Sept. 1: Celebrate back to school
Join Harris County Precinct 4 staff for a Back-to-School Bash at Maud Smith Marks Branch Library. Crafts, games, snacks and other activities for children will be provided. 4:30 p.m. Free. Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. 832-927-7860. www.hcpl.net/events/64824
Sept. 3: Flash back to the past
Dress for your favorite decade and celebrate the past at Retro Rewind hosted by the Katy Parks and Recreation Department. Food trucks and a live throwback band will be available. 6-10 p.m. Free. Historic Downtown Katy, 5718 Second St., Katy. 281-391-4840. www.cityofkaty.com
Sept. 3: Share breakfast with veterans
Join Katy’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 164 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast benefiting veterans. ALA Unit 164 advocates for veterans, educates citizens and mentors youth. 7-10 a.m. $4 (kids), $9 (adults). Katy Elks Lodge, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy. 281-615-5670. www.alaunit164katytx.org
Sept. 9: Watch ‘Remember The Titans’
The Katy Parks and Recreation Department will host an outdoor showing of “Remember The Titans” as part of its Katy Summer Nights Movies in the Park series. Activities will be available starting at 7 p.m before the movie begins after sunset at around 7:40 p.m. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Veterans of Foreign Wars Park, 6202 George Bush Drive, Katy. 281-391-4840. www.cityofkaty.com
Sept. 12: Golf for a cause
Join Joe Joe Bear for its annual Golf Classic to support the purchase of new teddy bears for children with life-threatening illnesses in the Greater Houston area. Joe Joe Bear is a Texas-based children's nonprofit organization providing comfort for children facing life-threatening illness by giving them teddy bears. Noon. $650 per team. The Club at Falcon Point, 24503 Falcon Point Drive, Katy. 281-398-4522. www.joejoebear.org/events/2022-joe-joe-bear-golf-tournament
Sept. 16-17: Start your holiday shopping
Get a head start on holiday shopping and decorating by browsing handcrafted items from hundreds of local vendors at the Autumn Acres Gift Market hosted by Home for the Holidays Gift Market. Proceeds go to local charities. Tickets are valid for readmission all weekend, and food trucks will be available on-site. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5 (admission). Gerald D. Young Center & L.D. Robinson Pavilion, 5825 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road, Katy. 281-788-4297. www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com
Sept. 17: Celebrate your canine
Enjoy a day of dog- and human-friendly fun at Paws Fest 2022 presented by Circle B Vet Hospital. Activities include Dock Dogs jumps, live music, a dog-friendly drink area, local canine vendors and a dog costume parade. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Alamo Drafthouse parking lot, 2707 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy. 281-395-5533. www.lacenterra.com/event/Paws-Fest-Presented-by-Circle-B-Vet-Hospital/2145562082
Sept. 24: Walk to end Alzheimer's
Join the Alzheimer’s Association for a 5K walk and commit to raising funds to advance the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. 7:30 a.m.-noon. Free. LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 713-314-1330. www.act.alz.org
Throughout September: Walk through biblical history
Take a walk through Biblical history at the "3J: Joshua, Judges & Jesus" exhibit located in The Bible Seminary. The exhibit, which has traveled around the United States, features 170 artifacts from Israel, the land of the Bible. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. The Bible Seminary, 2655 Mason Road, Katy. 281-300-6702.
