Bayou City Art Festival
The Bayou City Art Festival, now in its 50th year, will return to Memorial Park this weekend. The annual festival attracts over 300 artists from 19 disciplines and boasts food trucks, live entertainment and art installations.
When:10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 25-27
Where:Memorial Park, 6501 Memorial
Details:$5-$65;artcolonyassociation.org
Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival
The annual event returns to Hermann Park for the first time since 2019. Visitors can bring their own kites or buy one from a kite vendor. In addition to face-painting and hula-hooping, there will be performances on Miller Outdoor Theatre’s stage from the Rice University Marching Owl Band, Kinder HSPVA Jazz Ensemble and Mariachi Los Caimanes from the University of Houston-Downtown.
When:10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27
Where:Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool at Hermann Park, 6100 Hermann Park Drive
Details:free;hermannpark.org
Houston Walk for Victory
马凡氏基金会提出了休斯顿fo行走r Victory, a global walk program that will bring the Marfan, Loeys-Dietz (LDS), Vascular Ehlers-Danlos (VEDS) and related conditions community together at Discovery Green. The walk is nonathletic and will include family-oriented events that focus on fundraising and fun.
When:Noon-3 p.m. March 26
Where:Grace Event Lawn at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details:$20;give.marfan.org
Houston Holi: Festival of Colors
Masala Radio 98.7 FM presents the 13th annual Houston Holi. This year’s event will feature explosions of color, a live concert by Jay Sean, Bollywood dancing, DJs spinning tunes, dhol players, street food, carnival rides, a kids zone and giveaways.
When:11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26
Where:VPSS Haveli and VVM, 11715 Bellfort Village
Details:$15;houstonholi.com
Paws on Parade
Houstonians and their dogs are invited for a walk around Discovery Green. The fundraising event features a costume contest, pet vendors and drawings.
When:11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 26
Where:Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details:Free;discoverygreen.com
A Story, a Song, and a Dance
The cross-cultural performance combines storytelling by Jean Donatto, flamenco by Irma La Paloma and guitarist Jeremy Garcia, Indian music by Abhishek Balakrishnan and percussionist Naga Srinidhi, and Indian classical dance by Rathna Kumar and members of her Anjali Dance Company. A Story, a Song, and a Dance tells the story of how we face profound hardships, ultimately delivering a message of hope inspired by the Buddha’s message “from darkness to light.”
When:7-8:30 p.m. March 26
Where:1370 Southmore
Details:$15-$25;asiasociety.org/texas
Turkey Leg Hut Festival
Hosted along Almeda between Wichita and Arbor streets in Third Ward, the annual festival and block party returns with performances by Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws and Inayah, along with dozens of local vendors, kids activities, DJs and more.
When:11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 27
Where:4830 Almeda
Details:Free;facebook.com/turkeyleghut
CROSBY
The Crosby Zydeco Festival
Festivalgoers will enjoy a weekend of food, vendors, games and live music by Leon Chavis, Noonie & the Zydeco Floaters, Lil Jabb & the Zydeco Soldierz, Raylon & Flat Town Zydeco, Keevon & the Zydeco GoGhettas, Rosie Ledet, J Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds and Lil Nate & the Zydeco Big Timers.
When:Noon March 26-27
Where:Crosby Fairgrounds, 14920 FM 2100
Details:$5-$130;crosbyzydecofest.com
KATY
Katy Taste Fest
The family-friendly outdoor event brings together restaurants, Katy diners and local nonprofits to increase visibility and raise awareness for community resources.
When:11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 26
Where:Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road
Details:$10-$1,000;hautetastings.com
LEAGUE CITY
Sunday in the Park: Salute to the ’80s
Celebrate the ’80s at League Park with live music, a trivia competition, games, food trucks and a sneak peek of the upcoming performance of Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre’s “Let’s Glow Crazy! A Salute to the ’80s.”
When:Noon-4 p.m. March 27
Where:512 2nd
Details:Free;leaguecitytx.gov
SUGAR LAND
International Art & Kite Festival
The annual festival celebrates culture and community through art, music, dancing and food. Kite flying, art cars and cultural performances are just some of the highlights of this colorful festival.
When:10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 26
Where:Brazos River Park, 18427 U.S. 59 S.
Details:Free;sugarlandtx.gov/1719/International-Art-Kite-Festival
TOMBALL
Tomball German Heritage Festival
The three-day festival features live music, games, folk dances, local vendors and plenty of polka.
When:6-10 p.m. March 25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. March 26 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 27
Where:Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm
Details:Free;tomballgermanfest.org