Things to do in Houston: Here are the events happening in the area this weekend

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — TGIF, let’s talk about qué pasa Houston.

The inaugural Texas Cocktail Week is in full swing and it ends this weekend. It’s a celebration of the vibrant cocktail culture in the Lone Star State! Featuring tastings, classes, guest bartenders, and signature events. So all you have to do is grab a passport, sign up online for it for free, and then use that passport to enjoy $7.13 drink specials at participating bars there’s also non-alcoholic options too.

Over in Webster at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, The Texas Oncology cancer center is hosting its 3rd annual Celebrate Life Survivors 5K walk and run. You still have time to register before the event on Saturday or you can always show up and support the runners and walkers.

One of our very own here, Rudy Gallardo, is a cancer survivor who has been a part of this event since it started.

Then on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Meadow Lake Pet Resort is hosting a free event for pet parents and their pups. It’s a Fantasy Football puppy social. Be a part of Houston’s newest fantasy Football League for puppies. It’s full of fun events for your pup to get a chance to play with other dogs safely.

Finally, enjoy a free Sunset Bird Walk along Buffalo Bayou. Discover the diversity of birdlife in our urban environment through a guided walking tour along Buffalo Bayou for Houston Audubon’s Bird Week! Expert guides will help you spot and identify a variety of species and share fascinating insights and fun facts about their behavior and habitat.

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