KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
January 6, 2024
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy’s Central Green Park, located in LaCenterra, is a half-acre public park dedicated to giving Katy families events like fitness classes, free movie nights, live music, and more. In 2024 they will celebrate 11 years of serving the Katy community.
Photo credit: Central Green Park
2024 Central Green Park Events Announced
The popular Katy hangout recently announced their 2024 event calendar and it’s jam packed with fan favorites and their biggest events to date.
“We have an exciting calendar for 2024,” says Yvonne Arceneaux, Willow Fork Drainage District’s Park Director. “We will have some new festivals and events and we are bringing back your favorite signature events.”
This year features Cultural Nights, Journey through Asia, Nigerian Festival, a TX Heritage Festival, Brazilian Night, Music Series, Home School and Story Time, Yoga, Tai Chi, Shakespeare, Monster Mash and even bigger events!
Arceneaux encourages residents to check out the schedule for events that are sure to “wow” everyone.
And the fun starts tonight with live music by Joel Hernandez. This 25-year-old singer/songwriter has a sound of a rocky blend of all the genres, though his latest album leans more to a Pop/Rock sound.
2024 Central Green Park Event Calendar:
January
6- Live Music with Joel Hernandez- 2pm-4pm
13- Martin Luther King Celebration- 12pm-3pm (rain date set for January 20.)
27- Live Music with Shock Machinery- 2pm
February
3- Live Music with John Finney- 12pm
9- Live Music with The Dominion Church- 7pm
10- An Inconceivable Valentine’s Day (Princess Bride Movie)- 5pm (rain date set for February 16)
17- H-Town Sports Day- 11am
19- President’s Day Story Time- 10am
24- Lime Music Panda-monium Teen Night- 12pm
March
1- Live Music with Jase Martin- 7pm
2- Turkish Heritage Dance and Music- 2pm
8- Live Music with Keesha Pratt Blues and R&B- 7pm
15- Van Halen Tribute
16- British Invasion- 7pm
22- Movie Sing with Character Mascots- Dusk
23- Live Music with Hayden Barker- 7pm
April
13- Lone Star Big Band
19- Live Music with Big Band Music- 7pm
20- Journey Through Asia- 7pm
26- Live Music with Katy Katie- 7pm
May
3- Summer Concert Series Begins with Payton Howie Country Rock- 8pm
4- May the 4th Be With You Celebration
10- Live Music- Country- 7pm
11- Live music- Timeless Classic Rock- 8pm
17- Live Music- Montrose Blues, R&B- 8pm
18- Live Music- Blood Red Sky U2 Tribute- 8pm
25- Brazilian Night!- 8pm-10pm
June
15- Live Music- Party Band! Motown, Disco, Pop- 8pm
21- Movie Night- Sign 2 with Character Mascots- Dusk
July
13- Princess Party Movie Night!- 8pm
20- Live Music- Phil and Aubry Reggae- 8pm
August
3- 10th Annual Back to School Bash (rain date set for August 10)
16- Movie Night- Retro Night Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
23- TX Eagles Classic Rock- 8pm
24- 100 Proof Classic Rock- 8pm
31- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Begins! Live Music- 8pm
September
6- Hispanic Heritage Band- 7:30 pm
14- Live Music- La Bamba- 7:30 pm
20- Live music- Latin
21- Live Music- Latin
28- Live Music- Brenda Guy Motown
October
4- 10th Annual Monster Mash
5- Shakespeare in the Park- Hamlet- 7pm
19- 11th Birthday Bash Nigerian Style (rain date set for October 26)
November
9- Veteran’s Day- 7pm (rain date set for November 16)
December
14- TX Heritage Festival- 12pm-3pm
*More Live Music and Movie Night Events TBD.
Residents can also enjoy getting outside in the beautiful space for weekly Tai Chi and Yoga on the Green. These fitness programs are free and open to all levels.
Yoga in the Park
Wednesdays and Fridays
8:00 am and 9:15 am
Tai Chi
Saturdays at 8:30 am
Central Green Park, developed by Willow Fork Drainage District (WFDD,) is located at the south end of LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch. It is a true entertainment destination close to shopping dining, theaters, and libraries. The park provides a multi-purpose venue for many standing weekly events, monthly events, special events, and more.
All events are Central Green Park are FREE and open to all. They do have strict policies on not interrupting events or performers. Those that do so or attempt to block access to these events will be removed.
Learn more about Central Green Park online and follow them on Facebook for updates. All events are subject to weather cancelations.