COMING UP
Saving the Astrodome: The Journey Continues
Want to know more about what is happening to the Astrodome? Join us for a presentation by Beth Wiedower Jackson, Executive Director of the Astrodome Conservancy.
- Thursday, June 5
- 5:30pm-7:30pm
- AIA Credit: 1.5 LU
- Light bites and drinks provided
Register Here >
The Astrodome – the “8th Wonder of the World” – is the world’s first domed stadium and Houston’s iconic landmark. Opened in 1965, it was revolutionary for its time in audacity, design, and engineering, and was a symbol of Houston and America’s bravado. Home to the MLB Astros and the NFL Oilers, as well as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Astrodome was at the heart of Houston life for more than four decades. After losing its last permanent tenant in 2002 when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo moved to the NRG Stadium and its closing in 2009, the Dome almost faced the wrecking ball in 2013. The efforts of Beth Wiedower Jackson, former National Trust staff and current Executive Director of the Astrodome Conservancy and several citizens changed the fate of the Dome. Since 2014 many ideas have been proposed for the reuse of the Dome. There are several constraints that make reuse of the Dome challenging, such as the Astrodome’s location in the middle of NRG Park, the large size of the structure itself, the need to complement the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) Texans activities in NRG Park, and the desire to be financially sustainable while also benefiting the public. Beth will walk us through the journey to save the Dome and the challenges faced in implementing the most recent vision.
PAST EVENTS
April 5, 2025 – Race for the Dome
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN > Brought to you by presenting sponsor Amegy Bank. Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Race for the Dome benefitting the Astrodome Conservancy. Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 to race around the iconic Astrodome...
Drink Out for the Dome in Oct
IN THE ‘SPIRIT’ OF PRESERVATION, ASTRODOME CONSERVANCY LAUNCHES OCTOBER COCKTAIL-FOCUSED FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHTING SOME OF HOUSTON’S FAVORITE SPOTS TO CATCH A GAME Drink Out for the Dome Initiative Kicks off with Free 8th Wonder Brewery Event on Saturday,...
Locations-Drink Out for the Dome
A sampling of participating venues and their Drink Out for the Dome offerings include (venues interested in becoming a Drink Out for the Dome partner can contact [email protected]): 8th Wonder Brewery – 2202 Dallas St. (EaDo) Cosmic Dome Lemonade with vodka,...
Drink Out for the Dome – Sept 21, 2024
Join the non-profit champion of the Astrodome as it launches a new social fundraiser. It will be a fun-filled day of music and shopping, plus tasty food and drink. Saturday, September 21, 2024. 12:00-6:00pm FREE TO ATTEND 8th Wonder Brewery - 2202 Dallas St, Houston...
APRIL 6, 2024 | Race for the Dome!
Registration NOW OPEN
4th Annual Race for the Dome
Benefiting the Astrodome Conservancy
Battle of the Sexes, 50th Anniversary
3rd Annual Race for the Dome
A 5K road race and 1K kids fun run around the 8th Wonder of the World, our landmark Astrodome Saturday, April 15, 2023 Thank you to all of the Dome family and friends for celebrating the 58th anniversary of the opening of the iconic Astrodome in 2023! The...
Astrodome Trivia, Nov 6th
Join the ASTRODOME CONSERVANCY & 8th WONDER BREWERY for a FRIENDRAISING & FUNDRAISING EVENT featuring ASTRODOME TRIVIA WHEN: Sunday, November 6th - 4:00 - 6:00 pm WHERE: 8th Wonder Brewery, 2202 Dallas Street, Houston DETAILS:Free on-street parking - Food...
2022 Race for the Dome
The 2nd Annual Race for the Dome took place on April 9, 2022. The Astrodome Conservancy and hundreds of Dome lovers as raced around the iconic Astrodome in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the World. 2022's event featured a 5K road race and a 1K fun...
Race for the Dome – April 2021
Rice Design Alliance – Obsolescence
Fundraiser – June 29, 2018
Domecoming – April 9, 2018
BALLS – Oct 19, 1917
Okt-DOMER-Fest Oct 30, 2017
8th Wonder Discussion – June 6, 2017
