Houston Art Car Parade
This annual event from The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art returns for its 37th year, featuring 250 art cars from across the U.S. The four-day series features a parade around Allen Parkway, a ball, an awards ceremony and a children’s creative zone.
- April 12-14, times vary by event
- Cost varies by event, ($50-$100, Art Car Ball admission)
- Location varies by event
- www.thehoustonartcarparade.com
The Piecemakers at Klein United Methodist Church are holding their Joy of Quilting 2024 Show with over 100 quilts to support the Tomball VA, Ronald McDonald House and The Gathering. Visitors can stroll through over 150 quilts and shop with area vendors, buy quilts, sponsor a charity quilt, purchase tickets to win a king-size quilt, enjoy specialized quilt displays and purchase treasures from the Piecemaker Boutique.
- April 12-13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $5 (admission) or five cans of food
- 5920 FM 2920, Spring
- www.kleinumc-piecemakers.com
VFW Post 8905 hosts a cook-off featuring contests for chicken, pork spare ribs, brisket slices and beans. The event also includes a cake sale, meat raffle, liquor wagon raffle, and live and silent auctions to support veterans and the community.
- April 12-13, 10 a.m.
- Free (admission), $8 (pork sandwiches), $15 (brisket plate)
- 21902 Hwy. 290, Cypress
- www.vfw8905.org
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