April 14: Journey to the Cross
Hosted by Messiah Lutheran Church, the event is an interactive, self-guided tour through Jesus’ last week. Participants get their feet washed, smash olives, taste the foods of the Passover Festival, experience the tomb and listen to a storyteller recount the last week in Jesus’ life. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Messiah Lutheran Church, 11522 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-890-3013.
www.messiahlc.org
April 14-15: Waller United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
Clothing, furniture and more will be available at the sale. Proceeds will be used for various church repairs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (admission). Waller United Methodist Church, 1207 Farr Street, Waller.
www.facebook.com/wallerumc
April 15: Casino Night at Stageworks Theatre
The Stageworks Theatre board of directors hosts an evening of fun, festivities and fundraising. The event features gambling tables, food, a cash bar, raffle prizes and a sneak peek at upcoming shows. Games include poker, roulette, craps and blackjack. 7-11 p.m. $25-$100. Stageworks Theatre, 10760 Grant Road, Houston. 281-587-6100.
www.stageworkshouston.org/casino-night
April 15: HOPE Cardiac Arrest workshop
Hands On Practical Experience hosts a free community CPR class including what to do in cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, which strikes about 360,000 annually. 10:30 a.m. Free (with registration). Evolution Fitness & Wellness, 7510 Cherry Park Drive, Ste. F, Houston. 832-786-8814.
April 15-16: Photos with the Easter Bunny
Boardwalk at Towne Lake hosts the Easter Bunny for photo opportunities. 1-3 p.m. Boardwalk at Towne Lake, 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 713-690-0000.
http://boardwalktl.com/photos-easter-bunny-boardwalk
April 16: Eggstravanza Egg Hunt
Houston NW Church celebrates Easter Sunday with three worship services for all ages followed by an egg hunt for infants-sixth grade. Participants are encouraged to bring their own baskets. 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. (services), noon (egg hunt). Free. Houston NW Church, 19911 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-3389.
www.hnw.org
April 17: Young Life Crawfish Boil
The family-friendly event features food, fellowship, crawfish, T-shirts, a raffle and live entertainment from Matt Wertz. The crawfish boil is a key fundraiser for Young Life in Cypress, which is a faith-based organization for youth. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Cy-Fair ISD Exhibit Center, 11205 Telge Road, Cypress. 832-427-5317.
www.cypress.younglife.org