Community Engagement

METRO staff is actively involved in the Houston region in a variety of ways, including:

  • Promoting METRONow initiatives
  • Partnering with local organizations to promote public transit
  • Educating students and seniors about discounted fare options
  • Connecting record-breaking crowds to major events
  • Launching new services
METRO representative engaging students about discounts at Earth Day event

Upcoming Events

METRO representatives are onsite at many community events throughout the year. This is another way you can interact with METRO to learn about programs and services, ask questions and provide feedback. When events are confirmed, a calendar listing will be posted here. If there are no current listings, please check back soon. We look forward to meeting you!


Feb.
21

Vietnamese TET 2026 Festival

Attend this festival to enjoy cultural entertainment, games and food. METRO representatives will be in attendance to provide information about safety, career opportunities, upcoming projects and more. 

Start: Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 - 10 a.m.

End: Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 - 6 p.m.

13915 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas 77083
Feb.
21

Houston Bike Fest

Houston Bike Festival will feature bike demos, a vendor expo, interactive exhibits and more. METRO representatives will be onsite with our bike rack demo to show potential riders how to take their bike on METRO buses and will speak with visitors about METRO services and programs.

Start: Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 - 11 a.m.

End: Sat, Feb. 21, 2026 - 3 p.m.

St. Arnold's Brewery - 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX, 77020
Feb.
28

District H Town Hall Meeting - Eastex-Jensen

Council Member Mario Castillo will attend a town hall where you can hear updates for 2026, ask questions, connect with community resources and more.

Start: Sat, Feb. 28, 2026 - 10 a.m.

End: Sat, Feb. 28, 2026 - 11:30 a.m.

Shady Lane Park - 10220 Shady Ln. Houston, Texas, 77093
March
14

District H Town Hall Meeting - Northeast

Council Member Mario Castillo will attend a town hall where you can hear updates for 2026, ask questions, connect with community resources and more.

Start: Sat, March 14, 2026 - 10 a.m.

End: Sat, March 14, 2026 - 11:30 a.m.

Clark Community Center - 9718 Clark Road Houston, Texas, 77076
March
28

3rd Ward on Tap Festival

Head to this neighborhood block party for a day of family fun, including a kids zone, food trucks and live music. Be sure to stop by the METRO tent for free giveaways, and information about our services and programs.

Start: Sat, March 28, 2026 - 10 a.m.

End: Sat, March 28, 2026 - 2 p.m.

Columbia Tap Trail - 3615 Sauer Street Houston,, Texas 77004
March
28

District H Town Hall Meeting - First Ward

Council Member Mario Castillo will attend a town hall where you can hear updates for 2026, ask questions, connect with community resources and more.

Start: Sat, March 28, 2026 - 10 a.m.

End: Sat, March 28, 2026 - 11:30 a.m.

HPD Central Police Station - 1217 Morin Place Houston, Texas, 77002
March
28

Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival

Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival will feature activities, art and plenty of family fun. METRO representatives will be onsite to speak with visitors about bike safety and METRO services.

Start: Sat, March 28, 2026 - 10 a.m.

End: Sat, March 28, 2026 - 2 p.m.

Fonde Park - 5399 Hansford Ave., Houston, TX 77023
April
4

South Park Community Easter Egg Hunt

The 12th annual South Park Easter Egg Hunt is a a family friendly event featuring free food, games, prizes and music. METRO representatives will be onsite with information about our services and safety.

Start: Sat, April 4, 2026 - 1 p.m.

End: Sat, April 4, 2026 - 4 p.m.

Crestmont Park Community Center - 5200 Selinsky St. Houston,, Texas, 77048

Adopt-a-Stop

Signage on a bus stop pole showing the spot has been adopted.

Make A Positive Impact

We all want to live, work and play in beautiful, vibrant, safe neighborhoods. We encourage individuals, civic groups and local businesses to adopt a bus stop or passenger shelter in your community and help keep it clean.

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