Easter fun and ‘Charlotte’s Web’ top family fun picks

Mickey's Search Party and Rhyme & Reason: A Celebration of Black History are also included in this week's recommended events.

Easter events in and round Houston

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Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party

Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on adventures filled with skating, acrobatics and stunts.

When:Through April 17

Where:NRG Stadium, NRG Parkway

Details:$25-$165;disneyonice.com

‘Charlotte’s Web’

Main Street Theater brings E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web” to the stage.It is “the timeless story about friendship and the power of love,” says MST Theater for Youth producing director Vivienne M. St. John.

When:1:30 p.m. April 15, 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. April 24, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 30 and May 7

Where:MATCH, 3400 Main

Details:$18-$28;mainstreettheater.com

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The 2023 NCAA Men’s Final Four Houston Local Organizing Committee brings the Fan Jam Truck roll-in to Discovery Green. Expect basketball goals, photo opportunities featuring the Men’s Final Four trophy, giveaways and interactive games.

When:Noon-4 p.m. April 15

Where:Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney

Details:Free;discoverygreen.com

Easter Bunny Meet and Greet

Hop on out to the Children’s Museum of Houston to meet the Easter Bunny and make some colorful bunny ears to wear at the Junktion table.

When:10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16

Where:1500 Binz

Details:$14-$15;cmhouston.org

Young Audiences of Houston: The Science of Sound Earth Day

This new and highly interactive performance by Tom’s Fun Band uses music demonstration to teach the science of sound.

When:1-2 p.m. April 16

Where:3801 Eastside

Details:Free;levyparkhouston.org

Easter at Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium’s Easter weekend celebration includes a “Breakfast With the Easter Bunny” on April 16 and an “Easter Sunday Brunch” on April 17. Reservations required.

When:April 16-17

Where:410 Bagby

Details:aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston

Rhyme & Reason: A Celebration of Black History

Learn about Black history, from ancient Africa to today, through music, dance and performance poetry by Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean and Deborah DEEP Mouton.

When:11 a.m. April 20

Where:Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com

GALVESTON

Easter at Moody Gardens Hotel

The Easter celebration at the Moody Gardens features a brunch, buffet, Bunny Breakfast and hotel packages.

When:April 16-17

Where:7 Hope Blvd.

Details:moodygardens.com

KEMAH

Easter Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah Boardwalk hosts a three-day Easter Weekend, complete with an egg hunt, an Easter egg cookie decorating workshop, live music and the Easter bunny.

When:April 15-17

Where:Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp

Details:kemahboardwalk.com

RICHMOND

Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic

Celebrate Easter weekend with a colossal egg hunt and family picnic at George Ranch Historical Park. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and lunch.

When:9 a.m. April 16

Where:10215 FM 762

Details:$10-$15;georgeranch.org

SUGAR LAND

Brazilian Express and SambaBom Dancers

Sugar Land Town Square Plaza is turning into a Brazilian party with performers Cassio Duarte, Gabriel Santiago and the SambaBom Dancers.

When:7:30-9:30 p.m. April 16

Where:15958 City Walk

Details:Free;sugarlandtownsquare.com

THE WOODLANDS

The Woodlands Children’s Museum: EggTivities

Children will participate in egg dyeing, craft a bunny mask, embellish egg carton baskets and snap photos with the Easter bunny.

When:10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16-17

Where:4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, No. 280

Details:$7;woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

WALLIS

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Blessington Farms hosts two days of Easter egg hunts, along with access to the Farm Funland, with hayrides, barrel trains, giant slides and animal encounters.

When:10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 15-16

Where:510 Chisholm Trail

Details:$3-$24;blessingtonfarms.com

  • Ana Khan