Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 13 Arbooretum, Pumpkin Round Up Opening Day, & More!
Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of October 13 include the Arbooretum, Pumpkin Round Up Opening Day, The Sazon Latin Food Festival, & more!
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the most up-to-date information. However, all information presented is subject to change. Please confirm with the organizers/businesses before you make plans to head out!
Remember to check out our other Houston posts: Mexican Restaurants in Pearland, River Oaks Restaurants, Pet-Friendly Hotels Houston, and Best Bubble Tea Places Houston!
Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 13, 2023 – Friday
34th Annual Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Image credit: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Get ready to fill up on your Cajun favorites at the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival!
The event will feature three days of live music on three stages with performers coming from all over the country. There will also be tons of food vendors, a carnival, a Catfish pageant, arts and crafts vendors, a KidZone area, and many more.
When: Friday – Sunday, October 13 – 15, 2023, 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: Downtown Conroe, 101 S Main St, Conroe, TX 77301
How Much: Starts at $15 | Free for kids aged 12 and under
Halloween Show and Costume Contest
This weekend, head out with the family to Saint Arnold Brewing Company in your best Halloween costume! Aside from the show and costume contest, you can also shop for vintage toys, modern toys, comics, local art, and more.
When: Friday, October 13, 2023, 5 pm
Where: Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
How Much: Free
Deal Alert – Check out the Latest Deals on Kids’ Activities in Houston
Check out current discounts at highly rated kids’ activities including museums, horse-riding lessons, indoor climbing, gymnastics, paintball, and more! Sometimes you can save as much as 75%, so make sure you check these deals on a regular basis and SAVE BIG while taking care of yourself!
Participating businesses include the Children’s Museum of Houston, Bowlero, Moonstruck Drive-In, multiple paintball locations, and many more!
Get more information and check out the Latest Deals on Kids’ Activities in Houston!
Things to do in Houston on Saturday with Kids – October 14, 2023
CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow 2023
Image credit: Wings Over Houston Airshow
Get ready to have a blast at one of the top airshows in the nation this weekend at Wings Over Houston!
The event will showcase vintage World War II aircraft and modern aviation in high-flying acrobatics, soaring spectacles, and reenactments. In particular, this year will feature an appearance by the USAF Thunderbirds.
There will also be a kid’s carnival, simulator rides, merchandise, and autograph booths.
When: Saturday – Sunday, October 14 – 15, 2023, 8 am – 4 pm
Where: Ellington Field, 510 Ellington Field, Houston, TX 77034
How Much: Starts at $25
The Sazon Latin Food Festival
Image credit: Latin City
Get a taste of all the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central, and South Americas at this weekend’s Sazon Latin Food Festival! There will be more than 20 different vendors selling all kinds of dishes that will make your mouth water.
When: Saturday – Sunday, October 14 – 15, 2023, 11 am – 8 pm
Where: Karbach Brewing Co, 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092
How Much: Free entry
Car Care Through the Ages 2023 Car Show
Have some fun car care-themed activities with the whole family this weekend at City Place! Activities include a scavenger hunt for the kids, a cool rides display, a competition in Car Care Trivia for prizes, and more.
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: City Place, 1700 City Plaza Dr, Spring, TX 77389
How Much: $35
Pumpkin Round-Up Opening Day
Image credit: George Ranch Historical Park
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind autumn display at George Ranch Historical Park this weekend!
Over 20 kinds of pumpkins, gourds, plants, and fall flowers will be spilling down the entry stairs and out into the circle drive of the place. And you can enjoy the sights using wagons, carriages, and more.
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 9 am – 5 pm | Ends on Nov. 25, 2023
Where: George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
How Much: $10 – $15
Arbooretum
Image credit: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center (1)
Put on your costumes and head to the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center for some fall fun with the whole family.
There will be tons of fun activities for all ages including pumpkin decorating, live animals, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail.
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: Starts at $20
Bark in the Park
Head out with your favorite pets and join the celebration at Town Center Park this weekend with the kids. There will be a pet costume contest, an art competition, and interesting talks about family pets and rescue groups.
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11 am – 6 pm
Where: Town Center Park, 8 N Main St, Kingwood, TX 77339
How Much: Free
2023 Annual Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Enjoy a spectacular view of the solar eclipse and join scientists and educators from the Lunar and Planetary Institute for a fun and educational viewing party at Levy Park. There will also be lunar-themed crafts for kids of all ages.
When: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11 am – 2:15 pm
Where: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098
How Much: Free
List your Event on the Houston On The Cheap Calendar – for FREE!
We have now enabled the Community Event Submission feature on our website. You can submit your event for Free and assuming it is appropriate for our audience, your event will get listed on our calendar – for FREE!
Check out our Event Listing Page and submit your event TODAY!!!
Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 15, 2023 – Sunday
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
Image credit: Nature Discovery Center
Enjoy the best of the autumn season at Nature Discovery Center’s Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival! Expect fun festival games, scrumptious foods, crafts and activities, animals, family photo ops, and, of course, tons of pumpkins.
When: Sunday, October 15, 2023, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401
How Much: Free
Do you know of any more Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of September 22? Share them with us in the comments!
Are you looking for things to do with your kids this weekend in Houston? H-town is a great city to raise kids. In fact, Houston is consistently regarded as one of the most family-friendly in the country.
Apart from a number of great schools, there are always so many different events that kids and families can participate in. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an excellent destination during the weekends. There is also the Children’s Museum of Houston which always has a lot of great events. These are just two among many such event venues.
But, with so many things to do with kids in Houston, how can you know which ones are genuinely worthwhile? We’ve put together a list of the best weekend activities and events to entertain the whole family. There are cheap events for kids and free things to do with kids this weekend! Hope you enjoyed our list!
Stay on top of all the fun events and activities in Houston with our weekly updates to Things to Do in Houston this Week, Things to Do in Houston this Weekend, and Things to Do in Galveston this Weekend.
And to get these updates directly delivered to your feed, give us a follow on Facebook by clicking on the …next to the search lens icon.
Travel on your mind? Check out our weekly updates to Things to Do in Austin with Kids this Weekend, Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids this Weekend, Things to Do in Boston this Weekend with Family, and Things to Do in Dallas with Kids this Weekend.
