Halo Wax Boutique

Batten down the hatches and prepare for the Buffalo Bayou Regatta, Texas' largest canoe and kayak race open to paddlers ages 12 and up and who are encouraged to compete in the most memorable race along the scenic Buffalo Bayou that is a longstanding Houston tradition that begins near San Felipe Street and concludes at Allen's Landing. Free shuttle services are provided for all participants for the 15-mile exciting race that concludes with festivities, including live zydeco music, food and drinks, and trophies for the top three paddlers in Teams, Recreational Canoe, Recreational Kayak, and Unlimited Divisions.

There's always something exciting to see at the Wortham Theater, for it is home to the Houston Ballet, the Houston Grand Opera, and Da Camera of Houston, a group that performs chamber and jazz music. In addition, it hosts social galas, civic meetings, corporate and group events, and weddings. The Center's architectural design, designed by Eugene Aubry of Morris Aubry Architects, has been lauded as a cutting-edge study in form and function. It also houses the 2,500-seat Alice and George Brown Theater and the 1,100-seat Roy and Lillie Cullen Theater.

Satisfy your curiosity about the inner workings of a city police department at the Houston Police Department Museum, featuring a free-of-charge walkthrough where you can explore on your own or join a group tour. As you walk through the museum, you will come across the Wall of Honor memorial that shows badges, uniforms, artifacts from the Honor Guard, SWAT, Mounted Patrol, and other equipment utilized over the years that honor the ultimate sacrifice made by those officers that gave their lives in the line of duty.