Here are a few events and things to do in the Lake Houston area throughout March and April. This list is not comprehensive.

March 31: Celebrate women in STEM

Lone Star College-Kingwood is inviting the public to attend a two-hour seminar exploring women who have stood in out in science-, technology-, engineering- and mathematics-related fields. Titled “NASA and Beyond: Women in STEM,” the discussion will wrap up the college’s monthlong slate of programming celebrating March as Women’s History Month. Noon-2 p.m. Free. Lone Star College-Kingwood Student Conference Center, 20000 Kingwood Drive, Room C-104, Kingwood. 281-312-1600. www.lonestar.edu

April 3: Sample barbecue

The 9th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival is returning to Humble, bringing more than two dozen Greater Houston-area barbecue joints to the Humble Civic Center. General admission to the event will include unlimited samples from participating restaurants, while VIP admission will include early entry to the festival, unlimited samples, a T-shirt and one free drink pass. 1-4 p.m. $70 (general admission), $120 (VIP admission). Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 832-454-6106. www.houbbq.com


April 9: Soak in Scottish culture

Enjoy a morning full of Scottish culture and athletics at the Houston Highland Games. The event will feature athletic and bagpipe competitions, Scottish music, armored combat demonstrations by the Houston Horde, Scottish clans, children’s activities, and food and beer vendors. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Humble Civic Center & Arena Complex, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 713-871-0061. www.houstonhighlandgames.com

April 9: Experience the tastes 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: Get ready to 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 11: Golf for charity

Dust off the golf clubs and find a team to enter the 11th annual Addishack Charity Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit Addi’s Faith Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending childhood cancer. The event will also feature lunch, beverages and contests. 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (shotgun start). $175 (individual), $600 (team of four). Tour 18 Golf Course, 3102 FM 1960 E., Humble. 281-785-4098. www.addisfaithfoundation.org


April 15-16: Rally for a cause

Come out to the Buckle Down South Festival to enjoy a car show, barbecue cookoff, concerts, food trucks, vendors and children’s activities. Proceeds will benefit the Kailee Mills Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries resulting from non-seat belt use. Noon-10:30 p.m. $15-$150. East Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 21679 McCleskey Road, New Caney. 281-354-3247. www.buckledownsouth.com

April 16: Grab an Easter basket

Swing by the Humble Praise Center to receive a free Easter basket and take photos with the Easter bunny at this event hosted in partnership with A.P.C. Inc.—a Greater Houston-area tutoring service. Masks are required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Humble Praise Center, 2325 Atascocita Road, Humble. 832-298-1717. https://humble-praise-center.business.site