Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Easter weekend! There are tons of fun, springy events this weekend around town, including Earth Day celebrations. 

Astros vs. Padres 
Fri., April 18, 7:10 p.m., Sat., April 19, 6:10 p.m., and Sun., April 20, 6:10 p.m. 
Daikin Park 
$20 
The Astros take on the Padres at Daikin Park in a three-game series.

See The Sharpe Family Singers LIVE! - America’s favorite singing family - at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 

The Sharpe Family Singers 
Fri., April 18, 8 p.m. 
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free  
The Sharpe Family Singers, including Broadway-star parents with talented kids Samantha, Logan, Aidan, and Connor, perform Broadway showstoppers from smash hit musicals, mega-hits from the Disney songbook, blockbuster soundtracks from popular films and a wide variety of Top 40/Contemporary pop hits. The Sharpe Family has been featured on American Idol, America’s Got Talent, national TV commercials, and social media.

Easter Egg Hunt Hosted By CityRise at Evelyn's Park 
Sat., April 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Evelyn's Park
Free
One of the biggest events for kids at Evelyn's Park all year, the CityRise Easter Egg Hunt includes the popular egg hunt, face painting, bounce houses, crafts, photo booth, raffle prizes, bunny pictures, and more. Parking is available at the Newcastle and Mulberry lots at Evelyn’s Park, The Bellaire United Methodist Church lot at Bellaire and Newcastle, and at CityRise Church (4601 Bellaire Blvd.).

Celebrate Earth Day with a green-focused, educational, and fun day at Children's Museum Houston. (Photo courtesy of Children's Museum Houston)

Earth Day Bash at Children’s Museum Houston 
Sat., April 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
General admission: $19.95/adults and children, ages 1+
Children’s Museum Houston 
Celebrate Earth Day with a green-focused, educational, and fun day at Children’s Museum. Activities and events include a tree sapling giveaway donated by Trees for Houston; craft your own wildflower seed bomb; make a bracelet using repurposed materials; craft clay pots and tissue paper flowers; learn about ants from an expert; build your own wooden planter box. 

Celebrate Earth Day at the Houston Arboretum.

Houston Arboretum Presents Earth Day Celebration 2025
Sat., April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Celebrate Earth Day through art and creativity at the Houston Arboretum. Explore nature through poetry, drawing, photography, and more. Also, enjoy the Houston Monarch Story, which features striking Monarch sculptures created by artist Michelle Matthews. These larger-than-life sculptures animate the Arboretum’s landscape and highlight the importance of conservation efforts for this iconic species.

Easter Saturday at Saint Arnold 
Sat., April 19, 11 a.m.
Free to attend
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. 
Join in the family-friendly Easter egg hunt at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around the Beer Garden to say hi and take photos. AndyRoo will play singalong hits for the kids at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Super Happy Incredible Toys will be on hand with a toy and collectible market perfect for stuffing your Easter baskets!

The 2025 Green Mountain Energy Earth Day offers fun and interactive opportunities to learn about sustainability. This year’s theme "Our Power, Our Planet" showcases renewable energy through interactive art, hands-on exhibits, and engaging activities. One highlight of the day is an immersive performance of Squonk’s Brouhaha. (Photo courtesy of Discovery Green)

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day 
Sat., April 19, 12-5 p.m.
Free
Discovery Green, Jones Lawn 
The 2025 Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green is all about renewable energy and its power to change the planet for the better. Learn about solar, wind, water, and other forms of renewable energy with fun, interactive art and activities. Watch chalk artists create live murals, enjoy musical performances, crafts for the whole family, exhibitors, food and more. One highlight is a performance of Squonk’s Brouhaha, an immersive outdoor spectacle bursting with rollicking music, dazzling imagery and the thrill of audience participation. Green Mountain Energy Earth Day is presented by Discovery Green in partnership with Houston Public Works Waterworks Festival.

Hoppy Tails and Happy Tunes 
Sat., April 19, 1-3 p.m.
Houston Humane Society 
Free to attend but register in advance for the Egg Hunt
Join Houston Humane Society for a fun and family-friendly spring festival featuring live music, a pet parade, egg hunt, and a vibrant vendor village!  

Enjoy a festive egg hunt, floral photo opps, a craft station, and more at River Oaks District. (Photo courtesy of River Oaks District)

River Oaks District’s Spring Garden Celebration 
Saturday, April 19, 1-3 p.m. 
The Park at River Oaks District (next to Bari Ristorante)
Free
River Oaks District hosts a Spring Garden Celebration, including a festive Easter Egg Hunt, floral photo opps, a family-friendly craft station, and sweet treats. 

From the inventive Cirque Mechanics comes “Pedal Punk,” a Steampunk inspired acrobatic whirlwind where cycling is the escape from technology obsessed society.

Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk 
Sat., April 19, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
From the inventive Cirque Mechanics comes “Pedal Punk,” a Steampunk inspired acrobatic whirlwind where cycling is the escape from technology obsessed society. Cirque Mechanics’ stories are wrapped in circus acrobatics, mechanical wonders, and a bit of clowning around.

MUNCHIZU: The Taste of Asia at POST 
Sun., April 20, 2-5 p.m.
$10
POST Houston 
Experience Munchizu: The Taste of Asia, a one-day cultural celebration on Easter Sunday showcasing the flavors and traditions of Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The event at POST Houston will feature complimentary tastings and live cooking demonstrations, including classic Korean kimchi and Taiwanese pickles. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of performances, from a Korean fashion show and dance presentation to cultural showcases from Taiwan and Japan, including a powerful Japanese Taiko drum performance.  

NBA Playoffs: Rockets vs. Warriors
Sun., April 20, 9:30 p.m.
Toyota Center
$118+ 
It's NBA playoffs time and the Rockets will take on the Warriors. Game 1 is this Sunday, 9:30 p.m. Go Rockets! 

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