6 things to do in the Katy area during March
28 Feb 2022
By: Sierra Rozen - Community Impact
Feb. 28-March 20: Attend the Houston Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will return after being canceled the past two years due to the ongoing pandemic. Times vary. Free (age 2 and under), $5 (ages 3-12), $15 (age 13 and older); does not include concert ticket. NRG Center, 3 NRG Park, Houston. 832-667-1000. www.rodeohouston.com
March 1: Party on Fat Tuesday
Mo’s Irish Pub will have a Fat Tuesday celebration. Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras. During the event, the pub will be hosting a crawfish boil, passing out beads and selling $5 hurricanes. The pub also sells appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers and soups. 3-9 p.m. Free. Mo’s Irish Pub, 23511 Katy Freeway, Katy. 281-665-3535. www.mosirishpub.com
March 2: Celebrate Texas independence
The Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will host a celebration of Texas independence on the anniversary of the day the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted. There will be fireworks sponsored by Katy Maids and music by Freddie Pate, Kelly Williams and Randy C. Moore. Guests must register before attending the event. 6-10 p.m. Free. Whiskey River West, 6535 S. Peek Road, Richmond. 832-600-3221. www.fulshearkaty.com
March 3: Learn about diversity
The Fort Bend Museum will put together a lecture series titled “Our History, Our Diversity.” The first speaker will be Erin Baumgartner, a demographer at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Baumgartner will speak about the diversity in Fort Bend County. 7 p.m. Free. Fort Bend Museum, 410 S. Fifth St., Richmond. 281-342-6478. www.fortbendmuseum.org
March 5: Enjoy muscle cars
Typhoon Texas is putting on the eighth annual Musclepalooza car show for visitors to see a large collection of cars. All makes and models are welcome to register for the family-friendly show. Only 300 cars are allowed to compete. There will also be food trucks, raffles and live music. Other sponsors include Garages of Texas, Gateway Classic Cars, Jones Hydraulic Service, Nerdtropolis and Scout Air. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (unless registering a car). Typhoon Texas, 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy. 281-829-8825. www.typhoontexas.com
March 5, 12, 19, 26 (this event takes place Saturdays year-round): Shop at a farmers market
The city of Fulshear hosts a farmers market every Saturday. Market organizers are taking vendor applications for anyone who wants to sell their products. Visitors to the market can buy seasonal vegetables and fruits, pies, cookies, pasta, granola, juice, local honey, pickles and canned goods, among other items. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (admission). Fulshear Run, 9035 Bois D’Arc Lane at FM 1093, Fulshear. 713-703-4129. www.fulshearfarmersmarket.com
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