Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend, May 15-17? Check out this weekend's guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.
1. Houston Greek Fest
The 27th Annual Houston Greek Fest will feature live Greek music, dance performances, carnival rides, games, kids crafts, traditional food, pastries, along with a market with Greek jewelry, clothing, cookbooks and other cultural items.
Guests can also get free admission by bringing three canned goods per person, which will be donated to Target Hunger to help support local families.
- May 14-16, times vary
- $10 (adults), free admission (children 10 and under)
- 1100 Eldridge Parkway, Houston
- www.houstongreekfest.com
2. Mixers & ElixirsThe Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land is going back to the ’90s with a night of neon nostalgia and boy band hits. DJ Griffin will spin nonstop ’90s tracks while guests enjoy cocktails from cash bars and bites from local food vendors. The event is for adults 21 and older.
- May 15, 7 p.m.
- $25 (members), $30 (nonmembers)
- 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land
- www.hmns.org
3. Water Safety Festival Attendees can enjoy presentations on water safety, CPR education, crafts, bounce houses, face painting, a fire truck and prizes, along with appearances from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, American Heart Association and Sugar Land Fire Department.
4. Bloom and Grow Market Attendees can shop local vendors featuring handcrafted goods, plants, flowers, artisan products and unique gifts, along with self-care stations from Face Foundrié.
- May 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 11200 Broadway St., Pearland
- www.pearland.com
5. Monster Truck WarsMonster Truck Wars is coming to Conroe with a live show featuring top touring monster trucks, including fan favorites Outlaw and Sheriff.
- May 16, noon, 6 p.m.
- $30 (general admission adult), $15 (general admission child 3-12), $40 (VIP adult or child), free admission (children under 2)
- 9055 Airport Road, Conroe
- www.monstertrucks.fun
6. Downtown DisneyAttendees can enjoy an evening of character appearances, Disney music, food and drinks, kids activities and a petting zoo.
- May 16, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 904 Ave. C, Katy
- www.katy.com
7. Bikes and BatsAttendees can join Buffalo Bayou Partnership and BikeHouston for an evening bike ride along Buffalo Bayou, ending at the Waugh Bridge Bat Colony to watch more than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats take flight at sunset.
8. Crawfish & Cocktails pop-upBest Regards cocktail lounge is teaming up with Hot and Buttered for a crawfish pop-up featuring spicy boiled crawfish, craft cocktails and customizable heat levels from mild to “lip burn,” plus frozen and specialty drinks.
