Things to do in Houston: Art Bike Parade, Mother’s Day events and more
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Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Art Bike Parade to Mother’s Day events

Our weekend top picks also include Houston Ballet at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Big As Texas Festival, Texas Crab Festival and more.

By , Staff writer
Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival participants at MacGregor Park. 

Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival participants at MacGregor Park. 

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This weekend in Houston features the return of the Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival, Mother's Day events and the inaugural Big As Texas festival in Conroe. 

Big As Texas Festival

The Big As Texas festival lineup includes, clockwise from top left, Thomas Rhett, Maddie & Tae, Dierks Bentley, Diwght Yoakam, Breland and Morgan Wade.

The Big As Texas festival lineup includes, clockwise from top left, Thomas Rhett, Maddie & Tae, Dierks Bentley, Diwght Yoakam, Breland and Morgan Wade.

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Conroe's inaugural Big As Texas festival will feature headliners Dierks Bentley, Billy Strings, Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wade, Warren Zeiders, Julia Cole and Dwight Yoakam. The event will also offer a variety of attractions, including food, custom car shows, equestrian exhibitions, art installations, carnival games, auctions and chain saw carvings.

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When: May 10-12

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Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 9333 Airport, Conroe

Details: $99 and up; bigastexasfest.com

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Mother's Day Serenade

El maestro Glenn Garrido, al frente de la Houston Latin American Philharmonic.

El maestro Glenn Garrido, al frente de la Houston Latin American Philharmonic.

Houston Latin American Philharmo

The Houston Latin American Philharmonic will host its annual Mother's Serenade at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts. The event will feature performances by Mirtha Perez, Mariachi Los Gallitos, Luis Martinez and other artists.

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When: May 10: 8 p.m. 

Where: Hobby Center, 800 Bagby

Details: $33.40 and up; thehobbycenter.org

Houston Ballet: A Night of Celebration

Houston Ballet’s Jubilee of Dance 2023

Houston Ballet’s Jubilee of Dance 2023

Lawrence Elizabeth Knox

The Houston Ballet is set to perform "A Night of Celebration" at Miller Outdoor Theatre over two nights. The performances will feature highlights from the most cherished ballets of the past 20 years, showcasing the remarkable athleticism and artistry of the fourth-largest ballet company in the nation.

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When: May 10-11: 8 p.m. 

Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details: Free; milleroutdoortheatre.com

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Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival

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Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival participants at MacGregor Park. 

Houston Art Bike Parade and Festival participants at MacGregor Park. 

Anthony Rathbun for Houston Park

Families and individuals are invited to participate and cheer on hundreds of art bikes as they roll through MacGregor Park. This daylong arts and culture event gathers community members and youth programs from throughout the city to explore personal creativity, promote health and wellness, and celebrate artistic expression in everyone.

When: May 11: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun

Details: Free; artbikehouston.com

Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend

Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend.

Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend.

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Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is celebrating Mother's Day weekend with an event filled with nature, art and music, including self-guided tours that explore the story of motherhood in early America. Visitors can enjoy complimentary cookies, lemonade and water. Mothers will receive free admission. The celebration will also feature performances by harpists Hope Cowan and Caitlin Mehrtens.

When: May 11-12: 1-5 p.m. 

Where: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial 

Details: mfah.org

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Ana Khan is the calendar coordinator for the Houston Chronicle's features desk.