Come explore a side of Houston bursting with culture. Home to a thriving arts scene, the birthplace of Ninfa’s famous Tex-Mex restaurant and a stunning collection of murals, the East End has it all.
“Calle de Colores” is a cluster of murals along Navigation Boulevard that expands everyday, accessible, local arts programs and creates a strong sense of connection between destination points in East End. This project is a direct response to community feedback during our most recent cultural arts strategic planning process.
The oldest neighborhood in Houston, the East End consists of tight-knit communities, a vibrant arts scene and a robust business district. In 2014, the Greater East End Management District (now East End District) established the East End Houston Cultural District and developed the East End Cultural Designation Plan to create a sense of place in the neighborhood and designate the Navigation Esplanade as a central hub for art, history and community.
“Calle de Colores” extends from the Esplanade on Navigation Boulevard between N. St. Charles St and N. Delano St., an iconic attraction for local residents and tourists of the East End, to Navigation at Terminal, near the East End Maker Hub. Visitors to the Esplanade are able to enjoy the aesthetics and walkability of a pedestrian esplanade under the shade of oak trees that date to the founding days of Navigation and can then move along Navigation Boulevard to discover more of the East End neighborhood and new murals along the way.
Near Buenos Diaz, 2700 1/2 Navigation Blvd Navigation, Esplanande, Houston, TX 77003
There’s always something happening in the East End! View all of our upcoming events, including artist talks, markets, festivals, and more
Brought to you by the East End District, the East End Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 10am to 2pm on the Navigation Esplanade (2600 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfa’s Restaurant.
Unique among Houston’s farmers markets, the East End Farmers Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in one of Houston’s most historic communities.
Visit the East End Farmers Market to sample fresh garden fruits and vegetables, locally produced farm and dairy products, prepared foods, and unique handcrafted wares.
A celebration of art, music and heritage in East End Houston. Admission is FREE so join us and enjoy the performance of various Mexican and Chicano artists during Cinco de Mayo week. From 12pm to 6pm, friends and families will enjoy dance performances from different areas of Mexico at the Plaza de Pinata and Plaza de Luchas. Kids will have plenty of fun at the Plaza de los Niños, and car and art fanatics will be delighted with the Show & Shine show at the Chicano Boulevard.
Take a tour of our charming community, where rich heritage blends with a booming art scene.
In 2014, the Texas Commission on the Arts officially designated Houston’s East End as a Texas cultural district, allowing tourists and local residents to explore the artistic value present in the East End community. The East End Houston Cultural District boasts one of the largest collections of outdoor murals in the city of Houston and is home to more than 30 arts and culture institutions, artist studios, showrooms and design and fabrication shops. The District is rich in historical sites and structures that connect the community to its heritage, as well as culinary traditions that offer visitors a taste of the best food Houston has to offer.
Read more about the history of Houston’s East End at eastendhouston.com or @eastendhouston.
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