Katy's Pin Oak Village Dazzles Spectators with Glorious Christmas Lights Displays

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

December 20, 2024

By Natalie Cook Clark

The neighbors of the festive and friendly Pin Oak Village subdivision in Katy have taken their Christmas decorating to new levels this year. The neighborhood's reputation as a Christmas lights destination has been around for over 15 years, but this year seems to have newer and even better displays than before.

Pictures from previous years.

Christmas in Katy

Apparently, the Griswolds are alive and well and living in Pin Oak Village. Those who drive through the neighborhood 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 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 neighborhood has added over 5,000 more lights and have 32 radio stations.

Santa Claus and Snow

As you're heading to a big light display on Stoughton, you'll come across another home that has gone above and beyond to spread joy this Christmas. "I thought my eyes were deceiving me when I noticed Santa waving and snow falling," said a spectator. "But there he was waving to all the cars while a snow machine was blowing snow all over the yard!"

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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 parking lot of the HEB in front of 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.

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