Sept. 25: See "Henry V" performed live
The Woodlands-based Points North Theatre Company will give an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s “Henry V.” 5 p.m. Free. Central Green Park, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 832-422-8348. www.pointsnorththeatre.org
Oct. 1: Celebrate first responders
Celebrate first responders with Touch-A-Truck Day at the Maud Smith Marks Branch Library. The library parking lot will be filled with first responders and their vehicles to meet and learn about what they do for the community. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. 832-927-7860. www.hcpl.net
Oct. 1 Experience world cultures
Guests can celebrate different regions of the world through dance, music, food, art and traditional dress at the International Festival. Consulates and local organizations will share their culture at the festival. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Central Green Park, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 832-265-0506. www.centralgreenpark.com
Oct. 7: Nerd out
Night of the Nerds features lightsaber fighting, comics, games and a costume contest with a $50 Amazon gift card prize. The Houston Astronomical Society will also have a high-power telescope. The night will finish with a Jedi lightsaber battle performance and a showing of “Star Wars: A New Hope.” 5-9:30 p.m. Free. Central Green Park, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. 832-265-0506. www.centralgreenpark.com
Oct. 7: Enjoy a wine fest
Taste wines from around the world at the 17th annual Katy Wine Fest hosted by the Cinco Ranch Rotary. The event will feature local restaurants serving light bites, live music, a wine pull and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit The Brookwood Community’s outreach program and other select Katy-area charities. 7-10 p.m. $30+. Palacio Maria Banquet Hall, 21728 Highland Knolls, Katy. 713-344-3451. www.katywinefest.com
Oct. 7-9: Celebrate rice history
The Katy Rice Festival is hosted by the city of Katy and the Rotary Club of Katy. At the event, patrons can enjoy live music, a rice cooking contest, a carnival, food trucks, a Katy ISD art contest and craft beer. Net proceeds will benefit the rotary’s fund for scholarships and donations to the Katy community. 6-10 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.), noon-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free (children 12 and under), $5 (seniors, military), $10 (adults). Historic Downtown Katy, 5718 Second St., Katy. 281-391-4800. www.katyricefestival.com
Oct. 8-9: See art in downtown
More than 220 national and international artists will gather in downtown Houston for two days of art, live music, food and entertainment at the Bayou City Art Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $5-$18. Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St., Houston. 713-521-0133. www.artcolonyassociation.org
