Bun B's Birthday Bonanza among 10 things to do in Houston area this weekend, March 7-9

Volunteers with the Montgomery County Master Gardeners will help hand out trees and providing gardening tips and advice.

• March 8, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free
• H-E-B, 12350 I-45 N., Willis
• www.mcmga.com

Little Woodrow's Midtown location will continue its tradition of inviting local cooks to showcase their recipes for Louisiana’s official state cuisine, gumbo. The event will feature decorative cooking tents and cash prizes for competitors, as well as gumbo tastings and crawfish for purchase for onlookers.

• March 8, noon-6:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2306 Brazos St., Houston
• www.littlewoodrows.com/locations/midtown

This market at No Label Brewing Co. will showcase more than 25 local vendors offering handmade goods and gifts. The event will feature live music, food trucks, local brews and a family-friendly atmosphere.

• March 8, 1-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 5351 First St., Katy
• www.ktxmarket.com

The outdoor art sale will feature local vendors selling original artwork, live music, children’s activities, food trucks and a crawfish cook-off.

• March 8, 2-6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

This pet- and family-friendly monthly night market at League Park will feature products from over 65 small businesses in the area. It offers live music, a food court, art, baked goods, macrame, crochet, permanent and handmade jewelry and glassworks.

• March 8, 5-9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 198 Railroad Ave., League City
• Facebook: Sunset Bazaar on 2nd

Celebrate the Young Texas Artists’ 40th anniversary with a gala featuring dancing, barbecue, a live auction, and a spring art show and sale. Following the gala, guests can walk into the Crighton Theatre for the music competition’s finalists’ concert and awards.

• March 8, 5 p.m.
• $100-$150 (admission)
• Grand Pavilion and Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe
• www.youngtexasartists.org

The International Cinderella Scholarship Program will stop at the Bay Area Arts Conservatory for a preliminary event as part of its international pageant. The Cinderella pageant invites girls from infant up to high school ages to compete for cash and college scholarships.

• March 9, 9 a.m.
• $40-$125
• 400 Hobbs Road, Ste. 202, League City
• www.texascinderellapageant.com

Pearland Market Days will host this St. Patrick’s Day-themed market, which will feature 95 local vendors and various attractions at Pearland KC Hall.

• March 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2320 Hatfield Road, Pearland
• Facebook: Pearland Market Day