Grandparents: We love them, our kids adore them ... and in turn, they offer unconditional love (and — if you're lucky — free babysitting!). Grandparents Day is Sunday, Sept. 12 and there's no better way to show the older people in your life how much you and your kids love and appreciate them than spending the day with them. And for those of you grandparents raising your grandkids full-time? We see and very much appreciate you!
Lucky enough to have grandparents who live close by? Here are 7 ideas on how to spend Grandparents Day in Katy, Fulshear and West Houston:
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1. Take them out for a special meal in Katy
Here are three of our favorite Katy-owned restaurants:
- Black Bear Diner, my personal favorite brunch spot.
- Pearl & Vine, if you're looking for something fancy.
- Proper Rose Garden, Grandma will love it!
2. Go for a walk in the woods in Katy, Fulshear, or West Houston
If your grandparents love fresh air and hiking in the woods, there might be no simpler way to spend the day! Here are some great hiking trails in Katy, Fulshear and West Houston that are accessible to all:
- Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary. This West Houston Sanctuary has dirt paths, great for bird watching or sketching.
- Rick Rice Park. Completely paved with beautiful trees, art and places to stop for shade and views of the lake.
- Flewellen Creek Park in Fulshear, Paved paths with a disc golf course.
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3. Let your child share one of their favorite places in Katy, Fulshear or West Houston.
Does your child have a favorite Katy Area trampoline park, amusement park, or Katy playground? Grandma and Grandpa might love to come along to take part, or if that's too much, simply watch their grandchildren enjoy themselves! Your children, in turn, will probably love to tour Grandma and Grandpa around their favorite place in Katy. Here are three fun spots in Katy and West Houston where kids can play and there is plenty of room for adults to watch (or take part!):
- Top Golf in Katy/West Houston. If grandma or grandpa are golfers, now is the time to let them teach your kids some skills!
- Katy Party Place has it all. Mini golf, go-carts, and bounce houses. Grandparents can sit back and watch or join in on the fun.
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark will be open on Grandparents Day from 12pm - 5pm. Rent a cabana for the Grands to relax and order food.
Grandparents live far away?
Let them know you're thinking of them on Grandparents Day! Here are three ways to tell them you love them from a distance:
Make a video
Kids can list all the things they love about grandma and grandpa.
Send them a hug
Tape together a few pieces of newspaper or use the white side of wrapping paper and outline your child with their arms outstretched. Let your kids color themselves in. Fold it up, put it in an envelope, and send that hug to Grandma and Grandpa!
DIY coasters
Grandparents love personalized gifts, so make them DIY coasters, either with your kids' picture or a drawing they've completed. See how to do it here.
4. Let grandparents share one of their favorite places in the Katy area
Perhaps your grandparents have a favorite spot or activity in Katy that you haven't been to before! Let them take you and your kids along to experience what makes it important to them. They'll love introducing you and your kids to their friends and sharing a place that's special.
5. Visit a museum in Katy together
Museums are a great place to spend a day with Grandma and Grandpa! Here are two great museums in Katy that will be open on Grandparents Day:
- Johnny Nelson Katy Heritage Museum (Sunday 11am - 5pm)
- Katy Heritage Park and Historical Museum (Sunday 1pm - 4pm)
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6. Plan a photo scavenger hunt
We developed this fun scavenger hunt for kids but there's no reason why Grandma and Grandpa can't take part too! Make great memories by taking selfies together, and just generally spending the day out and about in Katy being silly together.
7. Go for ice cream
Who doesn't love a sweet treat? Here are three great sweet treat places we love:
- Swish Frozen Yogurt
- Howdy Homemade Ice Cream recently Opened in Katy!
- Bahama Buck's Fulshear
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