10 Things To Do In Greater Houston This Weekend

HOUSTON — What’s happening in Houston this weekend? If you don’t have concert plans and a movie just isn’t your style then cheap, free, or just plain fun may be on your agenda.

There’s a lot happening all over Houston and the surrounding communities and you don't want to miss a single thing.

Here are 10 events in the area worth checking out this weekend that won’t break the bank.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ Contest| Fri-Sat| Tickets| It’s all about the ‘cue, and if the thought of finely smoked brisket, fall off the bone ribs, and slap your momma good sausage is up your alley, you’ll want to show up hungry.

108th Galveston Mardi Gras Celebration| Fri-Sun|Tickets| Parades, balcony parties and lots of beads are a tradition during Mardi Gras time in Galveston. The fun kicks off this weekend and lasts through next weekend.

National Margarita Day and Go Texan Day at Eight Row Flint| Fri-Sat 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.| Hang out on the patio and enjoy some of the drink specials.

Young Writers Workshop at Discovery Green| Saturday 10:3e0- - 11:30 a.m.| Free| Young writers learn the valuable and fading art of storytelling. Led by the Houston Public Library.

14th Annual Empty Bowls Project The John Cooper School| Saturday 10:30am to 2:30pm| Enjoy a bowl of soup with a few friends while checking out the student art exhibit. Bid on some of the projects and take home your bowl that there are still empty bowls in our community and your contribution helped to fill one.

4th Annual Fresh Gumbo Cookoff At Wicklow Heights| Saturday 2-5 p.m.| If it’s Mardi Gras season, it’s also gumbo season. Come on and get a taste of this awesome Cajun dish. Tickets are $25 at the door.

Johnny Manziel Meet and Greet| Sunday| Clear Lake| Feel like meeting a former pro football athlete? Former Texas A&M star and ex-Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is hosting a meet and greet at Fiterman Sports in Baybrook Mall at 3 p.m

Live Music-The Anchormen| Sunday 5-7 p.m.| Friendswood| Enjoy a good cup of quality coffee and some good music too.

Market Days: Pearland Town Center| Sunday noon-6 p.m.| Spend your Sunday afternoon shopping local vendors in the Macy's overflow parking lot.

Axelmarket at Axelrad| Sunday noon - 11:55 p.m.| No Cover| Anytime in Midtown is a good time. Enjoy local farmers, artists, drink specials, and food trucks.

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