We’ve been blessed with gorgeous weather lately, so surely your thoughts are turning to ways to get outdoors with the family. If you’re not booked this weekend, consider the Main Street Arts Festival, happening April 8 – 11.

This is one of the best art events in the country, and was recently named by the Harris List as the #1 art festival in the state of Texas. With street performers, performance art, live music, over 200 juried art booths, and loads of tasty food vendors, there is something for everyone.

Main Street shares great tips here for how to collect original art, like considering the provenance, condition, artist information, and history of pieces.

The Main Street Arts Festival is free to attend, though you’ll have to buy coupons for the food booths. Over ten thousand people are expected, so check out the festival site before you go for information about parking and logistics. Or, download their iPhone app for the festival.

And the weather is supposed to be delightful! So get out there and enjoy the lovely spring… before it becomes the dreadfully hot summer.