Family Fun: Dia de los Muertos events, Indonesian Fest

Heartmade Art Market Heartmade Art Market Photo: Morris Malakoff Photo: Morris Malakoff Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Family Fun: Dia de los Muertos events, Indonesian Fest 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

Xfinity Día de los Muertos

Festival will feature a custom altar, procession, hands-on art activities, live music and dance performances.

When: 6 p.m. Friday

Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney

Details: discoverygreen.com

Día de los Muertos

The Children’s Museum of Houston will be transformed into a colorful “Land of the Dead,” bursting with an incredible ofrenda of “sugar skulls” and marigolds in celebration of El Día de los Muertos.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Where: 1500 Binz

Details: $12; cmhouston.org

Heartmade Harvest Market

The semi-annual art market will feature more than 70 local and regional artists selling wares ranging from apparel and jewelry to home goods and art, as well as music, food truck fare, beverages from Saint Arnold Brewing Company and free cotton candy from Lush Puff.

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Where: Main Street Square, Intersection of Main St. and McKinney St.

Details: heartmadehouston.com

Hand-On Houston Family Festival: Celebrating the Craft Garden

Festival features hands-on activities, exhibitions, tasty treats and demonstrations by local artists.

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main

Details: crafthouston.org

Día de los Muertos Festival

Event honors departed loved ones in a lively, cheerful celebration. Expect music, dance, theater, food and visual arts from different Latin American countries.

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: MECA’s Dow School Campus, 1900 Kane

Details: meca-houston.org/dia-de-los-muertos.html

Día de los Muertos Celebration

A celebration of Latin American customs that surround the Day of the Dead festivities. Fun parent-supervised activities include sugar skull decorating, face painting, crafts and music. Food and Snowy of Midtown snow cones will available for purchase on-site. Event is free and does not include general admission to the museum.

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday

Where: National Museum of Funeral History 415 Barren Springs

Details: nmfh.org

Día de los Muertos in The Heights

Event features interactive exhibits that detail the rich culture and significance of Día de los Muertos to the Latin American community. Performances include Mariachi Nueva Generacion, Folklorico Mixteco Ballet, HIIT Theatre, Field Elementary and Browning Elementary. Food will be available from food trucks and vendors.

When: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Montie Beach Park, 915 Northwood

Details: facebook.com/events/365182907678864

Día de los Muertos East End

A celebration of life and family featuring arts, traditions, foods and culture at Navigation Esplanade.

When: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday

Where: 2800 Navigation

Details: facebook.com/events/365182907678864

Puerto Rican and Cuban Fest

The event features a diverse lineup of entertainment including big-name artists and local talent, spotlighting Puerto Rican and Cuban culture. The international affair also offers food, a car show, fashion show, arts & crafts and souvenir vendors.

When: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Midtown Park, 2811 Travis

Details: $25; prcfestival.com

Concert Band & Soldier’s Chorus of The U.S. Army Field Band

The Musical Ambassadors of the Army will perform to serve and inspire the American people by telling the Army story and honoring Soldiers and Veterans.

When: 6 p.m. Sunday

Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details: milleroutdoortheatre.com

CONROE

Bark in the Park Dog Walk

Dogs and their owners can spend the day exploring the trails surrounding Grand Central Park. Activities will include a dog costume contest, food trucks, a bouncy house, face painting and entertainment by The Houston Disc Dogs. Event is free to attend, but participants must register online.

When: 10 a.m. Saturday

Where: Grand Central Park by Johnson Development, 11322 Interstate 45 S.

Details: bit.ly/barkintheparkdogwalk

KEMAH

Salute to Military Service & First Responders

Kemah Boardwalk will offer military and first responders discounts, exhibits, activities, live music and K9 demonstrations.

When: 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: 215 Kipp

Details: kemahboardwalk.com

ROSENBERG

Seabourne Nature Fest

Event features face painting, crafts and a petting zoo for the children along with nature tours, wildlife, expert presentations, hayrides, an edible plant display, plants & seeds as well as musical entertainment. A variety of food trucks will be on site.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday

Where: Seabourne Creek Park, 3831 Tx 36 S

Details: txmn.org/coastal/event/seaborne-creek-nature-fest-2019-11-02

STAFFORD

Sugar Plum Market

Holiday market that raises funds for nonprofit organizations within Fort Bend County.

When: 6-10 p.m. Thursday through Nov. 9

Where: Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash

Details: sugarplummarket.com

SUGAR LAND

Indonesian Festival

Event features live entertainment, Indonesian food and a market with ethnic arts, crafts, apparel and accessories. Presented by the Indonesian American Chamber of Commerce and General Consulate of Indonesia.

When: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk

Details: sugarlandtownsquare.com