Historic Katy Christmas Tree Lighting at The Dryer
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5339 E Third Street
Katy ,TX 77493
A familiar holiday landmark will shine above Old Katy as The Dryer hosts the second annual Historic Katy Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Families, friends and neighbors can gather for a shared countdown before the Christmas tree atop the historic JV Cardiff Rice Dryer lights up the evening sky.
For decades, the elevated tree welcomed people home to Katy during the Christmas season. Its lights returned in 2025 for the first time since 1999, renewing a tradition that connects longtime residents with families discovering it for the first time.
Event Details
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Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
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Location: Event Venue at The Dryer, Historic JV Cardiff Rice Dryer
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Address: 5339 E. Third Street, Katy, TX 77493
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Admission: Free standing room; seating is $10 per seat, plus applicable processing fees and sales tax
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Community benefit: $5 from each seat will be donated to the Katy Heritage Society
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Ages: All ages welcome; the event is open to the public
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Parking: Attendees are asked to park on Third Street
Along with the tree lighting ceremony, visitors can browse vendors and meet the sponsors helping make the celebration possible. For residents looking for family-friendly Christmas events in Katy, the evening offers an opportunity to enjoy the holiday season together at one of the community’s recognizable historic landmarks.
Seating Tickets and Questions
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Purchase seating: View event details and buy tickets.
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Ticket delivery: Tickets purchased by card arrive by email as PDFs with an individual QR code for each attendee.
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Purchase limit: The online form allows up to 10 tickets per purchase.
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Listed checkout example: One $10 ticket totals $11.15 with the displayed processing fee and sales tax.
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Refund policy: Tickets are nonrefundable unless the event is canceled.
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Venue contact: The Dryer, 346-999-KATY (346-999-5289). Questions may also be submitted through the event page; organizers indicate they usually respond within one business day.
Whether the tree brings back memories or becomes part of a family’s first Christmas season in Katy, the gathering offers a chance to share in a local tradition while supporting the preservation of Katy’s history.
