Awesome Hangouts for Katy Dads

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

June 19, 2020

By Natalie Cook Clark

Remember, this Sunday is Father's Day. Between work and family obligations, we know dads like to kick back, relax, and have a good time out in the community. Share these top Katy Dad hangouts with the awesome father in your life.

Where Does the Dad in Your Life Go?

Does the dad in your life need to get out? Is he looking for a break from work, kid noise, and the pandemic news? These popular hangouts offer a fun and brief retreat for Katy dads.

No Label Brewing Co.

5351 1st Street

281-693-7545

Hours: Monday-Saturday 3 - 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 8 p.m.

Dads visit this well-known Katy hangout to enjoy their favorite brews (plus seasonal flavors) along with food truck cuisine and live music. No Label also has a fun playground so the venue can easily become a family event while Dads can still enjoy some down time with their brews.

This Father’s Day, No Label will host a Father’s Day event this Sunday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. featuring popular artist, Wes Barlow. Plus, it’s release weekend for the Houston Hefe Hitters beer.

Learn more at their website.

Bass Pro Shop (at Katy Mills Mall)

5000 Katy Mills Circle Suite 415

281-644-2200

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Local dads can often be found shopping for gear or navigating up and down the aisles in stores like the Bass Pro Shop. This mecca for outdoorsmen offers ideas and gives guys the opportunity to check out the latest trends in hunting, fishing, camping, and more. Looking at their impressive boats also makes for a great time to dream up some future purchases.

Home Improvement Stores

Home Depot

6850 S Fry Rd.

281-693-8420

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Home Depot

1111 N Fry Rd.

281-599-9170

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Lowes

9505 Spring Green Blvd.

346-307-8193

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Lowes

19935 Katy Fwy.

281-492-7980

Hours: Monday - Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Many dads love the idea and notion of tackling home improvement projects. Handymen or home-project novices often visit local home improvement stores to shop or just get ideas. They can talk to a knowledgeable staff member or check out in-person and virtual project classes. Most classes are free, and allow dads to learn and ask questions so they are prepared to take on a new project. These stores also offer great garden deals and seasonal information.

ErmaRose Winery

3130 Katy Hockley Cut Off Rd.

281-371-0588

ErmaRose Winery is now home to Daddy Duncan’s BBQ. The days of chasing this popular food truck around town is over and dads can now enjoy their BBQ with live music and great wine. Guests can enjoy large portions and shareable BBQ boxes. Snow cones are also available, making this a great place to kick-back and relax this summer.

Learn more at their website.

Black Bear Diner

24600 Katy Fwy. #900

281-574-7902

Many Katy restaurants offer huge portions but the portions at Black Bear Diner are legendary.

Enjoy everything from big breakfast entrees to their popular sirloin steak dinners. Feel free to pig out and get your fill or pack up some leftovers to go.

Harbor Freight Tools

21947 Katy Fwy.

281-574-7121

Dads looking to explore the latest tools at the lowest prices visit Harbor Freight. They can get ideas from looking at the tools and asking their helpful staff about project ideas.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Golf Galaxy

24600 Katy Fwy., Suite 1100C

281-712-8152

Dads who want to improve their links game explore Golf Galaxy. They can check out the latest trends and deals in all things golf - replace a club or two and make plans with the guys to go to a local range or even Top Golf, just down the Katy Freeway.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Local Shooting Ranges

American Shooting Centers (at George Bush Park)

16500 Westheimer Pkwy.

281-556-8199

Boyert Shooting Center

1200 S Mason Rd.

281-693-4867

Katy dads can pack up their firearms and venture to one of the local shooting ranges. They can try out new styles or challenge friends with targets, sporting, clay, and trap shooting.

Typhoon Texas

555 Katy Fort Bend Rd.

832-426-7071

Nothing says SPLASH like Katy’s premiere water park, Typhoon Texas. Dads can enjoy the slides, tubes, and great BBQ, then float in the lazy river to let the meat digest, and start all over.

Reservations must be made in advance.

Where does the dad in your life like to go hang out?

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s news story on the Best Places for Beers and Bites.