Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! There are tons of fun events happening around town this weekend. Some highlights include: 

Located in Town Green Park and along The Woodlands Waterway, the Woodland Waterway Arts Festival has been named "Best Event in the Woodlands" for 13 years running.

Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival 
Fri., April 11, 1-5 p.m., Sat., April 12, 10 a.m.=6 p.m., and Sun., April 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Town Green Park, The Woodlands
General admission ranges from $13-$18 per day; $33 for a weekend pass
Head to the 20th Annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival this weekend for incredible art, food, and more.  Organized by the local arts nonprofit, The Woodlands Arts Council, the festival's proceeds will directly support local microgrant initiatives and student art scholarship programs. This dynamic outdoor art exhibition features original fine artworks across 12 mediums, showcased by 200 jury-selected artists.  The festival offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including live performances on the Stella Artois Mainstage and two additional stages, Books On The Green focusing on literary arts, and children’s art activities at Artopoly in partnership with The Woodlands Children’s Museum. Attendees can enjoy local food, craft beer, and fine wines.

The City Market 
Fri., April 11, 2-8 p.m. and Sat., April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
POST Houston
General admission: Free; special event prices vary
The fourth annual The City Market takes place at POST Houston, featuring great shopping for a great cause. All proceeds from this event will support the Houston Junior Forum's College Scholarship Program and Community Grants Program.

West U Easter Spring Festival 
Sat., April 12, 9-11 a.m.
Colonial Park
Free
Join West U neighbors for the annual Easter Spring Festival on Saturday morning at Colonial Park, including photos with the Easter bunny, games, train rides, bounce houses, and more. 

Friends of the Bellaire Library Spring Book Sale 
Sat., April 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bellaire Fire Station 
Free to browse; hardbacks: $2; paperbacks: $1 
The Friends of the Bellaire Library hosts the Spring Book Sale at the Bellaire Fire Station. Score beloved books at great prices while supporting the Bellaire City Library.

Houston SPCA’s Spring Open House includes Easter egg hunts, pet adoption specials, barn chats, wildlife chats, kitten nursery feedings, refreshments, balloons animals, face painting, music, nad more. 

Houston SPCA’s Spring Open House 
Sat., April 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Houston SPCA 
Enjoy a paw-some day at Houston SPCA's Spring Open House, which includes several Easter egg hunts for ages 0-5 years old (bring your own basket), barn chats, wildlife chats, kitten nursery feedings, and pet adoption specials. There will also be Refreshments, beer samplings (21+), balloon animals, face painting, music, giveaways, and more.

For its 38th year, the Houston Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown, with 250+ wild and creative vehicles delighting nearly 400,000 spectators. Pictured: "There's No Place Like Kolter" created by Kolter Elementary students. (Photo: Morris Malakoff) 

38th Annual Art Car Parade  
Sat., April 12, 2 p.m.
Free
For its 38th year, the iconic Houston Art Car Parade will roll through downtown, with 350+ creative, colorful vehicles delighting nearly 400,000 spectators. The parade kicks off on Allen Parkway at the I-45 overpass, loops around City Hall, and heads back out along Allen Parkway. The event is free to attend, with fans encouraged to arrive early to enjoy beverage and merchandise stations at the Lineup Party, plus food trucks, the HEB Kid Zone, entertainment, and more.

Love Street Music & Arts Festival 
Sat., April 12, 3-10:30 p.m.
Karbach Brewing Co. 
General admission: $45; VIP: $!50; children under 10 are free 
Feel the love at Karbach's Love Street Music & Arts Festival featuring Wilderado with special performances by Moon Taxi and Alex Lambert. Plus, an incredible group of local artists will be onsite, plus a unique live art installation. All ages are welcome.

Houston Dash vs. Angel City FC 
Sat., April 12, 4 p.m.
Shell Energy Stadium
$14+
The Houston Dash takes on Los Angeles’ Angel City FC at Shell Energy Stadium.

Celebrate spring at Houston Botanic Garden's Flower Power festival. (Photo courtesy of Houston Botanic Garden)

The Houston Botanic Garden presents Flower Power 
Sun., April 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; concert from 2-4 p.m.
Houston Botanic Garden
$20 for adults and $16 for seniors 65+, active military, students, and children age 3 and older.
The Houston Botanic Garden presents Flower Power, a new spring festival, on Sunday. Enjoy a day of flower-focused family fun and an afternoon concert from Houston-based Beatles and '60s music tribute band The Fab 5. Stevie the Photo Bus, a vintage VW with a built-in photo booth, will be on-site from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., for groovy photo ops. Enjoy a Family Fun Zone with floral-themed and tie-dye crafts; shop a festive market featuring local artists and vendors; buy selected plants from the Garden; and snap plenty of beautiful photos with colorful blooms. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite floral prints and/or hip '60s attire. Concessions, including adult beverages, will be available for purchase. General seating for The Fab 5 performance is first-come, first-served; bring your own lawn chairs.

Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets 
Sun., April 13, 2:30 p.m. 
Toyota Center
$22+
The Houston Rockets take on the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center.

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