Fall Fun for the Whole Family: Houston’s Best Fall Festivals and Fairs
Looking for fall festivals and fun autumn activities for the whole family in the Houston area? Look no further than the many festivals happening around town from September to November.
And, though there are many pumpkin themed ones, such as the Cornelius Pumpkin Fest, which takes place on Saturday, October 1st and offers a host of outdoor activities celebrating all things fall, ther are many that simply celebrate the season. For instance, the Folk Life Festival in Katy, TX brings history to life by showcasing pioneer life in early Texas with demonstrations and interactive exhibits.
Art lovers won’t want to miss the Sugar Land Arts Fest, which showcases contemporary painting, sculpture, and photography. Meanwhile, the Dickens on The Strand festival in Galveston lets visitors step back in time to the Victorian era with costumed characters, traditional foods, and festive music.
For rodeo enthusiasts, the Waller County Fair & Rodeo offers exciting shows and competitions, while the Kid’s Rodeo and Fall Festival in LaPorte offers rodeo-inspired games and crafts..
Younger festival-goers can enjoy activities like the Hometown Christmas and Hometown Holiday Festivals, featuring Santa Claus, tree lightings, and snow-filled fun.
Meanwhile, STEM-enthusiasts will love Houston’s own Energy Day Festival which spotlights STEM education with engaging booths and activities.
These and other fall festivals around Houston provide plentiful opportunities for families and friends to come together and celebrate autumn. Don’t miss out on these rich cultural experiences and start planning your fall festival itinerary today!
September FALL FESTIVALS

09 | Houston Science Festival – Casa to College
COST Free (Application deadline Auust 15, 2023) TIME 9am – noon & noon – 3pm LOCATION West Houston Institute | 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082 More Information DETAILS From the organizer: Bridges to Science’s Houston Science Festival – Casa…

16 | Latin Festival (Pearland)
Cost time location Free noon Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX Latin Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Latin Festival hosted by the Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is set to take place on Saturday, September 16th at the…

23 | Fall Fest at Sugar Land Town Square
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm Sugar Land Town Square | 2700 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Fall Fest at Sugar Land Town Square DETAILS From the organizer: The community celebrates the fall season with a variety of activities including live…

23 | Farm Fest at Agape Farms (Richards)
COST $10 TIME 10am-3pm LOCATION Agape Farms | 18913 Bethel Rd., Richards, TX 77873 More Information Farm Fest at Agape Farms DETAILS From the organizer: Get your holiday shopping done at your favorite small businesses, let the kids play, visit…

23 | GroovFest (Tomball)
COST Free TIME 11am – 6pm LOCATION Historic Depot | 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX 77375 More Information GroovFest DETAILS From the organizer: GroovFest is an award-winning festival and a flashback to the days of Buddy Holly, the Doors, and the…

23 | Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza (Lake Jackson)
COST $5, 12 and under are free TIME 8am-12pm LOCATION Gulf Coast Bird Observatory | 299 Hwy. 332 W, Lake Jackson, TX More Information Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza DETAILS From the organizer: XHX is a yearly event at GCBO that takes…

28 | Asbury UMC Fall Festival (Pasadena)
COST Free TIME 4pm-6pm LOCATION Asbury UMC | 5354 Space Center Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77505 More Information Asbury UMC Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Asbury UMC Fall Festival Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out…

29-30 | Waller County Fair & Rodeo
Cost time location $5-$20, season passes available Varies Waller County Fair 21988 FM. 359 Hempstead, TX 77445 Waller County Fair DETAILS From the organizer: The Waller County Fair Association is a charitable tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission of…

30 | Mid-Autumn Festival at Asia Society Texas
Cost time location FREE, RSVP required 10am-4pm 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004 Mid-Autumn Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Also known in many Asian countries as the Moon Festival or Lantern Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival welcomes the autumn harvest and…
October FALL FESTIVALS

01 | Cornelius Pumpkin Fest
Cost time location Free 9am-6pm Cornelius Galveston, Houston, Katy, Spring, Sugar Land Cornelius Pumpkin Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Discover the fun of fall with our annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 1st! You’ll find all the spectacular outdoor fall…

01-08 | Waller County Fair & Rodeo
Cost time location $5-$30, season passes available Varies Waller County Fair 21988 FM. 359 Hempstead, TX 77445 Waller County Fair DETAILS From the organizer: The Waller County Fair Association is a charitable tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission of…

13-15 | Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Cost time location $15-$30 Fr 6pm-12am | Sa 11am-12am | Su 12pm-6pm Downtown Conroe, TX Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival…is held the 2nd full weekend of October each year in historic downtown…

13-15 | Katy Rice Festival
Cost time location FREE – $10 Fr 6-10pm | Sa 10a-10pm | Su 12-6pm 901 Avenue C, Katy, TX, 77493 Katy Rice Festival DETAILS From the organizer: PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF KATY & the Rotary Club of Katy 3 DAYS…

14 | Energy Day Festival
Cost time location Free 11am-3pm Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 Energy Day Festival DETAILS From the trail riders organizer: Energy Day is Houston’s largest annual FREE family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy…

14 | Fall Forest Festival at Stephen F. Austin SP
Cost time location Free 5:30-9:30am Stephen F. Austin State Park, Park Road 38, San Felipe, TX 77473 Fall Forest Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Stephen F. Austin’s Spooktacular Fall Forest Festival in the park is making its debut! We welcome…

14 | Kid’s Rodeo and Fall Festival (LaPorte)
COST Free, Individual events have frees TIME 11am – 4pm LOCATION Lomax Rodeo Arena | N P St. and Lomax School Road, La Porte, TX 77571 More Information Kid’s Rodeo and Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Howdy, y’all! The…

14-15 | Bayou City Art Festival
Cost time location $18 14 | 10am-6pm15 | 10am-6pm Downtown Houston | 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX Bayou City Art Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., announced the Bayou City…

14-15 | CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow
Cost time location $50 10am-3pm Ellington Airport, 11602 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034 CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow DETAILS From the organizer: Wings Over Houston 2023 featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Click the link below to become an…

14-15 | Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival
Cost time location Free Sa 9am-6pm | Su 10am-5pm Downtown, 9220 Poplar St., Chappell Hill, 77426 Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Thousands of visitors make their way to downtown Chappell Hill, Texas. The festival provides an opportunity…

14-15 | Galveston Greek Festival
Cost time location Free Sa 11am-7pm | Su noon-5pm Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church | 714 19th Street, Galveston, Texas Galveston Greek Festival DETAILS From the organizer: celebrates Hellenism with food, wine, pastries, and dancing. Presented by…

14| Faith UMC Pumpkin Fest (NE Houston)
COST Free TIME 10am-3pm LOCATION Faith UMC| 2403 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386 More Information Faith UMC Pumpkin Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Faith UMC Pumpkin Fest is for family fun in the patch! Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be…

15 | Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair
Cost time location $0 9am-4pm St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair DETAILS From the organizer: Our annual Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair is a fun time when our church welcomes those from all around…

15 | Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at NDC
Cost time location Free 11am-4pm Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Looking for more seasonal events? Be sure to check out our Guide to Fall in Houston!

2024 | Fall Festival at Good Shepherd (Kingwood)
Cost time location Free 10am-4pm Good Shepherd, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 tHE fALL fESTIVAL IS CANCELLED FOR 2023 AND WILL RETURN IN 2024 Fall Festival at Good Shepherd DETAILS From the organizer: The whole community is invited! …

21 | Clear Lake UMC Fall Festival at the Pumpkin Patch
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary 10am-2pm 16335 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062-5208 Clear Lake UMC Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Pumpkin Patch open daily, most of October through the 31st. Often the church usually hosts a fall festival…

21 | Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Sugar Land Town Square
Cost time location Free 12pm-5pm Sugar Land Town Square | 2700 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Sugar Land Town Square DETAILS From the organizer: The Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Sugar Land Town…

21 | Energy Day (Downtown)
COST Free TIME 11am LOCATION Sam Houston Park | 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 More Information Energy Day DETAILS From the organizer: Energy Day is Houston’s largest annual FREE family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy…

21 | Fall Festival at St. Mark’s UMC (Heights)
COST Free TIME TBA LOCATION St. Mark’s UMC |600 Pecore Street Houston, Texas 77009 More Information DETAILS From the organizer: Fall Festival at St. Mark’s UMC Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out all of our Kids’…

21 | Magical Maze Festival at HMNS Sugar Land
COST $5-$18 TIME 10am LOCATION Houston Museum of Natural Science | 13016 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 More Information Magical Maze Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Tricks, Treats & T-Rex is back at HMNS at Sugar Land! The Magical…

21 | Texian Market Days at George Ranch
Cost time location $tba 9am-4pm George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX Texian Market Days DETAILS From the organizer: The Fort Bend History Association is proud to present the annual Texian Market Days festival, held at the George…

22 | LUMC Fall Bash (NW)
Cost time location Free 3pm-7pm Lakewood United Methodist Church, 11330 Louetta Rd Houston, TX 77070 LUMC Fall Bash DETAILS From the organizer: Lakewood UMC Annual Fall Bash – This year’s event will hold numerous fun and family-friendly activities, see you…

22-23 | Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary Sa 10am-6pm | Su noon-6pm 5653 W. Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Fall fun at the patch is a must! With hayrides,…

23 | Pumpkin Fest at Memorial Drive UMC
Cost time location Free 5pm-7pm Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Drive | Houston, TX 77079 Pumpkin Fest at Memorial Drive UMC DETAILS From the organizer: Our second annual MDUMC Pumpkin Fest is almost here! Invite a friend, wear your favorite costume,…

24 | Slavic Heritage Festival
Cost time location $5, Under 5 free noon-6PM Northside Columbus Hall | 607 East Whitney StreetHouston, TX, 77022 Slavic Heritage Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Honoring St. Wenceslas (Svatý Václav), the patron saint of the Czech Republic and beer. Svatý…

27-29 | City Place’s annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration! (The Woodlands)
Cost time location FREE 7am-11pm, daily City Place Plaza & Park, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389 City Place’s annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration DETAILS From the organizer: Friday, October 27th – Sunday, October 29th The third annual Día de…

28 | 7 Acre Wood’s Thrill At The Mill (Conroe)
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm 7 Acre Wood, 4401 N. Frazier St., Conroe, TX 77303 7 Acre Wood’s Thrill At The Mill DETAILS From the organizer: Annual event at Conroe’s family-friendly 7 Acre Wood. Admission is free to the vendor…

28 | Asbury UMC Fall Festival (Pasadena)
COST Free TIME 4pm-6pm LOCATION Asbury UMC | 5354 Space Center Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77505 More Information Asbury UMC Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Asbury UMC Fall Festival Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out…

28 | Fall Festival at Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park
Cost time location $5 and a canned good 10am-3pm Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park, 18218 Theiss Mail Route Rd, Klein, TX, United States, Texas Fall Festival at Wunderlich Farm DETAILS From the organizer: Celebrate the changing of the leaves with…

28 | Grace Chapel Pumpkin Palooza (The Woodlands/ Magnolia)
COST Free TIME TBA LOCATION Grace Chapel | 31101 Fm 2978 Rd., Magnolia, TX 77354 More Information Grace Chapel Pumpkin Palooza DETAILS From the organizer: Generally the weekend before Halloween, the church hosts a community night of fun with a chili cookoff, hotdogs, refreshments…

29 | Bear Creek UMC Harvest Fest and Trunk or Treat (Katy)
COST Free TIME 11:15am LOCATION Bear Creek UMC | 16000 Rippling Water Dr., Houston, TX More Information Bear Creek UMC Harvest Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out all of our Kids’…

29 | Fall Festival at St. Timothy’s (NW Houston)
COST Free TIME 3:30pm-5:30pm LOCATION St. Timothy Lutheran Church | 14225 Hargrave Rd., Houston, TX 77070 More Information Fall Festival at St. Timothy’s DETAILS From the organizer: Petting zoo, hayrides, food, bounce houses, carnival games, candy! Looking for more…

29-30 | Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary Sa 10am-6pm | Su noon-6pm 5653 W. Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Fall fun at the patch is a must! With hayrides,…

TBA | Grace Episcopal Craft Fair & Carnival
Cost time location Free 10am-2pm Grace Episcopal Church, 200 W. Lang St., Alvin, Texas 77511 Grace Episcopal Craft Fair & Carnival DETAILS From the organizer: Grace Episcopal Church Crafts in the Pumpkin Patch & Carnival Our Annual Pumpkin Patch has attracted families…

TBD | Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary Sa 10am-6pm | Su noon-6pm 5653 W. Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Fall fun at the patch is a must! With hayrides,…
november FESTIVALS

01 | Cornelius Pumpkin Fest
Cost time location Free 9am-6pm Cornelius Galveston, Houston, Katy, Spring, Sugar Land Cornelius Pumpkin Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Discover the fun of fall with our annual Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, October 1st! You’ll find all the spectacular outdoor fall…

01 | Folk Life Festival
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center, 6331 Hwy Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 Folk Life Festival DETAILS From the organizer: What was life like for the pioneers of early Texas? How did they dress? What skills…

01-02 | Sugar Land Arts Fest
Cost time location $8 & up Sa 10am-4pm | Su 11am-4pm Smart Financial Centre Plaza, 18111 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479, USA Sugar Land Arts Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Sugar Land Arts Fest features contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, glass…

01-03 | Dickens on The Strand in Galveston
Cost time location Friday is FREE! | Sa & Su $20-$75 (youth discounts) Fr 5pm-9pm | Sa 10am-9pm | Su noon-6pm The Strand, 2028 Strand Galveston, TX 77550 Dickens on The Strand DETAILS From the organizer: Brush off your bowlers and…

01-08 | Waller County Fair & Rodeo
Cost time location $5-$30, season passes available Varies Waller County Fair 21988 FM. 359 Hempstead, TX 77445 Waller County Fair DETAILS From the organizer: The Waller County Fair Association is a charitable tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission of…

02 | Deck the Depot Tree Lighting (Tomball)
COST Free TIME 2-9pm LOCATION Historic Depot | 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX 77375 More Information Deck the Depot Tree Lighting DETAILS From the organizer: Tis the season to bring your family and friends to the Deck the Depot Tree Lightning…

02 | Hometown Christmas Festival (Pearland)
Cost time location Free 6pm-9pm Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway Hometown Christmas DETAILS From the organizer: Feel the Christmas spirit come alive at the Hometown Christmas Festival. The traditional lighting of the City’s Christmas will feature H-E-B’s Winter Wonderland, holiday entertainment,…

02 | Hometown Holiday Festival (Rosenberg)
Cost time location Free 12pm-8pm Historic Downtown Rosenberg, Rosenberg, TX 77471 Hometown Holiday Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Three full days of fun, holiday shopping is underway! Three indoor buildings to shop with more than 100 merchants, you’re sure to…

02 | Missouri City Snowfest
Cost time location Free various various, Missouri City Snowfest DETAILS From the organizer: Snowfest is one of Missouri City’s most beloved holiday traditions. Start the holiday celebration with the annual Snowfest Shuffle. The annual Snowfest Parade is up next and…

02 | Old Fashion Christmas Festival Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park
Cost time location $5 and a canned good 10am-4pm Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park, 18218 Theiss Mail Route Rd, Klein, TX, United States, Texas Old Fashion Christmas Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The 9th Annual Old Fashion Christmas Market. 50…

04 | Depot Day Fall Fest (Tomball)
COST Free TIME 11am – 6pm LOCATION Historic Depot | 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX 77375 More Information Depot Day Fall Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Tomball will be your destination to celebrate fall in Texas as we honor our roots…

04 | Hands-On Houston Family Festival at HCCC
Cost time location $0 11am-3pm Houston Center for Contemporary Craft | 4848 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 Hands-On Houston Family Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Join HCCC for the annual Hands-on Houston Family Festival, a free community event for families and…

04 | Pearland Spring Fest
Cost time location Free 10am-5pm Independence Park, 3449 Pearland Parkway Pearland Spring Fest DETAILS From the organizer: What better way to welcome Spring time than with Pearland’s newest event, Spring Fest! This family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, the H-E-B…

04 | Red, White and Boom in Sugar Land
COST Free TIME 4-9pm LOCATION The Crown Festival Park | 18355 Southwest Freeway, 77479 Red, White and Boom DETAILS From the organizer: The Sugar Land sky will light up with colorful pyrotechnics to celebrate America’s Independence Day. This free festival…

04 | SiennaArt Festival & Home Tour (Missouri City)
Cost time location $5-$10, Children 12 and Under Free 10am-6pm Forest Lake Model Village | 1910 Regal Water Drive, Missouri City, TX Sienna Art Festival & Home Tour DETAILS From the organizer: Art, live music, craft beer, wine + food plus…

05 | East End Houston Fit Fest
COST Free TIME 10am – 1pm LOCATION 2600 Navigation Boulevard More Information East End Houston Fit Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Fit Houston is thrilled to announce the upcoming East End Fit Houston Fest in partnership with the East End…

09 | Houston Science Festival – Casa to College
COST Free (Application deadline Auust 15, 2023) TIME 9am – noon & noon – 3pm LOCATION West Houston Institute | 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082 More Information DETAILS From the organizer: Bridges to Science’s Houston Science Festival – Casa…

09-11 | Tomball German Fest Christmas Market
Cost time location FREE 9 | 6pm-10pm10 | 10am-10pm (11am parade)11| 10am-6pm Downtown Tomball Tomball German Fest Christmas Market DETAILS From the organizer: Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience – Gemütlichkeit – of this unique music/street festival with three stages…

09-12 | Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival
Cost time location $tba, parking is $5 and pre-registration required tba 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 Moon2Mars Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Space Center Houston’s Moon2Mars Festival, presented by Wellby, is an annual festival and business conference featuring…

10-12 | Clear Lake Greek Festival
Cost time location $5, 14 & under free with adult admission Fr 5pm-9pm | Sa 11am-9pm | Su 11am-5pm Landolt Pavillion, 5002 Nasa Blvd, Seabrook TX Clear Lake Greek Festival DETAILS From the organizer: OPA! The annual Clear Lake Greek…

11-12 | Children’s Festival: Dino Party (The Woodlands)
COST $10 TIME Sa 10am | Su 12pm LOCATION The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380 More Information Children’s Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Join us for an epic two-day dinosaur adventure featuring…

11-12 | Martyn Farm Harvest Festival (Location)
COST $5-$12 TIME 10am-4pm LOCATION Armand Bayou Nature Center | 8500 Bay Area Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77507 More Information Martyn Farm Harvest Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Each fall since 1981, the Martyn Farm at Armand Bayou Nature Center has…

12 | Houston Holi Fest (SW Houston)
COST $10 TIME 11am-4pm LOCATION India House | 8888 West Bellfort Ave., Houston, TX 77031 More Information DETAILS From the organizer: Live Concert, Bollywood celebrities, Dance, Color Play, Desi Bazaar! Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check…

13 | Houston Art Bike Festival
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm MacGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021 Houston Art Bike Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Houston Parks Board, Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, and HISD Fine Arts Department are proud to present the Houston Art Bike Festival….

13-15 | Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Cost time location $15-$30 Fr 6pm-12am | Sa 11am-12am | Su 12pm-6pm Downtown Conroe, TX Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival…is held the 2nd full weekend of October each year in historic downtown…

13-15 | Katy Rice Festival
Cost time location FREE – $10 Fr 6-10pm | Sa 10a-10pm | Su 12-6pm 901 Avenue C, Katy, TX, 77493 Katy Rice Festival DETAILS From the organizer: PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF KATY & the Rotary Club of Katy 3 DAYS…

14 | Energy Day Festival
Cost time location Free 11am-3pm Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 Energy Day Festival DETAILS From the trail riders organizer: Energy Day is Houston’s largest annual FREE family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy…

14 | Fall Forest Festival at Stephen F. Austin SP
Cost time location Free 5:30-9:30am Stephen F. Austin State Park, Park Road 38, San Felipe, TX 77473 Fall Forest Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Stephen F. Austin’s Spooktacular Fall Forest Festival in the park is making its debut! We welcome…

14 | Kid’s Rodeo and Fall Festival (LaPorte)
COST Free, Individual events have frees TIME 11am – 4pm LOCATION Lomax Rodeo Arena | N P St. and Lomax School Road, La Porte, TX 77571 More Information Kid’s Rodeo and Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Howdy, y’all! The…

14-15 | Bayou City Art Festival
Cost time location $18 14 | 10am-6pm15 | 10am-6pm Downtown Houston | 901 Bagby St, Houston, TX Bayou City Art Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., announced the Bayou City…

14-15 | CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow
Cost time location $50 10am-3pm Ellington Airport, 11602 Aerospace Ave, Houston, TX 77034 CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow DETAILS From the organizer: Wings Over Houston 2023 featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds! Click the link below to become an…

14-15 | Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival
Cost time location Free Sa 9am-6pm | Su 10am-5pm Downtown, 9220 Poplar St., Chappell Hill, 77426 Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Thousands of visitors make their way to downtown Chappell Hill, Texas. The festival provides an opportunity…

14-15 | Galveston Greek Festival
Cost time location Free Sa 11am-7pm | Su noon-5pm Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church | 714 19th Street, Galveston, Texas Galveston Greek Festival DETAILS From the organizer: celebrates Hellenism with food, wine, pastries, and dancing. Presented by…

14| Faith UMC Pumpkin Fest (NE Houston)
COST Free TIME 10am-3pm LOCATION Faith UMC| 2403 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386 More Information Faith UMC Pumpkin Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Faith UMC Pumpkin Fest is for family fun in the patch! Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be…

15 | Czech Heritage Society Harris County SpringFest at CCMH
Cost time location $0-$5 12pm-5pm Faith Lutheran Church Faith Center | 4600 Bellaire Blvd. Czech Heritage Society Harris County SpringFest DETAILS From the organizer of Czech Heritage Society Harris County SpringFest Hunt: Czech Market and vendors. Kolache eating contest at…

15 | Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair
Cost time location $0 9am-4pm St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX 77450 Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair DETAILS From the organizer: Our annual Pick-a-Dilly Craft Fair is a fun time when our church welcomes those from all around…

15 | Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at NDC
Cost time location Free 11am-4pm Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Looking for more seasonal events? Be sure to check out our Guide to Fall in Houston!

15 | Puranava: Indian Art & Culture Fest (Pearland)
Cost time location Free 4pm-8pm Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX Puranava DETAILS From the organizer: Outdoor Indian Culture Fest with performances, art & crafts, food, bazaar Indian Culture Fest For more information about this event, you can visit…

15-16 | Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival
Cost time location Free Sa 9am-6pm | Su 10am-5pm Downtown, 9220 Poplar St., Chappell Hill, 77426 Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The “Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival” is in downtown historic Chappell Hill, Texas. Initially a…

16 | Latin Festival (Pearland)
Cost time location Free noon Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland, TX Latin Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Latin Festival hosted by the Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is set to take place on Saturday, September 16th at the…

17 | Boardwalk Holiday Market and Festival (Cypress)
Cost time location Free 11am-4pm 9955 Barker Cypress Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 Boardwalk Holiday Market and Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Annual market to support Cy-Hope. Looking for more seasonal events? Be sure to check out our Guide to Winter in…

18 | Lighting of the Doves Festival (The Woodlands)
Cost time location Free 3pm-8pm Town Green Park | 2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381 Lighting of the Doves Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The Lighting of the Doves Festival is a long-standing tradition in The Woodlands that…

18 | Sienna Toddler Fair (Missouri City)
Cost time location Free, pre-registration required 11am-3pm Sawmill Lake Club | 10323 Mount Logan, Missouri City, TX 77459 Sienna Toddler Fair DETAILS From the organizer: Pint-sized tots are in for super-sized fun, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, during the…

18-19 | Chalk Festival (Missouri City)
Cost time location Free noon-6pm Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City Chalk Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Bring out your friends and family to the Show Me City’s chalk festival to see some of the best…

2024 | Fall Festival at Good Shepherd (Kingwood)
Cost time location Free 10am-4pm Good Shepherd, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 tHE fALL fESTIVAL IS CANCELLED FOR 2023 AND WILL RETURN IN 2024 Fall Festival at Good Shepherd DETAILS From the organizer: The whole community is invited! …

21 | Clear Lake UMC Fall Festival at the Pumpkin Patch
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary 10am-2pm 16335 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062-5208 Clear Lake UMC Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Pumpkin Patch open daily, most of October through the 31st. Often the church usually hosts a fall festival…

21 | Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Sugar Land Town Square
Cost time location Free 12pm-5pm Sugar Land Town Square | 2700 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Sugar Land Town Square DETAILS From the organizer: The Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Sugar Land Town…

21 | Energy Day (Downtown)
COST Free TIME 11am LOCATION Sam Houston Park | 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 More Information Energy Day DETAILS From the organizer: Energy Day is Houston’s largest annual FREE family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy…

21 | Fall Festival at St. Mark’s UMC (Heights)
COST Free TIME TBA LOCATION St. Mark’s UMC |600 Pecore Street Houston, Texas 77009 More Information DETAILS From the organizer: Fall Festival at St. Mark’s UMC Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out all of our Kids’…

21 | Magical Maze Festival at HMNS Sugar Land
COST $5-$18 TIME 10am LOCATION Houston Museum of Natural Science | 13016 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 More Information Magical Maze Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Tricks, Treats & T-Rex is back at HMNS at Sugar Land! The Magical…

21 | Texian Market Days at George Ranch
Cost time location $tba 9am-4pm George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX Texian Market Days DETAILS From the organizer: The Fort Bend History Association is proud to present the annual Texian Market Days festival, held at the George…

21 | Third Eyeland
Cost time location Free 4pm-10pm Galveston Island Brewing, 8423 Stewart Rd, Galveston, TX 77554 Third Eyeland DETAILS From the organizer: Doors at 4pm | Event at 5pm Third Eyeland Party returns to Galveston Island Brewing with psychedelic-tinged bands from across…

22 | Earth Day Festival @ Discovery Green
Cost time location FREE 10am-5pm Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 Earth Day Festival DETAILS From the organizer: This year’s Green Mountain Energy Earth Day will feature the Houston Public Works’ popular Water Works Festival. This year’s Green…

22 | Houston Oyster & SeaFest
Cost time location $35 11:30am-2:30pm The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007 Houston Oyster & SeaFest DETAILS From the organizer: The second annual Houston Oyster & SeaFest is returning to The Water Works in…

22 | KPB Earth Day Celebration (Pearland)
Cost time location Free 10am-2pm Centennial Park | 3219 McLean Rd, Pearland, TX 77584 KPB Earth Day Celebration DETAILS From the organizer: Pearland Earth Day Celebration has a new location, Pavilion at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 22 from 10…

22 | LUMC Fall Bash (NW)
Cost time location Free 3pm-7pm Lakewood United Methodist Church, 11330 Louetta Rd Houston, TX 77070 LUMC Fall Bash DETAILS From the organizer: Lakewood UMC Annual Fall Bash – This year’s event will hold numerous fun and family-friendly activities, see you…

22 | Waterworks Festival
Cost time location Free 12pm-5pm Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 Waterworks Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Each year Houston Public Works hosts its signature event, the Water Works Festival, to engage and educate the public about…

22-23 | Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary Sa 10am-6pm | Su noon-6pm 5653 W. Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Fall fun at the patch is a must! With hayrides,…

23 | Fall Fest at Sugar Land Town Square
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm Sugar Land Town Square | 2700 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 Fall Fest at Sugar Land Town Square DETAILS From the organizer: The community celebrates the fall season with a variety of activities including live…

23 | Farm Fest at Agape Farms (Richards)
COST $10 TIME 10am-3pm LOCATION Agape Farms | 18913 Bethel Rd., Richards, TX 77873 More Information Farm Fest at Agape Farms DETAILS From the organizer: Get your holiday shopping done at your favorite small businesses, let the kids play, visit…

23 | GroovFest (Tomball)
COST Free TIME 11am – 6pm LOCATION Historic Depot | 201 S. Elm St., Tomball, TX 77375 More Information GroovFest DETAILS From the organizer: GroovFest is an award-winning festival and a flashback to the days of Buddy Holly, the Doors, and the…

23 | Katy Area Safety Fest (KASF)
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm Katy Mills Mall (Burlington Entrance), 5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy, TX 77494 Katy Area Safety Fest DETAILS From the organizer: The Katy Area Safety Fest (KASF) is a free, family-friendly festival featuring personnel, equipment, and…

23 | Pumpkin Fest at Memorial Drive UMC
Cost time location Free 5pm-7pm Memorial Drive UMC, 12955 Memorial Drive | Houston, TX 77079 Pumpkin Fest at Memorial Drive UMC DETAILS From the organizer: Our second annual MDUMC Pumpkin Fest is almost here! Invite a friend, wear your favorite costume,…

23 | Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza (Lake Jackson)
COST $5, 12 and under are free TIME 8am-12pm LOCATION Gulf Coast Bird Observatory | 299 Hwy. 332 W, Lake Jackson, TX More Information Xtreme Hummingbird Xtravaganza DETAILS From the organizer: XHX is a yearly event at GCBO that takes…

24 | Slavic Heritage Festival
Cost time location $5, Under 5 free noon-6PM Northside Columbus Hall | 607 East Whitney StreetHouston, TX, 77022 Slavic Heritage Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Honoring St. Wenceslas (Svatý Václav), the patron saint of the Czech Republic and beer. Svatý…

24-25 | Fall Festival at George Ranch Historical Park (Richmond)
COST Included with general admission TIME 9am-5pm LOCATION George Ranch Historical Park | 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX More Information Fall Festival at George Ranch DETAILS From the organizer: Come out to the Park this Thanksgiving weekend for a Fall…

25 | International Art & Kite Festival
Cost time location Free TBD Brazos River Park, 18427 Southwest Freeway, 77479 International Art & Kite Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The International Art & Kite Festival celebrates culture and community through art, music, dancing and food. Kite flying, art…

26 | Hermann Park Conservancy’s Kite Festival
Cost time location FREE 10am-3pm Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool, Hermann Park Kite Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Hermann Park Conservancy’s Kite Festival, presented by Kirkland & Ellis, will bring a day full of fun and, of course, kite-flying to Hermann Park….

27 | Buzzfest
Cost time location $5 11am-3pm 16481 CR 319, Navasota, Texas 77868 Buzzfest DETAILS From the organizer: We are excited to begin plans for the fifth annual BuzzFest! We open up our Honey Farm and share experiences with bees, honey, and the…

27-29 | City Place’s annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration! (The Woodlands)
Cost time location FREE 7am-11pm, daily City Place Plaza & Park, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389 City Place’s annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration DETAILS From the organizer: Friday, October 27th – Sunday, October 29th The third annual Día de…

27-29 | Eli Young Band and Memorial Day Weekend at Lagoonfest (Texas City)
Cost time location $45 Sa 5pm-9pm | Su & Mo 10am – 8pm Lagoonfest Texas 12600 Crystal View Blvd, Texas City, TX 77568 More Information Memorial Day Weekend at Lagoonfest DETAILS From the organizer: Kick off your summer at Lagoonfest…

28 | 7 Acre Wood’s Thrill At The Mill (Conroe)
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm 7 Acre Wood, 4401 N. Frazier St., Conroe, TX 77303 7 Acre Wood’s Thrill At The Mill DETAILS From the organizer: Annual event at Conroe’s family-friendly 7 Acre Wood. Admission is free to the vendor…

28 | Asbury UMC Fall Festival (Pasadena)
COST Free TIME 4pm-6pm LOCATION Asbury UMC | 5354 Space Center Blvd. Pasadena, TX 77505 More Information Asbury UMC Fall Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Asbury UMC Fall Festival Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out…

28 | Fall Festival at Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park
Cost time location $5 and a canned good 10am-3pm Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park, 18218 Theiss Mail Route Rd, Klein, TX, United States, Texas Fall Festival at Wunderlich Farm DETAILS From the organizer: Celebrate the changing of the leaves with…

28 | Grace Chapel Pumpkin Palooza (The Woodlands/ Magnolia)
COST Free TIME TBA LOCATION Grace Chapel | 31101 Fm 2978 Rd., Magnolia, TX 77354 More Information Grace Chapel Pumpkin Palooza DETAILS From the organizer: Generally the weekend before Halloween, the church hosts a community night of fun with a chili cookoff, hotdogs, refreshments…

29 | Bear Creek UMC Harvest Fest and Trunk or Treat (Katy)
COST Free TIME 11:15am LOCATION Bear Creek UMC | 16000 Rippling Water Dr., Houston, TX More Information Bear Creek UMC Harvest Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Looking for more Kid-Friendly events? Be sure to check out all of our Kids’…

29 | CCMH Annual Czech Spring Festival
Cost time location $0 (Pre-registration required) 12:30pm-1:30pm Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77004 CCMH Annual Czech Spring Festival DETAILS From the organizer of CCMH Annual Czech Spring Festival EAT, LEARN, AND PLAY AT CZECH CENTER…

29 | Fall Festival at St. Timothy’s (NW Houston)
COST Free TIME 3:30pm-5:30pm LOCATION St. Timothy Lutheran Church | 14225 Hargrave Rd., Houston, TX 77070 More Information Fall Festival at St. Timothy’s DETAILS From the organizer: Petting zoo, hayrides, food, bounce houses, carnival games, candy! Looking for more…

29 | GermanFest at Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park
Cost time location $0, donations appreciated 10am-12pm Wunderlich Farm Interactive History Park, 18218 Theiss Mail Route Rd, Klein, TX, United States, Texas GermanFest at Wunderlich Farm DETAILS From the organizer: Special Program to honor our founding families from 10 am…

29 | Spring Fling Festival at NDC
Cost time location Free 10am-2pm Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 Spring Fling Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Join us on Saturday, April 29 from 10 am to 2 pm for a fun and informative, FREE, family-friendly event. There…

29 | The Grand Kids Festival (Galveston)
Cost time location Free 10am-5pm Downtown Cultural Arts District | Postoffice Street, between 21st & 23rd Streets, Galveston, Texas 77550 The Grand Kids Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The primary goal of The Grand Kids Festival is to provide participatory access…

29-30 | Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary Sa 10am-6pm | Su noon-6pm 5653 W. Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Fall fun at the patch is a must! With hayrides,…

29-30 | Railfest at Galveston Railroad Museum
Cost time location $10-$15 10am-5pm Galveston Railroad Museum, 2606 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, TX 77550 Railfest DETAILS From the organizer: Enjoy the excitement of large sized model trains at RAILFEST, April 29 – 30, 2023, at the Galveston Railroad Museum, 123…

29-30 | Waller County Fair & Rodeo
Cost time location $5-$20, season passes available Varies Waller County Fair 21988 FM. 359 Hempstead, TX 77445 Waller County Fair DETAILS From the organizer: The Waller County Fair Association is a charitable tax exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission of…

30 | Mid-Autumn Festival at Asia Society Texas
Cost time location FREE, RSVP required 10am-4pm 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004 Mid-Autumn Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Also known in many Asian countries as the Moon Festival or Lantern Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival welcomes the autumn harvest and…

DEC | Frostival Discovery Green
Cost time location FREE 5pm-9pm Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 Frostival DETAILS From the organizer: Discovery Green’s annual winter celebration features Live Ice Carving by Reverend Butter at 9pm live painting of a new mural by…

Guide to Houston Winter Festivals, Christmas Events, Lights, and More! {2023}
Welcome to the season after Halloween – Houston Winter & Christmas Events! (Thanksgiving, who? – I know, the stores can’t wait!) Christmas movies are already on a 24/7 loop of Hallmark love and jingle bells. I bet this is where…

Houston Harvest Festivals and Pumpkin Patches – it’s Fall, Y’all!
Harvest Festivals updated for 2023 fun! Houston we have Pumpkins Have you scoped out your favorite Harvest festivals or pumpkin patch yet?! It’s that time of year! Finding a patch or maze or somewhere to get some adorable orange-inspired photo…

TBA | Grace Episcopal Craft Fair & Carnival
Cost time location Free 10am-2pm Grace Episcopal Church, 200 W. Lang St., Alvin, Texas 77511 Grace Episcopal Craft Fair & Carnival DETAILS From the organizer: Grace Episcopal Church Crafts in the Pumpkin Patch & Carnival Our Annual Pumpkin Patch has attracted families…

TBD | Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival
Cost time location Free | Pumpkin prices vary Sa 10am-6pm | Su noon-6pm 5653 W. Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 Holy Cross Church Pumpkin Patch Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Fall fun at the patch is a must! With hayrides,…
Be sure to check out our complete Guide to Fall in Houston as well as start planning for all the activities in Houston this winter!
