BALLET FOLKLORICO WILL PERFORM AT CINCO DE MAYO HOUSTON.
Houston Polish Festival
Enjoy live music and performances from an assortment of artists and traditional Polish folk dances including the Grammy Award-winning Ziggy Band and the dance group Wawel. There also will be traditional Polish food vendors and children activities. When: 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Where: Our Lady Of Czestochowa Parish, 1731 Blalock Details: $5, free 12 and younger; houstonpolishfestival.com
Ballet Folklórico Las Américas
Cultural performance at the Children’s Museum of Houston filled with colorful costumes and lively music. When: 10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday Where: 1500 Binz Details: $12; cmhouston.org
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Members of the community gather together to walk and dance the streets of downtown Houston to the beats and rhythm of Hispanic music. When: 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Hamilton and Texas street Details: lulacd8.com
Mud Factor Houston 2018
Competitors line up with fellow runners to face a series of obstacle races, mud runs, water slides and mud pits. When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Where: Rio Bravo MX Park, 11610 N. Lake Houston Parkway Details: $65; mudfactor.com
Piñatafest
The event will showcase traditional and contemporary piñatas in a public setting, host live music performances and offer many free family-friendly activities. When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday Where: Navigation Esplanade, 2600 Navigation
Details: eastendfoundation.org
Cinco de Mayo Houston at Navigation Esplanade
Celebration will include live music, drinks, activities for the kids, Ballet Folklorico dances and plenty of traditional Mexican food. When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday Where: 2600 Navigation Details: facebook.com/ events/182001509066707
May the 4th Art Festival!
Celebrate all things “Star Wars” with over 100 artists, vendors, DJs, food trucks and costumes. When: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Where: 215 Grove Details: $7; facebook.com/ events/1951165838245752
Cinco de Mayo at Traders Village
A two-day celebration with live music, shopping, food and amusement rides.
When: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: Traders Village, 7979 N. Eldridge Details: tradersvillage.com
Puro Tejano Fest: Cinco de Mayo Edition
Jam out to Tejano music with bands like The Real Jimmy G Y Grupo Mazz, Ram Herrera, Los Cuatro Vato Locos at Jones Plaza. When: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday Where: 600 Louisiana Details: $10-$100, free for 12 and younger; facebook.com/events/ 208612799880788