Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market at St. John’s School

Urban Harvest Farmers Market 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, United States

One of the largest farmers markets in Texas, Urban Harvest's weekly Saturday morning market features more than 100 local vendors and producers hailing from within 100 miles of Houston. The market happens every week, rain or shine. Free garage parking. Pets not allowed. Admission Free. Learn more.

Free

2024 Back Garden Tour on Galveston Island

Galveston Island Galveston, TX, United States

Clean Galveston presents this year's Back Garden Tour, a one-day self-guided tour of private oasis’, elegant retreats, inspiring yards, and shared garden spaces. Tour proceeds benefit Clean Galveston's Annual Community Grant program. Admission Tickets are $20. Order tickets or learn more. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by Visit Galveston. These are expanded beyond our basic listings, featuring […]

$20

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration at Children’s Museum Houston

Children's Museum of Houston 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX, United States

Immerse the fam in a day of cultural celebration with a performance by Dance of Asia America and Silambam Houston, plus Polynesian crafts and dance activities, a storytime with Ruby's Chinese New Year, and more. Admission Tickets are $17 for ages 1 and up. Order tickets or learn more.

$17

Outdoor Wellness Day at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX, United States

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Houston Arboretum invites you to explore the benefits of spending time in natural spaces. Admission Free. Learn more.

Free
Event Series Farmers Market at Market Square Park

Market Square Park Farmers Market in Downtown

Market Square Park 301 Milam St, Houston, TX, United States

After its popular debut last fall, the free weekly Market Square Park Farmers Market returns to the historic Downtown park for the spring season. Calling back to the early markets of newly established Houston, the family- and pet-friendly farmers market pop-up provides fresh produce plus live entertainment and more every weekend. Presented in collaboration with […]

Free

2nd Annual Salsa de Mayo in Second Ward

5715 Canal St. 5715 Canal St., Houston, United States

This neighborhood celebration in Second Ward invites the community to come sample the taste of salsa and vote your favorite alongside a panel of celebrity judges. Kicking off the event is a bike ride through points of interest in the East End, celebrating the flavors of the neighborhood. Admission Free. Learn more.

Free

Howey’s Water Safety Festival at Pearland Town Center

Pearland Town Center 11200 Broadway St, Pearland, TX, United States

Houston Swim Club hosts the first ever Howey's Water Safety Festival at Pearland Town Center. Promoting year-round water safety and drowning prevention, the free family event will showcase more than 30 vendors with a wide range of activities and presentations. There will be water safety presentations by the US Coast Guard and others, group CPR […]

Free

25th Houston Greek Fest at St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church

St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church 1100 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX, United States

This annual Greek fest on the west side of Houston returns for a 25th anniversary celebration, where guests can dig into Greek foods and pastries, shop local vendors, try their feet at traditional dancing and have plenty of family-friendly fun. Admission Tickets are $10; free for ages 10 and under. Order tickets or learn more.

$10

51st Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival at Pasadena Fairgrounds

Pasadena Convention Center & Municipal Fairgrounds 7603 Red Bluff Rd, La Porte, TX, United States

The annual strawberry fest returns to Pasadena, featuring a weekend of barbecue, carnival rides, a car show, mutton bustin', a kids zone, and more. Admission Tickets are $15; $5 for ages 6 to 10; free for ages 5 and under. Thursday night is free to all. Order tickets or learn more.

$15

Grail Foundation Press: Live in the Present! Book Reading at Grail Circle Houston

Grail Circle Houston 11311 Richmond Ave, Ste L103, Houston, United States

The Grail Foundation Press hosts Live in the Present!, two 90-minute presentations and book readings by Oluwafemi Badaki from the book In the Light of Truth – The Grail Message. Badaki will speak about how the book supports him in his conscious efforts to live in the present, then share a reading from the book […]

Free

Candle Making Workshop at Love & Make

Love & Make DIY Workshop in Rice Village 2516 Times Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

Join Love & Make an afternoon or date night interactive candle-making workshop. Instructors will teach you about candle-making from start to finish in a fun, laid-back environment. The two-hour workshop included introducing materials, tools, and processes for beginner chandlers (candle makers). You’ll choose your vessels, blend custom fragrances, and make two custom candles of your own. […]

$50

Houston Grand Opera presents Storybook Opera at Levy Park

Levy Park 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX, United States

Held at Levy Park’s event pavilion, singers from the Houston Grand Opera will present an engaging storytime to introduce opera to students from pre-k through second grade. This month features Lula the Mighty Griot (May 4) and The Armadillo’s Dream (May 18). Admission Free. Learn more.

Free

River Oaks Dance: Candyland Kingwood at MATCH

MATCH: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

River Oaks Dance presents Candyland Kingwood: A Sugarcoated Show at MATCH. The princess of Candyland is entitled and her mother and father, the queen and king, fear that she's not ready to rule Candyland. They decide to send her out into the kingdom to meet the sweet and kind villagers of the land in hopes […]

$25

Palestine Film Festival at Rice Cinema

Rice Cinema 2030 University Boulevard, Houston, TX, United States

The 17th Annual Palestine Film Festival returns to the screens of Rice Cinema. Across the weekend, six films will screen, including documentaries, short films, and feature-length fiction. Screening Schedule Bye Bye Tiberias | Friday, May 17 – 6:30pm. Three Promises | Saturday, May 18 – Noon. Inshallah a Boy | Saturday, May 18 – 3pm. […]

$10

Pride of America Car, Truck & Bike Show at B-52 Brewing Co.

B-52 Brewing Co. 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX, United States

The Pride of America Car, Truck, & Bike show will feature prizes and vendors, and proceeds will go towards sending deployment care packages. Admission $20 per person. Free for patrons. Order tickets or learn more.

$20

Heads & Tails Festival at 8th Wonder Brewery

8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St, Houston, TX, United States

The annual all-ages crawfish festival hits the spacious back patio of 8th Wonder in East Downtown, offering mudbugs from Clutch City Crawfish and live music. Admission No cover. Learn more.

No Cover

Third Saturday Open Art Studios at The Silos at Sawyer Yards

The Silos at Sawyer Yards 1502 Sawyer St, Houston, TX, United States

Meet dynamic Houston artists in their studios and galleries at the Third Saturday Open Art Studios at The Silos at Sawyer Yards. Visitors can talk to the artists and creators about their latest projects, processes and sources of inspiration for creating their artwork an a unique opportunity to shop for art for themselves or loved […]

Free

5th Annual Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade & Pub Crawl in Downtown Galveston

Galveston's Postoffice District 2213 Postoffice St, Galveston, United States

Galveston's Postoffice District will host its fifth annual Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl, showcasing decorated golf carts, scooters, and bicycles joining district merchants to celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day There will be prizes for best decorated vehicles and best costumes. The parade begins at noon at 24th and Postoffice streets. Pub Crawl […]

Free

Galveston’s Tremont House Hotel: A History Book Signing with Kathleen Maca at Galveston Bookshop

Galveston Bookshop 317 23rd St, Galveston, TX, United States

Author Kathleen Maca signs copies of her latest book, Galveston's Tremont House Hotel: A History, in person at Galveston Bookshop. The author of several books about Galveston history, Maca's latest offers a glimpse into one of the Island’s most-loved historic hotels. Admission Free; reservations requested. RSVP or learn more. This Boosted Calendar Listing was sponsored by Visit Galveston. […]

Free

Candle Making Workshop at Love & Make

Love & Make DIY Workshop in Rice Village 2516 Times Blvd, Houston, TX, United States

Join Love & Make an afternoon or date night interactive candle-making workshop. Instructors will teach you about candle-making from start to finish in a fun, laid-back environment. The two-hour workshop included introducing materials, tools, and processes for beginner chandlers (candle makers). You’ll choose your vessels, blend custom fragrances, and make two custom candles of your own. […]

$50

Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium at Alley Theatre

Alley Theatre 615 Texas St, Houston, TX, United States

Playwright Kirk Lynn found several unfinished scenes written by Thornton Wilder in a box. With the Wilder estate's permission, he finished this play, the story of an orphaned young man who escapes to the big city. The Alley is the first company to produce the play, and the audience is woven into the fabric of […]

$42

Treble Choir of Houston Spring Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church 800 Houston Ave., Houston, United States

Come hear the award-winning choir sing selections from its 2023-24 repertoire. This is an excellent opportunity to see some of Houston's finest young singers.+ Admission Free. Learn more.

Free