FAMILY FUN
Giant Game Night
A wide range of largerthan-life games, including chess, Jenga, cornhole and Connect Four, are available. When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday Where: Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City Way Information: memorialcity.com
Express Theatre
Children will get to enjoy an improv storytelling performance called “African Tales.”
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz Information: $12; cmhouston.org
Stars & Stripes at The Lawn
A ceremony that will feature different JROTC color guards and military programs. When: 5-5:30 p.m. Friday Where: 971 Bunker Hill Information: memorialcity.com
Youth Poetry Performance Session
Writers in the Schools offers free writing and slam-poetry workshops for budding poets ages 13 to 19. When: 6:30 p.m. Friday Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Information: discoverygreen.com
World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour
Tour showcases the hobby of model railroading. Each show includes manufacturers, hobby shops, operating train layouts, interactive displays and workshops.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: NRG Arena, 1 NRG Park Information: $12.95$16.95, age 15 and under are free; nrgpark.com
Memorial City Coffee & Cars
Car enthusiasts will get a glimpse of some of the rarest, fastest and most expensive cars in the world at Memorial City Mall. When: 8-10 a.m. Saturday Where: Food Court entrance, 303 Memorial City Way Information: memorialcity.com
First Saturday Market at Houston Bicycle Museum
Bicycle lovers’ bazaar with pre-owned, vintage and classic bikes for sale.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Where: 1313 Binz Information: $5; houstonbicyclemuseum.org
Shop Local Market
Market with a variety handcrafted items, art and vintage clothing at Under the Radar Brewery. When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 1506 Truxillo
Information: $30; facebook.com/events/ 108561996599923
Public Art Tour: “Euphonia”
An art walking tour that focuses on Frank Stella’s “Euphonia” at Moores Opera House.
When: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday
Where: University of Houston, 3333 Cullen Information: facebook.com/ events/ 1977647449222619
Rockets vs. Nets
A screening of the Rockets’ game on the big screen at The Square at Memorial City.
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: 303 Memorial City Way Information: memorialcity.com
BELLAIRE Cars in the Park: Classics & Exotics
Classic, exotic cars and trucks on display at Evelyn’s Park. When: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday Where: 4400 Bellaire Information: facebook. com/events/ 520759014970036 Tree ID Walk Jim McKee, a Master Naturalist, tree lover and bird-watcher will be leading a walk in the park while teaching how to identify the trees at Russ Pitman Park.
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday
Where: 7112 Newcastle Information: naturediscoverycenter.org
GALVESTON Mardi Gras MaskMaking Party
Get into the Mardi Gras spirit by decorating your own one-of-akind mask, all materials provided. A small selection of craft beer and wine will be available to those 21 and older. When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand Information: $12; galvestonartscenter.org
Kayak Excursions
A gentle 3-mile paddle through the calm waters of Offatt’s Bayou. When: 1-4 p.m. Friday Where: 7509 Broadway Information: $35; ssbgalveston.org
KEMAH
Yachty Gras Mardi Gras-themed boat parade at Kemah Boardwalk. When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 215 Kipp Information: facebook. com/events/ 1766424450095605
SEALY Muscle Car Shootout
Drag racing hosted by Lonestar Motorsports Park.
When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday
Where: 9281 S.W. Interstate 10 frontage road
Information: $10; lonestarmotorsportspark.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND Kite Fest
Festival features an indoor kite exhibition, performances, demos and free lessons.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: 7355 Padre
Information: $6; spikitefest.com
SUGAR LAND African Hand-Drumming Performance
Enjoy traditional tribal rhythms of West African djembe drumming in a special performance by Gregg Powell, in recognition of AfricanAmerican History Month. When: 11:30 a.m. Friday Where: 14010 University
Information: 281-6335100