April 8-10: Conroe Crossroads festival
The Conroe Crossroads festival will feature 40 shows from Texas artists. The shows will take place in multiple venues throughout Conroe and feature a variety of music genres. 6 p.m.-midnight (April 7), 5:30 p.m.-midnight (April 8-9), 6-10:30 p.m. (April 10). $35 (early general admission), $100 (early VIP admission). Downtown Conroe, North Main and Simonton streets, Conroe. 936-522-3500. www.conroecrossroads.com
April 8: "In The Heights" screening
The popular movie based on a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical is streamed at the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. The screening begins at 8 p.m. Free. 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston. http://milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/movies-at-miller-in-the-heights/
April 8: Breakdown Band HTX Live at Central Green Park
Central Green Park will host Breakdown Band HTX this weekend. The Breakdown Band HTX was formed in 2014 by their manager Ant Boogie as a tribute to Prince, his music, and related Minneapolis musicians. Not only does the band perform songs by Prince, but also by Sheila E., Jesse Johnson, Morris Day and The Time. 7-9 p.m. Free. Central Green Park, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. http://centralgreenpark.com/event/prince-tribute/
April 8: 10th annual Dev Gala
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health will host its 10th annual Dev Gala. Funds raised go to helping people with behavioral, cognitive and emotional difficulties. The gala will feature a live band, cocktails and a red carpet. 6:30-11:30 p.m. $275-$15,000. Hotel ZaZa, Museum District, 5701 Main St., Houston. 800-373-0011. www.savorthehope.org
April 8-9: Tomball Art League Spring art show
The Tomball Art League will host a spring open art show at the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library. There will be artwork on display by community members from all levels and ages. Artwork can be entered until April 3. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (April 8), 1-3:30 p.m. (April 9). Free. 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. 832-797-4635. www.thetomballartleague.com
April 8-9: Joy of Quilting show
Walk through a display of more than 100 handmade quilts at this “Joy of Quilting” show hosted by the Klein United Methodist Church’s Piecemakers quilting club. Quilts will be available for sale along with other boutique items from the club and items from local businesses. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $5 or five cans of food to be donated to the Klein UMC food pantry. Klein UMC, 5920 FM 2920, Spring. 281-353-8202. www.kleinumc-piecemakers.com
Feb. 9: Baskets & Bunnies
Katy Parks and Parkway Fellowship present a fun-filled morning that includes an egg hunt, Easter bunny photos, crafts, petting zoo, bounce houses, and a virtual pet adoption.
The event is open to all ages, but the egg hunt is for children in first to fifth grades. 9 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). Katy City Park, 5720 Franz Road, Katy. http://cityofkaty.com/government/city-departments/parks-recreation/events-calendar
April 9: Founder’s Day in Jersey Village
The city of Jersey Village is hosting a carnival to celebrate Founder’s Day at Clark Henry Park. The evening will feature carnival rides, bingo, a cake walk and food and will conclude with a fireworks show. While various portions of the event are free, wristbands can be purchased to guarantee access to certain features. 4:30-9:30 p.m. $10-$40. Clark Henry Park, 7804 Equador St., Jersey Village. 713-466-2100. www.jerseyvillagetx.com/page/events.foundersday
April 9: Texas All-Star Wrestling’s Humble Rumble
Witness an all-out brawl between some of the state’s top professional wrestlers at Texas All-Star Wrestling’s Humble Rumble 29. Reserved seating for the event varies in price and must be purchased online. 7 p.m. $15 (general admission at the door). 1886 Humble Backyard, 7015 Manor Way, Humble. 281-548-5856. www.taswwrestling.com
April 9: MusicFest
The Willow Waterhole Greenway will host MusicFest, featuring live bands playing country, jazz and classic rock music. The pet-friendly event will host four food trucks on-site, and guests can take photos among the blooming bluebonnets. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. Schwartz Gazebo, 5300 Dryad Drive, Houston. www.willowwaterhole.org/musicfest
April 9: MCTX Chalk Festival
The Missouri City Chalk Festival will showcase some of the best local artists in Missouri City and Greater Houston. This event will include chalk art, graffiti, live performances, traditional street food and lots of art-inspired activities for all ages. This event is organized by the Parks & Recreation Department and the Arts & Culture Commission in Missouri City. 4-8 p.m. Free. Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Drive, Missouri City. http://missouricitytx.gov/1094/chalk-festival
April 9: Morning with Mr. Bunny event
Children ages 18 months to 10 years can hunt for eggs at the city of Conroe’s annual Morning with Mr. Bunny event. Attendees can take pictures with Mr. Bunny as well and are encouraged to bring their cameras and Easter baskets. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m., according to a release from the city. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Carl Barton Jr. Park Softball Complex, 2500 S. Loop 336 E., Conroe. 936-522-3500. www.cityofconroe.org
April 9: Friends of Texas Wildlife open house
Friends of Texas Wildlife will host an open house for the ribbon-cutting of the organization’s new raptor house. There will be tours through the 100-foot eagle flight enclosure and the intake center. Rehabilitators will be on-site to answer questions, and education ambassadors—live, nonreleasable animals—will be available to meet and take photos. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (children age 3 and younger), $5 (admission). 29816 Dobbin Hufsmith Road, Magnolia. 281-259-0039. www.ftwl.org
April 9: Great Garden Festival in Woodforest
The Great Garden Festival in Woodforest will feature nature-themed activities, photo opportunities, food, drinks and a free native tree sapling to take home. Attendees can sample from an edible garden and drink a frozen flower mocktail. Noon-3 p.m. Free. 251 Central Pine St., Montgomery. 936-447-2800. www.woodforesttx.com
April 9: Astrodome Conservancy 5K and 1K
The Astrodome Conservancy will host a 5K competitive run and a 1K leisure run around the Astrodome to celebrate its 57th anniversary and raise funds for its preservation and development. 7:30 a.m. $20-$35. Houston Astrodome, 3 NRG Parkway, Houston. www.astrodomeconservancy.org
April 9: Taste of Kingwood
Sample a variety of food and drinks from around the world at the fifth annual Taste of Kingwood event. The event will also feature vendors and booths with information about local businesses, restaurants, clubs, schools and family activities. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.thelivableforest.com
April 9: 35th annual Art Car Parade
The 35th annual Art Car Parade will be presented by Team Gillman and features over 250 cars. The main event will be surrounded by multiple smaller events on different days, including an award show, preparties and children’s workshops. 2-4 p.m. Free. Downtown Houston, Bagby Street at Dallas Street. 713-926-6368. www.thehoustonartcarparade.com
April 9: Pedal for a Purpose with Boys and Girls Country
Boys and Girls Country is hosting a bike ride fundraiser to benefit children from families in crisis. Cyclists can choose from the 23-mile, 46-mile or 63-mile routes; start times are staggered from 7:30-8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. $40 (advance registration), $50 (on-site). Community of Faith, 16124 Becker Road, Hockley. 281-351-4978. www.boysandgirlscountry.org
April 9: Transition Resource Fair
The Fort Bend ISD Department of Special Education will hold a Transition Resource Fair on April 9 at the James Reese Career and Technical Center. This free event aims to provide information to families of middle and high school students with special needs, but it will be open to everyone. 10 a.m. Free. James Reese Career and Technical Center, 12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-634-1143. www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/77
April 10: Share The Love
Families with children of all ages are invited to Generation Serve Houston's volunteer day event, Share The Love. The inaugural event allows for hands-on service projects to help more than 25 local nonprofits, including animal care, environmentalism, caring for children, senior support and food insecurity. Nonprofits include Kids' Meals, Literacy Now, CPS Kids, HeartGift, Ronald McDonald House and Houston Botanic Gardens, among others. 1-2:30 p.m. (first shift), 3-4:30 p.m. (second shift). Free (register online). Merfish Teen Center, 9000 S. Rice Ave., Houston. 713-907-1072. www.generationservehtx.org
Shawn Arrajj, Wesley Gardner, Holly Galvan, Maegan Kirby, Emily Lincke, Danica Lloyd, Kayli Thompson and Cynthia Zelaya contributed to this report.
