Where Katy Families can Meet Santa; Celebrate the Season with Tree Lightings
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
November 19, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Christmas season is in Katy! Dress the kids in their holiday attire, write those Christmas lists, and make plans this season to see the jolliest guy in town. Katy also has two tree lighting ceremonies perfect for families to enjoy.
Santa at Katy Mills Mall
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Take a photo with Santa Claus while he's away from the North Pole! Meet him at Katy Mills Mall in Neighborhood 6 by American Eagle Outfitters. There are several opportunities to interact with Santa this year at Katy Mills.
Santa Photo Experience at Katy Mills
Monday – Thursday10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday- Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reservations to meet and get a picture with Santa are recommended but not required. Reservations can be made online.
Caring Santa
Sunday, December 7, 2025
9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.
Children with special needs and their families are invited to a special session with Santa that will be set up to support sensory, physical, and developmental delays. This event is exclusive for children with disabilities and reservations are required.
Pet Photos
Sunday, November 23, 2025
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Katy area residents are invited to bring their pets (dogs and cats) for a special photo opportunity with Santa. No reservations are required.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop
5000 Katy Mills Circle
Also, at Katy Mills Mall, families can meet with Santa at Bass Pro Shop. A meeting with the big guy includes a free 4X6 picture.
Reservations strongly recommended and easy to make online. Children can also write and mail a letter to Santa and find other fun activities to do. Giveaways are also available while supplies last.
14 Days of Santa Tours
Starting December 1, 2025, the Katy Fire Department will kick off their annual Santa tour of Katy neighborhoods that they service. Santa will ride and greet neighborhoods from the top of a fire truck.
See Santa and Give Back
Santa’s sleigh will be followed by helper Elves in a marked Katy Fire Department truck that will be collecting donations of non-perishable canned goods to deliver to the local Katy Food Pantry. They will also collect unwrapped toys for the Lions Club and Toys-for-Tots Programs.
Each night Santa will depart the station around 6:15 p.m. and is estimated to be in the scheduled neighborhood around 6:30 p.m. Listen for the sleigh bells and follow the Katy Fire Department’s Facebook page for updates.
15 Days of Santa Tours Neighborhood Schedule:
December 1
Firethorne 1
December 2
Firethorne
December 3
Young Ranch
December 4
City of Katy Christmas Tree Lighting
December 5
Willow Creek Farms
December 8
Woodcreek Reserve, Spring Green Area
December 9
Cane Island North
December 10
Cane Island South
December 11
Falls/Green, Meadows Area, Gardenia, Delfren, Encave at Katy
December 12
Pin Oak Village Lodge at 1550
December 15
Hunters Terrace, Magnolia, Redbud, E&W Elm, Fawn Lake, Pine Lakes
December 16
Patricia, Fern, Ash Birch, Danover, Victoria Lakes, Woods Area and Falcon Point Apartments
December 17
East Ave., Drexel, Katy Manor Apts, Katyland, Heritage Meadows
December 18
Lilac, Town Park, Pineview Terrace, Heritage Park West, Fortuna Village Green Area
December 19
1st Street, Ave A and B, 11th, 13th, Pine Meados, K.A.T.Y. Streets, Whispering Lakes
Katy Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Katy has three large tree lighting events that residents (especially newcomers) need to know. Most include live entertainment and fun as people gather to welcome the holiday season.
Tree Lighting at LaCenterra
November 21, 2025
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
JV Cardiff & Sons Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3, 2025
Katy Beer Garden
5339 E. 3rd Street
5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
City of Katy Tree Lighting
December 4, 2025
901 Avenue C
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Many Katy churches have their own Santa meet and greet events as well as individual Katy neighborhoods. Always check your church and neighborhood schedules for seasonal events.
Did we miss your favorite Katy place to see Santa? Email us and let us know. We will add it.