Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

Happy Friday! There are lots of fun events happening around town this weekend, including: 

Hermann Park Conservancy presents The Great Elephant Migration, a month-long public art installation featuring 100 life-sized sculptures of Indian elephants made from dried lantana plants. The public art installation invites visitors to experience the beauty of wildlife conservation and sustainability. (Photo: Mike Rathke, courtesy of HMNS)

The Great Elephant Migration 
Installation on view daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m. through April 30
Hermann Park
Free
This is the last weekend to check out The Great Elephant Migration at Hermann Park, a public art installation featuring 100 life-sized sculptures of Indian elephants made from dried lantana plants. The free, public art installation invites visitors to experience the beauty of wildlife conservation and sustainability. Hermann Park Conservancy, in partnership with a handful of local organizations, presents a series of engaging activities and events alongside the installation. Special events this weekend include: Friday, April 25, 7 p.m.: Evening Yoga with Black Swan Yoga; Sat., April 26, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Youth Empowerment Workshop: Native Seed Bombs Hosted by Master Gardeners; Sun., April 27, 10 a.m.: Houston Public Library Storytime. 

Smash Mouth stands tall as a global phenomenon, a force to be reckoned with over its illustrious three-decade journey. Westin Houston Medical Center presents Smash Mouth at Miller Outdoor Theatre, April 25, 8 p.m.

Smash Mouth at Miller Outdoor Theatre 
April 25, 8 p.m. 
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free
The “all star” group Smash Mouth will take the stage at Miller Outdoor Theatre, now featuring their new singer Zach Goode. The music legends became an international household name over the last three decades. See them live on stage at Miller.   

Join Houston Parks Board and the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art for the fourth annual Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival on Saturday, April 26, at Fonde Park. 

Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival 
Sat., April 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fonde Park
Free to attend 
Join Houston Parks Board and the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art for the fourth annual Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival on Saturday, April 26, at Fonde Park. This event celebrates the artist in everyone – fostering creativity and connecting Houstonians together in a beautiful local greenspace.  The parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. with a vibrant display of art bikes created by community members, local arts clubs, and students from local elementary and middle schools. Following the parade, event partners will announce and distribute awards for creativity. Throughout the event, attendees will also enjoy food and community & art activations including face painting and outdoor games. The Art Bike Parade & Festival is presented in partnership with Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, and Houston Independent School District.

The Bellaire Culture & Arts Board hosts the Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival. Pictured, at a past festival, are (from left) Kristi Coffey, Gay Mayeux, and Sneha Bhavsar.

Bellaire Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 
Sat., April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Paseo Park 
Free admission 
The Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, hosted by the Bellaire Culture & Arts Board, features local artists showcasing their work and delicious food from local restaurants like 401 Table & Tap and Mama's Tamales will be available. Guests may purchase wine at the event, and dogs on leashes are welcome. Note: A new shuttle bus service has been added to make it easier to go between the Spring Arts & Crafts Festival and Picnic in the Park at Evelyn’s Park on Saturday: Park at 5130 Bellaire Blvd (the old Randalls lot) and enjoy complimentary rides between the Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival at Paseo Park and Picnic in the Park at Evelyn's Park. 

The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest, hosted by the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation, is a two-day festival featuring 100 artist booths, live entertainment, local cuisine, a children's activity tent, and a wine and beer garden. 

Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest 
Sat., April 26-Sun., April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days
Smart Financial Centre
General admission day pass; $18 – general admission two-day pass
The Sugar Land Arts & Music Fest, hosted by the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation, is a two-day festival highlighting the cultural and artistic diversity of Fort Bend County and beyond. The family-friendly event features live entertainment, food from local restaurants, a children’s activity tent, and a wine and beer garden. The event will feature 100 artist booths, live mural painting, and more.

Volunteers helping at Evelyn's Park 2023 Picnic in the Park and Earth Day Celebration. (Photo: Jacob Power Photography)

Evelyn's Park 2025 Picnic in the Park and Earth Day Celebration 
Sat., April 26, 12-4 p.m.
Evelyn's Park
Free to attend
Celebrate Earth Day and Evelyn's Park's 8th anniversary at Picnic In The Park on Saturday, April 26, 12-4 p.m. Highlights include: A free 5,000 seedling giveaway donated by Trees For Houston; a community rock painting project hosted by Evelyn's Park; The City of Bellaire Environmental Sustainability Board's famous Crush the Can; live music by The Overcommitments band; free face painting; Danz Jamz with Brandon at 1 p.m.; scavenger hunts; chalk artists; free tye dye t-shirts while supplies last; ICam Photo Booth; Los Tios Pop-Up; and an 8th Birthday Cake cutting at 3 p.m. Parking is available at our New Castle and Mulberry lots, and overflow parking at Bellaire United Methodist Church at 4417 Bellaire Blvd., CityRise 4601 Bellaire Blvd., Faith Lutheran Church 4600 Bellaire Blvd., and First Christ Scientist 4527 Bellaire Blvd.

Bellaire City-Wide Garage Sale 
Sat., April 26, all day 
Free to browse 
For this one day only, Bellaire residents are invited to participate in the Bellaire City-Wide Garage Sale by hosting a permit-free garage sale. If you want your sale location featured on the City’s website, send your address to [email protected] or call 713-662-8286.

Happy customers, pictured at Blue Willow Bookshop, enjoying the Houston Book Crawl. (Photo courtesy of Blue Willow Bookshop) 

Houston Bookstore Crawl + Indie Bookstore Day 
Sat., April 26 is Indie Bookstore Day 
Free to browse; participating stores in Houston 
For the month of April, local independent bookstores are participating in the second annual Houston Bookstore Crawl in connection with Indie Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 26th. Learn more about how the crawl works here. Houston Bookstore Crawl 2025 | The Buzz Magazines

The Latin American Philharmonic, under the direction of maestro Glenn Garrido, presents a captivating romantic performance showcasing some of Latin America’s most iconic rhythms. 

Romance Produced by Houston Latin American Philharmonic 
Sat., April 26, 8 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free 
The Latin American Philharmonic, under the direction of maestro Glenn Garrido, presents a captivating romantic performance showcasing some of Latin America’s most iconic rhythms, including salsa, danzón, cumbia, tango, joropo, merengue, ranchera, and more. Each program is elevated by the presence of distinguished national and international guest artists, enhancing the artistic excellence of the experience.

For this annual event, copresented with Aurora Picture Show, community members are invited to project their own visuals onto the museum’s façade using video, film, slides, and overhead projectors. (Photo: Peter Lucas)

BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) 
Sat., April 26, 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Free
The Menil Collection 
For this annual event, copresented with Aurora Picture Show, community members are invited to project their own visuals onto the museum’s façade using video, film, slides, and overhead projectors.

NBA Playoffs, Game 3: Rockets vs. Warriors 
Sat., April 26, 8:30 p.m.
Chase Center
Game 3, Rockets at Warriors, tips off at 8:30 p.m. Watch on ESPN / ABC.

Navroz Spring Festival 2025 
Sun., April 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Buffalo Bayou Park Water Works
Free
The Ismaili Council for the Southwestern USA presents the Navroz Spring Festival at Buffalo Bayou Park. “Navroz” or “Nowruz” translates to "new day" in Persian. It marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated by various cultures, notably in Iran, Central Asia, the Middle East, and by some communities in India and Pakistan.  It's a day of immense cultural significance, symbolizing renewal, rebirth and a new future. The festival includes cultural performances, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and more. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, wear festive attire, and enjoy the day with family and friends. Pets are welcome. 

Citywide Yom HaShoah Observance 
Sun., April 27, 3 p.m.
Free to attend 
Congregation Brith Shalom
Holocaust Museum Houston will host the annual Yom HaShoah observance at Congregation Brith Shalom. During this citywide commemoration, the community mourns the loss of the 6 million Jewish people who perished in the Holocaust, honors those who survived, and comes together to remember and reflect. The invocation for the ceremony will be led by Rabbi Ranon Teller, with remarks by The Honorable Livia Link-Raviv, Consul General of Israel to the Southwest, songs from local cantors, a Holocaust survivor testimony from Michael Spiegel and a candle lighting ceremony with local Holocaust survivors.   

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