Back in the DaySugar Land’s start as a sugar plantation turned company town for Imperial Sugar makes for an interesting history that still plays a role in the community today. Book a reservation for the historic walking tours of Old Sugar Land led by the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation on the second Saturday of each month to explore the area’s old town charm and learn about the beginnings of your new hometown. History and science buffs will love the fact that the Sugar Land branch of the Houston Museum of Natural Science is home to the fifth largest collection of fossils in the United States and the kiddos will love the Dig Pit filled with casts of dinosaur fossils.

Take Me Out to the BallgameBring the family to Constellation Field to root for the home team, the Sugar Land Skeeters, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The younger ones will love cheering on the team with “Swatson,” their official mascot, as well as enjoying the playground, splash pad, and $1 carousel rides. Adults can enjoy the Bud Light Ice House featuring an outdoor grill menu and happy hour. Check the schedule for their special event games with fireworks, great giveaways, and concerts!

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That’s Entertainment Get tickets to the hottest shows from music to comedy acts at Sugar Land’s newest entertainment venue, the state-of-the-art Smart Financial Centre. The Sugar Land Town Square is a great gathering spot with a full calendar of events throughout the year. Head to the plaza for the Movies under the Moon series, practice the cha cha with free dance lessons during the Dancing Under the Stars nights, bring the little ones out for Toddler Music Sessions on Tuesdays, and enjoy a variety of musical performances, including the Superstar competition, Sugar Land’s own take on American Idol.

Retail TherapyFirst Colony Mall is home to heavy-hitters like Lululemon Athletica, Sephora, Williams-Sonoma, and Brooklyn import, Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria for when you need to refuel. You can also catch the latest blockbuster at the AMC inside the mall. Fashionable boutiques are plentiful in Sugar Land Town Square from bridal couture to blingy accessories along with button down shirts and cigars. Browse the décor finds at locally-owned Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors which has interior design services as well. Vino & Vinyl makes it easy to add a new record or two to your vinyl collection as you sip on a glass of cabernet.

Foodie Finds Start your Saturdays with a trip to the Imperial Farmer’s Market, held rain or shine from 9 am to 1 pm. The market also hosts live music while you shop for local produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, and artwork too. Local dining hot spots include Japaneiro’s for sushi, Like Oak Grill for chicken fried steak, and Pakistani cuisine at Mai Colachi BBQ and Grill. Sweet and savory is on the menu at Jupiter Pizza and Waffles Co. and Guru Burgers and Crepes. Houston foodie favorites are also represented like bellagreen, FatBao, craft beer emporium Flying Saucer, Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill, and Churrasco’s South American steakhouse. There’s even an Austin outpost of Torchy’s Taco’s!

PARKS AND RECREATIONHead to the trails at Sugar Land Memorial Park which runs along the Brazos River or fish in the lake stocked with bass and catfish. The Imperial Park Recreation Center offers a full gym with youth programs and sports leagues for adults. Free Fitness Fridays at the Sugar Land Town Square is great way to start your morning and add some variety to your workout routines with either a boot camp or Zumba class. Mark your calendar for the Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta held in October on Brooks Lake.

The Sixth Ward is zoned to Houston ISD schools, which include Crockett Elementary School, Hogg Middle School, and Heights High School (formerly Reagan High School). Dow Elementary School moved to its Sixth Ward location at 1900 Kane Street in 1912 and closed in 1991-1993. Today, the afterschool program Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts (MECA) is located in the former Dow building.

Beaver’s Icehouse on Decatur has Smoky Queso on its appetizer menu, and the staff is more than happy to “knock it up” with brisket for you. Other options include Barbacoa Empanadas, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Tots ‘N Shots—green chile and pimento cheese risotto tots with a bloody Mary dipping sauce.

Be sure to check out Catalina Coffee. Their fresh roasted seasonal coffees come from Amaya Roasting Co., another local Houston company, and their syrups add a lot of great flavor to their coffees without over sweetening the drinks. The little cafe is stocked with pastries and their cinnamon rolls are to-die-for. They also offer a variety of danishes, croissants, and muffins to choose from as well. The vibe at Catalina is very laid back, with seating available both inside and out.

B & B Butchers and Restaurant is a vintage bakery converted into an upscale steakhouse with an attached butcher shop and deli. Since its 2015 opening on Washington Ave., B&B Butchers and Restaurant has developed a reputation as one of the top beef purveyors in Houston. Meat lovers can dine in at this upscale, wood-and-brick-accented steakhouse or drop in for takeout from the attached butcher shop and deli. The elegant restaurant, which offers rooftop dining with city views, features a wide variety of house dry-aged cuts and chops as well as shareable steaks, seafood options and a raw bar.

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