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Gearing up for the holidays? Take a look at 14 Thanksgiving and Christmas events in the Katy and Fulshear area. This list is not comprehensive and details are subject to change.
Paloma Trails Holiday Market
Head to Paloma Trails to shop, enjoy food and drinks, check out live music, meet cowboy Santa, and enjoy buggy, horse and pony rides.
Nov. 14, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Free (admission)
10655 Katy Hockley Road, Katy
Heartwarming Christmas Community Craft Market
The Holy Covenant United Methodist Church is hosting a holiday market featuring food, vendors, a silent auction, pictures with Santa, Christmas Carolers, a Sweet Shoppe with homemade treats and more. The event also helps support women, youth, scholarships and local outreach programs.
Nov. 14, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Free (admission)
22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy
Home for the Holidays Gift Market
Check out over 130 vendors selling clothes, handmade gifts, holiday décor and treats.
Nov. 20-22, times vary
Ticket prices vary
6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy
Katy YMCAs’ 24th Annual Turkey Dash
Houston Methodist West Hospital and Monty Ballard YMCA at Cinco Ranch are teaming up to host 1-mile, 5K and 10K races followed by a turkey tailgate.
Nov. 26, 7 a.m.
Free (admission); racing fees vary
22807 Westheimer Parkway, Katy
Humble Grounds Coffeehouse Santa Markets
The coffee shop is hosting two holiday events featuring Santa Claus, gingerbread houses, crafts and hot cocoa.
Dec. 5 (Katy); Dec. 12 (Fulshear), 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Free (admission)
1512 Ave. C, Katy; 11525 S. Fry Road, Ste. 110, Fulshear
Katy Nutcracker Exchange/Katy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Walk around Katy’s Historic Town Square to check out local vendors, visit with Santa, and enjoy bounce houses, carolers, snow machines, performances and music before seeing the city’s Christmas tree light up the sky.
Dec. 5, 2-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
904 Ave. C, Katy
Celebrate Joy!
At the Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, the Lone Star Symphonic Band is putting on a Christmas concert.
Dec. 6, 4 p.m.
$11 per ticket
22111 Morton Ranch Road, Katy
The Holiday Home Hop
Begin at Henley Park and tour 10 holiday-themed model homes, while enjoying a Santa DJ, carolers, live reindeer, local vendors, food trucks, crafts and much more.
Dec. 11, 6-8 p.m.
Free (admission), pre-register before attending
401 Prairie Heights Drive, Katy
Breakfast with Santa
The Brookwood Café is hosting a breakfast buffet where guests will can take photos with Santa Claus.
Dec. 12 and 19, 9 a.m., 9:20 a.m., 9:40 a.m.
$12.99 (kids 12 and under); $19.99 (adults)
1502 FM 1489, Brookshire
TubaChristmas
The Lone Star Symphonic Band and Katy Heritage Society are teaming up for a holiday concert featuring tubas and euphoniums performing Christmas carols. Families can take in the music surrounded by Katy’s historic homes.
Dec. 12, 4-5:30 p.m.
Free (admission)
5990 George Bush Drive, Katy
Christmas at the Park/Christmas Hayride
Visit Katy Heritage Park for hayrides, Christmas lights, historic home tours, hot cocoa and seasonal crafts.
Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.
Tickets range from $10-15
5990 George Bush Drive, Katy
Storytime with Santa
Visit Maud Smith Marks Branch Library for stories, songs, photos and fun with Santa.
Dec. 15, 10:15-11 a.m.
Free (admission)
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy
Fulshear Holiday Evening Market
Fulshear Farmers Market will host a holiday event where visitors can enjoy a matcha and hot chocolate bar, treats and crafts, and meet Santa.
Dec. 16, 4-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
9035 Bois D’Arc Lane, Fulshear
Christmas Concert with Parkway Worship Collective
Parkway Worship Collective, made up of leaders and musicians from Parkway Fellowship Church, will be performing a Christmas concert at Central Green Park.
Dec. 19, 12-2 p.m.
Free (admission)
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy
