Top 10 Houston Family Friendly Events for Fall

September 29, 2023
Steve Silver
Houston, Texas
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The whole family can celebrate the season at Houston’s fantastic October events. Here are 10 of the best for family fun this autumn:

Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo – Trick-or-treat through the zoo during this daytime or nighttime Halloween event from September 29 – October 31. Enjoy magic shows, costume contests, rides, arts and crafts, and more.
Texas Renaissance Festival – Step back in time at this beloved festival in Todd Mission from October 7 – November 26. experience jousting, music, theater, circus acts, and themed weekends. Kids get in free on Sundays.
Bayou City Art Festival – Browse work from over 200 artists while enjoying live music and food trucks at this Downtown Houston event on October 14-15.
Houston Greek Festival – Savor authentic Greek food and entertainment at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s festival on October 5-7.
Old MacDonald’s Farm – This farm park hosts a Fall Festival on weekends in October with activities including pig races, hayrides, corn maze, and pumpkin patch.
Dewberry Farm – This farm offers fall activities, including pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a corn maze, and sunflower picking through November 12.
Katy Rice Harvest Festival – Katy festival on October 8-10 featuring rides, crafts, contests, and country music.
Fort Bend County Fair – Enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows, rodeo events, and concerts from September 29 – October 8 in Rosenberg.
Pumpkin Patches at Houston-Area Farms – Pick pumpkins, navigate corn mazes and enjoy hayrides at Dewberry Farm (above), P-6 Farms, Froberg’s Farm, and more.
Sunflower Festivals – Take social media-worthy pictures frolicking in sunflower fields at Dewberry Farm (above) and Froberg’s Farm’s Houston-area sunflower festivals.