Special Events
The City of Katy Parks & Recreation is committed to offering unique and quality community events that engage all age groups and abilities to get out, get active and have fun within our city. Below are a few of the annual events in the City. For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 281.391.4840.
March 29, 2012
Paws in the Park – Bring your dog to the egg hunt at the City of Katy Dog Park.
March 31, 2012
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Harvest Plaza.
JULY 4, 2012
The Katy Freedom Celebration fireworks display will be held at Katy Mills Mall on Sunday, July 4. The fireworks are launched between the east side of the mall and Katy Fort Bend Road. This display begins at dark (approximately 9:00 p.m.) and can be viewed from several miles around the mall area.
OCTOBER 25, 2012
HOWL-o-Ween at the Dog Park, Park opens at 5:00-7:00pm
Bring your four legged friend dressed to scare to the City of Katy Dog Park for an evening of frightful fun. Admission is $1 per dog or a bag of dog food per dog to be donated to a local shelter. (Interested Pet Vendors please contact katypard@cityofkaty.com.)
NOVEMBER 29, 2012
Christmas Tree Lighting, Harvest Plaza, 5701 Third Street, 5:00 p.m.
In its 40th year, this annual event is a family classic. The official lighting of the City Christmas Tree and photos with Katy’s Santa Claus are sure to attract any family. The Parks and Recreation Department will have childrens activity booths with holiday activities including letters to Santa to making your own Christmas Ornaments and Candy Cane Reindeer! Photos with Santa are available for $5. The event hosts local entertainment from church and school choirs to dance teams and the community favorite Katy Tiger Mascot.
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