KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
December 21, 2021
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy neighborhoods and specific homes shine brightly this holiday season for passers-by to enjoy wonderfully decorated homes with twinkling lights, snowmen, reindeer, and of course, Santa Claus. While our editors have collected a sampling from around Katy, we know there are even more Christmas surprises just around the corner.
Photo credit: Matt Rose
Load the kids up in the car and head out on your annual Holiday Lights Tour in Katy. There is so much to see! Did miss your favorite? Let us know and we will add it.
Pecan Grove (Map it)
This Fort Bend County neighborhood located off 99 in Richmond is well known for it's extravagant Christmas lights displays! Some homes are even synchronized with music! All of the residents are encouraged to participate in the annual Christmas light contest making things really fun. Holiday hayrides are offered on weekends, and depending on the night, you might even run into Santa!
Pin Oak (Map it)
A long-time Katy favorite, this well-established neighborhood very near Katy Mills Mall on Kingsland Blvd. just south of IH-10 has become famous for their all-out, Griswold-style Christmas displays. Several homes even have lights timed to popular songs that can be enjoyed when you tune in to a certain frequency, and car lines back up for almost half a mile to see the show. It's worth driving through to see all the homes that are able to spread some holiday cheer!
Happy Hanukkah Katy
20310 Hampshire Rocks Drive
Photo credit: Ilicia Janine
These Katy residents spread the cheer for both Christmas and Hanukkah. Celebrate the Jewish holiday while out on your holiday light tour.
Photo credit: Ilicia Janine
Inflatables Galore!
Elyson
Rosehiil Harvest Loop
Photo credit: Chet Slonecker
Do you love inflatables? Look no further than this spectacular house in Elyson.
Cinco Ranch Lights
2722 Mayfield Ridge
Photo credit: Matt Rose
Don't miss the best of Cinco Ranch holiday lights. The Rose family is back this year with their classic look as they deck the halls for the season.
The McFarland House
Wedgewood Drive in Cinco
Photo credit: Mike McFarland
Outlined in Red
3127 Latrobe lane
Photo credit: Kristen Rumley
Kristen Rumley and her family put together a spectacular display not to miss this season.
River Oaks
Houston's upscale neighborhood is said to be the best of the best! Every year, residents spend upwards of $100K decorating their homes for your viewing pleasure. Gorgeous trees wrapped in twinkling lights, stunning mansions cascading with beauty, it is quite a sight to see! Visitors welcome, but please be mindful of the rules of the road as River Oaks has it's own security in place and will be on patrol throughout the neighborhood. It's free, and invites you to visit all streets!
Find the latest route on their Facebook page.
Did we miss your favorite Katy area home or neighborhood? Let us know and we will add it. Email us at editor@katymagazine.com