Houston Art Car Parade, Frida Festival top family fun picks

Astros FanFest, Spring Nutcracker Market, Dinosaur Adventure, Earth Day at Discovery Green, Crawfish & Zydeco Festival, Cirque Zuma Zuma and the Brazilian Food & Music Festival are also…

The 35th annual Art Car Parade returns to Houston to show off its 250 mobile masterpieces as they roll through downtown.

Photo: Yi-Chin Lee / Houston Chronicle

Spring Nutcracker Market

The three-day shopping experience celebrates all things spring and summer and will feature approximately 150 merchants from across the country. Some of the many items you can shop for include jewelry, trendy apparel, accessories, gourmet food, travel goods, a fresh assortment of seasonal items and home and holiday décor.

When:10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9-10

Where:NRG Park, 1 Fannin

Details:$18-$20;houstonballet.org/about/nutcracker-market

Movies at Miller: ‘In the Heights’

米勒户外剧院(Miller Outdoor Theatre)根据林·曼努埃尔·米兰达(Lin-Manuel Miranda)的百老汇音乐剧(Broadway Muranda)进行了现场放映。

When:8 p.m. April 8

Where:6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com

Kung Fu Film Nights: ‘Enter the Dragon’

Asia Society Texas Center celebrates the greatest hits of Hong Kong martial-arts films from the 1970s until today with a series of outdoor movie nights. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy a screening of “Enter the Dragon.”

When:8 p.m. April 8

Where:1370 Southmore

Details:$5-$10;asiasociety.org/texas

Dinosaur Adventure

This roaring exhibition features realistic, life-size dinosaurs that come alive with lifelike movement. Children of all ages can enjoy a variety of activities, including fossil crafting, themed obstacle courses, a baby dinosaur meet-and-greet and more.

When:9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 10

Where:George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas

Details:$25-$49;dinosauradventure.com

17th annual Frida Festival

Lizbeth Ortiz策划的年度音乐节通过音乐,表演,弗里达风格的时装秀,供应商和食品卡车庆祝弗里达·卡洛(Frida Kahlo)的遗产和灵感。

When:11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 9-10

Where:MECA at TBH, 333 S. Jensen

Details:meca-houston.org

35th annual Houston Art Car Parade

备受喜爱的休斯顿活动设有250多辆艺术车,穿过市区。休斯顿说唱传奇BUN B被称为2022大元帅,您可以期待儿童活动站以及这条路线的更多。由橙色展览中心的艺术中心主持,艺术车游行是四天的休斯顿艺术游行周末的核心,其中包括在赫尔曼广场举行的艺术汽车观看派对The Art Car Ball。

When:11 a.m. April 9

Where:Visit website for route details

Details:Free;thehoustonartcarparade.com

Cirque Zuma Zuma

Miller Outdoor Theatre presents Cirque Zuma Zuma, the incredible athletes are experts at precision tumbling and gymnastics. African music, drumming, dance and chants add extra excitement, which promotes audience interaction and participation.

When:8 p.m. April 9

Where:6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com

Earth Day at Discovery Green

活动特色是参展商,鸟类教育,Last Chance Forever和德克萨斯州野生动物中心的现场鸟类示威,来自休斯顿阿兹台克舞的美国原住民启发的舞蹈,儿童活动和手工艺品。休斯顿艺术家雷金纳德·C·亚当斯(Reginald C. Adams)将在公园时间首次亮相新的迷宫。

When:Noon-5 p.m. April 10

Where:Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney

Details:Free;discoverygreen.com

Astros FanFest

The Astros hosts their annual festival at Minute Maid Park. Activities include autograph sessions, fan forums, photo booths, games, an Astros vs. Angels Watch Party and more. All proceeds going to the Astros Foundation.

When:1 p.m. April 10

Where:501 Crawford

Details:mlb.com/astros/fans/fanfest

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Brazilian Food & Music Festival

The annual festival features Brazilian music, traditional food, craft activities, kids amusements and a vendor market.

When:Noon-8 p.m. April 10

Where:Wildcatter Saloon, 26913 Interstate 10 W.

Details:$5-$10;bit.ly/brazilianfoodmusicfestival

KEMAH

Crawfish & Zydeco Festival

Enjoy fresh boiled crawfish and Zydeco music from Curtis Poullard & The Creole Zydeco Band, Zydeco Dots, LT & the Zydeco Mob and Ruben Moreno, all weekend long at Kemah Boardwalk.

When:1-10 p.m. April 9-10

Where:215 Kipp

Details:kemahboardwalk.com

SUGAR LAND

Chili Cook-Off

Sample delicious chili at Sugar Land Town Square. There will be music, games and activities for all to enjoy. Prizes will be awarded to Audience Favorite, Best Traditional Chili, Spiciest Chili & Best Alternative Chili.

When:下午5 - 7点4月9日

Where:15958 City Walk

Details:Free;sugarlandtownsquare.com

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