KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
November 14, 2024
By Natalie Cook Clark
Christmas season is in Katy! Dress the kids in their holiday attire, write those Christmas lists, and make plans this season to see the jolliest guy in town. Katy also has two tree lighting ceremonies perfect for families to enjoy.
Meet Santa Hosted by Katy High School Theatre
Katy High School Performing Arts Center
6331 Hwy Blvd.
November 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Since 2019, Katy High School Theatre has hosted the wonderful Santa meet and greet for the community. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online.
"This event allows the families in our community to create cherished memories together with the help of our theatre students," says Katy Tagliabue.
Santa at Katy Mills Mall
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Take a photo with Santa Claus while he's away from the North Pole! Meet him at Katy Mills Mall in Neighborhood 6 by American Eagle Outfitters. There are several opportunities to interact with Santa this year at Katy Mills.
Santa Photo Experience at Katy Mills
Monday – Friday 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reservations to meet and get a picture with Santa are recommended but not required. Reservations can be made online.
Caring Santa
Sunday, December 8, 2024
9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
Children with special needs and their families are invited to a special session with Santa that will be set up to support sensory, physical, and developmental delays. This event is exclusive for children with disabilities and reservations are required.
Pet Photos
Sunday, December 1, 2024
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Katy area residents are invited to bring their pets (dogs and cats) for a special photo opportunity with Santa. No reservations are required.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Also, at Katy Mills Mall, families can meet with Santa at Bass Pro Shop. A meeting with the big guy includes a free 4X6 picture.
Reservations strongly recommended and easy to make online. Children can also write and mail a letter to Santa and find other fun activities to do. Giveaways are also available while supplies last.
14 Days of Santa Tours
Starting December 2, 2024, the Katy Fire Department will kick off their annual Santa tour of Katy neighborhoods that they service. Santa will ride and greet neighborhoods from the top of a fire truck.
See Santa and Give Back
Santa’s sleigh will be followed by helper Elves in a marked Katy Fire Department truck that will be collecting donations of non-perishable canned goods to deliver to the local Katy Food Pantry. They will also collect unwrapped toys for the Lions Club and Toys-for-Tots Programs.
Each night Santa will depart the station around 6:15 p.m. and is estimated to be in the scheduled neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. Listen for the sleigh bells and follow the Katy Fire Department’s Facebook page for updates.
14 Days of Santa Tours Neighborhood Schedule:
December 2
Firethorne 1
December 3
Firethorne 2
December 4
Young Ranch and Willow Creek Farms 1
December 6
Willow Creek Farms 2
December 9
Woodcreek Reserve, Wooded Hollow, Reserve at Katy, Avalon at Spring Green
December 10
Fawn Lake, Pine Lakes, Magnolia, Redbud, East & West Elm Circle, Huntington Ct., Hunters Terrace, Manorwood
December 11
Cane Island South
December 12
Cane Island North
December 13
Pin Oak Village
December 16
Patricia, Fern, Ash Birch, Danover, Victoria Lakes, North & South Woods and Falcon Point Apartments
December 17
1st Street, East Ave., Ave. A, Ave. B, Ave. C, 11th Street, 13th Street, Pine Meadows, K.A.T.Y. Streets and Whispering Lakes
December 18
East Ave., Airline Dr., Heights Dr., Drexel Dr., Katyland, Heritage Meadows & Katy Manor Apartments
December 19
Lilac, Town Park, Pineview Terrace, Heritage Park West, Fortuna, Patna, Villagw Green, Elder & Carson
December 20
Green Meadows, Gardenia, Delfren, Dahlia, Iris & the Enclave at Katy
Beards and Bubbles at LaCenterra
Heritage Square
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Tuesday, December 10 – 10 a.m. – noon
Saturday, December 14 – 10 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, December 17 – 10 a.m. – noon
Guests can gather at Heritage Square for photos with Santa, a DJ spinning kid-friendly tunes, giant bubbles and a specialty balloon artist. The first 100 children to arrive each day will receive a free Santa beard to wear in their photo with the big man! Beards and Bubbles will take place on:
A Katy Old Fashioned Christmas
December 7, 2024
Historic Downtown Katy
10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Katy families can see Santa and shop from 200 vendors. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment and more at this Holiday tradition.
Katy Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Katy has three large tree lighting events that residents (especially newcomers) need to know. Most include live entertainment and fun as people gather to welcome the holiday season.
Tree Lighting at LaCenterra
November 17, 2024
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
City of Katy Tree Lighting
December 5, 2024
901 Avenue C
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Many Katy churches have their own Santa meet and greet events as well as individual Katy neighborhoods. Always check your church and neighborhood schedules for seasonal events.
Did we miss your favorite Katy place to see Santa? Email us and let us know. We will add it.