The Meyerland Patch Calendar Helps You Stay Busy and Informed

Ready to get into the great outdoors? How about attending a reading by a famous author? You can do it all in Houston, and the Patch Calendar is here to help you plan your days and make sure you don't miss anything.

Saturday April 15

FEATURED EVENT:

Kayak on the Lake

4/15/17 (Nearby)

Picnic and paddle at Riverstone during Kayak on the Lake from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 15.
Riverstone is teaming up with Houston-based Fishing Tackle Unlimited again for a day of kayaking on the Fort Bend communitys 200-acre Lake Riverstone. The event is free and no registration is required, but children must have parents present. All participants must sign a liability waiver. Event-goers can bring a picnic lunch. Parking is available at The Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Boulevard. The public event is one of many being staged as part of Houstons Largest Home Tour.
For more information, visit www.riverstone.com. For details on the home tour, visit Click here for more.

Saturday April 29

FEATURED EVENT:

Hit the Trails for Family Fun

4/29/17 (Nearby)

Fun is in Cross Creek Ranchs nature and families can learn more about it during the communitys Hit the Trails Family Fun Day, noon-4 p.m., Saturday, April 29.
The first 500 families visiting the Fulshear master-planned communitys Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane, will receive a complimentary Cross Creek Ranch backpack filled with goodies. Everyone will enjoy an afternoon of radio-controlled model boat races, kite flying, music, bounce houses and trolley rides to model homes. Food trucks will be on hand or attendees can purchase sack lunches from Italian Maid Caf. The event is free and open to the public.
For details, visit www.crosscreektexas.com
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Walk for The Woods Project

4/29/17 (Nearby)
The Woods Projects mission is to create wilderness education and exploration experiences that develop critical behaviors needed for disadvantaged students to achieve success in school and life.
This estimated 5K walk will take you on a journey through Houstons historic East End, where many of The Woods Projects students live and play. It is the biggest fundraiser of the year for The Woods Project and promises to be a great morning of community, history and fun.
The Walk is a great opportunity to meet The Woods Projects students. Join us to celebrate our students and see the historic East End!
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Autism/Special Needs Playgroup- Willowbrook

4/29/17 (Nearby)
The Shape of Behavior is an organization dedicated to providing behavior analytic services to children with autism and other special needs, and we invite you and your child to join us for a safe, fun, and sensory-friendly play group. This event is entirely free to you, and we encourage the whole family to attend.
If youd like to join us, please RSVP to:
RSVP@shapeofbehavior.com
And if you have any questions, well have staff on hand at the event who will be happy to address them.
WELL SEE YOU THERE!
Save time and complete your waiver in advance: https://jumponinfun.com/waiver-forms/
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Wednesday April 12

An Evening with NY Times Bestselling Author Steve Berry

4/12/17 (Nearby)
International and New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry (www.steveberry.org) will talk about his new Cotton Malone thriller, The Lost Order at Murder by the Book located at 2342 Bissonnet Street in Houston on April 12 at 6:30 p.m.. For more information, call 713-524-8597,
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Saturday May 06

First Saturday Arts Market

5/6/17
HOUSTON, TX - First Saturday Arts Market is a monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists. Located in the Historic Houston Heights, 540 W. 19th St. at Lawrence St., the market showcases paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted items.
Bring the entire family and come enjoy the great outdoors, live music and delicious fare from some of the areas best gourmet food trucks.
The event was founded artist Mitch Cohen in March of 2004. It's mission is to provide an outlet for area artists to showcase their work on a monthly basis in an art festival atmosphere. Below are some facts...
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