selling out shows across the world<\/strong>. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to see this dazzling spectacle!<\/p>\nOctober 9, 10, and 11<\/p>\n
Lagoonfest Texas, 12600 Crystal View Blvd., Texas City, 77568<\/p>\n
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Image provided by Pumpkins After Dark Experience<\/p>\n
Following its hit debut this past year, Pumpkins After Dark is returning to Big Rivers Amusement Park October with a larger, livelier, and revamped experience<\/strong>. Here, families can stroll through over 10,000 glowing, hand-carved pumpkins<\/strong> among enchanting paths populated with the likes of dragons, dinos, and pop-culture characters.<\/p>\nThe family-friendly experience also featured live pumpkin-carving demonstrations<\/strong>, a Monster Maze, as well as a delightful selection of your favorite fall foods<\/strong> and treats!<\/p>\nSelect nights October 9 \u2013 November 2<\/p>\n
Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures, 23101 Texas 242, New Caney, 77357<\/p>\n
In 2024, Discovery Green introduced Houston Pumpkin Festival. An instant classic, the massive autumn festival is quickly becoming Houston\u2019s favorite new fall tradition<\/strong>. With a plethora of pumpkins \u2013 from pumpkin houses to a giant bouncing pumpkin<\/strong> \u2013 sunflower walks, photo-ops galore on top of exciting activities like crystal kayaking and bumper boats<\/strong>, Discovery Green is an autumn wonderland in the heart of Downtown, Houston!<\/p>\nSeptember 20 \u2013 November 2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street<\/p>\n
4. Zoo Boo<\/p>\n
The Houston Zoo\u2019s delightfully Halloween-themed Zoo Boo event returns this fall! Running from September 26 to October 31, the zoo is featuring a variety of exciting seasonal attractions<\/strong> for the whole family to enjoy.<\/p>\nReturning favorites include its Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel<\/strong> and spooktacular Scary-Go-Round, as well as a seasonal selection of fall treats, Ghost Town experience<\/strong> at the John P. McGovern Children\u2019s Zoo, and all-new immersive PhantomScape visually animated projections<\/strong> cast upon the Galapagos Islands exhibit.<\/p>\nSeptember 26 \u2013 October 31<\/p>\n
Houston Zoo<\/p>\n
5. Screen on the Green<\/p>\n
Houston Pumpkin Festival isn\u2019t the only activation Discovery Green has planned for the fall season. This autumn, the organization is bringing back one of its other signature events<\/strong>: Screen on the Green with plans to screen a pair of family-friendly movies at the coolest park<\/strong> in town. Check out the screening schedule below:<\/p>\n\n- A Minecraft Movie: September 27<\/li>\n
- The Nightmare Before Christmas: October 24<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Billed as Houston\u2019s No. 1 pumpkin patch<\/strong>, Dewberry Farms Fall Festival features over 115 acres of fantastic fall attractions<\/strong>. Here, the family can delight in over 40 rides and attractions ranging from coasters, train rides, and slides to a ferris wheel, corn maze<\/strong>, petting zoo, and more.<\/p>\nAdditionally, the farm offers a scrumptious selection of fall foods<\/strong> to enjoy as well as barbecue, tacos, turkey legs. Stick around for the nightly fireworks at 9 pm<\/strong>. Following which, the farm will become spookier for BOOrific Nights<\/strong> (starting September 27): featuring the likes of glowing pumpkins, a creepy corn maze, and other Halloween experiences!<\/p>\nSeptember 13 \u2013 November 2\u00a0<\/p>\n
7705 FM 362 Brookshire, TX 77423<\/p>\n
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Photo credit: @dewberryfarm<\/p>\n
In addition to Houston Pumpkin Festival and Dewberry Farms, there are a number of other picturesque pumpkin patches<\/strong> in the city this season. Stroll through the autumn harvest, capture photos, and pick your perfect Jack O\u2019 Lantern at these Houston pumpkin patches.<\/p>\nVarious dates<\/p>\n
Various locations<\/p>\n
The surreal circus returns to Houston this October with its fan-favorite\u00a0OVO\u00a0production. Complete with vibrant costuming, awe-inspiring acrobatics, and a larger-than-life set design<\/strong>, the family-friendly show is a playful look into the everyday lives of insects<\/strong>, illustrating how the smallest creatures can have a great impact.<\/p>\nFollowing the story of a hapless fly that falls for a butterfly, OVO\u00a0features the likes of radiant butterflies, juggling ants, and bendy spiders<\/strong>. The show runs in Houston for a short time, so don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\nOctober 2 \u2013 5<\/p>\n
Toyota Center<\/p>\n
9. Spend an Afternoon at Pumpkin Park<\/p>\n
While Houston is home to a wonderful array of parks to enjoy, \u2019tis the season to pay homage to the city\u2019s one-and-only Pumpkin Park. Located in River Oaks<\/strong>, Pumpkin Park is a quaint, 5-acre green space<\/strong> that features a children\u2019s play place, life-sized Cinderella\u2019s pumpkin carriage,<\/strong> volleyball courts, and more.<\/p>\nDaily<\/p>\n
3600 Locke Ln, Houston, TX 77027<\/p>\n
Wrangle the kiddos in the mini-van and drive out to Quail Valley in Missouri City<\/strong> for a trip down Candy Cane Lane. While the neighborhood is foremost, as the name would suggest, famous for its Christmas decorations \u2013 it\u2019s also making a name for itself during the month of October: \u201cNightmare on Candy Cane Lane<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\nHere, the residents come out for the spooky season \u2013 adorning their homes and yards with fantastic, over-the-top Halloween-themed decorations<\/strong> like giant skeletons, spooky lighting, and sound effects. Of course, you can also bring the kids here for a little trick-or-treating on Halloween night<\/strong>, just know that the kiddos might face some competition over candy\u00a0 as word as gotten out on the excitement of Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane.<\/p>\nOctober<\/p>\n
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