5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
The spring break season is officially underway.
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