Feb. 26: Shop from local vendors
Visit Redemption Square in the master-planned community Generation Park to enjoy live music and shop from a selection of artisan vendors offering food, art, candles, jewelry and other locally made items. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Redemption Square, 250 Assay St., Houston. 713-860-3000. www.redemptionsquare.com
Feb. 26: Boogie at the Mardi Gras festival
Get out a pair of dancing shoes for Kingwood Town Center’s annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade. The festival will feature live musical performances from several artists, including Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Roadrunners, and a parade at 2 p.m. with prizes awarded to the best entries. The event will also feature a variety of vendors selling food, crafts, jewelry and accessories. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.towncenterevents.com
March 2: Enjoy music in nature
Bring out the children to learn about rhythm and music principles at Mercer Botanic Garden’s Music in the Gardens event. Recommended for children ages 2-5, the event will feature a mixture of song, instrument and movement exercises to inspire creativity and music appreciation. The event will be held outdoors, so participants should dress for the weather. Online registration is required to attend. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. 713-274-4160. www.hcp4.net
March 4-6 & 11-13: Support local fine arts
Visit the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center to see the Texas Repertory Theatre’s 2022 debut production of “Educating Rita,” which tells a story that emphasizes the positive changes that friendship and learning can have on a person’s life. 8 p.m. (March 4-5, 11-12); 3 p.m. (March 6 and 13). $30. Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble. 281-583-7575. www.texasreptheatre.com
March 5: Explore local nature
Enjoy a day discovering the beauty of Humble’s Jones Park during its 18th annual NatureFest, which will include guided tours of the park, presentations from staff and more than 30 educational exhibits showcasing the park’s diverse natural environment. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble. 281-446-8588. www.hcp4.net
March 5: Listen to live music
Visit the Old Humble Food, Music and Whiskey Festival to enjoy more than 15 live musical performances as well as shopping, food trucks, games and $5 drinks. Noon-9 p.m. $10. Old Humble Distilling Co., 19103 Continental Parkway, Humble. 281-782-1576. www.oldhumbledistilling.com
March 12-13: Gear up at the gun show
Peruse more than 250 tables from vendors showcasing guns, ammo, knives and shooting supplies at the Humble Gun Show. Attendees will have the opportunity to buy, sell and trade products at the two-day event. Children under the age of 11 and uniformed police officers can attend at no cost. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (March 12), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (March 13). $10. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 817-732-1194. www.premiergunshows.com
March 18-20: Draw fake weapons
Enter the magical realm of the Dwarven Dodrigian Empire at Estel Uqua LARP, a live action role-playing event in which participants dress up and don their best fake weapons to partake in a grand adventure. Unaccompanied minors age 16 and older must bring a signed consent form; attendees under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 5 p.m. (March 18)-11 a.m. (March 20). $5. Lake Houston Wilderness Park, 25840 FM 1485, New Caney. 832-395-7690. https://esteluqua.wixsite.com/larp/events-rsvp
