Kolache Shoppe will offer festive King Cake Kolache on weekends this month. Credit: Photo by Carla Gomez

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings:

Let the Good Times Roll at Kolache Shoppe

Friday-Sunday
1031 Heights, 3945 Richmond, 11940 Broadway

All Houston-area Kolache Shoppe locations will feature Mardi Gras-inspired kolaches this month, available weekends, Thursday to Saturday at Greenway and Friday through Sunday at Pearland and Heights bakeries. Dig into a King Cake Kolache filled with sweetened cinnamon cream cheese and pecans and finished with almond-vanilla glaze and a dusting of colored sugar for $3 a pop; or go savory with a Sausage & Gravy Kolache for $3.95.

Bloom and Brew at Equal Parts Brewing

Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
3118 Harrisburg

Hit the East End taproom to sip beers and shop a 20-vendor market featuring everything from plants and candles to jewelry and more, plus fun new year activities and free seed starters.

Art Car IPA 5K Social Run Walk at Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Sunday, 8 to 11 a.m.
705 Main

Get some steps in and reward yourself with brews at the Art Car IPA 5K. For $35, you get a guided and marked roughly three-mile run/walk, plus three tasty brews from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, a pint glass and a Texas Tamale Company breakfast. Runners can check in at the Saucer between 8 and 9 a.m. with the run/walk starting at 9.

Blackwood Skyfarmer’s Market at POST Houston

Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m.
401 Franklin

Celebrate local and nutritious delights at the Blackwood Skyfarmer’s Market, held the first and third Sunday of the month in the Z Atrium. Folks can shop for seasonal organic produce, explore Houston’s diverse food scene and local makers, enjoy free food lessons, hit the rooftop for a stroll and learn about harvesting produce.

New Year’s Food Truck Rally at B-52 Brewing Co

Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
12470 Milroy

Hit the Conroe brewery for its first food truck rally of 2025, featuring KAOW Kajun Asian On Wheels, Fries & Grind, Charlies Craft BBQ and Glazed & Confused Donuts, plus tasty B-52 suds. 

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.