Our weekend top picks also include Mardi Gras! Galveston, The Rink Rolling at Discovery Green, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and more.

Scattered showers and storms continue throughout the day Saturday and for at least the first half of Sunday. Keep your rain gear handy if you are heading to Galveston Mardi Gras this weekend.

A cold front is expected to bring evening storms and sleet to the Houston area, affecting weekend plans for events like Mardi Gras and Margarita Day.

Compared to the warm Saturday, daytime highs for Sunday will only reach the low-to-mid 70s across much of the region. We’ll be closer to seasonable for the second day of March. For those going to Galveston for the last day of the second weekend of Mardi Gras,

The weather will treat you well if you are heading out to the Houston Rodeo BBQ Cook-Off —no rain with mild temperatures. If you are headed to Galveston for the last weekend of Mardi Gras, there is no need to worry about rain,

A cold front is expected to bring evening storms and sleet to the Houston area, affecting weekend plans for events like Mardi Gras and Margarita Day.

Whether you're looking for 25-cent martinis at Brennan’s of Houston or free king cake and crawfish at Social Junkie, there's something for everyone!

There are several events going on to celebrate Mardi Gras in the Greater Houston area. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive. Mardi Gras Festival and Parade The annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade at Kingwood Town Center Park will kick off with live zydeco music,

Time to dust off those cowboy boots and kick things off with the Rodeo Round Up at Houston City Hall or the Rodeo Parade this weekend. Then, keep the fun going at the kid-friendly Family Gras at Mardi Gras Galveston! Already planning for summer?

Located on the Interstate 10 freeway connecting Louisiana and Texas, Lake Charles was once a popular hangout for cowboys and even pirates. Today, it attracts many Houston residents, who spend the weekend here – either in one of the casinos or outdoors on the Creole Nature Trail.

Tuesday, March 4 Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Celebrations The gluttonous Mardi Gras season comes to a close on Fat Tuesday. From classic Cajun and Creole flavors like jambalaya and beignets to BIg Easy cocktails and sinful Fat Tuesday revelry,