<body><div>Happy Friday! There are tons of fun, family-friendly events going on around town this weekend, including: <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0wKu7y_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0wKu7y_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="933" ><figcaption>Drawing inspiration from street markets in East and Southeast Asia, the family-friendly festival celebrates Houston’s Asian and Asian American communities through an evening of food, dance performances, shopping, games, and activities.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>Fri., Nov. 6, 6-10 p.m.Asia Society Texas Free: outdoor market, performances, activities; $5/ticketed indoor activities (additional $5/sumo wrestling demos)Asia Society Texas' popular Night Market festival takes place this evening. The annual street festival celebrates the vibrant diversity of Houston’s Asian American communities through an exciting night of culinary delights and interactive fun for all ages. For its biggest night of the year, AST will transform its parking lot, front lawn, and one block of Southmore Boulevard into a free outdoor market bustling with local retail and food vendors, live dance performances, and Japanese carnival activities. In addition to shopping and eating locally, guests of all ages can look forward to an all-access beer garden, Karaoke booth, and live dance performances. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0eXMM7_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0eXMM7_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="1400" ></figure>Fri., Nov. 6, 7:30-9:45 p.m.Miller Outdoor TheatreFreeWHY YOU LIKE IT: Decoding Musical Taste – Live Experience is an immersive concert-lecture led by composer, musicologist, author, and Music Genome Project architect Dr. Nolan Gasser, inspired by the acclaimed PBS special released in 2025. Blending live performance, storytelling, and insights from neuroscience, psychology, and culture, the show explores the hidden forces that shape our musical preferences and why music affects us so deeply. Dr. Gasser is joined by his virtuoso band, The Mighty Mighty. Guided from the stage by Dr. Gasser, audience members participate throughout the performance by responding to prompts that explore their musical identity. At the conclusion of the show, each participant receives a personalized playlist generated from their responses.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1tRsPt_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1tRsPt_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="691" ><figcaption>8th Annual AFA's Bayou City Duck Race</figcaption></figure>Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m.Bayou Park at East River$5/duck; $25/6 ducks; see more options on the websiteAmerican Festival for the Arts (AFA)’s annual Bayou City Duck Race is a rubber ducky race for a good cause. Five thousand rubber ducks will race to the finish line on Buffalo Bayou. The first 10 ducks to cross the finish line will receive a quack-tacular prize and more Lucky Ducks will be picked at random. Support AFA by making music matter for thousands of young musicians across Houston. Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.The Blue Bird Circle Shop Free to browse Celebrate the season at The Blue Bird Circle’s annual Christmas Market on Saturday. Shop a festive collection of gifts, collectibles, and décor, all donated or consigned by supporters. Find meaningful gifts while supporting The Blue Bird Circle’s mission to advance pediatric neurological care and research.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2jUnGr_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2jUnGr_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="1050" ><figcaption>Colors of the Prairie brings together chalk artists, families, and nature lovers for a day of creativity at Willow Waterhole.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>Sat., Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Willow Waterhole FreeColors of the Prairie brings together chalk artists, families, and nature lovers for a day of creativity. The festival marks their 25th anniversary with vibrant chalk murals, live music, hands-on ecology, and a native plant giveaway. There will be a dedicated Kids’ Chalk Zone for young artists to enjoy.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2AaeF6_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2AaeF6_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="928" ><figcaption>Sonu Mathew, Jaeron Mathew, Taijus Mathew, Sajan Mathew, and Ajay Mathew&nbsp; (Photo:&nbsp;Lisa Lim)</figcaption></figure>Sat., Nov. 7, 1 p.m.-Sun., Nov. 8, 10 a.m. Bellaire Civic Center and Great LawnPrice: Family of 4: $200 (add additional campers for $40/each); VIP “glamping” experience for $600. Bring a tent or reserve a VIP glamping spot.The Great Lawn at Bellaire Town Square will turn into a campground for this favorite neighborhood tradition. Families will pitch their tents for a fun night with neighbors. Bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, stargazing, food, and activities, are all part of the “urban campout” experience. Tents in Town benefits Bellaire parks and community programs.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2UKAb0_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2UKAb0_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="1400" ></figure>Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30Miller Outdoor TheatreFreeHouston’s Got Bollywood – Bombay Express is a collaboration with a multigenerational group of performers, using diverse dance styles including, folk dance, semi classical, Bolly hop, Indian contemporary dance and Bollywood fusion capturing the essence of popular Indian Culture, through Bollywood Films. The production explores the origin of dance and music in the historical context of Bollywood film Industry, until present times, as the central theme. The production is a visual and kinesthetic journey through different regions of India with its eclectic music, costumes, and dance in a way that it is woven together to create a rich tapestry through a Bollywood dance theatre production which is in essence Indian.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1YURVf_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1YURVf_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="1120" ><figcaption>In connection with Texas Arbor Day, the Houston Botanic Garden introduces “Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival” to celebrate the native trees of Texas. (Photo: Hung Truong Photography)</figcaption></figure>Sun., Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Houston Botanic Garden$20/adult; $16/child/student/senior/military In connection with Texas Arbor Day, the Houston Botanic Garden introduces “Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival” to celebrate the native trees of Texas. This family-friendly event will feature a kids’ zone with tree-themed crafts and activities, guided walks to learn more about native trees around the Garden, a marketplace including food vendors, live entertainment, and more.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3eynmo_1GpfM6XX00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3eynmo_1GpfM6XX00" width="1400" height="934" ><figcaption>The MFAH’s fall family festival celebrates the environment, native flora, and the 40th anniversary of the Cullen Sculpture Garden. (Photo courtesy of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston)</figcaption></figure>Sun., Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m.The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza and the Cullen Sculpture Garden, MFAHAdmission to this event and general admission to the MFAH are free all day; guests will need to reserve tickets in advance hereThe MFAH’s fall family festival celebrates the environment, native flora, and the 40th anniversary of the Cullen Sculpture Garden. The annual festival includes food, live music, dance performances, lotería games, short films, art-making activities, and more. The event features four new, temporary large-scale sculptures created by local Latino artists. Through Nov. 15Ticket prices vary Venues vary The annual Jewish Book &amp; Arts Festival, one of the largest of its kind in the U.S., represents a myriad of themes, is underway. This weekend’s lineup includes the 2026 Oliver Lapin Family Day on Sun., Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m. at the Merfish Teen Center. The theme is Space Jam: Kindness is Out Of This World. The family-friendly celebration is filled with live music, inspirational stories, hands-on activities, basketball, and space-themed adventures. Featured authors are Rachelle Burk, author of Space Torah: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman’s Cosmic Mitzvah, and Lin Oliver, author of The After-School Kindness Crew series. Find more details about Oliver Lapin Family Day here and find the full festival lineup here. 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Happy Friday! There are tons of fun, family-friendly events going on around town this weekend, including:. Free: outdoor market, performances, activities; $5/ticketed indoor activities (additional $5/sumo wrestling demos) Asia Society Texas' popular Night Market festival takes place this evening. The annual street festival celebrates the vibrant diversity of Houston’s Asian...

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