Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd., will be open through Oct. 31 or until the pumpkins are sold. Pumpkin Patch hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-7 p.m. Sundays.
MKT Market Place
MKT Market Place will feature local arts and crafts near the Katy Rice Dryers north of Highway 90 next to No Label Brewery and Katy Coin. The Market Place will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28-29. Free admission. Email bill@katycoin.com or call 832-443-8509 for information.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 2075 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, will host trunk-or-treat from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 featuring candy, food trucks, popcorn, sno cones and games. Come in a favorite Halloween costume but not scary, clowns or political. The event will include a rock wall, inflatable twiste and pastoral dunk tank. Free admission. Small items or toys for less fortunate children ages 2-16 will be collected. Email wpeper@stpkaty.org for information.
The Katy Independent School District Education Foundation has rescheduled its annual Fireflies & Foodtrucks to 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at No Label Brewery, 5351 1st St., Katy. Tickets for the adult-only event are $50 per person or $500 for a party pack for eight. The event includes food trucks and entertainment. Visit katyisdeducationfoundation.org for more information.
Silent Witness program
Westland Baptist Church, 1407 West Grand Parkway, will host the Silent Witness program from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26. The free community event remembers the victims of domestic violence. Dinner is provided. RSVP to Nancy.King@ktcm.org at Katy Christian Ministries or online at www.ktcm.org/silentwitness
The West Harris County Regional Water Authority will hold its annual town hall meeting from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Fry Road Municipal Utility District Administration Building, 20111 Saums Road in Katy. Join the board in celebrating the authority’s 16th anniversary. Visit www.whcrwa.com for information.
Jaz Bond 007
Jaz Bond 007, a Hallow-scream fashion and dance extravaganza, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Palacio Maria, 21728 Highland Knolls Drive, in Katy. Visit jazcreationz.com or call 713-858-8299 for information.
Wicked Weekend
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center will present its annual Wicked Weekend, “Terror Under the Big Top,” from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 27, featuring a midway/carnival at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, 2501 S. Mason Road, Suite 290. Visit www.kvpac.org/event/wicked-weekend/ for details.
‘The King and I’
World Theater will present “The King and I” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 28. The theater is located at 1012 S. Mason Road, Katy. Visit www.worldtheater.us or call 832-552-5115 for tickets.
Movie Night
Halloween Movie Night at Katy’s Cane Island Amenity Village, 2100 Cane Island Parkway. Visit caneisland.com for information. The feature movie from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27 will be “Hotel Transylvania.”
Trunk or treat?
First Christian Church Katy, 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy, will host Trunk or Treat Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. The evening will include bounce houses, games, trunk or treating, food trucks and pumpkins. Best trunk wins a prize.
Trunk or treat
Grand Lakes Presbyterian, 6035 S. Fry Road, Katy, will host its annual trunk or treat from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 28. The event is free and children are encouraged to wear costumes. The event will include live music, food trucks and candy. Email mchapman@grandlakespc.org or call 281-646-7500 for more information.
Movie Night
Central Green Park, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., hosts Movie Night on Oct. 28. The feature film will be “Casper” and showtime will be dusk. No alcohol, glass, balls or pets. Picnic and lawn chairs welcome. Visit www.centralgreenpark.com for more information.
Used book sale
The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their next book sale on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maud Marks Branch Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd. in Katy.
Trunk or Treat
Katy’s Cane Island Amenity Village, 2100 Cane Island Parkway, will host Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28. Come in costume to enjoy treats and music. Pets welcome. Decorated cars and golf carts welcome; email life@caneisland.com to sign up. Visit caneisland.com for information.
Home and Garden show
The Fall Katy Home and Garden Show and Vintage Market has been rescheduled for Oct. 28-29 after Hurricane Harvey forced the show to move. Free admission. The show will be at the Katy Elite Sports Complex, 25307 Kingsland, behind the AMC at Katy Mills Mall. Meet face-to-face with contractors and see the latest trends in home decor and design. Visit www.fallkatyhomeandgardenshow.com/ for information. Park at the mall and take a free shuttle to the complex. Show hours are Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Prescription drug take back
The Katy ISD Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription medications. The DEA cannot accept needles or sharp objects. Any liquids must be in prescribed containers. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. The take-back program will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Mark L. Hopkins Law Enforcement Center, 20370 Franz Road, Katy. For information, contact Officer James Grima, safe schools program manager, at 281-237-4024.
Pet ranch anniversary
Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch, 7631 Katy Fulshear Road, Fulshear, will celebrate its 12th anniversary with a Hoe-Down at the Ranch from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 28. The event will include a pumpkin patch, costume contest, kid and dog trick-or-treating, adoptable pets and a supply drive by Fort Bend Animal Services (FBAS), moonwalks, games, music and face painting. Proceeds will benefit The Ballard house and FBAS. Visit www.WagginTailsPetRanch.com or call 281-533-0500 for information.
Trunk or treat
Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 S. Mason Road, Katy, will host its second annual trunk or treat from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29.
Vote for your favorite photo
The Houston SPCA 2018 Calendar Photo Contest is now open for submissions and voting. The top 29 photos with the most votes will be included in the 2018 calendar and the photo with the most votes overall will be the cover star. Voting ends Nov. 10, 2017 at 11:59:59 PM Central Time. All proceeds benefit the Houston SPCA’s lifesaving mission. Visit www.gogophotocontest.com/houstonspca for details.
Family event
First United Methodist Church of Katy, 5601 E. Fifth St., will host Family Night in the Pumpkin Patch from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, featuring trunk-or-treat, a haunted house, a band, food truck and bounce house. Come in your best costume.
Mystery Matters Book Club
Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Road, will host the Mystery Matters Book Club from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 2. The book to be discussed is “Brownies and Broomsticks” by Bailey Cates. Visit www.katybooks.com for information.
Katy Wine Fest
The Cinco Ranch Rotary will host the 12th annual Katy Wine Fest from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 3 at Gallery Furniture, 7227 West Grand Parkway S., Richmond, to benefit Brookwood. The event will offer wine tastings, light bites from several eateries, live musical entertainment and a silent and Big Board auction. Visit www.katywinefest.com to buy tickets.
Sensations Show Choir
The Seven Lakes Sensations Show Choir presents “Broadway in TECHNICOLOR,” featuring selections from various Broadway musicals made famous by the movies. Performances will be 7 p.m. Nov. 3-4, and 2 p.m. Nov. 4 in the SLHS Performing Arts Center, 9251 S. Fry Road. Tickets are $5 for KISD staff and Gold Card members, $6 for students, and $10 for adults. Visit http://www.sevenlakeschoir.com/ to purchase tickets and for information. Call 281-237-2857 for details.
Community Campout
Katy Parks & Recreation Department is organizing its fall Community Campout on Nov. 3-4 at Katy VFW Park, 6202 George Bush Drive in Katy. The free event will include an outdoor movie, tree adoptions, a hot dog dinner and breakfast. Keep Katy Beautiful will present a program about Texas Arbor Day. Participants must register by 5 p.m. Nov. 1 with the department at 901 Ave. C in Katy. Bring your own tent and sleeping bags. No electricity and no camping trailers.
Johnny Leeto perform
Johnny Lee and the Urban Cowboy Band will perform at Mo’s Place, 21940 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, on Saturday, Nov. 4. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. SRO tickets are $10. Reserved tickets are $15. Must be 21 to enter and proper attire is required. Email mo@mosplacekaty.com or visit www.mosplacekaty.com for information. Visit www.outhousetickets.com or call 281-392-3499 for tickets.
Sip N Stroll
Katy Sip N Stroll – featuring wine, food and beer – will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at The Villagio Town Center, 22764 Westheimer Parkway, in Katy, and will benefit The Ballard House, which is temporarily closed because of flooding due to Hurricane Harvey. Visit www.sipandstroll.com for information. The event will feature food selections and water and wine sampling. Guests can sip on bubbly and nibble on chocolates at Bubbles @ Villagio, which will start at 5 p.m. The Beer Club for craft beer fans will start at 5 p.m., too.
‘Who Put the ‘H’ in Rhythm & Blues’
“Who Put the ‘H’ in Rhythm & Blues” will be presented Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at World Theater in Katy. The show will present “80 songs that changed the world” and stars Barry and Bobbie Sea, Anne LeSear, Kenne’ Smith, Morris “Monk” Barnes and Steve Hitt. The theater is at 1012 S. Mason Road in Katy. Order tickets at www.barrysea.com/event
America Recycles Day
Keep Katy Beautiful and the City of Katy will present their annual America Recycles Day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 4, at First Baptist Church, 600 Pin Oak Road. Recycle unwanted items. At the same time, the community-wide garage sales will be held. Email kkb@cityofkaty.com or call 281-391-4717 for information.
Dog Adoption Day
Willowfork Fire Department (Fort Bend County Emergency Services District # 2) will partner with Fort Bend County Animal Services to hold a special Dog Adoption Day giving members of the community an opportunity to provide good homes to some special fur babies. This event will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Station 2, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd. All that is needed to adopt is a Driver License and $50 (cash only). All pets are spayed/neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm tested. If adoption is not an option but you would like to help the cause, feel free to drop by with donations.
Holiday Book Bash
Maud Marks Library’s fourth annual Book Bash will be on Saturday, Nov. 4, between 2-4:30 p.m. Mix and mingle with prize-winning authors where there will be two hours of storytime, crafts, author talks and prizes for those attending. Children’s authors will be reading their books and doing crafts with the kids.
Adults can attend one or more of our many author panels which include, Doing Historical Research, Path to Publishing, Do You Have What It Takes, Creating Villains. There will be extra prizes for teachers and other educators. Also, join authors to purchase autographed copies of their newest books. Free. The library is located at 1815 Westgreen Blvd. Refreshments will be provided.
Mommy Book Club
Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Road, will host Mommy Book Club at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 7 and Nov. 21. The inaugural book is “The Luster of Lost Things” by Sophie Chen Keller. Bring your kids. Join at www.facebook.com/groups/116469642382645.
Katy Lions Club Foundation
The Katy Lions Club Foundation’s 14th annual Golf Tournament will be Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch, with contests, lunch, door prizes and an awards banquet. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Call 281-300-2967 or 843-270-6979 for information.
Toys for Tots
Willowfork Fire Department invites the community to participate in a Toys for Tots drive from Nov. 20-Dec. 13 for infants through high school ages. New and unwrapped toys, gift cards or checks made out to Toys for Tots may be dropped off from 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. at Station 1, 24655 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, or at Station 2, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. Visit wfdinfo@willowforkfire.com or call 281-395-0011, ext. 120 for information.
Moe Bandy to perform
Moe Bandy will perform at Mo’s Place, 21940 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, on Friday, Nov. 24. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. SRO tickets are $10. Reserved tickets are $15. Must be 21 to enter and proper attire is required. Email mo@mosplacekaty.com or visit www.mosplacekaty.com for information. Visit www.outhousetickets.com or call 281-392-3499 for tickets.
Tree lighting
Cross Creek Ranch Tree lighting at Cross Creek Ranch Boulevard in Fulshear will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
Lone Star Symphonic Band
In its 25th anniversary season, the Lone Star Symphonic Band will present “Glory in the Highest,” conducted by Bob Bryant, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, 22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy. Visit lssband.org for information and tickets.
