Events calendar for June 2023

By George Slaughter, News Editor
Posted 6/1/23

The Katy Times events calendar for June 2023.

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Events calendar for June 2023

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June 3
Shred Day

Time to shred your old papers. Paper clips, staples and binder clips are OK. No discs or electronics, as these items could be fire hazards. Volunteers will also be collecting donations of canned goods for Katy Christian Ministries. The shredding event is from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Keller Williams Premier Realty, 22762 Westheimer Pkwy. Suite 420.

June 3
Free Fishing Day

Join the celebration of Texas Parks and Wildlife's annual Free Fishing Day. Enjoy a day of fishing at John Paul Landing, no license required. A certified Angler Instructor will be available near the Environmental Education Center to assist with casting, fish identification, baiting, and fish removal. A limited supply of equipment will be available, or feel free to bring your own. The event is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Road in Cypress. For more information, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131.

June 3
Katy Rock Shop Mining Event 2023

A sluice mining and hunt through Katy Rock Shop’s bags of rough ore from different regions of the world. The event is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Katy Rock Shop, 535 Pin Oak Road. For more information, call 832-437-4733.

June 3
Color Up 4 Autism fundraiser

Come out to MKT and support the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Program. According to research, nearly half of children with autism are at risk for wandering away from a safe setting. Project Lifesaver is a free program that provides wearable devices to children with Autism who Wander or Bolt. MKT has invited the children of Fort Bend County Project Lifesaver to Color Up the bottles of a High Wheat Bourbon. The event is from 1-6 p.m. at MKT Distillery, 5373 St. St. For more information, call MKT Distillery at 833-658-1870.

June 10
Local market at KTX Brewing

Join this family friendly event with local vendors, local music, and local food trucks. Vendors include: Simply Polished Boutique, Renewal by Andersen of Houston, Simply Unique Permanent Jewelry, Soappins, Stacked with Sparkle, Ohana Pottery, Miraculous and Mav Bikes. The event is from 5-9 p.m. at MKT Distillery, 5373 St. St. For more information, call MKT Distillery at 833-658-1870.

June 14
Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce meeting

Yvette Simmons Payne from The CodeMasters will speak about your key to valuable communication at the Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly business meeting, which begin 7:30 a.m. at Parkway Fellowship, 27043 FM 1093 in Richmond. For more information, contact the chamber at 832-600-3221.

June 14
World of Bubbles children’s program at Cinco Ranch Branch Library

As part of the 2023 Summer Reading Challenge, Fort Bend County Libraries invites children in grades 1-5 to a fun, interactive program, “The Wonderful World of Bubbles.” Learn about simple math and science and the art of bubbles when Shelly McBubbles creates mind-blowing bubbles, including giant bubbles, bubble clouds, bubble chains, and a cube bubble. The program is from 2-3 p.m. in the meeting room at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd. This free program is open to the public. For more information, call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library 281-395-1311.

June 17
No Label Brewing 1st Street 5K Beer Run

This chip-timed race, which starts at 8 a.m., starts and finishes at No Label Brewing Co., 5351 1st St. Run through the shady streets of Old Town Katy, then return to the brewery to collect your souvenir race pint glass and four 8-oz. tastings from No Label’s taps! Tech t-shirt also included with race entry. Walkers and strollers are welcome. Food trucks available on site. This event is part of the 2022 Texas 5k 6-Pack Beer Challenge. For more information, visit the website RunInTexas.com/sixer.

June 17
Katy Market Day

The monthly Katy Market Day features vendors, a food truck, beer garden, entertainment, and inflatable attractions for children's entertainment. The event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in historic Downtown Katy. For more information, call Betsy Proctor at 281-391-1993.

June 17
Josh Abbott Band to perform

The show is at 7 p.m. at Mo’s Place, 21940 Kingsland Blvd. Tickets are $30 for standing room only, and $40 for reserved and day of show. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Mo’s Place at 281-392-3499.

June 19
Katy Juneteenth Parade & Festival

The Katy African American Heritage Society is celebrating Juneteenth with a family-friendly parade and festival. The Katy community is invited to join in the celebration at Woodsland Park, 443 Danover Road. The parade begins at 11 a.m. and will run west along Roberts Road and turn south, down Danover Road. The festival, which features food, art, music and a kids’ zone, is from 12-3 p.m.

June 21
Discovery Days: Skins and Skulls

Learn about native wildlife by getting hands-on with their skins, skulls and tracks. The program is designed especially for school-aged children. Registration is required and space is limited. The program is from 2-3 p.m. at the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Road in Cypress. For more information and to sign up, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131. Be sure to say what time you want to attend.

June 24
An Evening Under the Stars

The Houston Astronomical Society, in cooperation with the Harris County Precinct 4 Parks Department and the John Paul Landing Park Environmental Education Center, is hosting a monthly event that enables people to view the night skies above Harris County through a variety of different types of telescopes. View objects in the night sky such as the moon, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, star clusters and more. The members of the Houston Astronomical Society are excited to have this opportunity to spread their love of astronomy with the public and answer any questions you may have about this fascinating hobby. Viewings are from 8:30-11 p.m. at the John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center, 9950 Katy Hockley Road in Cypress. For more information, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net.