1. kites-flying
Kite Festival
Hermann Park will host the inaugural Hermann Park Kite Festival this Saturday. Enjoy the kite-making workshop, free face-painting for children, strolling magicians and jugglers, Bollywood-style dancing by Shinghari’s School of Rhythm, wand work by the Amazing Blake, mariachis, swing dancers and flamenco guitarist Lalo de Pilar, and food trucks. Titles will be awarded to the smallest kite, largest kite,
2. Bayou City Arts Festival
Bayou City Art Festival
Art meets entertainment at this family-friendly event at Memorial Park. More than 300 artists working in mediums such as leather, clay, metal and wood are showcasing their work. New this year are some of the city’s best food trucks, including Bernie’s Burger Bus, Golden Grill and Koagie Hots. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday-Sunday, March 28-30; Memorial Park, 635 South Picnic Loop; Tickets: $3-15; bayoucityartfestival.com and artcolonyassociation.org.
3. H-Town Comedy Festival
H-Town Comedy Festival
Featuring Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Earthquake, Bill Bellamy, Gary Owens and Dominique. March 29 from 8-10:30 p.m.; Reliant Arena, 1 Reliant Park; For tickets: 800-745-3000, via the internet at ticketmaster.com and at the Reliant Stadium South Ticket Windows during normal business hours; reliantpark.com
4. Houston Children’s Festival
Houston Children’s Festival
Its The Largest Children’s Festival in the US! 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30; City Hall, 901 Bagby; Tickets: $12, free for ages 3 and younger; houstonchildrensfestival.com. With more than 300 kid-friendly activities and seven stages of entertainment.
