Houston has something to offer the entire family this weekend. Here are seven events to consider adding to your calendar:
Oct. 6-9: The Original Greek Festival
This festival highlights Greek culture through traditional food, crafts, art and gifts. Food at the festival includes Greek dishes such as baklava, tsoureki and dolmades. Each night features traditional Greek dancing reflecting the customs and cultures of Greece. Cathedral tours are also offered throughout the festival. 5-10 p.m. (Oct. 6), 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Oct. 7), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 8), noon-6 p.m. (Oct. 9). $5. Free (children ages 12 and younger). 3511 Yoakum Blvd., Houston. 713-526-5377. www.greekfestival.org
Oct. 6-7, 9: 'Mamma Mia!'
The Hobby Center performs the hit musical "Mamma Mia!" featuring selections from ABBA such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia” and more. 7:30 p.m. (Oct. 6), 8 p.m. (Oct. 7), 2 p.m. (Oct. 9). $15-$39. Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St., Houston. www.houston.broadway.com
Oct. 7: Hocus Pocus Pops Concert
Attendees are encouraged to dress up for a night of Halloween music performed by the Houston Symphony. 7:30 p.m. $20. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. 281-363-3300. www.houstonsymphony.org
