Dec. 21
Get in the holiday spirit at the library
The Maud Smith Marks Branch Library is hosting Winter Wonderland. Attendees can meet Santa and make crafts. 2-4 p.m. Free. 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. 832-927-7860. www.facebook.com/events/798140083874465
Dec. 21
Watch a Christmas movie outside
“The Polar Express” will be shown on the lawn at Cane Island’s welcome center. 6-8 p.m. Free. 2100 Cane Island Parkway, Katy. 281-725-6555. www.caneisland.com/news-events/2018/12
Dec. 21
Enjoy live music
The Johnsons and The Larsen Bandits will perform at Central Green Park. 7-9 p.m. Free. 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy.
www.willowforkdrainagedistrict.com/central-green/events/live-music-tbd42/
Dec. 23
Celebrate the Eve of Christmas Eve
The Willow Fork Country Club is hosting The Night Before the Big Night party with games and snacks. 3-5 p.m. $14.95-$15.95. 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy. 281-579-6262. www.facebook.com/events/193663458210061
Dec. 23
Share beer at the pub
Growler USA is hosting its fourth Bottle Share event. Guests can bring their favorite beer to share and trade. 6-9 p.m. Free. 1443 FM 1463, Ste. 100, Katy. 281-396-4277. www.facebook.com/events/268222997218793
Dec. 26
Discuss a holiday movie
After showing “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Alamo Drafthouse will host a discussion. 1:30 p.m. $7. 2707 Commercial Center Blvd., Ste. K-100, Katy. 281-492-6900. www.drafthouse.com/houston/show/film-club-its-a-wonderful-life1
Dec. 29
Learn to fish at the park
Help your child learn to fish at Fishing Future’s Family Fish Camp at Mary Jo Peckham Park. Registration required. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 5597 Gardenia Lane, Katy. 956-238-9476. www.fishingsfuture.org/event/family-fish-camp-mary-jo-peckham-park-event-2/
Dec. 29
Listen to George Strait’s music performed live
Mo’s Place is hosting A Tribute to George Strait, which recreates a George Strait concert from the 1980s and 1990s. 9:30 p.m. $10. 21940 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. 281-392-3499. www.facebook.com/events/1885495604896802
Dec. 31
Get crafty at the library
The Cinco Ranch Library is hosting a craft carnival to inspire the creative mind. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy. 281-395-1311. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/branches/cr.html
Dec. 31
Rock out to the New Year
Papatone and the Players will perform at Agave Estates to ring in 2019. Expect a balloon drop and champagne toast. Age 21+. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $15-$20. 1138 FM 1463, Katy. 281-395-5070.
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-at-agave-estates-tickets-52070860345
Jan. 5
Laud the Feast of the Magi
Iglesia Cristiana Discipulos de Cristo Shekinah welcomes all to Fiesta de Reyes Magos. 2-7 p.m. $5-$10. 21402 Merchants Way, Katy. 832-677-7013. www.iglesiacristianashekinah.org
Jan. 6
Hear the Singing Cadets
The Texas A&M Singing Cadets will perform at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. Ticket proceeds benefit Katy A&M Club’s scholarship fund. 4-7 p.m. $10-$15. 20775 Kingsland Blvd., Katy.
www.facebook.com/events/334242470467540/
Jan. 6
Sip on daiquiris while listening to poetry
Ten poets will read poems at Katy’s Candy Shack Daiquiris. 6-10 p.m. $5-$10. 2340 N. Fry Road, Katy.
346-251-5187. www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-exclusive-sweet-tooth-tickets-52174502341?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Jan. 9
Feel the chill at Winter Blast
Kingsland Baptist Church is hosting Winter Blast where there will be a snow-covered play area, sledding slopes and a fire pit. 6-8 p.m. Free. 20555 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. 281-492-0785. www.kingsland.org/resources/events-calendar/129
Jan. 10
Watch a movie and decorate cookies
The Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library will screen “Ice Age” and have cookie-decorating supplies. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. 8100 FM 359, Fulshear.
281-346-1432. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/branches/fs.html
Jan. 12
Try out goat yoga and taste wine
Goat Yoga Katy-Fulshear is hosting a yoga class accompanied by goats and wine. All fitness levels welcome. 4-5:30 p.m. $30. 7738 Fulshear Katy Road, Katy. 281-748-5754.
www.goatyogakaty.com/classes
Jan. 22
Discuss books at a brewery
The Katy Branch Library’s Pages by the Pint will meet at No Label Brewery to discuss “Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. 5351 1st St, Katy. 281-391-3509. www.hcpl.net/location/katy-branch-library
Holiday school and government closures
Katy-area school districts, governments and libraries will be closed for a winter break, New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here are their schedules:
Katy ISD: Dec. 24-Jan. 7, Jan. 21
Lamar CISD: Dec. 24-Jan. 7, Jan. 21
City of Katy: Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
City of Fulshear: Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Fort Bend County: Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Harris County: Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Waller County: Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Katy Branch Library: Dec. 22-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library: Dec. 22-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Cinco Ranch Library: Dec. 22-25,Jan. 1, Jan. 21
Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library: Dec. 22-25, Jan. 1, Jan. 21
