May 3rd, 6:30 pm
Monarch Butterflies Migration
Come for a photo and video tour of El Rosario and Sierra Chinqua, and get an update on this endangered phenomenon presented by Diane Russell, PhD. Monarch butterflies from Canada and the eastern United States take a 3,000 mile journey every fall to overwinter in fir trees found only at the highest elevations in the trans volcanic mountain range of Michoacan, Mexico. This event is free and open to the public at the Rosenberg Civic Center, located at 3825 Texas 36 South in Rosenberg. Call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu
May 5th, 5 – 10:30 pm
Cinco De Mayo Fundraiser
Join La Cocina for the 13th Annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels. Enjoy a live band, raffles, live and silent auctions, drink specials and delicious food. For more details or to purchase tickets, call 281-633-7023, or visit fortbendseniors.org.
May 6th, 1:30 – 4 pm
Graphic Novel Day
This event will feature guest appearances, talks and book signings by popular graphic novelists Charise Harper, Mike Maihack and George O’Connor. Families are welcome to dress up as their favorite superheroes. Each child will receive a free comic book as part of the National Free Comic Book Day celebration. Books will be available for sale and signing. A portion of the sales will benefit the Friends of the Library organization. This event is free at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.
May 12th and June 9th,
11 am – 2 pm
Street Eats Saturdays
Taste a variety of cuisine as food trucks roll into Harvest Green, located at 618 Vineyard Hollow Court in Richmond. Visitors will enjoy DJ music, a bounce house and tours of decorated model homes. For more information, visit www.harvestgreentexas.com.
May 12th, 11 am – 6 pm
Motor Madness and Art Walk
Come out for a great day of cool cars and beautiful art in Historic Downtown Richmond. The Motor Madness car show will take place at City Hall with a live DJ. Awards will be given at 5 pm. Shop and sip wine while meeting the artists showcased at participating merchants and the outdoor vendors specializing in hand-crafted/artwork. Contact Erica at historicrichmondtx@gmail.com.
June 1st and 2nd, 11 am – 1 pm
Tea Parties at the 1883 Moore Home
Receive lessons in the history of tea and learn about proper tea etiquette and life in the Moore Home during the Edwardian Period. Take a tour of the historic house while sampling a delicious array of savories and sweets. For tickets and member rates, call the Fort Bend History Association at 281-342-1256.
June 9th, 10:30 am – 8 pm
Czech Kolache Klobase Festival
Enjoy Kolaches, live music, dancing, entertainment with bands and entertainers, arts, crafts, raffle prizes, family fun and a cake walk. Hamburgers and plate lunches will be available. The festival takes place at Riverside Hall, located at 14643 Buls Road at Highway 90A in East Bernard. For more details, call 979-335-7907 or visit www.kkfest.com.