like a margarita? Cyclone Anaya’s is always a good idea!

Speaking of summer right around the corner, why not try something seasonal at Seasons 52, where the menu changes with the season to feature 100% fresh produce.

Maybe after a few years staying put, Mom has travel on her mind. Take a culinary adventure to Italy at  Brio Tuscan Grille, to South America at Sal y Pimienta, or travel to the City of Light at Sweet Paris.

For a taste of true Americana, wine and dine Mom at The Capital Grille, which will open early on Mother’s Day and serve a full menu of contemporary classics, as well as three brunch features from 11 am to 2 pm. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood will feature a prix fixe, three-course brunch in addition to the full menu, and $9 Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis. For a casual and cool get together, don’t miss the Ranch Waters at the The General Public, where it will be happy hour from 3-6 pm.

Have a wine lover in your life? Spoil Mom with Houston’s largest wine selection, and brunch or dinner specials at the Tasting Room. For brunch, the Tasting Room menu will feature savory Nutella Crepes with strawberries, and aged balsamic. The dinner menu includes Grilled Lamb Chops with tomato jam Brussels sprouts, horseradish whipped potatoes, and a Sherry pan sauce.

Top it off with a little something sweet! Deliver warm cookies in special Mother’s Day packaging from Tiff’s Treats or a pick up a special desert from the incomparable Three Brothers Bakery.

There are endless ways to say “I love you” and, no matter her style, spending quality time surely tops every Mom’s list. This Mother’s Day weekend, bring Mom to the Houston Orchid Society’s Annual Show and Sale at Memorial City Mall, where she will be able to browse exquisite exhibits featuring orchids, orchid arrangements, corsages, and orchid collectables. Orchids from around the world will even be available to purchase. Don’t forget your camera!

For a traditional flower arrangement, visit the annual Mother’s Day pop-up flower shop at Memorial City Mall. Watch for an announcement on Memorial City’s event page for details.

On both Saturday and Sunday, the whole family can come to CITYCENTRE for “Sunday Night in the Plaza”, an evening of live music ranging from jazz to pop and classic rock to country.

Finally, to care for mothers everywhere, consider donating blood during the May Gulf Coast Regional Blood Drive at Memorial City.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Paleta Bar (9738 Katy Fwy Ste 600 Houston, TX 77055) is your newest cold treat destination in the Memorial District. The name of the business, Paleta, is the Spanish word for ice pops. This business creates unique handmade ice pops with exquisite ingredients, including natural fruits, sweet cream, and fresh milk.

The ice pops at Paleta Bar are a healthy option to help you satisfy your sweet tooth and cool down on a hot day, and there are many refreshing flavors to choose from. What’s more is that Paleta Bar offers premium dipping and toppings that create a wide range of ice-pop combinations. You can ask for a dip, a half dip, or a drizzle.

Check out the menu below:

“Our gourmet Paletas are handmade in our store daily with natural and fresh ingredients, with up to 23 flavors and toppings,” the company explains on Yelp. “They are never made in bulk or shipped, and you can definitely taste the difference. Make your desserts as heavenly or sinfully delicious as you’d like! The flavors for our water-based paletas go far beyond the basic array of fruit, and our cream based paletas are made with sweet cream & milk. Take it up a notch and bathe it in your desired dipping and add toppings - half dipped, full-dipped or just drizzled. Create your own or choose from some of our signature combinations. The flavor combinations seem endless.”

As the weather gets warmer and warmer, turn to Paleta Bar for a sweet treat to help you cool down. You’ll be impressed by the customer service and menu items, and the delicious taste will have you asking for seconds.

Paleta Bar

9738 Katy Fwy

Ste 600

Houston, TX 77055

(346) 406-3980

Memorial District book lovers, this post is for you! World Book Day is an annual United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) event that takes place on April 23 to celebrate the joy of reading. Whether you need new book recommendations or already have a to-be-read stack of books as tall as your ceiling, you can find places to bring out your inner bookworm right here in the Memorial District.

When it comes to finding new books in an actual bookshop, the Barnes and Noble (12850 Memorial Dr, Unit 1600, Houston, TX 77024) at Town and Country Village is probably the best place to visit first. Every month, Barnes and Noble issues its monthly picks of books that often showcase a breadth of genres. The store also has an exciting range of titles you may not have heard of, such as Grace D. Li’s caper, Portrait of a Thief.

Urban Outfitters (799 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024) has a quirky, unique selection of books for sale that you might not expect to see at a fashion retail store. For example, you could give Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka a try before this story hits the silver screen this summer over at Cinemark Memorial City (310 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX 77024) and Studio Movie Grill CITYCENTRE (822 Town and Country Blvd, Houston, TX 77024). Are you or a young person in your home into animé? Urban Outfitters also has cool graphic novels, such as Naruto stories by Masashi Kishimoto and Demon Slayer stories by Koyoharu Gotouge.

You can also find a wonderful selection of books for the whole family at Target Memorial City (984 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024). They have a fantastic variety of genres available, including bestsellers, fiction, nonfiction, mystery and crime, children’s books, thrillers, romance and more. You might also look to Trudy’s Hallmark Memorial City (303 Memorial City, Unit 834, Houston, TX 77024) for a light assortment of children’s books. As you might imagine, the books on offer at Trudy’s Hallmark are great as gifts, especially for the holidays, and you can pick up the greeting cards to go along with them there.

Although Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library (930 Corbindale Rd, Houston, TX 77024), part of the Harris County Public Libraries, is not right in the heart of our district, it is just a stone’s throw away. It’s a great place to find books to borrow and bring to a café, outdoor area, or restaurant here in our neighborhood. For outdoor reading, we recommend visiting a great Memorial District spot like the Conrad Sauer Detention Basin, which people already know and love as spot for biking and hiking. Want to spend time reading at a café or restaurant? How about giving Memorial District newcomers a try; for example, you could grab your books and head over to Daily Gather (800 Sorella Ct, Unit 940, Houston, TX 77024) or Postino Wine Café (791 Town and Country Blvd, Unit 146, Houston, TX 77024).

Whatever books you plan to read on your own or with a young person in your family, we know you can find great books and places to read here in the Memorial District. Happy reading!

Easter is an excellent opportunity to make memories with family and friends. There are fun springtime holiday activities for children like visiting the Easter Bunny, painting eggs, and finding Easter baskets. Then, there are great activities for the grownups, like shopping for the perfect Easter decorations and enjoying Easter dinner with loved ones.

The Easter Bunny hopped back over to Memorial City Mall to celebrate Easter and the start of the spring. You and your family can visit Mr. Bunny and get a memorable picture with him between now through April 16 in the main corridor between Zara and Forever 21. Use this link to make your reservation.

Coloring eggs is a delightful tradition that the whole family can enjoy. Head over to HEB (9821 Katy Freeway, Suite 170 Houston, TX 77024) or Randall's (12850 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024) to pick out your favorite large white eggs. Then, choose how you would like to prepare them. You can either hard boil them or deyolk them by tapping a hole into the top and bottom and blowing out the yolk. The latter sounds messy, but as long as you blow the yolk into a bowl and toss out the eggshell pieces, it should be entertaining for the youngsters. Then, try a cool TikTok approach to dyeing the eggs and soak the eggs in shaving cream mixed with drops of colorful dye.

Visit Carters in Town and Country Village for the perfect Easter outfit for your little ones. Check out their lovely floral dresses with coordinating cardigans, pastel-colored button-down shirts, and seersucker shorts.

Easter would not be complete without the traditional Easter basket full of goodies like Cadbury eggs, chocolate rabbits, jellybeans, Peeps, and other delicious treats. You can find many fun things to fill your child's Easter basket at Target (984 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024) in Memorial City Mall. Want to add a greeting card to the basket? See the selections available at Paper Source in CITYCENTRE (800 Town and Country Blvd, Unit 138, Houston, TX 77024) or Trudy's Hallmark at Memorial City Mall (303 Memorial City Ste 834, Houston, TX 77024). Pro tip: Paper Source also has super-stylish and easy-to-use decorative stickers you can use on your Easter eggs instead of dye.

Then, whether you are looking to give great Easter gifts or host an Easter celebration at home, Anthropologie (816 Town and Country Blvd, Unit 126, Houston, TX 77024) has a beautiful array of products that you will love. You can find unique products from kitchen items and dining ware to candles and coffee mugs.

Texas de Brazil CITYCENTRE (822 Town and Country Blvd #100, Houston, Texas 77024) has an Easter menu ready to delight everyone in the family. Brunch will be available until 3 p.m., and the dinner menu items will be available all day.

McCormick and Schmick's (791 Town & Country Blvd., Houston, Texas 77024) is offering a Prixe Fixe meal for Easter Sunday. Ask about their Bunnymosa and Bunnymary! Call 713-465-3685 for reservations.

Brio Italian Grill at CITYCENTRE (12808 Queensbury Lane, Houston, Texas 77024) also has a lovely menu of Easter items to fill up the whole family. You will all love the delicious, hearty Italian pasta dishes on the menu. With Easter just around the corner, click here to make a reservation for the big day.

Similarly, Eddie V's (12848 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024) has an Easter brunch on offer. Choose from their featured prix fixe, three-course brunch, or full menu on Easter. This upscale dining experience is sure to impress, so click here to see their incredible menu and make reservations today.

Will you be cooking Easter dinner at home this year? Check out the Easter menu recipes from Williams Sonoma (12850 Memorial Drive, Suite 420 Houston, TX 77024), where you can find all of the kitchen items you need to create each dish. You could also click here to reserve your Easter ham from Omaha Steaks (650 West Bough Lane, Houston, TX 77024) or call them at 713-468-7441. They even have full Easter meals for multiple guests. For example, check out the Grand Easter Feast that includes a Butcher's Cut Chateaubriand, Steakhouse Creamed Corn, Individual Scalloped Potatoes, Mini Baguettes with Garlic Butter, Caramel Apple Tartlets, and Omaha Steaks Seasoning.

No matter how you plan to spend Easter, you are in for a great time with help from the Memorial Management District!

Nike expanded its retail footprint in the Houston area with the opening of Nike by CITYCENTRE on Thursday, March 17. The 5,298-square-foot digitally-enabled store provides a thoughtfully curated experience for Houston residents.

 

Consumers can now unlock the best of Nike online and in-store. With convenience at the core of Nike by CITYCENTRE, consumers can directly connect with store teammates using Swoosh Text, a 1:1 SMS messaging service that allows consumers to check available inventory and receive product recommendations for sports and lifestyle products from an in-store team member.

 

 

The Houston community can also take advantage of the SNKRS PASS on the Nike SNKRS App, which uses GPS location to determine if a nearby Nike location has their preferred style available in their size.

 

With a focus on serving women, NIKE by CITYCENTRE will offer women one-on-one time with store athletes who can provide product knowledge, bra fitting, and styling sessions. An assortment of expanded performance bras and leggings will launch at the end of March.

 

 

Nike by CITYCENTRE features products specifically tailored to the Houston community through consumer insights. Key sport-style footwear, such as Air Force 1’s, Air Max 90’s and Blazers, will be available. Popular Jordan footwear styles and Jordan apparel for both men and women will also be available.

 

Race on down to Nike by CITYCENTRE soon to see the merchandise available and experience the customized service.

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