March 30-April 2: Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston


Starting Thursday, 144 of the world’s most talented golfers compete for $6.6 million in prize money. Each day brings different featured events, including Friday’s sriracha-inspired happy hour and Saturday’s public skin cancer screenings by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. 7:15 a.m. (Thursday and Friday), 7:30 a.m. (Saturday), 6:15 a.m. (Sunday). $45-$35,000. Golf Club of Houston, 5860 Wilson Road, Humble. www.shellhoustonopen.com

March 31: HTX Boss Babes Spring Market at Summer Street Studios


HTX Boss Babes host a spring pop-up featuring more than 30 local women-owned businesses, music, a photo booth, food and drinks. 6-10 p.m. Free. A Neue Space, 2500 Summer Street, Ste. 3118, Houston. www.htxbossbabes.com

March 31-April 1: "Footloose, the Musical" at Miller Outdoor Theatre


HITS Theatre presents the classic musical about a Chicago native who moves to a small town that has banned dancing. 8 p.m. Free. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. 281-373-3386. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com

March 31-April 2: Tomball German Heritage Festival


The city of Tomball hosts the three-day event featuring four music stages, German food, beer, a petting zoo, crafts and 175 street vendors. 6-10 p.m. (Friday), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free (admission and parking). Old Town Tomball, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-379-6844. www.tomballgermanfest.org

April 1: Houston Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival


Attendees taste whiskeys and learn more about them through seminars from whiskey experts. A cigar lounge and live music are featured at this fourth annual event. 6-10 p.m. $65 (general admission), $125 (VIP). Silver Street Studios, 1501 Silver St., Houston. www.houstonwhiskeyfestival.com

April 1-2: Texas Wine and Art Festival in Old Town Spring


Attendees of all ages sample food alongside wine from wineries across the state and listen to live music. Various vendors sell photography, clothing, handmade jewelry and other artwork. Each ticket includes a commemorative wine glass and seven wine tastings. Additional tastings cost $1 each. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday). Free (general admission, no tastings included), $27.37 (early bird special), $35 (at the gate, tastings included). Old Town Spring, 403 Main St., Spring. www.mainstreetfestivals.com

April 1-2: McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival


The 29th annual event features games, circus acts, rides, food, beverages and entertainment. Proceeds will benefit Child Advocates, Inc. 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Free (children under age 3), $10 (online), $12 (at the gate). Downtown Houston, 901 Bagby St., Houston. www.houstonchildrensfestival.com

April 2: Southern Star Brewing Company’s Crawfish Sunday


The Cajun Station food truck serves up crawfish to pair with Southern Star beers. Live music and painting classes are included in the event. Noon-6 p.m. Free (admission), $6.99 (crawfish per pound), $13.99 (shrimp per pound). Southern Star Brewing, 3525 N. Frazier St., Conroe. www.southernstarbrewing.com