Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.
Baby Day
Families with infants and toddlers can attend the statewide event celebrating the caregiver-child connection with fun activities and resources.
- April 18, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- West End Multi-Service Center, 170 Heights Blvd., Houston
- www.first3yearstx.org/baby-day
Nutcracker Spring Market
After a four-year hiatus, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is bringing back its spring market, featuring more than 150 vendors and one-of-a-kind gifts.
- April 17-19, times vary
- $20 (general admission)
- NRG Center, 1 Fannin St., Houston
- www.houstonballet.org
Market and Boutique Crawl
Attendees are invited to a spring shopping event featuring local small business owners with items such as clothing, decor and handmade jewelry.
- April 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $5 (cash entry)
- 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
- Facebook: Montgomery County Holiday Extravaganza
Fairfield Spring Market
The Fairfield Spring Market features an array of vendors offering fresh produce, music and shopping.
- April 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (entry)
- 15103 Mason Road, Cypress
- www.ynfma.org
Big Spring Energy
Shop 50-plus local plant and artisan vendors and enjoy hands-on activities, giveaways and sing-alongs.
- April 18, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 600 N. Shepherd Drive, Houston
- www.themkt.com/events
Bellaire Book Sale
The Friends of the Bellaire Library is holding its spring book sale, selling books in clean condition that include recent releases, rare and collectible books and book sets.
- April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $2 (hardback books), $1 (paperback books)
- Bellaire Fire Station, 5101 Jessamine St., Bellaire
- www.fotbl.org/book-sales
Puranava India Art & Culture Fest
The festival features dances, percussion, vegetarian street food, henna, a chariot fest and a kids zone.
- April 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 11200 Broadway St., Pearland
- www.puranava-usa.org/houston
Crawfish Boil Fundraiser
Talyard Brewing Co’s fifth annual crawfish boil will include adoptable puppies and a silent auction to benefit Jenny’s Rescue Ranch.
- April 18, 2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1033 Imperial Blvd., Sugar Land
- www.talyardbrewing.com
Hot Sauce Festival
The Paradigm Hot Sauce Festival will feature a lineup of hot sauces and spicy eats as well as a pepper-eating contest.
- April 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2130 S. Persimmon St., Tomball
- Facebook: Paradigm Brewing Company
12th Annual Moffitt Charity Crawfish Festival
The annual festival benefiting Boots for Troops will feature the Josh Abbott Band, Easton Corbin, Jon Wolfe and Cody Hibbard as well as a crawfish boil.
- April 18, 3-9 p.m.
- $78.25 (students), $154 (VIP)
- Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston
- www.mofittlegacyfoundation.org
Great Taste of the Heights
Hosted by the All Saints Catholic Community, the event features food samples from Heights-area restaurants and live entertainment.
- April 18, 5-10 p.m.
- $30-$40 (per ticket)
- 215 E. 10th St., Houston
- www.greattasteoftheheights.com
