History, Harvest and Halloween in Katy Texas

With October the Katy area starts to really enjoy milder temperatures and some not so mild Halloween happenings. Do you wonder where you should go and what you should do in October? Be sure to mark your calendars for these interesting, entertaining and fun events.

Celebrate History

Katy Heritage Park 5990 George Bush Dr. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

On October 1 and 2, 2011 visit Katy Heritage Park offers free tours of their historic homes. For more information visit www.katyheritagesociety.com

Celebrate the Harvest

The31^st Annual Katy Rice Harvest Festivalwill be held October 8^th and 9^th, 2011 from 10am-6pm in Historic Downtown Katy. This year’s festival offers family fun, entertainment, food, crafts, games and carnival rides and so much more. “Today, the Rice Harvest Festival has over 300 craft and food booths and 45,000 to 50,000 visitors.” Tickets are $7.00 for adults and free entrance to children 10 and under to the Rice Festival. Free parking and shuttle service is available. Once you are there, purchase your $20.00 unlimited carnival rides arm bands and let the fun begin! To purchase your tickets in advance, visit the Katy Rice Festival online at www.riceharvestfestival.org or call 281-391-5289.

La Centerra 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd # B200 Katy, TX 77494-3117

On Saturday’s throughout the month of October, look for the fresh Farmer’s Market, home to many locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy as well as a number of other products, goods and services. Return in the evenings to enjoy life music at Baker Street Pub, Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille, and Las Alamedas.

Take some time this Fall to "dew" Dewberry Farm

October brings with it the opening of one of the area’s most popular places, Dewberry Farm located at: 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423 • Phone (281)934-3276. Pick pumpkins, play in the hay, ride go cars and so much more is available. Contact Dewberry Farm for ticket prices and purchases as well as group information.

Katy Mills Mall Walk MS Katy

On October 22, 2011 join 500 other Katy residents as they walk to raise money for MS research. Visit www.walkmstexas.org to register to walk, volunteer or donate. There is no cost to register, and online registration is currently open. There is no registration fee and no minimum pledge commitment; however, the average walker raises $225 to support research initiatives, programs and services of the Society. Event day activities will begin at 7:30a.m., followed by a 9:00 a.m. start time for the walk.

Villagio Town Center 22756 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas 77450 281-363-1336

Ever Monday in October, the Villagio will be offering a Katy Area Artist Mentor Series. A variety of artists will be presenting their work and providing you with tips and hints on how to create our own work of art. Visit Villagio Town Center online for a list of artists being featured.

Firethorne Subdivision Swimmers, Cyclists & Runners, Katy Triathlon

On Sunday, Oct 30, 2011 at 8am join other Katy area residents who enjoy triathlons and compete against your neighbors individually or even as a relay team - one cyclist, one runner and one swimmer! Contact Susan Farb Morris for details at 713.661.7377

Mark your calendars for October 10 as a Professional Learning Day for Katy ISD, so there will be no school. Don’t forget all the little ghosts and goblins in our Katy area neighborhoods on October 31 trick or treating for Halloween. Days and times for some areas may vary so be sure to visit your subdivision website to know when to be prepared for all the tricks and treaters.

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