Celebrate the beginning of spring in the Pearland, Friendswood and Manvel areas with these eight events happening throughout April and May.

This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change.

Garden Party

The third annual event is partnering with Keep Manvel Beautiful to offer visitors an inside look at how 500-700 pounds of vegetables are grown every year.

Berry Sweet Market

Enjoy a free meet and greet with Strawberry Shortcake as well as local vendors, food, a DJ and a kids zone at the local market at the Pearland Town Center.

Scoops for Wishes

Friendswood Scoop Shop is celebrating Make-A-Wish Foundation with an afternoon of princesses, food, face painting and music.

Flower Power Festival

Visit the Houston Botanic Garden’s “hippest blooms” of the season and experience a day of flower-focused family fun with groovy activities.

Grand Arts & Eats

The spring celebration of the Old Townsite district features local artists and their work as well as assorted carnival games, crafts and snow cones.

Friendswood Dance Festival

The community event at Centennial Park offers food trucks, vendors and local talent showcasing the performing arts.

Pearland Latin Jazz Fest

Celebrate Puerto Rico and Cuba under the stars with live orchestras and a vibrant Afro-Cuban dance production at the Pearland Town Center.

Youth Fishing Derby

Participants can compete to catch the largest and smallest fish out of Centennial Park Pond, which will be stocked with more than 600 pounds of catfish for the derby.