From seasonal markets and visiting Santa to enjoying holiday light decorations and ringing in the new year with friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in Katy. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.
Dec. 12-Jan. 1: See the lights
Visit The Light Park to see holiday lights from the comfort of a vehicle. 5:30-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), 5:30-11 p.m. (Fri.-Sun.). $39+ per car. Typhoon Texas Waterpark parking lot,
555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy. www.thelightpark.com
Dec. 29: See the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to Houston’s Toyota Center for two concerts as part of the classic rock band’s The Ghost of Christmas Eve tour. TSO will donate at least $1 from every ticket sold to a local charity. 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m. $39+. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston. 713-758-7200. www.toyotacenter.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Dec. 31 Celebrate 2023 early
Visit CityCentre to get a head start on celebrating the new year at Noon Year’s Eve. At this family-friendly event, attendees can dance with a DJ and celebrate the noon hour with bubbles. The event features face painting, temporary tattoos, balloons, caricature artists and a photo booth as well. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston. 713-463-4692. www.citycentrehouston.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Dec. 31 Celebrate the New Year
Ring in the New Year with a New Year’s Eve concert at CityCentre. Start the afternoon with a performance by Jon David Finney from 3-4 p.m. before the Mockingbirds take the stage from 5-8 p.m. A photobooth will be available all evening. Fireworks will not be at the event. 3-8 p.m. Free. CityCentre, 800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston. 713-463-4692. www.citycentrehouston.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Dec. 31 Ring in the New year
Kick off 2023 with the Fulshear-Katy Area Chamber of Commerce’s first New Year’s Eve Party. Enjoy live music, dancing, heavy appetizers, a champagne toast and a cash bar. Free parking is available. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $75. Agave Estates, 1250 FM 1463, Katy. 832-600-3221. www.fulshearkaty.com
Free, kid friendly, food and drink are for sale
Jan. 6-8: Hear classic rock hits
See the Houston Symphony’s performance “The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel,” bringing iconic hits of two classic rock legends to life. 8 p.m. (Jan. 6-8), 2:30 p.m. (Jan. 8). $29+. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Ste. 102, Houston. 713-224-7575. www.houstonsymphony.org
