Saturday, April 25, 2026
Bayou Roots Walking Tour at Buffalo Bayou Park – Uncover local secrets along the bayou trails winding through Downtown, including architecture, ecology, public art, and more in a 90-minute tour. $5; free ages 12 and under. 9am. Get tickets.
Indie Bookstore Day 2026 Around Houston – Shop small and celebrate independent booksellers on this day dedicated to indie shops all over the country. Several Houston shops have special events and deals. Places and times vary. Learn more.
Layering & Wax: Encaustic Art Workshop at The Silos at Sawyer Yards – Artist Shauna Marie teaches about painting with wax and fusing with heat in a 2.5 hour workshop. $80+ 10am. Get tickets.
Blackberry Celebration at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – Celebrate the season and work as a group to make blackberry freezer jam. $52; $37 members. 10am to noon. Get tickets.
Unlocking the Code: A DNA Day Celebration at The Health Museum – Honor the 73rd anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix and 23rd anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion. Included with $15 admission; $12 for ages 3 to 12 and 65+. 10am to 1pm. Get tickets.
Spring Fest Market at City Place | FREE – Curated by The Woodlands Women’s Collective, the pop-up market offers specialty vendors, music, and a make-your-own arrangement at a floral bouquet bar. 10am to 2pm. Learn more.
30th Annual Grand Kids Festival in Downtown Galveston | FREE – The Grand 1894 Opera House hosts a free, hands-on family festival in Galveston’s historic Cultural Arts District, with live entertainment, 40+ activity booths, inflatables, a petting zoo, creative projects for all ages, and more. 10am to 4pm. Learn more.
The Houston Poetry & Arts Festival at The Orange Show | FREE – The family-friendly fest boasts live poetry busking, musical performances, a fashion show, local vendors, food, and more. 10am to 4pm. Learn more.
Pearland Grand Arts & Eats in Old Town Pearland | FREE – Mark Pearland’s beginnings and future with live music, artist and maker booths, a farmers market, family fun zone, food from local Pearland restaurants, and more. 10am to 5pm. Learn more.
Sylvan Beach Festival in La Porte – Country artists Waylon Wyatt and Blake Whiten headline a day of all ages fun with carnival rides, a barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts, inflatables, a vendor market, and more on Galveston Bay beach. $16+. 10am to 11pm. Get tickets.
Homemade Gnocchi With Beef Ragout Pasta Making Cooking Class at New Magnolia Brewing Co. – Join Classpop’s hands-on cooking class and craft your own tasty meal, with instructions, all ingredients, and supplies included. $65+. 11am. Get tickets.
Children’s Day at MECA Houston | FREE – Enjoy live kids theater, Folklorico dance, hands-on art, face painting, balloon art, juggling and more in First Ward. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
Spring Market at Hotel Lucine | No Cover – Galveston’s beachfront boutique hotel hosts female-founded vendors offering swimwear, custom hats, reworked goods, jewelry, small-batch pieces, and more. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
Spring Market in the Plaza at CityCentre | FREE – Stroll through a pop‑up market with live music, caricature artists, and a 2pm fashion show. Noon to 4pm. Learn more.
Earth Day at Discovery Green | FREE – Downtown’s official front yard celebrates Earth Day with a fashion show, an art installation, a community art project by larger-than-life puppets by Wolfbat, Houston recycled goods artist Glee Ryan, and more. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
Viva Las Tacos at Ironworks Houston | No Cover before 2pm – Shakira tribute band Shewolf headlines a day of taco tasting, vendor shopping, and more. $12+ after 2pm. Noon to 7pm. Get tickets.
Backyard Grilling Cooking Class as Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen – Learn to grill beef and chicken fajitas, corn, flour Tortillas, salsa, charro beans, and Mexican rice. $75. 1pm. Get tickets.
Houston Plant Swap at Eureka Heights Brewing | FREE – Take home free biodegradable seedling pots and a variety of herb seeds for planting—plus find adoptable rescue cats and dogs. 1pm to 5pm. Learn more.
Sonoma County Wine Fest at Kemah Boardwalk – Choose samples from 73+ wines from 24 Sonoma County wineries over live music, and waterfront views. $70+. 2pm to 5pm. Get tickets.
Grit & Grace: How Jewish Women Built a Better Texas Film Screening at Holocaust Museum Houston | FREE with RSVP – Director Barbara Rosenthal screens her documentary exploring nearly 200 years of Texas history through the lives and legacies of 5 influential Jewish women. 2:30pm. RSVP.
Springtoberfest at Holler Brewing | FREE – It’s stein season in spring, starting with a mid-afternoon stein-holding competition, followed by live German music. 2:45pm to 6pm. Learn more.
2026 Reggae in the Park Fest at The Garage – Soak up a day of live reggae, soca, dancehall and Afrobeat groups with food, art and jewelry vendors, games, and more. $12+. 3pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
9th Annual The Woodlands Margarita Festival at Town Green Park – Enjoy tastings of frozen margaritas and daiquiris, live music, and high-energy vibes along the Woodlands Waterway. 5pm to 8pm. $26+. Get tickets.
Let’s Go Crazy Block Party & Prince Tribute at Lucille’s – The patio turns purple for an evening tribute to Prince, 10 years after his untimely death, with tunes spun by the singer’s drummer Queen Cora, purple drinks, and more. Reservations recommended. 5pm to 8pm. Reserve.
31st Annual Katy Sip N Stroll 2026 at The Ark – Choose from 300+ beverages including 200+ wines, craft beer, and spirits—plus bites from 35+ local restaurants, artisan vendors, and live music from Shang and Byron’s 2 Man Band. $65+. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Kids Night: Houston Dash vs. North Carolina Courage at Shell Energy Stadium – Pregame with face painters,a friendship bracelet station, poster making and more on the plaza just north of the stadium. $14+; $5+ kids. 5pm to 6:30pm pregame kids activities. 7pm game. Get tickets.
Comedian Gareth Reynolds at The Riot Comedy Club – Co-host of the hit podcast The Dollop, the comic, actor and writer has written or appeared on New Girl, Arrested Development, You’re The Worst, A Very Harold and Kumar Xmas, and Maron. $34+. 7pm and 9pm. Get tickets.
Karaoke Night: Saturday Mic Fever at The Docks in Post Houston | FREE – Turn up for a special Saturday edition of Karaoke on the Docks, underneath the Docks’ iconic disco ball installations. 7pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Comedian Joe DeRosa at The Secret Group – Known for playing crooked veterinarian Dr. Caldera on AMC’s Better Call Saul, the veteran comic plays the EaDo box. $31. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
One Time for the City Vol. 2: The Function Concert at NRG Arena – Headliners $TooShort and Scarface are joined by Paul Wall, Z-RO, 8Ball & MJG, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Keke, and Devin the Dude for a night of HTX and Dirty South music. $64+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Il Volo in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The internationally acclaimed Italian trio brings their blend of opera and pop, complemented by their powerful harmonies and youthful energy. $75+. 8pm. Get tickets.
BadBadNotGood in Concert at The Heights Theater – The Canadian instrumental edm and jazz band known for “Running Away” and “Times Move Slow” plays the Heights. $83+. 8pm. Get tickets.
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Sunday, April 26, 2026
Pastels in the Garden at Ouisie’s Table – Create your own spring floral arrangement to take home in a class led by a professional florist. $110. 11am. Get tickets.
The Market at River Oaks District – The brand new biweekly market, presented with Sterling’s Market, debuts this week—offering up a curated mix of fresh, artisan, and specialty finds from local vendors in the Park and throughout District Lane. 11am to 3pm. Learn more.
13th Annual It Came From the Bayou Print Slinger Showcase in the Saint Arnold Brewing Company | FREE – Explore a showcase of works for sale created by sought-after printmakers from across the U.S. 11am to 4pm. Learn more.
Celebration of Life at True Anomaly Brewing | No Cover – After 7+ years, the multi-award winning craft brewery—named Texas Brewery of the Year in back-to-back years and pulling multiple top awards at the Great American Beer Festival—founded in EaDo by 4 guys from NASA is closing its doors. But first, they’re throwing a day-long celebration of great memories, brews, and people. 11am to 10pm. Learn more.
HAPS Blues, Brews & BBQ at Wicklow Heights – Houston Area Parkinson Society hosts a fundraiser party offering live blues music from Steve Krase Band, Allison Fisher, The Hightailers, and D!ggy. Guests can savor tasty barbecue, raffle prizes, games and more. $45; $75 VIP. Noon to 4pm. Get tickets.
Bellaire Open Air Spring Market at Evelyn’s Park | No Cover – Shop local artisans and small businesses at an open air market. Noon to 4pm. Learn more.
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co. | FREE – Experience Latin food vendors representing the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central and South America. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
58th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade at Kemah Boardwalk | No Cover – Spy festive decorated boats as they cruise down Clear Creek Channel. 2pm to 3pm. Learn more.
Open House at Italian Cultural & Community Center | FREE – Explore the ICCC while enjoying Italian food, vendors, cultural demos, games, interactive activities, and more in the Museum District. 2pm to 5pm. Learn more
Backyard Boil Series: Ma Der Lao Kitchen Chef Jeff Chancaleune at Josephine’s Gulf Coast Tradition – Chef Jeff Chancaleune of Oklahoma City’s Ma Der Lao Kitchen brings his James Beard–recognized expertise to the pop-up boil. 2pm to 6 pm. Free tickets are required; crawfish priced per pound. Reserve free tickets.
World Book Day: The Housemaid at Uptown Rooftop Cinema Club – Bring a book you’ve loved—or are ready to abandon—for a book swap in the lobby, prior to the screening of the movie based on Freida McFadden’s bestselling book. $17+. 3:45pm. Get tickets.
Reflections: East Meets West Concert at Asia Society Texas Center – Internationally acclaimed cellist and composer Saskia Rao-de Haas teams up with renowned sitar maestro Shubhendra Rao for a concert bridging cultures. 4pm. $25+.Get tickets.
Stella’s Wine Bar Symposium Saturday at Post Oak Hotel at Uptown – Become a critic as you explore 3 curated flights, each with 2 stylistically similar wines with different point values. $91+. 4pm. Get tickets.
de Boulle Cup at Houston Polo Club – The spring polo season continues on the grounds behind Memorial Park, with a world class match, halftime Champagne divot stomp, a player parade, and more. $18+. 5pm. Get tickets.
Jazzy Sundays in the Park: Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers with Steven Dargin & Texas Kreole at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park | FREE – One of the biggest hits in the zydeco circuit closes out the 2026 Jazzy Sundays series,with plenty of the dancing and grooving into the evening. 5pm to 7pm. Learn more.
The Academy Is… in Concert at House of Blues – The Chicago alt-indie rock quartet plays the music hall stage in Downtown. $52+. 7pm. Get tickets.
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal at 713 Music Hall – The live touring take on Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil features the star of the show and creator of Everyone Loves Raymond opining about his life, career, food, and travels. $40+. 7pm. Get tickets.
La Santa Cecilia in Concert in The Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues – Named after the patron saint of musicians, the Los Angeles band brings their mix of cumbia, bossa nova, and boleros to Downtown Houston. $39+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Bilmuri in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The singer-songwriter, musician and producer—best known as the former clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Attack Attack!—plays Downtown. $53+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Spyro Gyra in Concert at The Heights Theater – Now 52 years in, the jazz fusion band brings their mix of R&B, funk, and pop music to the 19th Street stage. Houston’s Kelly Doyle Trio opens. $44+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Houston Rockets vs. LA Lakers: NBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 4 at Toyota Center – The Rockets face the Lakers in the fourth game of the Western Conference First Round. $115+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
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