Events
BY ASIA ARMOUR
March
5K Fun Run This race benefits nonprofit organization The Mountain on MastersRoad, which provides resources for Brazoria County families in need. The race starts at the Church on MastersRoad. • March 22, 8-10 a.m. • $45 (5K), $20 (kids 1K), free (cheering section and sponsorship) • The Church on MastersRoad: 6911 Masters Road, Manvel • Facebook: The Mountain on MastersRoad Pearland Youth Business and Career Expo This event takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn and will feature a “Shark Tank”-inspired innovation showcase competition for children; career booths with representatives from colleges and other organizations; a business Jeopardy game; and networking opportunities. • March 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • $3 (general entry), $25 (innovation showcase) • Hilton Garden Inn: 12101 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland • www.gbpearland.org Beads & Brunch One Glance Jewelry Supply and Design in Friendswood will host this potluck brunch event where attendees will spend time crafting, creating, shopping and socializing. • March 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 607 S. Friendswood Drive, Ste. 30, Friendswood • www.oneglancejewelry.com
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Friendswood The branded truck returns to Baybrook Mall for shoppers to get treats and merchandise—including t-shirts, plush dolls, tote bags and pastries while supplies last. The truck will be parked on the lawn
Puranava Indian Art & Culture Fest This cultural festival takes place at Pearland Town Center this spring. It will feature stage and street performances of classic and folk dances from different regions across India; a kids zone with arts and crafts; opportunities to shop for ethnic Indian dressings and jewelry; Indian street food; henna;
by Gloria’s Latin Cuisine. • March 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood • Facebook: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
and cultural competitions. • April 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • www.pearlandtowncenter.com
The Famous Market Shop & Hop This inaugural Easter-themed shopping experience by The Famous Market takes place at Pearland Town Center. It features over 60 local vendors, Easter Bunny photo opportunities from 2-4 p.m., food and a free kids zone with face painting. • April 6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Pearland Town Center: 11200 Broadway St., Pearland • www.pearlandtowncenter.com Brookside Village Farmers Market This nonprofit-sponsored event takes place at Lawhon Elementary School every second Sunday of each month and highlights the local agriculture of northern Brazoria County. There will be fresh produce, eggs, meat, honey, baked goods, crafts, coffee, food trucks and live music.
• April 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • Lawhon Elementary: 5810 Brookside Road, Pearland • www.brooksidevillagemarket.com Learn About Snakes Lone Star Snakes, a wildlife education and relocation organization serving northern Brazoria County and surrounding areas, will have a booth at assisted living center Village on the Park Friendswood in support of Alzheimer’s research and awareness. Attendees will learn about and meet some native snakes. • April 16, noon-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 400 E. Parkwood Drive, Friendswood • Facebook: Lone Star Snakes
April
Spring Fest Attendees will welcome the turn of the seasons with this first-ever festival at Independence Park, which will feature rides and interactive attractions, live entertainment, a craft market and local food vendors. • April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Independence Park: 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland • www.parks.pearlandtx.gov
Follow the tracks to Grand Boulevard for a spring celebration of the Old Townsite district. SAT. APRIL 26 • 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
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