Bellaire - Meyerland - West University | April 2026

Events

BY ROO MOODY

Bellaire Book Sale 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. • April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • $2 (hardback books), $1 (paperback books) • Bellaire Fire Station, 5101 Jessamine St., Bellaire • www.fotbl.org/book-sales Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival Shop unique products from local artisans and enjoy live music and food at the family-friendly, community event. The festival is organized by the Bellaire Culture and Arts Board. • April 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Paseo Park, 5000 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire • www.bellairetx.gov/1744/Bellaire-Arts-Crafts-Festival March for Babies The fundraiser at TMC Helix Park includes a charitable walk that benets March of Dimes, a nonprot advocating for the health of moms and babies.

April

Spring Fling Festival The family event includes outdoor nature activities such as prairie and pond explorations, as well as interactions with the nature center’s ambassador animals. • April 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire • www.naturediscoverycenter.org Nutcracker Spring Market 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.

Bellaire Trolley Run Held at Bellaire Town Square, the 30th Annual Bellaire Trolley Run will include a wheelchair division, stroller race, one-mile youth race and a 5K run. All participants in the trolley run will receive a medal at the end of the race. • April 11, 7:30 a.m. • $28-$40 (entry fee) • Bellaire Town Square, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire • www.bellairetx.gov/835/Bellaire-Trolley-Run

• April 17-19, times vary • $20 (general admission) • NRG Center, 1 Fannin St., Houston • www.houstonballet.org

Centennial Celebration Gala The West University Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is holding a centennial celebration gala at McGovern Centennial Gardens. • April 18, 7 p.m. • $500 (individual ticket) • 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston • www.westupto.org

• April 26, 9 a.m. • Donations vary • 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston • www.marchforbabies.org

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