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Events in April 2023

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Apr 15, 2023(4 events)

8:00 am: USA Climbing Youth Competition


Apr 15, 2023

Saturday, April 15

8 AM

Momentum Indoor Climbing,    25410 Katy Mills Parkway, Katy

22-23 R51 rock climbing with the use of ropes.

For more information: Momentum Climbing - 832-437-9091

 

 

10:00 am: Earth Day Festival At George Memorial Library


Apr 15, 2023

Fort Bend County Libraries will have an Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 15, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, atGeorge Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Learn about ways to help the planet by reducing waste, and discover how to save money as well!

The festival will feature exhibits, presentations, a plant swap, and even a performance in the amphitheater! Families with children of all ages will be inspired and motivated with ways to welcome environmental-sustainability practices into their daily lives.

Get a glimpse of electric vehicles from Tesla and Texan Hyundai that will be on display in the south parking lot, while children enjoy free face painting nearby.

Tables will be set up in the lobby with representatives from Fort Bend Beekeepers Association, Fort Bend County Environmental Health, Fort Bend County Health & Human Services, Keep Sugar Land Beautiful, and the FBCL Living Sustainably Club.

Gardeners of all experience levels are invited to participate in a Plant Swap, from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, in Room 2B. Bring plants, seeds, or cuttings to swap with fellow gardeners. Be prepared to chat, trade, and learn about new and different plants. No plants for sale – just trade. Registration is required.

The Earth Day Festival will also include workshops where visitors can learn about recycling and making more efficient use of the earth’s natural resources.

Dan Lawlor from the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will kick off the schedule of workshops with a program on “Gardening for Native Bees” from 10:00 to 11:00 am, in the Meeting Room. Hear about host and nectar plants that attract and help beneficial garden friends – native bees.

From 10:30 to 11:30 am, members of the Keep Sugar Land Beautiful Youth Advisory Board will present “Live It…Love It… Reuse It… Recycle It!” in Room 2A. Get tips on replacing single-use items with reusable ones. Learn how to make a reusable tote bag from a t-shirt, and guess the origins of some recycled and upcycled items. Registration is required.

 Learn about Sustainable Fashion” from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Helai Hasanzada, owner of Dunya Boutique, will talk about socially-responsible fashion. Discover “slow fashion,” the movement that supports local artisans and the use of eco-friendly materials, with the goal of preserving crafts and the environment.

Families with children of all ages will enjoy a musical show by Tom’s Fun Band in the Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. In his performance of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!” Tom’s Fun Band will incorporate songs, chants, and a guitar – as well as some very unique homemade instruments – to motivate everyone to make everyday changes in their homes and daily lives to help save the planet. Children will love this family-friendly performance in the library’s outdoor amphitheater!

From 1:30 to 2:30 pm, learn about “Solar Ovens: Cooking with the Sun,” Room 2A. Learn how to make a solar-powered oven with a cardboard box, aluminum foil, and glass.

 Naomi Mercado-Velez and Patricia Bakhoum, from the Fort Bend County Environmental Health Department, will talk about environmental contamination from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Meeting Room. Learn about potential contamination of food and water sources, such as drinking water, recreational pools, and rivers. Get tips on how to properly wash one’s hands to prevent the spread of contaminants.

All events at the Earth Day Festival are free and open to the public. For more information or to register for the Plant Swap, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) or call George Memorial Library (281-342-4455) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

10:00 am: Katy Spring Market


Apr 15, 2023

Saturday, April 15,   Sunday, April 16

Saturday 10 AM – 6PM;  Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM

Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy

Join us at our 15th Annual Spring Market at the Katy Merrell Center for a fun weekend of shopping with handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, holiday accessories, children's gifts, clothing boutiques & more.

For more information: General Admission, $5.00,

Homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com/spring

10:00 am: Spring Festival on the Katy Prairie Preserve


Apr 15, 2023

Restored wetlands on the Katy Prairie Conservancy’s Indiangrass Preserve; photo courtesy of Don Pine.

Saturday, April 15   10 AM – 1 PM

Grand Prairie Conservancy, 31975 Hebert Rd., Waller, TX

DESCRIPTION: Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy FREE photos in the wildflowers, kite flying, prairie seed ball making, bluegrass music, food trucks, bird watching, insect sweep netting, and more. No registration needed.

MORE INFORMATION: 713-523-6135, or info@coastalprairieconservancy.org

 

Apr 16, 2023(2 events)

7:00 am: Houston Texans Kids Triathlon


Apr 16, 2023

Houston Texans Kids Triathlon

Sunday, April 16    7 AM

Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Kat9

DESCRIPTION: Entering its 10th year, the Houston Texans Kids Triathlon presented by Texas Children's Hospital will be held at Typhoon Texas Waterpark. The race is great for triathletes of all ages, skill levels, and abilities with short and long course triathlons, a splash & dash, and NEW this year a youth paratriathlon and invitational division for elite youth triathletes.

MORE INFORMATION: Entry costs an additional race categories can be found at www.houstontexas.com/community/kids-triathlon

11:00 am: Katy Spring Market


Apr 16, 2023

Saturday, April 15,   Sunday, April 16

Saturday 10 AM – 6PM;  Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM

Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy

Join us at our 15th Annual Spring Market at the Katy Merrell Center for a fun weekend of shopping with handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, holiday accessories, children's gifts, clothing boutiques & more.

For more information: General Admission, $5.00,

Homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com/spring

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Apr 19, 2023(1 event)

11:15 am: Community Blood Drive


Apr 19, 2023

Wednesday, April 19    11:15 AM

Atria Cinco Ranch, 24001 Cinco Village Center Blvd., Katy

For more information: 281-395-9600

 

Apr 20, 2023
Apr 21, 2023(1 event)

6:00 pm: Katy A&M Club Aggie Muster 2023


Apr 21, 2023

Katy A&M Club Aggie Muster 2023

Friday, April 21

6 – 9 PM

No Label Brewing Co, 53511st St., Katy

Doors open at 6 PM, dinner served at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM Muster Ceremony. Meal tickets $30 for adults, $15 for kids. There is no charge to attend Aggie Muster if you do not want to purchase a meal, however, we ask that you please RSVP by securing a free general admissions ticket.

MORE INFORMATION: Email Katy A&M Club at

KatyAMClub@gmailcom, or call Kelli Elizondo 254-718-1837

 

Apr 22, 2023(2 events)

9:00 am: 3rd Annual Earth Day Shredding Event


Apr 22, 2023

Earth Day

Saturday, April 22

9 AM – 1 PM

Katy Chamber Office, 814 East Avenue, Ste. G, Katy

3rd Annual Earth Day shredding event…shredding of documents done on site.

For more information: 281-391-5289

11:00 am: Katy Taste Fest


Apr 22, 2023

Katy Taste Fest

Saturday, April 22

11 AM – 2 PM

Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy

DESCRIPTION: Come out and sample from over 20 Katy restaurants. There will be a variety of tastes from American, Indian, Mexican, Italian, Thai, and much more, along with music and entertainment. Come hungry and ready to have a great time!

MORE INFORMATION: 346-568-0092

 

Apr 23, 2023(1 event)

11:30 am: The Morning After Brunch Festival


Apr 23, 2023

The Morning After Brunch Festival

Saturday, April 23

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Typhoon Texas Waterpark, 555 Katy Fort Bend Rd., Katy

DESCRIPTION: Katy’s 1st and only festival celebrating all things brunch with a brunch of dishes to sample. Tickets - $45.00

MORE INFORMATION: Typhoon Texas Waterpark, www.typhoontexas.com

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Apr 29, 2023(2 events)

7:00 am: MS 150


Apr 29, 2023

  • Texas MS 150, 2023 Bike Ride, Saturday and Sunday, April 29 – April 30, 2023

8:00 am: 2023 Smilin’ Rylen Run


Apr 29, 2023

2023 Smilin’ Rylen Run

Saturday, April 29  8 AM

Cane Island Parkway, Katy

This scholarship was created and sponsored by Betsy and rick Mudra, Rylen’s Mimi and PawPaw to honor the memory and legacy of Rylen Quinn Cowan. This scholarship has been created to help bring greater awareness to the subject of organ donation.

Choose between a in-person or virtual 5K or a 1-mile walk. 5K Run/Walk: $35 /$40/$45

1 mile: $25 /$30/$35

1 mile (12 yr old & under) $15/ $20

MORE INFORMATION: smilinrylenfoundation@gmail.com and Fleet Feet Sports, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Unit J120, Katy, TX

Apr 30, 2023(1 event)

7:00 am: MS 150


Apr 30, 2023

  • Texas MS 150, 2023 Bike Ride, Saturday and Sunday, April 29 – April 30, 2023
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