Your Guide to 2025 Christmas Festivities in Katy
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Katy
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and Katy is pulling out all the stops for the 2025 holiday season. Whether you’re looking for fun with family, festive community happenings, or just a reason to soak in some holiday vibes, there’s something for everyone.
So, grab your planner and get ready for a season full of joy, laughter, and memories you won’t forget.
Happy Holiday Events
Santa Lands in Grange
Henley Park
2–4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
Free
Santa is adding Grange to his holiday GPS. Join the community for a festive afternoon of cheer, sweet treats, photo ops, and family fun.
Katy YMCA’s 23rd Annual Turkey Dash
Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch
7–11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27
Free to cheer, $25–$60 to enter
Whether it’s a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile fun run, this beloved tradition is a great way to burn those pre-dinner calories before your Thanksgiving feast.
Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas
Katy Mills
Times vary, Nov. 21–Dec. 28
$21–$30 per person
A nostalgic, light-filled Alpine Adventure featuring dazzling light displays, ice skating, snow slides, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday movies, live performances, festive treats, and more.
Christmas at the Park
Katy Heritage Park
6–8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
$10–$15 per person
Packed with holiday cheer, this annual event features a live performance by the Lone Star Symphonic Band Ensemble, letters to Santa, free hot chocolate while supplies last, a scavenger hunt, and more than a dozen beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
Tuba Christmas
Katy Heritage Park
5–6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
Free
A one-of-a-kind holiday concert featuring tuba and euphonium players of all ages performing traditional Christmas carols arranged specifically for their instruments.
Holly Jolly Light Displays
The Light Park, Typhoon Texas Waterpark Parking Lot
Times vary, Sunday–Saturday, Nov. 7 to Jan. 4
$39.99–$199.99 per vehicle
Texas’s number one drive-thru holiday light show returns with millions of dazzling lights perfectly synced to holiday music.
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch Tree Lighting
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
6–9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21
Free
A must-see spectacle of twinkling lights, live music, and that warm holiday glow that makes the season bright.
City of Katy Christmas Tree Lighting
Historic Town Square
6–8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4
Free
Katy kicks off the holidays with cookie-decorating stations, hot cocoa, food trucks, real reindeer, live performances, pictures with Santa, and more.
Santa Encounters
Photos With Santa at Katy Mills
Katy Mills
Times vary, begins Nov. 11
Visits free, photos available for purchase
Bring the kids, strike a pose, and capture a timeless holiday memory with Santa Claus.
Pet Photos With Santa
Katy Mills
6:30–8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23
Free for pets, photos available for purchase
Let your furry friends join in on the holiday fun. Dress them up, get a photo, and leave with memories that will have tails wagging.
A Caring Santa – Sensory-Friendly Experience
Katy Mills
9:30–10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
Free to visit Santa, photos available for purchase
A sensory-friendly experience exclusively for children with special needs and their families.
Pancakes With Santa
Katy Fire Station 2
7:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
$10 per person
Enjoy breakfast with Santa while taking part in music, a kid’s zone, photo opportunities, and more. Proceeds benefit the KT Firefighters Scholarship Program.
Cookies With Santa
Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch
5–7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19
Free
Enjoy sweet holiday treats and take festive photos with Santa Claus. Keep an eye out—the Grinch will be making a special appearance to bring some playful mischief!
Holiday Shopping
Katy Exchange
Historic Town Square
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Free admission
The perfect event to connect with local artisans and vendors. Shop unique finds and support your community while getting a jumpstart on holiday gifts.
Home for the Holidays Gift Market
Leonard E. Merrell Center
Noon–5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21–23
$6–$25 per person
A shopping paradise featuring more than 130 local merchants selling everything from handmade treasures to festive décor. Come ready to shop ’til you drop.
Grange is Near It All
Want to be near all the holiday action? Make the move to Grange. Our fantastic location means you’re never far from a Santa encounter or holiday celebration.
Visit us today and experience a community that feels like home for the holidays.
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