Always wondering what to do on the weekends? Well, normally we think of expensive choices like going to a concert, a ballgame, or on a quick vacation. However, those options may set you back financially. If you’re strapped for cash, here’s a list of fun things do this weekend without the risk of breaking your pockets.

 1. MIX96.5 Pet-A-Palooza

When: March 10, 2013

Time: 1-4p.m.

Place: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney.

Ends with Andy Grammer in concert 

2. Kids’ Camp family-friendly movie

When: March 8-10

Where: Alamo Drafthouse’s Vintage Park location.

Seats are first-come, first-serve.

3. BYOF (Bring Your Own Friends) day

When: March 9, 2013

Where: IKEA Houston

complete schedule online here (.pdf)…

4.  French Concerts on the Green (French Cultures Festival)

When: March 8, 2013

Place: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney.

Find the complete schedule online at French Cultures Festival.com.

5.  Next Generation weekend

When: March 9-10,

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Bass Pro Shops is located in Katy and Pearland.

6. Relax with yoga — Blissful Warrior Yoga

When: March 9, 2013

Time: 9 a.m.

Place: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney on the Grace Event Lawn behind The Grove Restaurant.

No pre-registration required.

7. Cello Fury

When: Saturday, March 9, 2013

Time: 8 p.m.

Where: Houston’s Market Square Park

Place: 301 Milam

8. FUNomenal Family Festival

When: March 9, 2013

Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Place: Discovery Green

9.  Edible Festival

When:  March 9, 2013

Where: Cornelius Nursery

Place: Voss Road and Dairy Ashford locations of Cornelius Nursery.

10. Live at Night at Waterway Square

When: March 9, 2013

Time: 6–8 p.m.

Place: The Woodlands; located between Timberloch Place and Lake Robbins Drive.

Prices vary for parking in the area.