Lego Enthusiasts Gather for Katy Convention

Professional Lego artists showcase intricate creations at weekend event

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:38pm

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Hundreds of Lego enthusiasts gathered in Katy, Texas for a weekend convention showcasing incredible creations from professional Lego artists. The event featured complex builds like a 3D map of downtown Houston, an operating claw machine, and a jellyfish with moving tentacles. Attendees could also participate in follow-along building sessions and purchase rare Lego sets.

Why it matters

The Lego convention highlights the growing popularity of the iconic building blocks, not just among children but also adults who have turned Lego building into a serious hobby and even a profession. The event showcases the incredible creativity and craftsmanship of Lego artists, inspiring others to explore their own building skills.

The details

The Lego convention, which took place at the Leonard E. Merrell Center in Katy, featured a wide range of complex Lego creations from professional artists. Pieces on display included a 3D map of downtown Houston, an operating claw machine, and a jellyfish with moving tentacles. Attendees could also participate in follow-along building sessions where they could create their own Lego models with guidance from the pros. In addition, the event offered the opportunity for Lego enthusiasts to purchase rare and retired Lego sets.

  • The Lego convention was held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The event also ran on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Christopher Jones

A 40-year-old IT sales professional who attended the convention to see the different creations and purchase retired Lego sets as a way to get back into the hobby.

Tim Howell

A professional Lego artist who has built commissioned Lego creations as a full-time job, including mockups of cars or buildings, as well as small helicopters for the local children's hospital. He has also competed in the reality TV show Lego Masters.

Tim Hutchings

Another professional Lego artist who competed in Lego Masters. He brought a 60- by 100-inch display inspired by the Wild West to the Katy convention, which he has been building and adding to since 2016.

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What they’re saying

“I don't really collect (Lego sets), but I've gotten back into them as a step away from work. It's fun just building, putting them together and seeing how they work.”

— Christopher Jones, IT sales professional (Houston Chronicle)

“I believe building Legos led me to studying architecture. Initially it was starting to play with the kids, then I saw videos online of adults making their own builds.”

— Tim Howell, Professional Lego artist (Houston Chronicle)

“I grew up loving Western movies and TV shows, and my grandma was a historian. I got into Legos in 2010, and saw that people could do their own custom builds with them.”

— Tim Hutchings, Professional Lego artist (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The Lego convention will continue on Sunday, March 15, 2026, offering more opportunities for Lego enthusiasts to admire the professional creations and participate in building workshops.

The takeaway

The Lego convention in Katy showcases the incredible creativity and craftsmanship of professional Lego artists, inspiring both children and adults to explore their own building skills and passion for the iconic plastic bricks. The event highlights the growing popularity of Lego as a hobby and even a profession for some, demonstrating the versatility and appeal of this timeless toy.