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				1 Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 1 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity...	2	3 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Heights Epicurean Farmers Market 8:30 am Heights Epicurean Farmers Market @ Grace United Methodist Campus Mar 3 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Farmer’s Markets are the alternative to the corporate store-house. Heights Epicurean’s farmers are dedicated to chemical-free, sustainable farming methods including humane aminal treatment, using Texas products in Texas. On the first Saturday of each month, everyone in the Heights Epicurean Farmers Market community reconvenes, pops up their tents, and joins the Greater Heights Community for some fun in the sunshine!Â Grace... Houston Zoo Member Mornings 8:30 am Houston Zoo Member Mornings @ Houston Zoo Mar 3 @ 8:30 am Tickets On the first Saturday of each month (in November it is on the first Sunday), Members can enter the Zoo one hour before opening to the general public. Enjoy cooler weather and see the keepers prepare enrichment and animal areas all around the zoo. Each month, a different Meet the Keeper Talk (Presented by Phillips 66) is featured at 8:30... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Missouri City Green’s Earth Fest 9:00 am Missouri City Green’s Earth Fest @ Edible Arbor Trail's Oyster Creek Trail Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come celebrate Earth Day with FREE earth-friendly activities for the whole family along the Edible Arbor Trail! Visit educational booths, where you’ll learn aboutÂ recycling, composting, beneficial bugs, water conservation and native plants. There will also be a Treasure Hunt for children!Â For more information, visit missouricitygreen.org. Naturalist Explorers 9:00 am Naturalist Explorers @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Naturalist Explorers introduces children ages 5 to 8 to environmental and natural history topics in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Classes include a short introduction inside followed by handsâ€on, engaging activities outside. Parents are welcome to participate with their child or to drop them off. Schedule: One Saturday a month, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fees per student: $20 members* / $35 nonmembers... Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) 9:00 am Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:15 am Tickets Tadpole Troopers is a nature class andÂ outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. WeÂ offer opportunities for natural science investigations, crafts, and a guided walk with a naturalist. All classes begin with an engaging introductory lesson inside a classroom followed by a walk outside. Parents are required to stay for the duration of class with their child. Siblings are... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 3 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country 10:00 am Blackwood’s Mornings in the Country @ Blackwood Educational Land Institute Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join us for a Morning in the Country! Take a self-guided tour of the farm, enjoy a delicious lunch with ingredients from our gardens, take a class with our Farm Director, and much more. Register Today! Cost (includes lunch) FREE for ages 4 years and under $25 for ages 5 – 13 years $45 for ages 14+ February 10, 2018Â â€“... Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles 10:00 am Bolivar Flats Beach Rambles @ Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary Mar 3 @ 10:00 am Tickets 1ST SATURDAY BOLIVAR FLATS BEACH RAMBLES Come explore Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary and see what the forces of nature have left for us on the beach and in the wrack lines with Sanctuaries Manager Pete Deichmann. Youâ€™ll walk along the beach and out onto the flats discovering the diversity of life along the gulf coast. It’s a perfect opportunity for... NatureFest 10:00 am NatureFest @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Experience the natural diversity of the Houston area through a day of guided walks, demonstrations, and educational talks at the park. Get a firsthand look at native plants, local wildlife, and more while visiting the many educational booths. This free family event includes pontoon boat tours, guided walks, live animals, a catch-and-release fish tack, and a variety of presentations throughout... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) 10:30 am Tadpole Troopers (ages 3-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am Tickets Tadpole Troopers is a nature class andÂ outdoor adventure for parents and children to share together. WeÂ offer opportunities for natural science investigations, crafts, and a guided walk with a naturalist. All classes begin with an engaging introductory lesson inside a classroom followed by a walk outside. Parents are required to stay for the duration of class with their child. Siblings are...
4 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 4 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... Invasives Beware 9:00 am Invasives Beware @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Join the JJP Eradicators in documenting and removing invasive species. Ages 16+ or with an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in these... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Chimney Rock Market 12:00 pm Chimney Rock Market @ Chimney Rock Plaza Mar 4 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month. Their vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too! When you’re done shopping, stop in...	5 Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what...	6 Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... Stargazing 6:00 pm Stargazing @ Pundt Park Mar 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Spend an evening learning about the planets, stars, and other celestial bodies with help from the North Houston Astronomy Club. Participants are encouraged to bring telescopes or binoculars. PUNDT PARK IS A 380-ACRE PARK FEATURING A DOG PARK, PRIMITIVE CANOE LAUNCH, PLAYGROUND, PICNIC LOOP WITH TEN TABLES AND TWO PAVILIONS, BICYCLE RACKS, REST ROOMS, SEPARATE EQUESTRIAN AND MULTIUSE TRAILS, AND...	7 Canoe and Fish 3:00 pm Canoe and Fish @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Bring the family to the park and canoe and fish on the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve’s (KMP) 40-acre lake. Registrations will be held throughout the day at the park. Canoes, paddles, and life vests and fishing equipment will be provided. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads...	8 Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 8 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity... Creation Hymn Fest 5:00 pm Creation Hymn Fest @ Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church Mar 8 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to join them for a Creation Hymn Fest, a musical celebration of renewal during the season of Easter (and Earth month). The church will celebrate and give thanks for Godâ€™s good creation in hymns and songs from various lands and traditions and hear anew the call to care for the creation. Attendees...	9	10 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Webelos – Into the Woods 9:00 am Webelos – Into the Woods @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 10 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Join staff Naturalists in completing the requirements for the Webelos Into the Woods adventure workbook. Registration required at www.hcp4.net/tapevents. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve is an 80-acre property featuring Marshall Lake, which spans approximately 40 acres, plus a staff building, paved roads and parking lots, restroom facilities, and 1.7 miles of trails. Photo provided by Abby R. Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Sewing Historical Costumes 10:00 am Sewing Historical Costumes @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 10 @ 10:00 am Tickets Discover how to accurately interpret clothing from several decades of the 1800s. Learn how to sew your own costume and make your own 1830s bonnet. Bring your own sewing kit. Reservations required beginning Feb. 28, 2018. Ages 8+. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center program requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone...
11 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 11 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Farmers Market at Bridgeland 12:30 pm Farmers Market at Bridgeland Mar 11 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The market is a monthly gathering of high-quality vendors bringing fresh local produce, pastured meats, free-range eggs, goat cheese, honey, jellies, pasta, pickles, live plants, natural home & pet products, soaps, lotions, and much more right to your neighborhood! The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to the Activity Center in the community of Bridgeland. Due to local... Second Sunday Pickers 2:00 pm Second Sunday Pickers @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Enjoy an informal folk concert or bring your instrument and join the fun! Programs are for all ages unless otherwise noted. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone requiring special...	12 Hermann Park Bird Survey 7:30 am Hermann Park Bird Survey @ Hermann Park Mar 12 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Hermann Park Bird Survey Leaders: Skip Almoney and Peter Tsan They meet atÂ 8:00 AM (7:30 in the summer months). Take the Parking Lot D entry from Masks are optional for vaccinated participants and social distancing is recommended. Please wear a mask if unvaccinated. Please contact Julie Francis atÂ hermannparkbirdsurvey@gmail.com if you’d like to participate. The Hermann Park Survey is conducted...	13 Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...	14	15 Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 15 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity...	16	17 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Bird Banding 9:00 am Bird Banding @ Gulf Coast Bird Observatory Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Are your kids fascinated with birds in the back yard? Do they want to know more about them? Spend a spring morning with us visiting the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory and participate with staff and volunteers in the process of bird banding!Â Families will be able to take part in research techniques and discover why itâ€™s important to study the... Canoe and Fish with TAP 9:00 am Canoe and Fish with TAP @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Bring the family to the park and canoe and fish on the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve’s (KMP) 40-acre lake.Â Wear weather appropriate attire including closed toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. To make a reservation, please visit hcp4.net. Registrations will also be held throughout the day at the park. Canoes, paddles, and life vests and fishing equipment will be provided. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. 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18 Tour De Houston 6:00 am Tour De Houston @ City Hall Mar 18 @ 6:00 am Tickets Now in its 13th year, the Tour de Houston presented by Apache Corporation is the perfect outdoor event for all cyclist levels, from the leisure rider to cycling competitors. Tour de Houston is a fundraising bike ride that benefits Houston’s Reforestation Program. This annual event offers Houstonians and visitors a unique way to view the city with bike routes winding... Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 18 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in...	19 Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what...	20 Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 20 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,...	21 Canoe and Fish on the Lake 3:00 pm Canoe and Fish on the Lake @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 21 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Bring the family to the park and canoe and fish on the Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve’s (KMP) 40-acre lake.Â Wear weather appropriate attire including closed toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. To make a reservation, please visit hcp4.net. Registrations will also be held throughout the day at the park. Canoes, paddles, and life vests and fishing equipment will be provided. Precinct 4â€™s Kickerillo-Mischer...	22 Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity...	23 Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org.	24 Bayou Greenway Day Bayou Greenway Day @ Tidwell Park Mar 24 all-day Tickets Get to know your bayou at Bayou Greenway Day, a FREE outdoor festival with games, music, giveaways and more. Experience the beauty of the Bayou Greenways while enjoying free activities, hosted by Houston Parks Board and other community organizations. – Zumba – Bike rides – Trivia – Musical guests … AND MORE! Featuring football clinics with the Houston Texans and... Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT... Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo 10:00 am Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo @ Lone Star College-Montgomery Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Texas Wildlife & Woodland Expo and Spring Fling â€“ a free, how-to event â€“ affords families, youth and adults a chance to get outdoors â€“ learn about the natural environment â€“ recognize the significance healthy forests, trees, wildlife, and pollinators have on clean air, clean water and our overall health. This event is designed to bring experts from the natural... Easter Egg Hunt & Food Truck Fest 11:00 am Easter Egg Hunt & Food Truck Fest @ Town Square Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets The Baytown Parks and Recreation Department is expecting nearly 40,000 Easter Eggs to be on site for 6 egg hunting sessions starting at 11:30am on Saturday, March 24th. Each session will be divided by age and have limited entries to ensure safety for all participants. FREE EVENT- Egg Hunt from ages 0-12 years Family Nature Club 4:00 pm Family Nature Club @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with an afternoon in nature at the Houston Arboretum!Â With a focus on outdoor, child-directed exploration, the Arboretum will trek popular trails and use nature as inspiration to create beautiful art.This program will start at 4:00 pm and run 1-2 hours.Â The maximum capacity is 25 individuals (adults & children). Family Nature Club is an opportunity...
25 Jones Park Bicycling 8:00 am Jones Park Bicycling @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 25 @ 8:00 am Tickets The Jones-Bender, Judy Overby Bell and Spring Creek Greenway trails are open for bicycling. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs and events are free of charge unless otherwise noted and open to the public regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, physical ability, national origin, or religion. Anyone... 5th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival 10:00 am 5th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival @ Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets On this day, thousands of Houstonians from every part of the city converge on Miller Hill to fly kites of all shapes and colors. The FREE festival, chaired byÂ Morgan Garvey, Molly Neff, and Linsay Radcliffe, also offersÂ entertainment, interactive activities and crafts in the H-E-B Kidsâ€™ Zone, friendly kite flying, face painting, food trucks, and much more! Sponsorship Kite FestivalÂ brings together... East End Farmers Market 10:00 am East End Farmers Market @ Navigation Esplanade Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Brought to you by theÂ Greater East End Management District, the East End Street Market isÂ open every Sunday from 10am â€“ 2pmÂ on the Navigation Esplanade (2800 Navigation Blvd.) in front of the historic original Ninfaâ€™s Restaurant. Unique among Houstonâ€™s farmers markets, the East End Street Market blends sights and sounds, cuisine and culture to create an experience that is rooted in... Cigna Sunday Streets 12:00 pm Cigna Sunday Streets @ Heights Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets During Cigna Sunday Streets, a majorÂ thoroughfare is closed to motorized traffic. Without cars on the road, youâ€™ll be able to enjoy walking, running, dancing or cycling with friends and family. Cigna Sunday Streets promotes being physically active, meeting your neighbors, and exploring your community. Please help spread the word and visit houstonspecialevents.orgÂ for more information.	26 Home School Program 1:00 pm Home School Program @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Our home school classes are offered on Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for students ages 5-12. A different three-week science unit is taught each month, with classesÂ consisting of instructional time, hands-on activities, and outdoor activities. Extension ideas will be provided to parents so they can follow up with lessons and activities at home. Visit our Home School Blog atÂ www.HouArbHomeSchool.wordpress.comÂ to see what...	27 Plant It Forward Farm Stand 3:30 pm Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ Plant It Forward Warehouse Mar 27 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. SNAP,... After-School Fishing 4:00 pm After-School Fishing @ Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve Mar 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with an instructor who will answer questions and offer tips. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own. A fishing license is required for ages 17+.	28	29 Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) 10:00 am Science Sprouts (ages 4-5) @ Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am Tickets Nature experiences for preschoolers! Science Sprouts is an exciting series for curious kids who love nature and science. Classes will include a short lesson on the topic of the day, followed by a nature walk on the trails of the Arboretum. Each class will have a fun mixture of games, live animals, biofacts, crafts, story time, or music. Parents are... Kingwood Farmers Market 2:00 pm Kingwood Farmers Market @ Kingwood Town Center Park Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Every Thursday, rain or shine,Â from 2 pm to 6 pm (3 pm to 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time), Lake Houston Area residents visit Kingwood Town Center Park to pick up produce, fresh bread, homemade soaps, herbs, flowers, plants, Indian food, and more from Kingwood Farmers Market. The Kingwood Famers Market makes our community stronger because shoppers have the opportunity...	30 Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Children’s Story Hour @ The Family Garden in the McGovern Centennial Gardens Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Bring your little ones to listen to a story every Friday morning in the McGovern Centennial Gardenâ€™s Family Garden. After the reading, children are invited to participate in a fun activity like coloring a picture or planting a seed to take home. For more information, visit hermannpark.org.	31 Farmers Market on Grand Parkway 8:00 am Farmers Market on Grand Parkway @ Church of the Holy Apostles Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets This the same market that you knew as The LaCenterra Farmers Market! The Farmers Market on Grand Parkway gives local vendors and farmers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work – the work done by the hands of our neighbors. Come out and help us grow. Interested in becoming a Vendor? Â Download the application. Please the... Woodlands Farmers Market 8:00 am Woodlands Farmers Market @ Grogan's Mill Center Mar 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The Woodlands Farmer’s Market at Grogan’s Mill was established in 2008 as â€œThe Groganâ€™s Mill Farmerâ€™s Market,â€ a weekly community event sponsored by the Grogan’s Mill Village Association.Â The Market is open Saturdays from 8 am – 12 pm at theÂ Grogan’s Mill Center.Â The market typically closes only one Saturday during the year, the Saturday between Christmas and New Year’s... Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market 9:00 am Clear Lake Shores Farmers Market Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Clearlake Shores Farmers Market has a unique diversity of seasonal fresh fruits, nuts, beans and vegetables from Frobergs Farm and Georgias Grassfed Beef/Farm to Market, eggs and delicious canned and baked goods from Alvin’s Joyful Noise Farm, homemade preserves, salsa and hot sauce(Texas Select), delicious spice blends for seasoning(Salt-Spices and More), fresh served cottage foods from Mexico(Mama Lupes), Columbia/Paraguay(Kapau Empanadas)... Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market 9:00 am Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market @ Grisby Square Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Energy Corridor Farmersâ€™ Market is a project of the Energy Corridor DistrictÂ®, a special district and a political subdivision of the State of Texas. It is the mission of the Energy Corridor Farmers Market to provide residents and visitors of the Energy Corridor District and West Houston with access to locally grown and seasonal fresh foods, to provide a... Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land 9:00 am Farmers Market at Imperial Sugar Land @ Imperial Park Recreation Center Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce will continueÂ to host the popular Farmers Market at the new Matlage Way location, now in its 7thyear! The market features fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, local honey, small batch foods and bakery items. Â Visitors can browse the art from local artisans and try delicious ready... Tomball Farmers Market 9:00 am Tomball Farmers Market Mar 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tickets Tomball Farmers Market is a registered nonprofit and works as a cooperative effort of local families dedicated to providing the highest quality food and handmade products to our community. This market was created by farmers and is operated by farmers. For information regarding parking or “what to bring,” visit Plan-Your-Visit. Are you interested in volunteering for the market, take a... Easter Games 10:00 am Easter Games @ Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Enjoy egg rolls, bunny races, spoon races, and other traditional Easter games at Redbud Hill Homestead. Bring a picnic lunch. Ages 12 or under. Reservations required beginning Mar. 21, 2018. All Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center programs requiring reservations are limited in size and open to one family per phone call. Group reservations are not allowed unless otherwise... Plant It Forward Farm Stand 10:00 am Plant It Forward Farm Stand @ University of St. Thomas - Farm Mar 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Plant It Forward farms are selling fresh produces directly on-the-farm at their neighborhoodÂ Farm Stands. You can stop by during Farm Stand hours to buy freshly harvested produceÂ from your friendly neighborhood farmer. If youâ€™d like to stop by and see one of their farms, Plant It ForwardÂ recommends that you visitÂ during Farm Stand hours and meet one of their farmers. PLANT IT...

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