After recovering from turkey overload, it's time to get out and start celebrating the season. There is no reason to be bored in the Katy area this weekend. The city of Katy holds its tree lighting ceremony tonight, the Alamo Drafthouse Mason Park hosts a movie premiere Friday and holiday celebrations continue throughout the weekend. Here's how families can get out of the house and enjoy the season this weekend:

Thursday
Official city of Katy tree lighting ceremony
The city of Katy presents its tree lighting ceremony tonight at Katy City Hall. The event includes live entertainment, hot cocoa and cookies as well as a chance to get pictures taken with Santa Claus. The city will also be using this event as a part of the community’s efforts to support the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign and would appreciate attendees bringing new unwrapped toys. 901 Ave. C, Katy. 281-391-4840. www.facebook.com/events/508228276212198/

Friday
"A Bad Idea Gone Wrong" at the Alamo Drafthouse
Catch the indie comedy "A Bad Idea Gone Wrong" at the Alamo Drafthouse’s Mason Park location. The movie screening will include a question-and-answer session with actor Matt Jones and writer/director Jason Headley after the movie. 8-10 p.m. $12.87. 531 S. Mason Road, Katy. 281-492-6900. https://drafthouse.com/houston/show/a-bad-idea-gone-wrong

Saturday
Eighth annual Katy Old-Fashioned Christmas
The eighth annual festival takes place this weekend; it is hosted by Katy Market Days and No Label Brewing Co. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food donations for local food pantries. Vendors will be on hand selling food, crafts and local goods. Santa will stop by for a visit and snow machines will be cranked up to bring winter to Katy. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 5717 Second St., Katy. 281-391-1993. www.katymarketday.com

Holiday Health and Safety Fair
The Dec. 2 event is hosted by Texas Foot & Ankle Specialists, Watsons BBQ, No Label Brewing Co. and Multiplicity. The event features live music, a BBQ food truck, a chance to meet first responders, an appearance by Santa, free hot chocolate as well as seasonal beer samples for attendees 21 years of age and older. Noon-4 p.m. Multiplicity, 1306 Ave. A, Katy. 832-437-2442. www.facebook.com/events/1744057159233789/

Sunday
Family Flannel Fest
Head out to the Second Baptist Church-West Campus this weekend for services followed by a flannel festival. Wear as much flannel as you like, and enjoy fire pits, s’mores, hot chocolate and family games. The Houston Texans game will also be on a big TV screen for sports fans. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 19449 I-10, Katy. 713-465-3408. www.facebook.com/Second-Baptist-Church-West-Campus-121929151190005/