Katy Area Neighborhood's Dazzle Spectators with Glorious Christmas Lights Displays
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
December 8, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy area neighborhoods have taken their Christmas decorating to new levels this year. Pin Oak, Pecan Grove and other subdivisions make looking at lights a holiday tradition worthy of scheduling hayrides and lasting family memories.
Apparently, the Griswolds are alive and well and living in many Katy niehgborhoods. Those who drive through the Pin Oak Village will find colorful lights coordinated to music, lighted arches, trees, giant stars, life-sized nutcrackers, and more to behold.
Many homeowners say it takes close to a month to prepare their dazzling displays. Be sure to watch out for signs indicating what radio station to tune to get the full experience. Each LED light must be programmed to turn on and off, and what color to display.
The famous Christmas Katy is back after 18 years of lights. The display runs nightly at 5:30 pm until 9:00 pm Sunday to Thursday, and goes to 10 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Christmas, and Christmas Eve. More info can be found on their website.
This year the Pin Oak neighborhood has added over 5,000 more lights and have 32 radio stations.
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Another Great Katy Neighborhood
Another great Katy neighborhood to visit is Pecan Grove. The community goes all out with their amazing light displays and trucks pull trailers for spectators to enjoy viewing the lights from a hayride. Most hayrides are pre-booked long in advance but they meet up at the Pecan Grove Elementary across the community.
SPECTATOR ETIQUETTE
By Vehicle:
Heads up: Lines can be long and it can get crowded so please be courteous to the homeowners and other spectators.
Recommended 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm weekdays (10 pm weekends)
Don't block driveways or fire hydrants
Don't make noise or be disruptive
Don't hog the fun. Move along and let other families see the lights.
Be respectful. Don't forget that these are people's homes.
Watch for families and children on foot. The streets can be dark.
Some people like to tour the Pin Oak lights on foot, but watch children carefully because there are no sidewalks.
On Foot:
When parking follow the law- do not block fire hydrants, mailboxes, or driveways.
Park on the correct side of th street
Be respectful- don't make noise or be disruptive.
Do not leave trash.
Do not touch the decorations. Taking pictures is fine but don't touch or damage the decor.
Enjoy Katy homes that are decked out feeling the holiday cheer. Is your neighborhood feeling the spirit of the season? Is your house worthy of a holiday light tour? Let us know in the comments.