{"id":731474,"date":"2026-04-16T06:08:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/731474\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T06:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:08:18","slug":"baby-day-puranava-india-art-culture-fest-11-events-happening-in-the-greater-houston-area-this-weekend-april-17-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/731474\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Day, Puranava India Art &#038; Culture Fest: 11 events happening in the Greater Houston area this weekend, April 17-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend&#8217;s guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p><b>Baby Day<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Families with infants and toddlers can attend the statewide event celebrating the caregiver-child connection with fun activities and resources.<\/p>\n<p><b>Nutcracker Spring Market<\/b><\/p>\n<p>After a four-year hiatus, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is bringing back its spring market, featuring more than 150 vendors and one-of-a-kind gifts.<\/p>\n<p><b>Market and Boutique Crawl<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Attendees are invited to a spring shopping event featuring local small business owners with items such as clothing, decor and handmade jewelry.<\/p>\n<p><b>Fairfield Spring Market<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Fairfield Spring Market features an array of vendors offering fresh produce, music and shopping.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Free (entry)<\/li>\n<li>15103 Mason Road, Cypress<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ynfma.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ynfma.org <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Big Spring Energy<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Shop 50-plus local plant and artisan vendors and enjoy hands-on activities, giveaways and sing-alongs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Bellaire Book Sale<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Friends of the Bellaire Library is holding its spring book sale, selling books in clean condition that include recent releases, rare and collectible books and book sets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>$2 (hardback books), $1 (paperback books)<\/li>\n<li>Bellaire Fire Station, 5101 Jessamine St., Bellaire<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fotbl.org\/book-sales\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.fotbl.org\/book-sales <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Friends of the Bellaire Library's annual book sale will be held at the Bellaire Fire Station. (Courtesy Friends of the Bellaire Library)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2026\/04\/15\/419870.jpg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>The Friends of the Bellaire Library&#8217;s annual book sale will be held at the Bellaire Fire Station. (Courtesy Friends of the Bellaire Library)<\/p>\n<p><b>Puranava India Art &amp; Culture Fest<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The festival features dances, percussion, vegetarian street food, henna, a chariot fest and a kids zone.<\/p>\n<p><b>Crawfish Boil Fundraiser<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Talyard Brewing Co\u2019s fifth annual crawfish boil will include adoptable puppies and a silent auction to benefit Jenny\u2019s Rescue Ranch.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hot Sauce Festival<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Paradigm Hot Sauce Festival will feature a lineup of hot sauces and spicy eats as well as a pepper-eating contest.<\/p>\n<p><b>12th Annual Moffitt Charity Crawfish Festival<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The annual festival benefiting Boots for Troops will feature the Josh Abbott Band, Easton Corbin, Jon Wolfe and Cody Hibbard as well as a crawfish boil.<\/p>\n<p><b>Great Taste of the Heights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the All Saints Catholic Community, the event features food samples from Heights-area restaurants and live entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? 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