Find the perfect things to do in Houston Easter weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, March 29 to Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Weekend Shortcuts
Cheer on your favorite golfers during the Houston Open, dress in cosplay at Anime Matsuri 2018, see Robert Ellis in concert, hunt down Easter eggs, play a round of Selena Loteria, attend a Beauty and the Beast sing-along, bike along the bayous, and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this Easter weekend, from Thursday, March 29 to Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.
Things to Do All Easter Weekend
- Houston Open at Golf Club of Houston | Daily – Watch as some of the biggest names in golf compete for the championship title in the annual Houston Open. Formerly the Shell Houston Open, the PGA tournament returns to the Golf Club of Houston for this rousing, week-long event. Tickets start at $35. 6:30am.
- Previews: Daisy at Main Street Theater | Thursday and Friday – Get a sneak peek of Main Street Theater’s newest production, Daisy, a play inspired by the infamous advertisement from the 1960s. Based on real people and events, Daisy explores the impact of the media and that unforgettable commercial now known as the origin of negative ad campaigns. 7:30pm both nights.
- The Exonerated at MATCH | Thursday and Friday – Experience a moving performance based on the true stories of six criminally convicted men and women wrongly sentenced to death in The Exonerated at MATCH. Tickets are $22 but you may find limited discounted tickets for $11. Showtimes vary.
- Comic & America’s Got Talent Finalist Taylor Williamson at Houston Improv | Thursday to Saturday | 2-for-1 Tickets – Catch the hilariously awkward and self-deprecating comedy of Taylor Williamson, performing five shows at the Improv. Tickets start at $17, but 365 Houston readers can score 2-for1 tickets on Thursday with promocode Taylor365 for Thursday’s show and promocode Taylords365 for Friday and Saturday shows. Showtimes vary.
- Dance Salad Festival at the Hobby Center | Thursday to Saturday – Experience up to three evenings of modern dance performances by companies from around the world during Dance Salad Festival at the Hobby Center. The weekend-long festival, which began 26 years ago in Belgium, is now in its 23rd year in Houston and features a different collection of dances each night. Tickets start at $25. 7:30pm every night.
- TUTS presents Bright Star at the Hobby Center | Thursday to Saturday – Catch this new Broadway musical directed by Grammy-winners Steve Martin and Edie Brickell when the tour makes a two-week stop at Houston’s Hobby Center. Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption set in the American South during the 1920s and 1940s. Tickets start at $30, but discounted tickets are available for select shows or you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale marketplace. Showtimes vary.
- Shrek the Musical at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday to Saturday – See your favorite humorous fairy tale, complete with a cynical ogre, feisty princess, and loud-mouthed donkey, performed live at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Unlike the movie, Shrek the Musical will feature all-new music and dancing for an entirely unique experience. 8pm.
- The Merry Wives of Windsor at Queensbury Theatre | Thursday to Saturday – Experience an all-female production of the Shakespearean comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, when Boiling Point Players performs at Queensbury Theatre. In the play, Falstaff attempts to seduce two wealthy women of Windsor in hopes of stealing their fortune. However, the women quickly turn the tables on him, wreaking havoc throughout the city. Tickets are $20; limited discounted $10 tickets are available. 8:30pm every night.
- Easter Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk | Friday and Saturday – Decorate festive cookies, hunt for Easter eggs, and snap a photo with the Easter Bunny during Easter Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk. Prices and times vary.
- The French Farm’s Spring Open Warehouse Sale | Friday and Saturday | FREE – Stock your kitchen for all of your spring and summer get-togethers, including Mother’s day, Father’s day, and grilling season at The French Farm’s Spring Open Warehouse Sale. Boasting a variety of confits, cutlery, mustards, candies and more, the sale will offer visitors the chance to find all sorts of unique gifts for loved ones, great grabs for foodies or even the perfect teacher gift. Times vary.
- Anime Matsuri 2018 at George R. Brown Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Dress up in cosplay and join tens of thousands of artists, enthusiasts, music-lovers, fashionistas, gamers, collectors, and animators for Anime Matsuri 2018 at George R. Brown Convention Center. The massive, three-day event promotes Japanese culture through its showcase of panels, workshops, car shows, fashion shows, concerts, and contests. Tickets start at $75. Times vary.
- Easter Eggstravaganza at Blessington Farms | Saturday and Sunday – Bring the family for a festive day of Easter egg-hunting, strawberry-picking, hay rides and more at Blessington Farms’ Easter Eggstravaganza. After claiming candy and prizes from the hunt, kids can enjoy barrel trains, giant slides, and meet farm animals like chickens, goats, and camels. $20. 10am to 5pm.
- Daisy at Main Street Theater | Saturday and Sunday – Take a seat for Main Street Theater’s newest production, Daisy, a play inspired by the infamous advertisement from the 1960s. Based on real people and events, Daisy explores the impact of the media and that unforgettable commercial now known as the origin of negative ad campaigns. Tickets start at $36. Showtimes vary.
- International Watermedia Exhibit 2018 at Watercolor Art Society | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – View and purchase the watercolor artwork of painters from across the globe at Watercolor Art Society’s International Watermedia Exhibit 2018. Watercolor demos and workshops are available throughout the month as part of the exhibition. Times vary.
- Delicious Brunches Around Greater Houston | Saturday and Sunday – No matter what part of the city you live in, there’s a delicious brunch option near you. Click here to see our handy lists of Where to Brunch in Greater Houston, including The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Downtown, Midtown, The Heights, Montrose, The Museum District, The East End, Memorial City, The Energy Corridor, Galveston, and many more.
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
- Art N Fashion at Glade Cultural Center – Dress in style for Art N Fashion, a New York fashion-themed event benefiting local charities Canopy, CASA, Glade Arts Foundation, Interfaith, and Montgomery County Women’s Center. Party-goers can enjoy hors d’oeuvres, martinis, and champagne throughout the event. Tickets start at $150. 11am.
- Tai Chi by the Reflecting Pool at the Rothko Chapel – Join instructor Henderson Smith for a 1-hour Tai Chi class, held on the Rothko Chapel grounds near the reflecting pool. Suggested donation of $15. 5pm to 6pm.
- Happy Hour Thursdays at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | No Cover – Browse the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and enjoy a cash bar, local DJ, and grub from a local food truck. 5pm to 8pm.
- Almost a Blue Moon Happy Hour with Bayou City Outdoors at Spring Street Beer and Wine Garden – Celebrate the forthcoming blue moon with the crew from Bayou City Outdoors at Spring Street Beer and Wine Garden. Get the inside scoop on their upcoming events, while enjoying a drink from the full bar, and grub from a food truck. 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Parkour at Discovery Green | FREE – Learn how to run, jump, climb, crawl, balance, vault, and fluidly move through any environment as certified instructors from Urban Movement lead a beginners’ class at Discovery Green. 6:30pm to 8pm.
- Brian Fallon & The Howling Weather in Concert at The Heights Theater – Best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main lyricist of the rock band The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon hits the stage at The Heights Theater. Ruston Kelly opens the show. Tickets start at $24. 7pm.
- Singo Music Bingo at Little Woodrow’s Katy | No Cover – Play bingo, win prizes, and sing along to your favorite songs during Singo Music Bingo at Little Woodrow’s Katy. 7:30pm to 11:30pm.
- CSz presents The EaDo Comedy Show – For this improv show, ComedySportz Houston will draw from the vibe of the East Downtown neighborhood and call on audience members to participate. $8; limited comped and discounted $4 tickets are available. 8pm.
- Poison Pen Reading Series at Poison Girl | FREE – Enjoy a reading from three recognized writers of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction during this monthly series at Poison Girl. 8:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Easter Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, March 30, 2018
- Children’s Story Hour at Hermann Park | FREE – Bring your little ones to storytime at the park every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Garden’s Family Garden. Children are invited to participate in a fun activity after the reading. 10am to 11am.
- Eggtivities at The Woodlands Children’s Museum – Pose for festive photos with the Easter Bunny, dye Easter eggs, and decorate your own egg-carrying basket at The Woodlands Children’s Museum. $6. 10am to 2pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Suns at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7pm.
- Critical Mass Bike Ride at Market Square Park | FREE – Bike through Downtown Houston during this monthly community ride with Critical Mass. 7pm.
- Broadway at the Box at The Music Box Theater – Experience a night of musical theater as performers The Great White Way return to The Music Box Theater. See Broadway classics from decades past, as well as popular newcomers. Tickets are $29, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $14.50. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 7:30pm.
- Into the Woods Movie Screening at Levy Park | FREE – Catch a free screening of Disney’s musical fantasy film, Into the Woods, for a family-friendly Friday night. 7:30pm.
- Robert Ellis in Concert at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art – See country singer/songwriter and Texas native Robert Ellis perform a concert in support of his recent, self-titled album at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. Folk singer Adriel Denae will open the show. Tickets start at $20. 7pm to 11pm.
- Eighth Day of the Week at Ensemble Theatre – Follow the struggles, discoveries, and coping mechanisms of an African American family whose mother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Through raw emotion injected with humor, this play aims to raise awareness of a disease that affects families around the world. Tickets start at $30. 8pm.
- Classic Numbers: Every Friday at Numbers Nightclub – Travel back to the ’80s with hits from The Smiths, The Cure, Blondie and more every Friday night at the always-eclectic Numbers Nightclub in Montrose. 9pm.
- Finesse Fridays at PLAE Houston | No Cover – Strap on your dancing shoes and head to PLAE Houston, where you can dance all night to Top 40s hits from DJ Tina Langner. 10pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Easter Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to Do on Saturday, March 31 and Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.
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