ImagineNation Expo Returns to Katy This Summer with LEGO®, Superheroes, Gaming, and Interactive Family Fun
Families across Katy and the Greater Houston area will soon have the opportunity to step into a weekend filled with creativity, imagination, and interactive entertainment as the ImagineNation Expo returns to the Leonard E. Merrell Center on June 20–21.
Designed as a hands-on family event for children of all ages, the two-day expo combines interactive activities, character experiences, games, shopping, and live entertainment into one large community-focused experience. As summer events begin ramping up across West Houston, the ImagineNation Expo is expected to once again draw families from Katy, Fulshear, Cypress, and surrounding communities looking for kid-friendly things to do this summer.
Interactive Family Fun Coming to Katy This June
The ImagineNation Expo has continued growing as one of the region’s largest interactive family entertainment events, offering activities designed to keep children engaged while encouraging creativity, exploration, and imaginative play.
This year’s event will feature a wide variety of attractions and hands-on experiences, including:
- LEGO® build stations
- Laser tag
- Mini golf
- Mini escape rooms
- Gaming stations
- Face painting
- Rock mining
- Bead making
- 3-D printing demonstrations
- Character meet-and-greets
- Superhero and princess photo opportunities
Organizers say the event is centered around giving children opportunities to build, create, and explore in an environment designed specifically for family participation and shared experiences.
“ImagineNation Expo is about bringing families together for a shared experience filled with creativity, excitement and imagination,” organizers shared in event materials. “We want children to explore, build, create and have fun while making memories with their families.”
Vendors, Collectibles, and Local Shopping Experiences
Beyond the activity zones, the expo will also feature a large vendor marketplace offering collectibles, comics, Funko Pops, toys, artwork, handmade crafts, themed foods, and family-friendly merchandise.
For many attendees, the vendor area has become part of the overall attraction, blending pop culture, local businesses, and interactive shopping experiences into the event atmosphere.
Families attending the Katy expo can expect a mix of entertainment and community engagement throughout the weekend, with opportunities for children to participate in creative activities while parents browse vendors and explore local offerings.
A Growing Summer Event for Katy-Area Families
As Katy and surrounding West Houston communities continue experiencing rapid growth, family-oriented events like the ImagineNation Expo are becoming increasingly important gathering spaces for local residents.
For parents searching for summer activities in Katy, the event offers an opportunity to unplug from daily routines and spend quality time together in a setting built around creativity and interaction rather than passive entertainment.
The expo’s broad mix of activities also allows families with children of different ages to find something engaging throughout the day, whether that’s gaming, arts and crafts, building activities, character experiences, or live demonstrations.
Tickets, VIP Experiences, and Event Information
The ImagineNation Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 20–21, at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, located at 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy.
General admission tickets start at $10, with discounted family bundles and VIP experiences available online. VIP packages include priority access, exclusive merchandise, and additional character experiences. Children ages 2 and under receive free general admission.
Event organizers are also continuing to welcome vendors and volunteers as the expo expands its reach across Texas.
For Katy-area families looking for kid-friendly summer events, interactive entertainment, and hands-on activities this June, the ImagineNation Expo is shaping up to be one of the season’s largest family experiences in West Houston.
For tickets, vendor opportunities, volunteer information, and additional event details, visit imaginenationexpo.com.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.