Posted on Feb 27, 2018 in
CALENDAR
March 3rd, 7:45 am
2nd Annual Hook ’N’ Ladder Fun Run & Carnival
Bring the whole family out to this annual event hosted by Anne Sullivan Elementary School, located at 17828 Winding Waters Lane in Sugar Land. The carnival event includes inflatables, a “messy” zone, dunk booth, carnival games and so much more. For those lacing up their running shoes, this event includes a 1K family color run and both 5K competitive and non-competitve races. Proceeds will support the school’s academic programs and facility improvements needed during the school year. For more information, visit asepta.org.
March 3rd, 9 am – 12 pm
2018 Earth Day Celebration
Come celebrate Earth Day with free earth-friendly activities for the whole family along Missouri City’s Edible Arbor Trail. Children can enjoy a treasure hunt and learn about recycling, composting, beneficial bugs, water conservation and native plants. Event parking is available at the Fort Bend YMCA, located at 4433 Cartwright Road, and at Southminster Presbyterian Church, located at 4200 Cartwright Road. For more information, visit missouricitygreen.org.
March 3rd, 10 am – 2 pm
Cultural Kite Festival
Fly your beautiful kite on a windy weather and enjoy exciting entertainment such as a kite and chalk art contests, kite-making workshop for kids, cultural performances, cultural food and beverages available for purchase. This event is free, and open to the public. Register online to join the kite contest. This is one of the major family events in Sugar Land as the city represents a mixture of cultures and diversity at Brazos River Park, located at 18427 Southwest Parkway in Sugar Land. For more information, visitsugarlandtx.gov.
March 3rd, 6:30 – 11 pm
Fort Bend Education Foundation’s 2018 Silver Jubilee Gala
The Fort Bend Education Foundation is celebrating 25 years of enriching and enhancing the quality of education for all Fort Bend ISD students at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, located at 15958 City Walk. This grand evening, dedicated to raising funds for students, teachers and schools and will ignite memories of the past and excitement for the future. For more information, contact carol.evans@fortbendisd.com.
March 9th, 6 – 9:30 pm
Bite Night Fridays at Riverstone
A feast of food trucks is heading to The Club at Riverstone, located at 18353 University Boulevard in Missouri City, for a culinary event that will be held the second Friday of each month throughout the spring. Music and children’s activities will add to the event which is open to the public. For more information, visit riverstone.com.
March 17th, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Creative Connection: Gaming and Technology Club Event
Do you have an interest in technology, devices and games? Join the gaming club and learn about creating a game with your own hands or playing a new type of game with a twist at the Sienna Branch Library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Boulevard in Missouri City. This program is recommended for 4th through 8th graders. For more information, call 281-238-2900 or visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.
March 18th, 7:15 – 11 am
St. Paddy’s Day Half Marathon
Put on your running shoes for the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Half Marathon, a 13.1 mile loop starting and ending at Sugar Land Town Square, located at 15958 City Walk. Get into the spirit: a costume contest for the “most irish” will take place plus bagpipes and entertainment will be keeping you in the spirit along the race course! For more information or to register, visit slfinishlinesports.com.
March 23, 2018, 11 am
GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land’s 3rd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
Enjoy food and fashion while benefitting GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land at this annual event held at the Sugar Creek Country Club, located at 420 Sugar Creek Boulevard in Sugar Land. GiGi’s Playhouse is a unique Down syndrome organization providing a permanent brick and mortar location offering direct educational and therapeutic programs to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. For more information, email sugarlandevents@gigisplayhouse.org or visit gigisplayhouse.org/sugarland.
March 24th, 8:30 am
5th Annual Keepin’ It Renal 5K
Run or walk for a cause at Sugar Land Memorial Park, located at 15300 University Boulevard. Registration opens at 7:15 am and race starts at 8:30 am. After the race, participants can cool off with refreshments at the pavillion where awards will be announced. Registration is $30 per person. Proceeds benefit the Chris Johnson Foundation, a Sugar Land non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of Renal Medullary Carcinoma. For more information, visit chrisjohnsonfoundation.org.
March 24th, 12 Noon – 3 pm
EGGStravaganza Egg Hunt
This event includes egg hunting, carnival games, a petting zoo, pictures with the Easter bunny, food and beverage available for purchase and much more. This event is free and open to the public and will be held at 2511 Eldridge Road in Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-275-2825 or visit sugarlandtx.gov.
March 24th, 3 pm
Crazy Hare Dash
Get ready for an adventure style dash through Missouri City’s community park, located at 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane. The Crazy Hare Dash is untimed and all about fun. Work your way through the park stopping at six “Crazy Hare” themed stations. The dash will start next to the softball fields’ parking lot by the disc golf course. T-shirts are available while supplies last. This free event is sure to be a hoppin’ good time! For more information, call 281-403-8637 or visit missouricitytx.gov.
March 25th, 1 – 5 pm
Sienna Plantation Farmers Market
Fresh produce, locally sourced spreads and condiments and other foodie favorites can be found at this farmers market held at the train depot’s parking lot near the amphitheater, located at 9600 Scanlan Trace in Sienna Plantation. Launched in 2016, the market typically attracts more than three dozen vendors providing baked goods, beverages, meats, prepared foods, olive oils, honey, vegetables, spices, flowers and more. Visit siennafarmersmarket.com for more information.
March 25th, 2 – 5 pm
2nd Annual Strike Out DIPG
Connor Man Bowling Tournament
Be a superhero, and join the fight to cure childhood brain cancer! Connor Man Defeat DIPG® Foundation is dedicated to finding new, viable treatments and a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), the deadliest childhood brain cancer, through funding of medical research and promoting awareness. Alexis and Peter Olympia, Connor’s parents, created the foundation to continue their son’s fight to defeat DIPG and are determined to help other children and families who are faced with this deadly brain cancer. For more information, visit connorman.org.
March 27th, 5 – 6 pm
Youth Computer Class – Hour of Code
Has your child ever been curious about coding or wanted to learn the ins-and-outs of how to code? Join us for a look at computer coding using different online resources at the Sugar Land Branch, located at 550 Eldridge. This program is intended for children in 3rd through 8th grade. Registration begins March 20th at 10 am. For more information or to register, call 281-238-2140 or visit fortbend.lib.tx.us.
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