Take a peek at 11 Houston-area events happening this weekend, June 12-14

Kick off summer with an evening of family-friendly fun in the park featuring soccer, music and food trucks.

• June 12, 6-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land
• www.sugarlandtx.gov/2914/Food-Truck-Friday

The city of Friendswood is hosting concerts at Stevenson Park every Friday throughout June.

• June 12, 7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
• www.ci.friendswood.tx.us/378/Concerts-in-the-Park-May-June

Montgomery County Food Bank’s annual event will include an 8K or 5K trail run, or a 1K color dash. This event will also include live music, food trucks and a kids’ zone.

• June 13, 7-10 a.m.
• $40-$80
• The Lake House at Grand Central Park, 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe
• www.mcfoodbank.org/outrun

Run a 10K, 5K or kids' dash at this event benefiting the TANGO2 Research Foundation.

• June 13, 7-10:30 a.m.
• $15-$55 (admission)
• 23101 Hwy. 242, New Caney
• www.bigriverswaterpark.com

The 5K race will celebrate, bring awareness to and raise funds for Katy Pride. Strollers and leashed pets are allowed, according to the event’s Race Roster site.

• June 13, 7:30 a.m.
• $39.74 (12 and under); $50.48 (5K); $45.11 (virtual 5K)
• John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress
• www.katypride.org

The community is invited to a festival featuring Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex favorites, live music, vendors and family-friendly activities.

• June 13, noon-6 p.m.
• Free admission before 2 p.m. with a ticket (see website for details)
• Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
• www.hcexpotx.com

Stroll through 100 exhibits of local artists in downtown League City while enjoying beverages, food trucks and live music.

• June 13, 4-8 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 210 N. Kansas Ave., League City
• https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/4327/League-City-White-Linen-Night

The food festival features flavors from around the world as well as a variety of handmade and unique goods from local vendors.

• June 13, 4-9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 904 Ave. C, Katy
• www.cityofkaty.com

Mi Rancho Mexican Grill and Bar is celebrating the start of summer with an electric live mariachi event at its Gosling location. Face painting for kids and tequila tasting for adults will be available throughout the night, as well as the restaurant’s soft serve margaritas and cantarito bar. Prior to the mariachi’s performance, patrons are also invited to enjoy a set from a featured guest DJ.

• June 13, begins at 5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 24527 Gosling Road, Ste. 101, Spring
• www.miranchogrill.com