Mother’s Day Weekend In Houston: There’s Plenty Happening In Houston This Weekend.

HOUSTON, TX — What’s happening in Houston this weekend? Plenty, with a lot to do in the way of festivals and just plain old things to do. Here are a few to check out in your area:

• 32nd Annual Texas Crab Festival: Texas City, TX| The Texas Crab Festival is a celebration of the great music, art and food of the Texas Gulf Coast and great events.the Texas Crab Festival is a full weekend of family entertainment featuring great Live Music from a lineup of Gulf Coast favorites, a Crab Gumbo Cookoff, Carnival Rides, Crab Races and Crabby Arts and Crafts. Buy tickets online at http://texascrabfestival.org/

• 30th Annual General Sam Houston Folk Festival|Huntsville, TX : Want to experience a little bit of Texas history this weekend? Take a trip back in time and stroll where one of the heroes of Texas once lived with his family. For more information or to buy tickets http://samhoustonfolkfestival.blogspot.com/

• Mother’s Day Arts & Crafts Festival| Lake Jackson, TX: Check out the Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend from 10-6 on Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday. Location: Brazos Mall Parking Lot 100 Highway 332 West Lake Jackson 77566

• Houston Crawfish, Crab and Grill Festival|Houston, TX: The Houston Crawfish, Crab & Grill Festival is a family event that celebrates the tastes and cultures of southern cooking, featuring scrumptious crawfish, crab, grilled foods, and more from local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks. Live performances by zydeco, r&b, soul, and reggae bands, and some of Houston's most popular DJs spinning their best tunes to keep you on your feet. For more information and tickets, http://hccgfest.com/

• Corks and Canvas On The Stroll|Magnolia, TX: Enjoy a casual evening of sipping and shopping on the Stroll in quaint Magnolia, Texas. Enjoy acoustic music local artists, and much more. http://www.cityofmagnolia.com/...
• 403 Eats|Tomball, TX: Like Food Truck Fare? Check out Tomball's new food truck venue opening this weekend at 403 E. Main Street a mile from the Tomball Depot.

• Yaga’s Wild Game BBQ Cook-Off: Galveston,TX | Friday and Saturday – Compete in one of the seven cook-off categories or just come to enjoy the music, food, and drinks at this event benefitting the Yaga’s Children’s Fund. The Festivities on Saturday will kick off with a Run Wild 5k. Times vary. (From 365 In Houston)

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This weekend, colleges are graduating their classes which means families will likely be holding parties at their homes. Mother’s Day is also on the calendar, so hopefully you’ve already made plans, especially if you’re or looking for a nice restaurant.

Some of the nicest in Houston include:

• Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille, located at 9730 Cypresswood Dr, in Houston. KNown for their perfectly prepared steaks and porkchops, Perry’s has a lot more going on. Check out their menu, and don’t forget to make reservations. www.perryssteakhouse.com

• Hugo’s, located at 1600 Westheimer Rd, in Houston, is the home of James Beard Award winner Hugo Ortega, whose culinary skills are as well known as his personal story. Not your typical Mexican cuisine. It’s a lot better. You’ve gotta try it. http://www.hugosrestaurant.net/

• Sambuca, located at 909 Texas Avenue in downtown Houston, is one of the hip restaurants in Houston that marries dining and music in one place. Another one you’ve gotta try, if you haven’t yet. http://www.sambucarestaurant.com/home

• Las Hamacas, located 12726 North Fwy, Houston, is a good place to start if you’re looking for something a little different, then Las Hamacas, which translates to “the Hammocks” will take you on a flavorful Caribbean voyage you won’t want to miss. http://lashamacas.net/

• Goode Company BBQ, located at 20102 Northwest Fwy, Houston. If you and your family are more traditionalists, and love a fantastic brisket plate, then come one in. Yes, it’s your typical family-owned BBQ joint that includes Texas and western decor, and will leave you glad you walked through the door. One of Houston’s best-known BBQ restaurants. http://www.goodecompany.com/

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