5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Halloween is in the rearview mirror, which means that we’re careening toward the busiest, most bustling weeks on the calendar. Catch your breath because it’s coming.
Moonlight Ramble
Thousands of cyclists will roll through downtown Houston for the 43rd annual Moonlight Bicycle Ramble. The event starts just south of the George R. Brown Convention Center and offers 10and 20-mile routes. The evening includes prizes for best lighted bike and best costume. Bicycle lights and CPSC-approved helmets are required to ride. When: 11:59 p.m. Saturday Where: Corner of Chenevert and Polk
Registration: $45; bikehouston.org
‘ZooZoo’
Imago Theatre, a troupe known for its acrobatics and illusions, will present “ZooZoo” at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Combining mime and dance, the troupe will give life to polar bears, anteaters, hippos, rabbits and penguins in a show recommended for ages 3 and older. Free tickets for covered seating are available 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the day of the show. When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Where: 6000 Hermann Park Drive Information: milleroutdoortheatre.com
Night at the Star
Explore Texas history by flashlight during the annual Night at the Star of the Republic Museum at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The lights of the museum will be turned down and costumed characters will be on hand to tell the story of the Texas Republic. When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday Where: 23200 Park Road 12, Washington Tickets: $5, $3 for students; starmuseum.org
British Festival
Sponsored by the Daughters of the British Empire, this 42nd annual festival will include traditional folk dancing and music, as well as a market filled with handmade gifts and homemade cakes, jellies and pies. Festivalgoers will be able to dine on a traditional pub lunch or enjoy afternoon tea. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: 1 Fluor Daniel, Sugar Land Tickets: $5, free for ages 11 and younger; dbetexas.org
Salute to the military
The 60-acre Kemah Boardwalk will be transformed into a walking tour of the U.S. military for three days. The boardwalk’s salute to the military will include a children of fallen soldiers parade, K-9 and ROTC demonstrations, live music, exhibits, vehicles, helicopters and a parachuting presentation. When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday Where: 215 Kipp, Kemah Information: kemahboardwalk.com