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Fall in Greater Houston brings cooler evening breezes, Texas-sized pumpkin patches, vibrant cultural celebrations, and seasonal harvest fairs.
Whether you are looking for corn mazes, live entertainment, craft beer gardens, or family-friendly rides, you’ll find various fall festivals in Houston for every age group across the inner loop and surrounding suburbs.
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Major Fall Festivals in Houston & Destination Farms
Dewberry Farm Fall Festival
Dewberry Farm has been hosting its fall festival since 2002. And every year, their 8-acre corn maze gets a brand-new theme. This season it’s all about country star Lainey Wilson, with trivia stations, audio messages from Lainey herself, and even a chance to win a trip to see her perform at the National Finals Rodeo.
And that’s just one part of the fun. You can pick your own pumpkin, explore more than 40 rides and attractions, and stop by the life-sized Pumpkin House for beautiful fall photos.
More than that, your admission lets you enjoy two very different sides of the farm. Come during the day for the Gold Rush Coaster, CORNado, Twisting Pumpkin ride, pumpkin painting, barnyard animals, and Friday night fireworks.
Stay after sunset and BOOriffic Nights takes over, turning the farm into a glowing Halloween playground. Hundreds of jack-o’-lanterns light the Pumpkin Stroll, while the Haunted Barn and Haunted Hollow’s Trail of Terror send you through 15 acres of fog-filled forest with actors ready to appear when you least expect them.
But it can get busy on peak weekends, so grab your tickets online ahead of time and save yourself a long wait. And definitely come hungry. Between the Spooky Shakes, fall funnel cakes, and Wizardry Butter Brew, there’s plenty of seasonal sugar waiting for you.
When: Weekends September 19 – November 15, 2026 | Saturdays 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sundays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where: 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423
How Much: General Admission from $33.95; Free for children ages 2 and under
Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green
Right in the heart of downtown, this fall event transforms Lindsey Waterside Landing at Discovery Green into a giant pumpkin wonderland, complete with LED-lit crystal kayaks floating around Kinder Lake.
More than 45 pumpkin varieties are worked into the displays, including a pumpkin church and a mosaic featuring Houston’s famous “Be Someone” message.
The 2026 edition adds a Mary Poppins Experience, a new carousel, and a Tunnel of Wonders, alongside favorites like the 2,000-square-foot inflatable bouncy pumpkin, giant corn pit, and 30-foot slide.
Just keep in mind, the festival is cashless and outside food and drinks aren’t allowed. Walk-up tickets can also be restricted on especially busy days, so buying online is a good idea. Weekday tickets are also cheaper.
If you’re looking for fall festivals in Houston with a downtown setting and plenty of things to see and do, this one makes for a particularly fun change of scenery.
When: September 19 – November 8, 2026 | Daily 10:00 am – 11:00 pm | Monday – Thursday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm & Friday – Sunday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Where: 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
How Much: Free entry | Select activities priced individually
Blessington Farms Fall Fest
Lynne and Dave Johnson were both raised on Iowa farms, and they built Blessington around those childhood experiences. So, the first creatures you’ll meet are goats, chickens, zebu, Baby Doll sheep, and Karl the camel, who is always happy to see someone arrive with fresh lettuce.
Once you’ve said hello to the animals, more than 25 fall activities is waiting, including hayrides, barrel train rides, giant slides, pedalars, the Rat Race, Hay Palace, Pony Hops, and Steer Roping.
Select weekends also offer flower picking, while food trucks and vendors are around on Saturdays and Sundays.
Kids can also try their hand at a fossil dig and take home whatever they find.
You can also bring your own food and drinks in a cooler, as long as you leave the glass and alcohol at home.
When: September 19 – November 22, 2026 | Saturdays, Sundays, and select days: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: 510 Chisolm Trail, Simonton, TX 77476
How Much: $26.95 for GA | $20.73 for Fall Family 4 pack
P-6 Farms Fall Festival
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P-6 Farms has been a family-run farm since 1973, and its fall festival has grown into a 30-acre celebration that draws families from all around the Greater Houston area.
The corn maze arrived in 2011, and these days, the farm fills up every fall with pumpkins, sunflowers, rides, and plenty of good old-fashioned farm fun.
Start with the you-pick pumpkin patch, then wander through the choose-and-cut zinnia and sunflower fields before tackling the corn maze. There’s a 2-acre beginner section if you’re bringing little ones along, plus a 6-acre main maze if you’re ready for more of a challenge.
You can also snap a few fall photos at the Tractor Graveyard, inspired by Amarillo’s Cadillac Ranch, then hop on the vintage roller coaster or Ferris wheel. And don’t miss Farmer Bo’s Pig Races, which run at 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM on weekends, because nothing says fall festival quite like cheering for a bunch of very determined pigs.
P-6 is also a great choice if you want the fun of Halloween without the scares. Costume contests are part of the festivities, but scary costumes are asked to stay home, so younger kids can also enjoy.
When: September 26 – November 8, 2026 | Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Where: 9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery, TX 77356
How Much: $27.84 for GA | $22.53 for group admission of 15+ people
Oil Ranch Fall Festival
Fall is when Oil Ranch really comes alive. The family-owned ranch has been around since 1976, and its Scarecrow Festival has been giving visitors a reason to come back for more than 20 years.
More than 85 scarecrows are restuffed and dressed in new outfits every year, with familiar characters like the pirate and train engineer returning in new looks each season.
Thousands of pumpkins fill the property, too, and during October, every child 12 and under gets a free pumpkin with admission.
Once you’ve had your fill of scarecrows, you can then hop aboard the Oil Express to loop past the iconic windmill and stocked lake, where you can wave to the catfish, then take a hay wagon out to feed the cattle.
You can also visit the petting zoo, ride ponies, paddle around the lake, or try your hand at gem mining, paintball, and fishing. You can even milk a cow!
When: October 2 – November 21, 2026 | Friday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sundays: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (October only)
Where: 23501 Macedonia Rd, Hockley, TX 77447
How Much: $29.95 at the gate
Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo
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Zoo Boo turns the Houston Zoo into a full-on fall experience from late September through Halloween, with pumpkins, glowing displays, themed activities, and, best of all, the zoo’s animals joining in.
Throughout the season, you can watch enrichment sessions where elephants, primates, and other animals investigate and demolish pumpkins as part of their regular care.
The fall decorations stretch across the zoo too, from the Giant Pumpkin and Pumpkin Arch at the entrance to the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel between the lion and tiger exhibits.
Select evenings through October 30 also bring themed nights including H-Town Sports Night, Pirates & Princesses Night, and Pop Icons Night. Each has its own activities and add-on bundle, so you can come back for a completely different Zoo Boo experience.
Adults get their own night, too. Spooky Spirits takes over on October 15 from 6 to 10 PM for guests 21 and over, with a Zoodiac scavenger hunt, cocktails, craft brews, and the zoo all to yourself for the evening. Costumes are encouraged, although full face coverings aren’t allowed.
When: September 25 – October 31, 2026 | Weekends: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
How Much: Fall fun pass starts at $33.90
Harvest Fairs Houston & Suburb Celebrations
Katy Rice Harvest Festival
Katy was once known as the “Rice & Gas Capital of the World,” with rice farming dating back to 1898, and the annual Rice Harvest Festival keeps that part of Katy’s story alive.
While commercial rice production ended around 1987, you can still spot the towering concrete dryers built by the Cardiff family, including the J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer, which stood 177 feet tall when it was completed in 1966 and was the tallest in the nation.
The festival itself has been going on since 1981 and was officially designated the Official Rice Harvest Festival of Texas by the state legislature.
This 2026, Lonestar takes the main stage Saturday night, with Neal McCoy headlining Sunday alongside Christian Walker, Hayden Haddock, and Maverick Murphy.
Between sets, you can browse more than 100 vendor booths, grab something from the food trucks, relax in the beer garden, let the kids loose in the carnival or the toddler zone, or wander through the Agriculture Adventure Area to see interactive exhibits and real harvesting equipment used by Katy’s remaining rice growers.
With that many people coming, parking downtown fills up quickly. The free shuttle from Merrell Center is your best bet, especially if you’d rather spend your morning exploring than circling for a parking spot.
When: October 10 – October 11, 2026; Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Historic Downtown Katy, 2nd St & Avenue B, Katy, TX 77493
How Much: $0 – $30
Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
The Nature Discovery Center gives you a very different kind of pumpkin festival, one where your fall day comes with salamanders, turtles, snakes, and more than 1,200 documented species of plants, animals, and fungi.
The festival takes over Russ Pitman Park, a four-acre urban nature preserve in Bellaire, turning the grounds into a fall playground filled with thousands of pumpkins, wagon rides, nature crafts, games, artisan vendors, and food trucks.
You can even meet some of the park’s live animals, including lizards, toads, and snakes, while you’re there.
And along with plenty of smaller gourds, the festival brings back one enormous pumpkin every year that tends to become a celebrity in its own right. If you’re taking home a few pumpkins, you don’t have to wrestle them into your car yourself. Pay at the Pumpkin Tent, have your pumpkins labeled and held, then drive around to Newcastle Street when you’re ready to leave, and the staff will bring them out.
When: October 17 – 18, 2026 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401
How Much: Free
Jersey Village Fall Frolic
Jersey Village’s Fall Frolic is the kind of Halloween event where you can show up for a fun fall night without committing to a giant festival.
The evening packs plenty with a live DJ, food trucks, a photo booth, a $3 Haunted House, and a Trunk or Treat where local families turn their cars into decorated Halloween displays for kids to visit.
Costumes are a big part of the fun too, with a kids’ costume contest and even a dog costume contest for four-legged festival-goers who refuse to be left out.
Admission is free, and you can simply come for the festivities or sign up to participate in the Trunk or Treat yourself. Just do it early, since spaces for decorated cars fill up.
When: Friday, October 23, 2026 | 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: 16518 Jersey Dr, Jersey Village, TX 77040
How Much: Free | $3 admission for the haunted house
Southwest Montgomery County Fall Fest
Halloween doesn’t have to wait until sunset to get started at the Southwest Montgomery County Fall Fest, which takes place on October 31 from 11 AM to 4 PM. And because the whole thing is indoors, you don’t have to keep one eye on the Texas forecast while planning your day.
The festival packs plenty into those five hours, with trick-or-treating throughout the event, a kids’ costume contest, face painting, crafts, pumpkin patch photos, and a market filled with local crafters and artisans.
Alongside enjoying all the fun fall activities, you can also donate cereal and jelly for the Society of Samaritans’ School Break Snack Sack program, which provides school-age children with a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch food during Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks when they no longer have access to school meals.
When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
How Much: Free
October Festivals & Cultural Celebrations
Texas Renaissance Festival
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If you watched HBO’s Ren Faire and found yourself wondering what the place is actually like, this is a pretty good year to find out.
The festival started in 1974 on a 15-acre former gravel pit with three stages and merchants selling their wares on blankets under the trees.
More than five decades later, that little experiment has grown into the largest Renaissance fair in the United States, covering 55 acres with a permanent village, 25 stages, roughly 500 costumed performers, and more than 1,000 types of food.
The festival runs across eight themed weekends, beginning with Oktoberfest on October 10–11 and ending with Celtic Christmas on November 27–29. And each weekend gives the grounds a slightly different personality, so you will definitely have more than one reason to keep coming back.
You can choose from Oktoberfest, Pirate Adventure, All Hallows Eve, Celtic Christmas, and other themed weekends, with each bringing its own costumes, entertainment, and atmosphere.
Give yourself plenty of time here because rushing through the Texas Renaissance Festival would rather defeat the point. Kids ages 5–12 get in free every Sunday, and one final piece of advice: wear something you don’t mind getting turkey-leg sauce on.
When: Weekends, October 10 – November 29, 2026 | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Where: 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363
How Much: Ticket prices vary by weekend, starting from $25 – $40 per adult; Discounts available online in advance
ArBOOretum Fall Festival
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ArBOOretum turns the Houston Arboretum’s 155 acres of woodland, wetland, prairie, and savanna into one of the city’s most unusual Halloween outings.
Kids can walk through the woods collecting candy at stations while learning about the creatures that actually call the Arboretum home. Then you can stick around for live Birds of Prey and Snake Encounter programs, pumpkin decorating, face painting, story time, carnival games, train rides, and a pumpkin patch.
There’s also a Monster Mart with local vendors and a photo booth where kids can meet costumed characters.
If you’re planning to go, wear a costume you can comfortably walk in and, more importantly, comfortable shoes. You’ll be exploring actual trails, not strolling around a paved festival ground.
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: $25 for ages 3 and up through Friday, October 16 | $30 for ages 3 and up on Saturday, October 17 | Free for children under age 3
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival brings three days of Cajun food, live music, and fall festival fun to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
Two stages keep the music going throughout the weekend, with Texas Country on the main stage and Cajun music on the Cajun Stage. On Friday, Louisiana Zydeco favorites Wayne Toups and Geno Delafose headline the Cajun lineup, while Saturday brings Casey Donahew, Zach Jones and the 45’s, Bottomland, Cameron Albright, and Mike Ryan to the main stage.
Between sets, you can dig into plates of fried catfish, boudin balls, crawfish pie, fried alligator, gumbo, andouille sausage, and red beans and rice.
Then wander through the Fine Arts Village for live chainsaw wood carvings and paintings, catch the Mr. & Miss Catfish Pageant, or let the kids burn off some energy in the KidZone.
When: October 9 – 11, 2026 | Friday: 6:00 pm – 12:00 am, Saturday: 11:00 am – 12:00 am, Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: 9333 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 77303
How Much: $20 for single-day admission | $35 for weekend pass | Free for kids 12 and under
City of Magnolia Fall Festival
The City of Magnolia is adding a brand-new event to its fall calendar with its first standalone Fall Festival. The free event runs from 10 AM to 4 PM at Unity Park, giving the community a full fall day to gather, enjoy seasonal activities, and spend time outdoors.
Because this is the festival’s first year, the city has not yet released a full lineup of performers, vendors, or activities. But you can expect entertainment, pumpkins, activities, and more, so watch out as details are released.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia, TX 77355
How Much: Free
Cy-Fest 2026
Cy-Fest turns Lone Star College-CyFair into a lively fall festival with fall favorites like a pumpkin patch, food trucks, bounce houses, and arts and crafts activities.
Kids can get hands-on in the STEAM Zone, watch live performances, explore student showcases, and enjoy activities such as a petting zoo and foam pit.
Since the festival wraps up at 2 PM, you can easily make it the first stop on a full fall Saturday and still have time for a pumpkin patch or another autumn event afterward.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: 9191 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433
How Much: Free
Know Before You Go: Fall Festivals in Greater Houston
While many fall festivals in Houston take place near the inner loop at venues like Discovery Green and the Houston Arboretum, destination agricultural farms sit farther out in the metroplex.
Key farm hubs like Dewberry Farm (Brookshire), Blessington Farms (Wallis), and Oil Ranch (Hockley) are typically a 30 to 50-minute drive from central Houston via I-10 West or US-290.
Always purchase tickets online in advance for major farm festivals, as weekend time slots frequently sell out by mid-October. Additionally, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes suitable for unpaved farm terrain and dirt paths.
Common Questions About Fall Festivals in Houston
What festivals are happening in Houston in October?
October is peak festival season in Houston. Major events include the Katy Rice Harvest Festival, Texas Renaissance Festival, ArBOOretum at the Houston Arboretum, and ongoing weekend farm festivals at Dewberry Farm, P-6 Farms, and Oil Ranch.
What are the best fall festivals in Houston for families?
Top family-friendly destinations include Dewberry Farm in Brookshire, Blessington Farms in Wallis, and the Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch in Bellaire. These spots feature dedicated toddler areas, hayrides, farm animals, and safe trick-or-treat paths.
When do fall festivals start in Greater Houston?
Many destination farm festivals launch in mid-September (such as Dewberry Farm and the Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green) and run through early November. Downtown street festivals and neighborhood harvest fairs typically take place on October weekends.
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