2024 Community Events

Flyer for 100 YEAR Celebration of founding of City of Southside Place


Celebrate Southside's Centennial at the Park - October 20, 2024 5PM - 7PM

It's a block party! This year, all streets will gather at the park for a city-catered dinner, games, live music and fun! BYOB.

Wear your most vintage Southside gear.

Featuring music of the REMNANTS. Two members of Southside Place's first rock band from the 1980s and 1990s - the Rock 'N Roll Retreads - are members of a new band. Original singers and guitarists, Pat Patterson and George Adams, have teamed up with a newer Southside resident, Javier Gutierrez, on steel and guitar plus Tom Dorman on drums and Joe Muehlberger on bass.

The Remnants will perform a wide variety of Texas country and Americana music plus a few older 60s rhythm and blues and rock songs from the original Rock 'N Roll Retreads band. This variety should please all Southsiders and maybe bring a little history to life.

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Music in the Garden - November 17, 2024 4PM - 6PM

Join us for another great outdoor music event on the garden lawn. Live blues by trio Little Terry & the Blues Birds. Free enjoyment for the whole family. BYOB. Chairs available.

Save the Date! 

  • Annual Winter Wonderland Carnival - December 7, 2024

  • Annual Holiday Dinner at the Clubhouse - December 8, 2024

Southside Place 100 Year Celebration 192100 Year SSP v6 copy4 - 2024

As many of you know, 2024 marks the 100th birthday of the founding of Southside Place! While many things have changed over the last 100 years, the special connection that residents feel to our community has remained the same.

Our Centennial Committee is planning some fun events to observe this milestone, culminating in a grand celebration in October. We know that everyone is busy, so we will be providing informal activities throughout the year and incorporating some Centennial flair into existing events. Our goal is to include as many SSP residents as possible!

Please visit the 100 Year Celebration page for more information on upcoming events and activities, as well as fun facts about the city.

SSP@100 Summer Activities

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Pick up a copy of Paper Airplanes by Tabitha Forney who, along with her husband, 9/11 survivor and Palace Social founder Billy Forney, will be our featured speakers at the fall Centennial lecture series. Southside's book club has included Paper Airplanes on their summer reading list. Contact Nicole Anderson if you're interested in joining. 

LISTEN

Listen to an oral history of Southside recorded in 1975 as part of the Houston History Research Center's Oral Histories and Memory Project. See below for how to access the Houston Public Library Digital Archives. 

Oral History of Southside Place

EXPLORE

Join the SSP@100 iNaturalist Challenge from June 10 - July 26 by downloading the app. Exploreinaturalist Southside's natural environment this summer as we crowdsource the identity of the wild plants and animals that share our neighborhood. Open to all residents (adults and kids) but Southside campers and counselors can earn prizes.

iNaturalist Challenge

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The SSP@100 Kid's Scavenger Hunt will run from June 30 - August 30. Make purchases at participating Southside businesses and collect stickers to win prizes. More details and the scavenger hunt card are available at Southside Camp.

Save the Date!

  • Sunday, September 8
    • 4PM - 5PM Family Social and Salute to First Responders - The whole family is welcome to enjoy drinks, light bites, games and conversation as we chat about our final centennial events and honor Southside's First Responders.
    • 5PM - 6PM Talking History - Our Centennial lecture series continues with Billy and Tobey Forney. Billy worked in the twin towers on 9/11 , and is a frequent speaker about his experience. He is also the founder of Palace Social. Tobey was in London on 9/11 and wrote a fictionalized account of that day and the aftermath from the perspective of a young 9/11 widow entitled Paper Airplanes. This moderated event will include a presentation and interview, Q&A format.
  • October 8-20 - Check out Centennial Memorabilia at City Hall
  • Sunday, October 20 Centennial Block Party! - Celebrate Southside's 100th birthday as the block parties gather this year at the clubhouse and field for FREE food and fun from 5-7 PM.

Who Knew Texas' Greatest Dog Hero was from Southside Place?

Southside presents a children's book, Happy: The True Story of a Stray Dog Who Became a Hero. This illustrated book recounts the story of a neighborhood dog who saved two Darcus Street families from a house fire in 1931 and set into motion the birth of our Southside Volunteer Fire Department. Happy's heroism also earned him the title of Texas' Greatest Dog Hero of 1931.

Pick up your copy of Happy and a "happy in Southside" t-shirt at City Hall.

* Royalties from book sales benefit the Houston SPCA

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Music in the Garden - March 24 4PM - 6PM

Join us for another great outdoor garden event on the garden lawn. Live jazz with singer Tianna Hall and guitar accompaniment. Free enjoyment for the whole family.

BYO: blanket, snacks, & drinks. Chairs available. 

Southside Place Annual Progressive Dinner - Saturday, April 6

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Music in the Garden Sunday, September 15 4PM - 6PM

Join us for another great outdoor garden event on the garden lawn. Local Southside Place resident and former mayor Pat Patterson and friends will perform Texas Country and Americana music. Free enjoyment for the whole family. BYO: blanket, snacks, and drinks. Chairs available.

Southside Place Centennial Open House - Sunday, September 8

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Family Social and Salute to First Responders

Come enjoy drinks, light bites, and conversation with Southside residents so we can express our gratitude for all that you do!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Remembering 9/11

Stay to hear from West U neighbors Billy and Tobey Forney. Billy worked in the twin towers on 9/11 and is a frequent speaker about his experience. Tobey wrote a fictionalized account of that day and the aftermath from the perspective of a young 9/11 widow titled Paper Airplanes. This moderated event will include a presentation, interview, and Q & A.

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Annual Southside Place Splash Dash - Saturday, October 5, 2024

Beginning at 9 AM in front of City Hall and ending at the Southside Place Pool.

Join your neighbors and make your way through a fun 2K run/walk with splash features along the way including some extra splash from a Southside Place Fire Truck! End the fun-run with a high-energy pool party in the Southside Place pool.

DJ, raffles, contests, and prizes!

NVDonut truck  will be joining the fun this year with hot and Nvous coffee, lemonade and hot mini donuts for purchase!

Early Bird Registration fee - $25 until September 13

$30 Registration September 14 - October 4

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