Urban Harvest Saturday Farmers Market at St. John’s School
Urban Harvest Farmers Market 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, United StatesOne 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.
Walk to End Lupus Now at Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University 3401 Cleburne St, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Texas Gulf Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America returns to the Texas Southern University campus for a spring Walk to End Lupus Now, celebrating and honoring our region's incredible lupus warriors, while also raising funds to help support lupus research. Participants are welcome to walk individually, create a team, or join a team. […]
LULAC Cinco de Mayo Parade in Downtown Houston
Dallas & Bagby West Dallast St. & Bagby St., Houston, United StatesThe festive LULAC Cinco de Mayo parade gathers elected officials, members of the community, businesses, schools, and more to walk and dance to the rhythm of Latin music in Downtown. The route begins at Dallas and Bagby, passing through Louisiana, Walker, Smith and Lamar Streets. Admission Free. Learn more.
Mythical Creatures at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin fellow Cryptozoologists and study real fantastical creatures that dwell at the Houston Arboretum and compare them to the mythical beasts lurking just beyond the shadows. You'll learn about folklore and adaptations, and even create our own Mythical Creature. Admission Tickets are $30 and $20 for members. Order tickets or learn more.
Market Square Park Farmers Market in Downtown
Market Square Park 301 Milam St, Houston, TX, United StatesAfter 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 […]
Chalk on the Block at Bagby Park
Bagby Park 415 Gray St, Houston, TX, United StatesVisit Bagby Park in Midtown and step into an interactive 3D sidewalk chalk art that will make you feel as if you have stepped into another dimension. This month’s theme is May The 4th Be With You with music by DJ Rosez. Admission Free. Learn more.
May the 4th Be With You, Star Wars LEGO Brick Art Pop-Up at Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring , TX, United StatesThe Spring gallery hosts a special pop-up with LEGO brick art displays inspired by the Star Wars universe. Come by to see the work of Houston Brick Club, and stay for some ice cream and your own block building fun. Admission Free. Learn more.
BIPOC Book Fest 2024 at Asia Society Texas Center
Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesThe third annual BIPOC Book Fest, presented with Inprint, is a celebration centered on underrepresented voices through a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, people of color, and other creatives of marginalized communities. The festival combines the nostalgia of the book fairs we knew and loved as children with unique programming, panels, readings, […]
50th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour
Galveston Island Galveston, TX, United StatesGalveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during the 50th annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. In addition to the tours, the annual event features numerous special events, allowing guests unique experiences in many of the tour homes and historic sites across the island. Admission $50. […]
Sherlock Holmes & the Mystery of the Crown Jewel at MATCH
MATCH: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesRecommended for second grade and up, families can join the mystery with the famed Sherlock Holmes and his friend, Doctor Watson. The original musical, based on the popular stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and performed by Main Street Theatre company, will lead the crowd on a goose chase from 221B Baker Street to the […]
Kentucky Derby Day at Sam Houston Race Park
Sam Houston Race Park 7575 N Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX, United StatesStart your Derby Day with some morning horse racing at the park before festivities kick off in the afternoon. Wager on the entire Churchill Downs card, plus sip on mint juleps, snag a commemorative glass, and vie for top prize at the derby hat contest. Admission Tickets are $5. Learn more.
Candle Making Workshop at Love & Make
Love & Make DIY Workshop in Rice Village 2516 Times Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesJoin 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. […]
Houston Grand Opera presents Storybook Opera at Levy Park
Levy Park 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX, United StatesHeld 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.
Joy Fest at Jubilee
Jubilee 26210 Happy Home St, Hockley, TX, United StatesJubilee, the new "Joyful neighborhood" in Hockley, northwest of Houston, celebrates its grand opening with the free, family-friendly Joy Fest celebration. The day dedicated to fun will include a Ferris Wheel, inflatables, gem mining, tie dye tile making, photo opps, giant lawn games, face painting, home wellness, and more. Food trucks and an adult beverage […]
First Saturday Arts Market in The Heights
First Saturday Arts Market 530 West 19th St, Houston, TX, United StatesShop artisan goods and works from dozens of local artists at the monthly First Saturday Arts Market in the heart of the historic Houston Heights. In addition to the shopping, people watching and atmosphere, the family-friendly market also boasts free live music, along with food truck bites, beer, and vino for purchase. The market features painting, sculpture, […]
Derby Day at Pier 6
Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House 113 6th Street, San Leon, TX, United StatesThe seafood destination in San Leon hosts an all-day Derby bash with a best dressed contest, mint juleps, and a live DJ after the race. Admission No cover. Reserve or learn more.
La Izquierda Surf & Music Festival at Galveston’s Beach Central
Beach Central 2012 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX, United StatesHead down island for La Izquierda Surf & Music Festival—a three-day celebration of beach culture and live music, with more than 30 acts including headliners The Nude Party, Kam Franklin, Tanya Nolan, and more. The festival will also feature surf competitions, vendors, food trucks, art installations, and more. Admission Free on Friday; tickets are $25 […]
Rūng Film Fest at MATCH
MATCH: Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United StatesIndus Arts Council presents the two-day inaugural Rūng Film Fest featuring original stories told through the lens of Pakistani filmmakers, writers, and actors from around the world. Films will be presented in four separately ticketed film blocks—about three hours each—across two days, with 30-minute panel discussions following each one. A grand feature film screening, reception […]
Talk Derby to Me at The Rustic Downtown
The Rustic Downtown 1836 Polk Street, Houston, TX, United StatesThe Rustic in Downtown hosts its annual Kentucky Derby watch party with live music after the race, Mint Juleps, and a best-dressed contest. Admission No cover. Learn more.
Black Swan Free Yoga at Post Houston
Post Houston 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX, United StatesBlack Swan Yoga hosts a free outdoor yoga session at Post Houston's Skylawn. Admission Free. Learn more.
Crawfish de Mayo at New Magnolia Brewing
New Magnolia Brewing 1616 Bevis St, Houston, TX, United StatesCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican-inspired crawfish boil, filled with deep Latin flavors and spices at New Magnolia Brewing. Admission No cover. Food and drinks are on you. Order tickets or learn more.
East End Street Fest at the Espalande on Navigation
Navigation Esplanade 2600 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, United StatesHeld during Cinco de Mayo week, this festival celebrates the art, music and heritage of East End with dance performances, live bands, artwork and plenty of fun for kids at the Plaza de los Niños. Admission Free. Learn more.
May the 4th Be With You & Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Railean Distillery
Railean Distilery 341 5th St., San Leon, United StatesThe San Leon distillery and tasting room on the shores of Galveston Bay celebrates Star Wars day and Cinco de Mayo with Yoda margaritas and special cocktails, mariachi and trilogy music and more. Costumes welcome. Admission No cover. Learn more.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Cantarito Painting Class at Urban South HTX
Urban South HTX Brewery 1201 Oliver St, Houston, TX, United StatesUrban South HTX hosts a Cinco de Mayo celebration with music, specialty beer releases, a taco truck, a Michelada vendor, a Mexican candy vendor, a Cantarito (traditional Mexican clay cups) painting workshop, and more. Admission Tickets start at $45. Order tickets or learn more.
Kentucky Derby Party at Julep
Julep 1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX, United StatesCelebrate the Kentucky Derby in style at Julep's 10th annual Kentucky Derby Day Party. The party starts with ice-cold Mint Juleps, bottles of champagne, craft cocktails, food, a live DJ set from DJ G Funk and DJ Goodfat, live music, cigars, a live stream of the Kentucky Derby race, and more. Admission Tickets start at […]