Adult Congenital Heart Association Walk
This active fundraising event features a 1-mile walk through Houston’s Memorial Park picnic loop to raise $35,000 for advocacy efforts, research, educational programs and resources for the community.
- April 27, 9 a.m. (check-in), 10 a.m. (opening ceremony)
- Free (donations encouraged)
- Memorial Park, 7575 Picnic Lane, Houston
- www.achaheart.org/walk1in100
The Houston Arboretum hosts an event to celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities. Attendees can learn about plants and animals, take part in a scavenger hunt, and explore interactive activities and crafts.
- April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston
- www.houstonarboretum.org
Bellaire residents participate in a citywide garage sale on a day where city officials waive all permits for vendors to set up shop.
- April 27, times vary
- Free
- Locations vary (citywide event in Bellaire)
- www.bellairetx.gov
The Bellaire Culture and Arts Board is bringing the restored arts and crafts festival to the city with over 75 vendors, food options, activities for children and live music. Beer and wine will be available at the event. Dogs are allowed on a leash.
- April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free
- Paseo Park, 5000 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire
- www.bellairetx.gov
The Nature Discovery Center in Bellaire will celebrate springtime with a fun, informative and family-friendly event. Guests can browse the native plant sale for pollinator friendly plants, listen to live music, participate in nature-based crafts and activities, take a guided walk or have a hands-on animal encounter.
- April 27, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Russ Pitman Park, 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire
- www.naturediscoverycenter.org
The Heritage Society and Friends of the River Oaks Theatre will celebrate Sam Houston's Park 125th Anniversary with a free showing of Urban Cowboy followed by dancing and live country music featuring Sam Turner and the Cactus Cats.
- April 27, 7-10:15 p.m.
- Free
- Heritage Park, 1000 Bagby St., Houston
- www.saveriveroakstheatre.org
The Houston Brew Fest will feature over 50 breweries and 150 beers as well as food trucks, live music and lawn games. Admission includes samplings from participating breweries. The event is for those 21 years old and up.
- April 27, noon-4 p.m.
- $50 admission
- Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston
- www.houstonbrewfestival.com
The Houston Toy Museum will host a book fair that includes the appearance of local authors, book reading and various activities for children.
- April 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $5 per ticket
- Houston Toy Museum, 321 W. 19th St., Ste. C, Houston
- www.houstontoymuseum.com
