Posted on Feb 28, 2020 in
CALENDAR
March 6th
World Day of Prayer
March 2nd, 6 pm
Logos Prep Men’s Chili Cook-Off
Sugar Creek Baptist Church will host the chili cook-off featuring guest speaker Damon West. West is a motivational speaker and co-author of The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. The event is open to the public for men and boys aged 13 and up. For more information, visit logosprep.org.
March 7th, 7:30 – 11:30 am
Field Trip in Cullinan Park Conservancy
Meet field trip leader Robbin Mallett for a morning of excellent Spring birding at Cullinan Park, located at 12414 Highway 6 South in Sugar Land. This is on the north side of the Sugar Land Airport. Meet in the parking lot near the lake and boardwalk. For more information, visit Facebook @CullinanParkConservancy.
March 8th
Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 9th – 13th
Fort Bend ISD Spring Break
March 13th, 5:30 – 11 pm
Bite Nite Friday
Enjoy food truck fare and fun at Riverstone. Rolling restaurants will line up in front of The Club at Riverstone, located at 18353 University Boulevard in Missouri City. There will be a DJ, bounce houses and lawn games. Bring cash as not all food trucks accept credit cards. For more information, visit Riverstone.com.
March 13th, 6 – 9 pm
Friday Night Hoops
Spend your Friday night with a friendly competition. Join an after hours 5v5 pick-up basketball game. Games will be played full court with a 10 minute running clock. Participants must be 15 years of age or older. This event is happening at the Rec & Tennis Center in Missouri City and is free for members or $5 for non-members. For more information, contact Adam Lofters at 281-403-8633.
March 14th, 11 am – 2 pm
Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
All Fort Bend Seniors’ amazing volunteers are invited to this picnic for their dedication to seniors in Fort Bend and Waller counties. This event is happening at Sugar Land Memorial Park, located at 15300 University Boulecard in Sugar Land. Bring a side to share abd drinks for yourself. For more information, contact Meghan at 281-633-7741.
March 15th, 7:30 – 11 am
10th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Half Marathon and 5K
Put on your running shoes for the Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Half Marathon or the non-competitive Aunt Jean 5K Walk and Jog, both starting and ending at Sugar Land Town Square. Get into the spirit: a costume contest for “most irish” will take place, plus bagpipes and entertainment will be entertaining along the race course with the Irish Band “The Jig is Up” on stage. For more information or to register, visit sugarlandtownsquare.com/events/.
March 19th
Spring Begins
March 17th, 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Music Magic Program
Boys who love music and singing are encouraged to take Music Magic, an eight-week music enrichment program for six-and seven-year old boys. The Fort Bend Boys Choir offers this class, which brings music alive through movement, musical games, singing and other activities. The class will meet on Tuesday evenings beginning March 17th until May 5th at the First United Methodist Church, located at 3900 Lexington Boulevard in Missouri City. Music Magic will then sing at the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s Spring Concert on May 9th. For more information, call 281-240-3800 or visit fbbctx.org.
March 17th
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
March 17th – 18th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Learn Job-Search Survival Tips
First Colony Branch Library will present a two-part series of “Job-Search Survival Tips,” in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. The two-part series is designed to help all job-hunters, from those applicants applying for a position at a fast-food restaurant to executives looking for a position in a large company. The tips that are presented can help any applicant plan a more efficient job hunt and make a more favorable impression. The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, visit fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-238-2800.
March 20th, 7:30 – 10 pm
Friday Night Flicks
Grab your friends, family, lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a Spring outdoor movie featuring Moana. There will be food vendors on site for and a nearby playground. This event is free and happening at the Community Park, located at 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane in Missouri City. For more information, call 281-403-8637.
March 21st, 11 am – 9 pm
Nowruz Spring Festival
Join the Azerbaijanian American Cultural Alliance and other central Asian countries in a cultural celebration of the commencement of spring (Nowruz) in the Plaza! This family-friendly celebration will feature vendors offering traditional foods, arts and crafts, live music, performances, activities and more. For more information, visit sugarlandtownsquare.com/events/.
March 27th, 6 – 9 pm
Paddles and Raquets March Madness
Come out with your friends and meet other players for this open play ping pong, pickleball and tennis free event! No reservations are required. This event is happening at Rec and Tennis Center, located at 2701 Cypress Point Dr. in Missouri City. For more information, call 281-403-8637.
Henry Winkler.
March 27th, 7 pm
8th Annual Reading Between the Wines
Presented by the Fred & Mabel R. Parks Foundation supporting The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, Reading Between the Wines, will be at Safari Texas Ranch. This year’s featured author is Henry Winkler. The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County will recognize Arlene and Len Rolsen as this year’s honorees. For more information, contact Alexandra Sanchez at asanchez@ftbendliteracy.org or 281-240-8181.
March 28th, 10 am – 12 pm
Mother Son Challenge
Gear up for the annual Mother Son Challenge! Challenges will include inflatables, minute to win it games, Nerf gun battles and more. This event is for moms with sons ages 5-14 years old held at Roane Park, located at 1440 Turtle Creek Dr. in Missouri City. To register at the Rec & Tennis, call 281-403-8637.
March 28th, 10 am – 3 pm
International Art and Kite Festival
Fly kites and enjoy exciting entertainment, such as a kite and chalk art contests, kite-making workshop for kids, cultural performances and cultural food and beverages available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. The Festival grounds will be transformed into a global entertainment venue celebrating the diversity of cultures around the world at Crown Festival Park, located at 18355 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land. For more information, contact Sugar Land Parks and Recreation at 281-275-2825.
March 28th, 8 am
World Water Day 5K
Join and celebrate World Water Day 2020. The 5K Run/Walk will be a chip-timed race with awards for the top three participants in each age group. The course takes place on neighborhood roads and jogging trails in the City of Meadows Place. Runners with baby strollers are to start near the back of the group to avoid obstructing other runners. No pets are allowed. The race will be held rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the Living Water International projects. To register or for more information, contact jcollins@water.cc.
March 29th, 12 – 4 pm
Chef Fest
The Fourth Annual Chef Fest event returns to the Harvest Green Village Farm. Ten local chefs will use Village Farm produce to create festival style dishes that celebrate the local territory. Beyond the intentional eats, attendees will be able to enjoy full pours of craft cocktails, local wine and beer, listen to live music and step in the system of a working farm, all while benefiting Village Farm and local nonprofit partners. For more information, visit harvestgreentexas.com.
