Proceeds from the Nutcracker Market directly support the Houston Ballet. (Courtesy Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market)
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
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.
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
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