50 Fun Activities for Katy Area Residents
- Work on your spike and your baseball swing at Texas One Volleyball.
- Attend a horse show at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center.
- Join other beginner cyclists at Bike Barn every Saturday morning for a ride through Katy.
- Conquer a game of laser tag, try your hand at virtual bowling, or ride the coaster at Tilt Studio.
- Let your dog explore the lakes, trees, and fire hydrants in the safe confines of Millie Bush Dog Park.
- Learn to swim at any age at Aqua-Tots Swim School.
- Challenge yourself in a free Saturday morning community workout at CrossFit Elevate on Katy-Flewellen Rd.
- Tee off at Greg Norman’s beautiful Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club.
- Enjoy a bag of movie theater popcorn at Cinemark Theater.
- Let the kids take advantage of the play area at Drix Restaurant while you enjoy a filet mignon.
- Take a tour of the Katy Heritage Society’s historic homes on the first weekend of every month.
- Go fishing and feed the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park.
- Browse the selection of free movies at Katy Branch Library.
- Learn how to build your own stream or waterfall at a weekend workshop at Nelson Water Gardens and Nursery.
- Find children’s books organized by reading level at The Bookworm Shop in Villagio Town Center.
- Check out the vintage John Deere tractors at the Katy Heritage Museum.
- Lace up at Mason Road Skate Center.
- Interact with your newborn, toddler, or preschooler at one of Cinco Ranch Library’s story times.
- Learn to sweep across the dance floor with a partner at Fred Astaire dance studio.
- Take a tour of your local Katy fire department firehouse.
- Dig up a valuable at Red Bird Antiques in Fulshear.
- Exchange used clothing for cash or store credit at Blackbird Trading Company and Plato’s Closet.
- Reminisce over vintage candy at the Sweet Tooth Shoppe in Fulshear.
- Watch a show at Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center.
- Play pool and laser tag at Times Square Entertainment.
- Flip and tumble in a free introductory class at The Little Gym.
- Develop martial arts skills as a family at Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Katy or Hwarang Tigers Taekwondo.
- Brush off your boots and receive free line dance lessons at Midnight Rodeo every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
- Slip a love note in your child’s lunch with supplies from Paper Lane Stationery & Gifts.
- Volunteer at Krause Children’s Center, a residential treatment center for abused and neglected children.
- Sip a glass of wine and channel your inner Picasso in a painting class at Pinot’s Palette.
- Browse over thousands of books, new and used at Katy Budget Books.
- Take in live Latin music and sultry moves every Friday and Saturday night at Babaloo International Café and Bar.
- Order a custom creation at The Sweet Boutique Bakery.
- Treat your family to half-priced happy hour drinks at Sonic from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Bring a framed photograph of your dog and receive a free appetizer at Chuy’s.
- Take a cake decorating class at Hobby Lobby.
- Try on formal dresses at The Silver Hanger.
- Pay for the drive-thru order behind you at Chick-fil-a.
- Plant flowers from Houston Garden Center.
- Let BH Hair Studio smooth your tresses with the Coppola Keratin Complex treatment.
- Sip a Strawberries Wild smoothie at Jamba Juice in LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.
- Catch up with a friend over ale and a movie at Alamo Draft House.
- Make your own caramel apples, or find instant gratification at The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Katy Mills Mall.
- Eat your weight in self-serve frozen yogurt and toppings at Orange Leaf.
- Admire the changing leaves on the trails in Stephen F. Austin State Park in Sealy.
- Treat your nails to a manicure at Pari’s Gallery Hair Salon and Day Spa.
- Warm up at with a bowl of pho, a Vietnamese version of chicken noodle soup, at Pho Saigon on Mason Rd.
- Check out the fashion and gift items at Texas National Outfitters.
- Visit Katy Contemporary Arts Museum for some inspiration.
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