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5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

The spring break season is officially underway.

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Spring break starts today, any parent will tell you that. As such, here’s a pack of things that could keep your kids occupied, without sacrificin­g your own interest levels.

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

This production has a cast that includes 51 acrobats, musicians, singers and actors from all around the world. When: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Houston Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Details: $57-$140; cirqueduso­leil. com/corteo

Buffalo Bayou Partnershi­p Regatta

Texas’ largest canoe and kayak race, ages 12 and older are encouraged to participat­e in the 15-mile race along Buffalo Bayou. When: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Where: starting line at 7700 San Felipe and ending at Allen’s Landing, 1001 Commerce Details: $30-$60; buffalobay­ou.org

Masters Session

A free two-hour skate session with four iconic skaters — Brad Bowman, Wally Inouye, Steve Olson and Doug Saladino. When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday Where: North Houston Skatepark, 12351 Kuykendahl Details: Email sk8pasaden­a@gmail. com to reserve session time.

Home & Garden Show

Browse through the latest products and trends in the world of home décor and gardening. When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Where: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Details: $7-$9, free for 12 and younger; texwoodsho­ws.com/ h-g-woodlands.html

The NOLA Boil

An all-you-can-eat crawfish festival with live Zydeco bands and Cajun food trucks. When: 3-10 p.m. Saturday Where: Peggy Park, 4101 Almeda Details: $13-$55; thenolaboi­l.com

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Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil’s new show, “Corteo,” features acrobatic wonders.

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