March 1
Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon

Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce holds a networking luncheon on the first Wednesday of the month. The March luncheon is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Alisha’s Mexican Grill, 25725 Katy Freeway. For more information, visit the website katychristianchamber.com.

March 3
Taylor JET Band mulch fundraiser

Support the Taylor High JET Band by purchasing black, hardwood or red mulch for spring gardening. Mulch is sold in 2.0 cubic foot bags at $5/bag. Deadline for ordering is March 3. Mulch pickup is from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Taylor high school's main entrance, 20700 Kingsland Blvd. Mulch delivery is also available for additional cost. For more information, visit the website jetband.org.

March 3-5
Katy Lions Carnival

The Katy Lions are celebrating their 50th anniversary on March 3-5 by having a carnival, barbeque cookoff, vendor marketplace and celebration of the different charities and ways the club serves the Katy community.

On March 3, the carnival begins. Tickets are $1 per ticket or $4 for five tickets. The barbeque competitors start up their pits and get started slathering, rubbing, and stoking the fires. Trendsetters Market will be setting up a myriad of vendors to showcase all of the local entrepreneurs and craft artists that make Katy such a special place to live.

On March 4, the carnival continues. Both the community of attendees and the official judges will judge the competitors. There will be both a judge-awarded and community-awarded prize. Trendsetters Market will host a second day of vendors, showcasing the amazing works coming out of our little slice of Texas.

On March 5, the carnival continues. All the Lions-supported charities, including Lions Camp, Eye Bank, Lighthouse for the Blind, Leader Dogs, and more, will be featured throughout the day.

For more information, visit www.katylions.org.

March 4
License to Carry class

This 37+ state concealed carry class meets the education requirements for someone to apply for a license to carry (LTC) from Texas as a Texas resident, and a permit from Arizona as a non-resident. The class is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, 5000 Katy Mills Circle. For more information, email contact@mylegalheat.com or call 877-252-1055.

March 4
Katy historic homes tour

The Katy Heritage Society opens the historic homes of Katy Heritage Park for self-guided tours. Tours are from 12-4 p.m. at Katy Heritage Park, 5990 George Bush Dr.

March 4
Katy High Jazz Band performs Sentimental Journey

The Katy High Jazz Band performs at Legacy Stadium. Tickets are $37.50, or $275 for a table of eight. Proceeds benefit the Katy High School Jazz Band. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email sentimentaljourneykaty@gmail.com. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/sj2023khs.

March 10
The Slags to perform

The Slags, a Houston-based cover band that plays everything from today’s hits to past classics, will perform from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Baker Street Pub and Grill, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. For more information, call 713-830-1858.

March 10
Fussell Senior Center chili cookoff

The Fussell Senior Center is hosting its Annual Chili Cook Off on March 10, and the community is invited to enter. All entries will be judged by a panel of distinguished chili experts. Prizes will be awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place chili dishes, as well as a People’s Choice Award, which will be judged by Fussell’s own seniors. Contestants need to bring enough chili to feed approximately 25 people, which should be brought in a slow cooker on later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event. For more information and to register, contact Amanda Di Dio at adidio@cityofkaty.com.

March 11
Katy High School Big Art Day

Katy High School, 6331 Highway Blvd., hosts its first Big Art Day to promote the arts through paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures, sidewalk chalk, crafts, music and community. The event, which is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., features face painting, a kid’s craft center and performances, as well as donated art for sale. Proceeds benefit Katy High National Art Honor Society scholarships and the Houston Food Bank. Cash only for all transactions.

March 17
O’Katy St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shindig

The Fulshear Katy Chamber of Commerce hosts the first-ever O’Katy St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shindig, which will be from 5-8 p.m. at the Katy Crossing Icehouse, 5733 2^nd St., and along Avenue C between 2^nd and 3^rd streets in downtown Katy. The event is open to the public, with free admission. For more information, call the chamber at 832-600-3221.

March 17
JusCoz band to perform

The show is at 7 p.m. March 17 at Toddy Oaks Indoor Outdoor Event Venue, 20120 Franz Road. Proceeds benefited PugHearts Houston Pug Rescue. Tickets start at $7. For more information, call 281-578-2020 or visit the website toddyoaks.com.

March 18
Farmers’ Market

Shop for locally grown produce and locally raised meats, eggs, local raw honey, freshly baked breads and baked goods, jams and jellies, spices, snacks, multi-cultural foods, artesian crafts and gifts, jewelry and so much more. The farmers’ market is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 1225 W. Grand Pkwy. S.

March 18
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.

March 23
Tri-County Commissioners Forum

The West Houston Association sponsors a forum featuring Fort Bend County Pct. 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales, Harris County Pct. 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and Waller County Pct. 4 Commissioner Justin Beckendorff, whose precincts intersect in Katy. The forum is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crowne Plaza, 7611 Katy Fwy. For more information, contact the association at 713-461-9378 or at info@westhouston.org.

March 23-25
Wild West Brewfest

The Wild West Brewfest is an all-volunteer created, all-volunteer run charitable event, with all proceeds given back to the local community in student scholarships and donations to charitable organizations. Since its inception, the brewfest has raised and donated almost $1 million. For more information, visit the website wildwestbrewfest.com.

March 25
Kingsland Baptist Church International Festival

Kingsland Baptist Church is hosting a free, family friendly, outdoor food festival celebrating the variety of cultures in the Katy-Houston area. The event also features heritage performances, a global artisan market and activities for kids of all ages. The event is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kingsland Baptist Church, 20555 Kingsland Blvd. For more information, visit the website kingsland.org.

March 25-26
Katy Home and Garden Show

The 17^th annual event, which will be at the Gerald D. Young Agriculture Sciences Center, 5825 Katy Hockley Cutoff Road, features plenty of shopping opportunities, food sampling and food trucks. For more information, visit the website katyhomeandgardenshow.com.

March 30
Designer Bag Bingo

A night of bingo, with all proceeds benefit Hope Impacts, which works to long-term sustainable solutions to homelessness. The event is from 5-9 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Firethorne, 28800 S. Firethorne Rd. For more information, call Hope Impacts at 713-705-7884.