FAMILY FUN
HOUSTON POLISH FESTIVAL
The three-day festival features live music and performances from an assortment of artists and Polish folk dances, traditional food, vendor booths and activities for children.
When: 4-8 p.m. April 29, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1
Where: Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, 1731 Blalock
Details: houstonpolishfestival.com
MOVIE NIGHT: ‘ENCANTO’
Levy Park hosts an outdoor screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto.” When: 8 p.m. April 29 Where: 3801 Eastside Details: Free; levyparkhouston.org
HOUSTON ZOO’S 100TH BIRTHDAY BASH
The Houston Zoo kicks off its 100-year anniversary with a daylong celebration. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to attend centennial-themed keeper chats and learn about the zoo’s history. When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30
Where: 200 Hermann Park Drive
Details: $19.95-$26.70; houstonzoo.org
PUPPIES FOR BREAKFAST
The Houston Downtown Management District and Neue Creative present the 11th annual Puppies for Breakfast, a unique outdoor festival that brings everything related to dogs to
Market Square Park. The pet-friendly event features more than 40 vendors and artists, a large piñata, a dog costume contest, plus food trucks, beer and mimosas from Niko Niko’s. When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30 Where: Market Square Park, 301 Milam
Details: Free, suggested $5 donation for local dog rescues; puppiesforbreakfast.com
HOUSTON WING WARBIRD WEEKEND
The event features over 25 aircraft on display, including the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress “Texas Raiders” and the B-25 Mitchell “Devil Dog.”
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30-May 1
Where: CAF Houston Wing Museum & Hangar, 18000 Groeschke
Details: $20; houstonwing.org
THE FAB 5
Catch a live set from The Fab 5, Houston’s own Beatles tribute band, at Houston Botanic Garden.
When: 3 p.m. May 1
Where: 8210 Park Place Details: $10-$15; secure.hbg.org
PANTO U.S.A. PRESENTS ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’
“The Little Mermaid” is brought to the stage in a brand-new production by the Panto Company. The show follows the dreams of a young girl who believes there is a better life for her out of the water.
When: 11 a.m. May 2
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive Details: Free; milleroutdoortheatre.com
UH-D THURSDAY CONCERTS: LAS FENIX AND MORENA ROAS
Discovery Green’s UH-D Thursday Concerts series presents Las Fenix and Morena Roas.
When: 7-9:30 p.m. May 5 Where: 1500 McKinney
Details: Free; discoverygreen.com
CONROE KIDZFEST
The family festival offers a variety of activity villages, interactive games, stage performances, water activities, inflatables and train rides. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30
Where: Downtown Conroe, 101 S. Main
Details: Free; cityofconroe.org
GALVESTON THE GRAND KIDS FEST
The Grand 1894 Opera House is celebrating the 26th anniversary of The Grand Kids Festival. This year’s event offers live entertainment on two outdoor stages and on The Grand’s indoor stage, as well as hands-on art activities for children and their families to enjoy.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 Where: Downtown Galveston Cultural Arts District, Postoffice Street, between 21st and 23rd streets
Details: Free; grandkidsfestival.com
SUGAR LAND
TOWN SQUARE TRIBUTE: MICHAEL JACKSON COVER
Sugar Land Town Square’s tribute series presents Michael Jackson impersonator Danny Dash Andrews.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 30 Where: 15958 City Walk Details: Free; sugarlandtownsquare.com