Katy’s Central Green Launches Homeschool Event this Week

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

August 26, 2024

By Natalie Cook Clark

Katy schools are back in session and a popular Katy park resumes their homeschool monthly event for Katy families.  

Katy’s Central Green Park resumes their popular Homeschool on the Green this week. This event occurs the last Friday of the month, and the first one of this season in Friday august 30 from 10:30 a.m.- 1130 a.m.

Katy homeschool families (and even kids not in homeschool) are invited to Central Green Park’s Homeschool on the Green event that resumes this Friday at 10:30 a.m. The park has offered this program for 11 years. The event is a free art class that an emphasis upon the learning taking place rather than the finished product.

"Art is a foundation in learning. Studying art expands a child's creative thinking, cognitive development and motor skills," says Yvonne Arceneaux Parks General Manager Willow Fork Drainage District. "Art is expression not just for the artist, but to whomever is viewing it. It entices emotion and stimulates the mind. It offers freedom of expression. Art personalizes space and beautifies environments. Art also captures history and tells stories. Art is a reflection of all of us and a form of universal communication."

The free class is available for children ages 5-12 years old and is the last Friday of every month. Every kid gets to take their art project home with them to hang on the fridge or wall at home. This is a free event brought to you by Willow Fork Drainage District Central Green Park.

Katy’s Central Green Park, located in LaCenterra, is a half-acre public park dedicated to giving Katy families events like fitness classes, free movie nights, live music, and more. In 2024 they will celebrate 11 years of serving the Katy community.

Central Green Park offers amazing, free events for Katy families from concerts, movies, and events fun for the entire family.

Residents can also enjoy getting outside in the beautiful space for weekly Tai Chi and Yoga on the Green. These fitness programs are free and open to all levels.

Yoga in the Park

Wednesdays and Fridays

8:00 am and 9:15 am

Tai Chi

Saturdays at 8:30 am

Central Green Park, developed by Willow Fork Drainage District (WFDD,) is located at the south end of LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. It is a true entertainment destination close to shopping dining, theaters, and libraries. The park provides a multi-purpose venue for many standing weekly events, monthly events, special events, and more.

All events are Central Green Park are FREE and open to all. They do have strict policies on not interrupting events or performers. Those that do so or attempt to block access to these events will be removed.

Learn more about Central Green Park online and follow them on Facebook for updates. All events are subject to weather cancelations.

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