^{Experience live painting during the festival from artists like Liz Umanzor.}

Calling all creatives! The Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation is back with its popular two-day Sugar Land Arts Festival celebrating artistic talent and heritage through artwork, music, and dance! Block your calendars for April 27th and 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and head over to the Plaza adjacent to Smart Financial Centre to join in on the fun!

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If you love fishing, then make Sugar land your next must-visit spot.

The feeling of catching your own fish is something. Not only is it a great outdoor activity that gives you a thrill and challenge, but it's also a great way to bond with your fishing partner! Thankfully, Sugar Land has many fishing

^{Enjoy country music at the square!}

This month, delight in the free music at Sugar Land Town Square and witness the tree lighting the first week of November. Enjoy a slew of comedy acts like Chris Rock and Jake Gutfeld at Smart Financial Centre or take the kiddos to see the Baby Shark Live! Christmas

For our park enthusiasts Oyster Creek is one of the city’s most scenic areas featuring an iconic rock-lined pond, water feature, and a bridge overlooking the creek. This local favorite encompasses just over 111 acres and a three-mile hike and bike trail.

Visiting Sugar Land for a weekend getaway and looking for some outdoor fun with friends and family? We’ve got the perfect itinerary for you to enjoy the coolest picnic in the “Sweetest City in Texas.” From beautiful green spaces to parks and even splash pads, Sugar Land's picnic spots are some of our favorite places in Sugar Land to gather up your crew, spread out a blanket, relax and have a picnic. 

In its early days, Sugar Land found its strength in sugarcane production. As settlers began farming and creating plantations, sugar became the primary industry. The sugar refinery, built in 1896, was purchased by the Imperial Sugar Company in 1908. It was the Imperial Sugar Company that developed the town, modernizing the refinery and building houses for the employees and their families. To find out more about Sugar Land, and what pieces of history you can still see on the tour, just keep reading!