Check out what's happening in the Lake Houston area this weekend, Sept. 5-7. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Tai Chi in the Garden

Visit Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens for a free Tai Chi class. Attendees will meet at the garden’s staff center for a one-hour session for individuals ages 11 and older.Bird Survey and Nature Hike

Birders and hikers of all skill levels are invited to join park naturalists and volunteers for a closer look at the wildlife at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center. Attendees are advised to wear closed-toe shoes and bring water for the roughly two-mile hike. The free event is open to ages 10 and up.Movie at the Library

Enjoy a family movie screening of “Zootopia” at the Octavia Fields Branch Library. Popcorn will be provided.
  • Sept. 5, 3-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 1503 S. Houston Ave., Humble
  • www.hcpl.net
In a Pickle Festival


The annual In a Pickle Festival features over 100 vendors with pickled-themed items, an array of free pickle samples from vendors, pickle-themed contests, live music and a pet parade.
  • Sept. 6-7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood
  • www.jg-events.com