5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Last weekend, people ate their fill of barbecue. This weekend, you can do the same with mac and cheese. Next week, we need a dessert festival.
If you’re not into food, maybe a tall ship or vintage airplanes can get you out of the house.
Mac & Cheese Fest Houston
What’s better than a festival all about mac and cheese? A festival with unlimited mac and cheese from more than 40 restaurants and eateries. When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards Tickets: $50-$80; macandcheesehouston.eventbrite.com
El Galeon and tall ship Elissa
El Galeon, a replica of the galleons that sailed the seas during the 16th and 17th centuries, will be docked alongside the 1877 tall ship Elissa for public tours. You need to experience it to get the scope and life of a ship like this. When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday Where: Texas Seaport Museum, 2100 Harborside, Galveston Tickets: $5-$10; fundacionnaovictoria.org
Easter in the Garden
Moody Gardens gets into the Easter spirit with an egg hunt and a host of other family activities — including some buffets. When: 11 a.m. Sunday Where: Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd., Galveston Tickets: $27-$55; moodygardens.org
Taiwan Festival
The cultural festival with food, entertainment and interactive activities celebrating Taiwanese heritage. When: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Taiwanese Association of America Houston Chapter, 5885 Point West Information: taiwanyeshouston.com
Hobby Fest 2017
Sure, the complimentary food, drinks and live music are fine, but the vintage and modern aircraft show is cool. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Where: East Ramp at Hobby Airport, 8402 Nelms Information: hadistrict.org/hobbyfest