Houston Zydeco Fest 5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Spring Break is almost over, but the familyfriendly events are still surging. Here’s a varied pack of options that should keep your weekend occupied.
Houston Antiques + Art + Design Show
Peruse art as well as vintage and antique items or even learn something about the world of collecting fine furnishings at this event, which includes talks by national experts on international arts and antiques. When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Where: Spring Street Studios, 2000 Edwards Admission: $15; lasts all weekend Tickets: houston-antiques artdesign.com Outdoor festival at Jones Plaza featuring live music, zydeco acts, food, drinks, prizes and vendors.
When: 12:30-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 600 Louisiana Tickets: $15; houstonzydecofest.com
Nowruz Spring Festival
The Azerbaijanian American Cultural Alliance and other Central Asian countries celebrate spring with this family-friendly festival featuring traditional food vendors, arts and crafts, live music, performances, activities and more. When: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land Information: sugarlandtownsquare.com
The Woodlands Family Fun Fest
A family-friendly event featuring rides, games, live performances, food vendors, reptile ranch, free kids’ workshop and more. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands Information: houstonareashow.com
RodeoHouston
It’s a big weekend for the rodeo, with Willie Nelson closing the show Saturday and Sunday bringing the annual Go Tejano Day, which, historically, is the most popular day of the rodeo. When: 3:45 p.m. SaturdaySunday Where: NRG Stadium, 1 NRG Park Tickets: $18-$300; 832667-1080 or rodeohouston. com