Winter Markets, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies Katy Families Love

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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

November 6, 2025

By Natalie Cook Clark

It’s Winter Market season in Katy and families have many options when it comes to finding that perfect holiday décor or gifts. The city also has some big tree lighting ceremonies happening soon.

Home for the Holidays

As Katy residents plan Thanksgiving feasts, most have begun shopping for holiday gifts and decorations. Katy has several holiday markets perfect for shopping and festive fun.

November 8, 2025

Heartwarming Christmas Community Market

Holy Covenant United Methodist Church

10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate holiday cheer and start your shopping at over 50 artisan booths, a silent auction, pictures with Santa, Christmas Carolers, a Sweet Shoppe with homemade treats and more!

November 8, 2025

Christmas Open House

Painted Tree Cinco Ranch

6729 S. Fry Road

10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Shop amazing sales and enjoy live music and refreshments.

Sundays in November and December 2025

KTX Market

No Label Brewing Co.

2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Shop local vendors, food trucks, and more. Family and pet friendly.

November 21-23, 2025

Home for the Holidays Gift Market

Leonard E. Merrell Center

Friday: 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Over 150 holiday vendors makes this one the areas largest markets. Enjoy three days of shopping.

December 6, 2025

Nutcracker Katy Exchange

Historic Town Square

904 Avenue C

10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy artisans, food trucks, kid activities, train rides, petting zoo, pictures with Santa and more.

December 6, 2025

Harlow's Christmas Market

Hooray Indoor Playground

5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

For $7.99 a person, enjoy Santa, Mickey and Minnie meet and greets, local vendors, cookie decorating and crafts, Christmas carols and more.

December 6, 2025

Christmas at the Park

Katy Heritage Park

5990 George Bush Drive

6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Tickets available online and includes a cupof hot cocoa, a letter to Santa, a seasonal craft, tour of historic and beautifully decorated homes, Christmas music and more. A hayride and other special memories can be added on for additional charge.

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