July 27: Learn about marine wildlife
Join Texas A&M Galveston Sea Life Center’s Sea Life facilities manager at the Maud Smith Marks Branch Library to learn about ongoing research projects and efforts to protect marine wildlife. The event is intended for adults, but children are welcome to attend. Registration is required. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Free. Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. 832-927-7860.
www.hcpl.net/events
July 30: Listen to live music
Red dirt music artist Stoney LaRue will perform at Mo’s Place. Mo’s Place hosts local and Nashville artists and offers drinks and food. Doors open at 7. Call Mo’s Place for reserved seating; otherwise, tickets are standing room only. 9:30 p.m. $20-25. Mo’s Place, 21940 Kingsland Blvd., Katy. 281-392-3499.
www.outhousetickets.com/Event/19820-Stoney_LaRue
July 31: Celebrate summer with family
Join the community in celebrating summer with your family. Houston Family Magazine will host its annual Houston Family Fun Fest with activities, live music, food trucks and prizes. 12-4 p.m. Free. LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 713-266-1885.
www.houstonfamilymagazine.com/fun-fest-houston-family
August 6: Celebrate back to school
Celebrate the start of the school year with the Back to School Bash at Willow Fork Drainage District’s Central Green Park. Enjoy games, face painting, crafts and an appearance by Buzz Lightyear. The bash will also feature live music from Katy Marimba, Grace Fellowship’s youth and teen bands and Drive Band. 6:30-10 p.m. Free. Central Green Park, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 832-265-0506.
www.centralgreenpark.com
August 11: Donate blood, save three lives
The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive at LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. Donors will receive a free Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center t-shirt and voucher for a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream as part of the Pint for Pint promotion. Appointments are available in 15-minute slots, and sign up is available at www.giveblood.org. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. LaCenterra, near Francesca’s and Pandora, 2727 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy. 832-364-3632.
www.giveblood.org
August 12: Watch "Jurassic Park"
Katy Parks & Recreation will host an outdoor showing of “Jurassic Park” as part of its Katy Summer Nights Movies in the Park series. Activities will be available starting at 7:30 p.m before the movie begins after sunset at around 8 p.m., and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Veterans of Foreign Wars Park, 6202 George Bush Dr., Katy. 281-391-4840.
www.cityofkaty.com
August 13: Mine for gems
Visit Katy Rock Shop for a "Sluice Saturdays." Guests can purchase a bag of ore, sift through it, and learn more about their treasure. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-15. Katy Rock Shop, 535 Pin Oak Rd., Katy. 832-437-4733.
www.katyrockshop.com
