Whether it’s rocking out to a girl band, canoeing down the Buffalo Bayou or strolling through gardens, here are six events to keep an eye out for in April and March.
Pickle Me Irish Market
The St. Patrick’s Day pop-up market at the Heights Bier Garten features local vendors, festive drinks, a DJ and a photo booth.
Girls on the Green
Celebrate Women’s History Month with live music from Houston’s own Garbage Girlfriend, a panel of inspiring leaders and a curated flea market.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta
The 54th annual regatta is the largest canoe and kayak race in Texas. Participants are required to bring or reserve their own boats.
March 21, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Free (admission), $55-$65 (registration fee)Starts at 7700 San Felipe St., Houstonwww.buffalobayou.org
Amazing Race
Families can trek through trails, find clues and complete challenges at the Houston Arboretum’s version of the Amazing Race.
Bayou City Art Festival
The art festival showcases an outdoor gallery of original works, one-of-a-kind art and world-class pieces by 300 artists across 19 categories every fall and spring.
Jazz & Juleps at Bayou Bend
Enjoy an evening outdoors with mint julep cocktails, live music by the Paul Chester Quartet and a twilight stroll through the estate’s springtime gardens.
April 7, 6-8 p.m.$35 (per person)6003 Memorial Drive, Houstonwww.mfah.org