The holidays do not have to end yet, as Sugar Land’s light display is still running this weekend at Constellation Field. See what else is going on in the city, as well as in Missouri City, Richmond and Katy Friday through Sunday.
Friday-Sunday
Sugar Land Holiday Lights
Constellation Field has nearly 2.5 million lights on display in eight themed sections throughout the weekend. Friday is First Responders Night, when local rescue and public safety workers will be on hand to meet visitors and show off work vehicles.
6-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday. $8 (Friday for first responders), $14 (adult), $11 (seniors, military, children ages 12 and younger, groups of 10 or more). 1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land. 281-240-4487. www.sugarlandholidaylights.com
Saturday
Smart Financial Centre Open house
The city of Sugar Land in partnership with Smart Financial Centre hosts a preview of the venue one week before the official grand opening Jan. 14. The event will feature self-guided tours, children’s activities, and performances by School of Rock Sugar Land and Fort Bend ISD schools.
The Sugar Land Skeeters, the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land and Inspiration Stage will be represented at the open house. Concessions, excluding alcohol, will be provided at a reduced cost and special ticket offers for select shows 12-4 p.m. 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land. www.smartfinancialcentre.net.
Ruben Davis Drive ribbon cutting
The city of Missouri City will host a ribbon cutting for the recently renamed Ruben Davis Drive, formerly Orchard Street. Davis was the Fort Bend County Precinct 2 constable who died in October.
The event will meet at the entrance of the Fort Bend County Precinct 2 constable’s office. 11 a.m. 303 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. www.missouricitytx.gov
Children’s karate demonstration
Safety America! hosts a free karate demonstration at the Sugar Land branch of Fort Bend County libraries. The event is for first- through fifth-graders and will conclude with instructors teaching children some basics of karate.
2-3 p.m. 281-238-2140. 550 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
2017 Women’s Quarter Marathon
The women’s-only quarter marathon road race is 6.55 miles and aims to empower women and young girls. Registrants receive a medal and T-shirt. 7-10:30 a.m.
$15 (girls mini-quarter marathon), $50 (women’s quarter marathon), prices increase on race day. LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy.
www.womensquartermarathon.com
Sunday
Bike the Bend for Literacy
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County hosts its annual fundraiser starting at 8 a.m. Beginning and ending at Foster High School, 4400 FM 723, Richmond, the event includes 20-mile, 35-mile and 62-mile bike rides around the county.
Bike the Bend is a BP MS 150 recommended training ride. $45 (per rider). 281-240-8181. www.ftbendliteracy.org/bike-the-bend
