This weekend's warm
weather is welcome news for several outdoor events around Katy this weekend. See what food and family-friendly activities are happening Friday, Oct. 13, to Sunday, Oct. 15:
Friday-Sunday
Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church
The church hosts a pumpkin patch with family activities, including a pumpkin carving contest, throughout the month of October. Pumpkins are available for purchase starting at $1. The event features lunch, photo opportunities and games. Free. noon-7:30 p.m. (daily). 22101 Morton Ranch Road, Katy. 281-492-2693. www.fcckaty.com
Saturday
Bootcamp & BBQ
Life TIme Fitness at Cinco Ranch gives fitness fiends a chance to get in an hour-long cardio and strength workout then switch gears for some barbecue afterward. Preregister through www.register.chronotrack.com or at the gym’s front desk. 10-11 a.m. (workout), 11 a.m.-noon (food). $10 (members), $15 (nonmembers). 23211 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 281-644-5300. www.lifetime.life/life-time-locations/tx-katy-cinco-ranch.html
Saturday-Sunday
37th annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival
The event occurs between First and Fourth streets and Avenues A and D in Katy. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Saturday), noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). $10, free (ages 9 and younger, ages 62 and older, and first responders with ID). 281-391-5289. www.riceharvestfestival.org
Sunday
Willowfork Fire Department open house
The department has open houses at both of its fire stations featuring tours and a junior firefighter obstacle course. 1-4 p.m. Free. Station 1, 24655 Westheimer Parkway, Katy. Station 2, 26950 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 281-395-0011. www.willowforkfire.com
