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!


July
15

Get Moving Houston Farmers Market

This seasonal farmers markets provides access to healthy, fresh and local produce. Stop by the METRO booth to speak with representatives and learn about our services, safety and more. 

Start: Tue, July 15, 2025 - 10 a.m.

End: Tue, July 15, 2025 - 1:30 p.m.

Sunnyside Multi-Service Center - 4410 Reed Road Houston, TX 77051
July
18

Wellness on Wheels Sunnyside

Join METRO and the community for a mobile health events for people and pets. Representatives will be on site with information about METRO services, games and giveaways. 

Start: Fri, July 18, 2025 - 3 p.m.

End: Fri, July 18, 2025 - 7 p.m.

10800 Scott St. Houston, TX 77047
July
31

Back to School Block Party

Join METRO at this back-to-school event, where K–12 students will receive free backpacks and school supplies. Learn about METRO services, student discounts and enjoy games, giveaways and more.

Start: Thu, July 31, 2025 - 11 a.m.

End: Thu, July 31, 2025 - 1 p.m.

4349 Martin Luther King Blvd. Houston, TX, 77024
Aug.
9

Children's Health Day

Children’s Health Day is an annual event that provides free immunizations, school supplies and more. METRO representatives will be in attendance to answer questions about our routes and services, provide important safety information and giveaways..

Start: Sat, Aug. 9, 2025 - 11 a.m.

End: Sat, Aug. 9, 2025 - 3 p.m.

555 Almeda Mall Houston, TX 77034
Aug.
16

COHAP Back to School Bash

Attend this back-to-school event where hundreds of families, youth and leaders come together to celebrate, empower and equip over 1,600 underserved children with school essentials. METRO representatives will be there to provide information about our services and provide games and giveaways.

Start: Sat, Aug. 16, 2025 - 12 p.m.

End: Sat, Aug. 16, 2025 - 3 p.m.

Third Ward Multi-Service Center - 3611 Ennis St., Houston, TX, 77004

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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