Evelyn’s Park's 2023 Picnic in the Park and Earth Day Celebration

Posted by The Buzz | April 24, 2023

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Olivia and Giovanni Tarricone enjoying Earth Day festivities.

Evelyn’s Park's annual Picnic in the Park and Earth Day Celebration, held on Sat., April 22, was a huge success. The festival, in honor of Earth Day and the park’s sixth anniversary, featured a lively afternoon of live music, activities, entertainment, food and drinks, a seedling giveaway donated by Trees for Houston, and more. Blue skies, sunshine, and the perfect 70-degree temperatures set the scene for an extra special afternoon outdoors.

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Some highlights included a community rock painting project hosted by The City of Bellaire Arts Board – finished rocks will be included in a temporary art installation by Betsy’s at Evelyn’s Park; the Crush the Can activity hosted by The City of Bellaire’s Environmental Sustainability Board, who provided education about recycling; The Outlier Band live; T2 Dance performances, including an interactive dance; exercise challenges led by F45 Training Central Houston; face painting; flavored edible bubbles by BubbleLick; crafts; scavenger hunts at he Alice and Wonderland and Move One On Sculpture; and more. A birthday party wouldn’t be complete without a cake; attendees enjoyed a birthday cake cutting.

Last year, Phase 2 of the park debuted at the Picnic in the Park event, including new shade structures, play areas, and the popular splash pad. Over the past year, kids of all ages have enjoyed the new playscapes and the park continues to provide a beautiful hangout for families and friends. Find upcoming events at Evelyn’s Park here.

Anna Galan and Caroline Siegfried with Evelyn's Park teen ambassadors Sasha Reed and Analeigh du Vigneaud. Caroline is Buzz editorial assistant and Anna was a Buzz intern last summer; she's currently a senior at Incarnate Word Academy.

The Buzz is proud to partner with the park and we were happy to provide popcorn and greet families at Picnic in the Park. View a slideshow of festival photos below.

Caren Giga with daughters Riley (on left) and Madeleine (on right).
Natalie Twyman and Chad Kiser
Anna Galan passing out popcorn to a festivalgoer.
Family fun at the park!
Pausing for a quick pic before the next activity.
Dian Noon with her grandson.
Trees for Houston gave away 5,000 seedlings.
Anna Galan and Caroline Siegfried with Evelyn's Park teen ambassadors Sasha Reed and Analeigh du Vigneaud. Caroline is Buzz editorial assistant and Anna was a Buzz intern last summer; she's currently a senior at Incarnate Word Academy.
These mommy-daughter springy outfits were perfect for a sunny day.
Evelyn's Park teen volunteers Nova Gottlieb (on left) and Juliette Tannoux (on right) scooping popcorn.
A striking stroller pose.
All smiles this Earth Day!
Lots of people took home a free tree or plant from the Trees For Houston booth.
Buzz editorial assistant Caroline Siegfried (on right) and former Buzz summer intern Anna Galan (on left). Anna is a senior at Incarnate Word Academy.
Amy and Jerry Shannon enjoying a beautiful day in the park.

Caren Giga with daughters Riley (on left) and Madeleine (on right).

Natalie Twyman and Chad Kiser

Anna Galan passing out popcorn to a festivalgoer.

Family fun at the park!

Pausing for a quick pic before the next activity.

Dian Noon with her grandson.

Trees for Houston gave away 5,000 seedlings.

Anna Galan, Caroline Siegfried, Sasha Reed, Analeigh du Vigneaud,

Anna Galan and Caroline Siegfried with Evelyn's Park teen ambassadors Sasha Reed and Analeigh du Vigneaud. Caroline is Buzz editorial assistant and Anna was a Buzz intern last summer; she's currently a senior at Incarnate Word Academy.

These mommy-daughter springy outfits were perfect for a sunny day.

Evelyn's Park teen volunteers Nova Gottlieb (on left) and Juliette Tannoux (on right) scooping popcorn.

A striking stroller pose.

All smiles this Earth Day!

Lots of people took home a free tree or plant from the Trees For Houston booth.

Buzz editorial assistant Caroline Siegfried (on right) and former Buzz summer intern Anna Galan (on left). Anna is a senior at Incarnate Word Academy.