Top Attractions in Katy

Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Katy. The best spots for locals and visitors.

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Artists-in-Dialogue: Joan Fontcuberta and Robert Howell

Starts in 1 hr · Apr 7 – Apr 9 · Moody Center for The Arts · 6100 Main St., Houston, TX

Join us for an interdisciplinary conversation with exhibiting artist Joan Fontcuberta led by Robert Howell, Rice University's Yasser El-Sayed Professor of Philosophy Department Chair. Internationally celebrated for his sharp, playful critiques of photography and authorship in the digital age, Joan..

Candles & Karaoke Experience

Happening now · Dec 3 – May 2 · Studio 786 · 7636 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX

Light up your night with our Candles & Karaoke Experience! In this 2-hour class, you’ll craft your own custom-scented candle while enjoying a fun, laid-back karaoke session. No experience needed—just come ready to create and sing your heart out! We provide all materials, music, and good vibes....

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Latido Festival

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Sam Houston Race Park · 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX

This April, get ready for a celebration built from the heart of Mexican music — and the communities who live it. The inaugural Latido Festival finds its home at Sam Houston Race Park on Friday, April 10, featuring powerhouse performances by Geru y Su Legión 7, Los Herederos de Nuevo León, La...

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Archway Gallery: Fifty Forward

In 3 days · Apr 11 – May 31 · Archway Gallery · 2305 Dunlavy St., Houston, TX

Archway Gallery invites Houstonians and city visitors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic gallery. The anniversary exhibition, Fifty Forward, pays tribute to the artists who are continuing to build Archway Gallery’s legacy. A striking wall of self-portraits, featuring each of the...

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Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Joel Haynes Quartet takes the stage in Central Library' s Hamilton Room. Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . Joel hails from Burlington and was nominated for a National Jazz Award in 2003 and earned two nominations in 2009...

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El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

Serrano Gallery is proud to present El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), a participatory archival exhibition by writer and researcher Ana María Caula, on view from March 7 through April 18, 2026, as part of the 2026 FotoFest Biennial, Houston’s internationally recognized photography and...

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Legendary Art Car Ball

In 3 days · Apr 10 – Apr 12 · Hermann Park Square · 900 Bagby Street, Houston, TX

The Legendary Art Car Ball returns with wildly imaginative costumes, live music, immersive performance art, food and drinks, and a dazzling display of illuminated and fire-breathing art cars. This year’s lineup features headliner Bo Dollis Jr. and The Wild Magnolias, plus Step Rideau and the Zydeco.

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Jazzy Sundays in the Parks: Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band

In 5 days · Apr 12 – Apr 14 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

On April 12, enjoy the sounds of Melvin Johnson & the Electro-Akoustic Super Mega Band at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park from 5 pm - 7 pm! Every spring, three Houston parks team up to celebrate the Houston musicians who keep the tradition of jazz alive. The immensely popular series, Jazzy...

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Donald Sultan: New Mimosa Paintings

Happening now · Mar 19 – Apr 26 · McClain Gallery · 2242 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX

McClain Gallery is proud to present Donald Sultan: New Mimosa Paintings, its second solo exhibition with the New York-based artist, featuring new mimosa paintings and drawings. The artist will be present at the opening reception on March 19, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition, featuring...

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Tacos and Tequila Festival

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–4:59 AM UTC · Sam Houston Race Park · 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX

The legendary Tacos & Tequila Festival is returning to Houston for another massive throwback celebration on Saturday, April 11, 2026, bringing the biggest names in 2000s hip-hop and R&B to the Sam Houston Race Park for one unforgettable day of nostalgia, flavor, and fun. Headlined by Three 6 Mafia..

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Archway Gallery: Homecoming

Happening now · Mar 4 – Apr 15 · Jung Center of Houston, The · 5200 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX

As Archway Gallery celebrates its Golden Anniversary, Houstonians and city visitors are invited to experience this remarkable milestone throughout 2026, beginning with the aptly named Homecoming, a group show at The Jung Center, where a dozen local artists opened Archway in 1976. Homecoming,...

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Easter

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Sugar Land · 1875 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX

Easter Celebrate the joy of Easter with a little creativity at our studio. Hop in, choose a piece you love, and paint something bright and cheerful for the season. Whether you’re making a keepsake or enjoying a fun outing, we can’t wait to create with you.

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Live Jazz Music at Valley Park

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, The Hive performs live at the Valley Park Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . The Hive is a five-member jazz ensemble from Hamilton. The Hive perform contemporary jazz/funk and fusion music from the 70s to the present.

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The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure

Happening now · Mar 7 – Sep 14 · The Health Museum · 15151 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX

Don't miss this new exhibition at The Health Museum Houston, presented by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was produced in collaboration with the National Cancer...

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El Álbum Incompleto

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards · 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX

La Galería Serrano se enorgullece de presentar El álbum incompleto, una exposición de archivo participativa de la escritora e investigadora Ana María Caula, que se exhibirá del 7 de marzo al 18 de abril de 2026, como parte de la Bienal FotoFest 2026, el festival de fotografía y arte con lentes de...

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Monarch Student Art Exhibit

Happening now · Apr 1 – May 6 · The Glassell School of Art · 5101 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month by visiting the 4th Annual Monarch Student Art Exhibit at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. On display from April 4 through May 1, this special exhibit showcases artwork created exclusively by students from The Monarch School &...

ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · The Church of St.John the Divine · 2450 River Oaks Blvd, houston, TX

ROCO concludes its 21st season with ROCO In Concert: Seeing Is Believing—a thrilling finale led by Artistic Partner Delyana Lazarova, and featuring guest soprano Viviana Goodwin and guest concertmaster Laura Frautschi, along with ROCO wind soloists. The season finale features Richard Danielpour’s...

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ANDYROO AND THE ANDYROOIVERSE DINOSAUR PARTY

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX

It's time to sing and dance with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse at the Dinosaur Party! In this interactive concert, you'll wave your little arms like a T-Rex, run like a Velociraptor, and bop like a Triceratops while Andyroo sings his dinosaur hits from the Mesozoic Era to the modern day. Kids 5-12.

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Montrose Art Party

In 4 weeks · May 2 – May 4 · Art League Houston · 1953 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX

Co-chaired by Eleanor L. Williams and Tyler L. Hough, this year’s MARTY fundraiser blooms with the theme Flower Power — a vibrant, floral-inspired evening celebrating creativity, resilience, and community. Now in its 36th year, Art League Houston’s Healing Art Program provides free, ongoing...

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Hip Hop Yoga Wednesdays

Happening now · Mar 18 – Jun 26 · Discovery Green · 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX

Wednesdays, March 4 – June 24 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Anheuser-Busch Stage, Hip Hop Yoga Vibes & Spoken Word Flow is an unforgettable open-air yoga experience where movement, music, and meaning collide. Instructor Alicia Dugar Stephenson infuses every class with lighthearted humor, cultural...

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Jazzy Sundays en Buffalo Bayou Park

Happening now · Apr 5 – Apr 28 · The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park · 105-B Sabine St., Houston, TX

Buffalo Bayou Partnership te invita a los conciertos gratuitos de jazz al aire libre de la serie Jazzy Sundays in the Parks. La serie celebra la vitalidad y la rica tradición del jazz, y a los increíbles habitantes de Houston que preservan esta forma de arte. Disfruta los conciertos todos los...

Mid Main First Thursday

Happening now · Mar 6 – May 9 · Continental Club, The · 3700 Main Street, Houston, TX

Each First Thursday of month in the Spring 2026, Mid Main brings the community together in support of impactful local nonprofits while showcasing local talent with Art Exhibitions, live music shows, art workshops and an outdoor market. Event check-in takes place in the courtyard next to Mid Main...

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Typhoon Texas Water Park

Typhoon Texas Water Park · 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, TX

Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Katy, TX offers 33 water slides, a lazy river, live summer concerts, and more. Perfect for family fun. Tickets and season passes available.

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Cups for Y'all

Happening now · Mar 21 – Jun 7 · Houston Center for Contemporary Craft · 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX

Timed with the lead-up to Houston’s world championship soccer matches, Cups for Y’all is a celebratory showcase of contemporary cups—from coffee mugs and tea chawan to ceremonial goblets—exploring how the enduring vessel form continues to evolve through material, use, and imagination. Spanning the..

Yonder Mountain String Band

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC

Don't miss Yonder Mountain String Band live at the Heights Theatre on April 17! As one of the pioneers of the progressive Bluegrass scene, they're bringing blended sounds of rock, alternative, and improvisational music. Don't miss an evening of good vibes and music, get your tickets now!

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Songkran Thai Kitchen-Sugar Land

Songkran Thai Kitchen-Sugar Land · 2258 Texas Drive, Sugar Land, TX

A MODERN RESTAURANT CALLED SONGKRAN THAI KITCHEN. IT IS NAMED FOR THE THAI FESTIVAL OF SONGKRAN, WHICH CELEBRATES TRADITIONAL THAI NEW YEAR. IT IS HELD IN APRIL AND IS MARKED BY THE THROWING AND SPRINKLING OF WATER FOR GOOD LUCK. SONGKRAN’S MENU IS TRADITIONAL BANGKOK CUISINE THAT USES THE FRESHEST.

Yulianna Avdeeva, piano

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 12:30 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Wortham Theater Center · 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX

Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva was the First Prize winner of the 2010 International Chopin Piano Competition, which launched her to international fame as audiences discovered her passionate and virtuoso interpretations of Chopin’s music. Following celebrated recitals at the Salzburg Festival,...

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The Riot Comedy Show

The Riot Comedy Show · 2010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX

“The Riot” was founded by award-winning entrepreneur and comedian Brian Gendron in 2020 as a bi-weekly Comedy Show in a small music venue at a local neighborhood bar called Rudyards in Houston, TX. In 2022 The Riot & Rudyards transformed that music venue into one of the most sought-after comedy...

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Hamilton Cartoon Foundry

Sat, May 23, 3:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

A free, one-day Hamilton cartoon arts festival to engage the Hamilton community with the world-class graphic narrative talent in our city.

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"John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog"

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Oct 13 · The Menil Collection · 1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX

The Menil Collection presents John Akomfrah: The Hour Of The Dog, an immersive, six-channel video and sound installation by the Ghanaian-born British artist Sir John Akomfrah (b. 1957). The 51-minute work, co-commissioned by the Menil and the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), explores the history of...

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Houston Art Car Parade

Houston Art Car Parade · Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019, Houston, TX

April 9-12, 2026- Houston, TX - presented by Team Gillman - The world's largest gathering of Art Cars returns for the 39th year, featuring over 250 mobile masterpieces. This annual Houston tradition spans an entire week of events celebrating innovation, imagination, and the drive to create!

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DACAMERA presents A Little Day Music: Young Artists Choice

In 4 weeks · May 6 – May 7 · Wortham Theater Center · 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX · Ages 55+

DACAMERA Young Artists present a free concert in the lobby of Wortham Theater Center, performing a selection of their favorite pieces of the season. A Little Day Music is a series of free concerts presented at noon on the first Wednesday of the month in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Center. Each...

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Live Jazz Music at Dundas

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Darcy Hepner Quartet performs live at the Dundas Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild .

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Bering's Hardware - Westheimer

Bering's Hardware - Westheimer · 6102 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX

EASTER NEW ARRIVALS BRANDS GIFTS HARDWARE OUTDOOR LIVING HOME DECOR TABLETOP & BAR KITCHEN FOOD & DRINK STATIONERY & PARTY GOODS BABY & KIDS WOMEN MEN HOUSEKEEPING

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Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft · 4848 Main Street, Houston, TX

HCCC provides a variety of programs both on site and in the community to support our mission to advance education about the process, product, and history of craft. Informed by our exhibitions and artist residencies, we frequently host lectures, workshops, and other hands-on activities for kids and..

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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts · 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX

At Pearl Fincher, we blend the joy of curiosity with the tools to grow as an artist. We offer fully equipped studios, and classes filled with imagination, design, and artist adventures. Ask how we can bring the Pearl Fincher to your school.

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Fung's Kitchen

Fung's Kitchen · 7320 Southwest Fwy, Ste. 115, Houston, TX

My family has been coming here on Christmas Day as a tradition for a while now. We love the food here. Even though COVID has sidelined the carts, which I think kinda takes a bit of the fun out of it, they still serve the food hot and fresh. You just order it from the table. We love to get shumai,...

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Fort Bend Museum

Fort Bend Museum · 500 Houston Street, Richmond, TX

Opened in 1972, our local history museum is owned and operated by the Fort Bend History Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to sharing and preserving the stories, artifacts, and cultural milestones that shaped our vibrant community.

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Let's Talk Music

Mon, Jun 29, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Each month we select an album and meet to listen to selected highlights. Discuss songs, artists, music history, trivia and more. It's like a book club, but about music.