Family-Friendly Things to do in Houston this Weekend (October 11-13)

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Dewberry Farm Fall Festival and BOOriffic Nights

September 14-November 3 | Various Times | Starting at $35.95
Dewberry Farm | 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX, 77423

Bring the whole family to Dewberry Farm this Fall to enjoy a day filled with fun, pumpkins, great food, friendly animals, and over 40 rides & attractions!

Texas Renaissance Festival

October 12 -December 1 | 9:00 am-8:00 pm | Tickets start at $12
Texas Ren Fest Festival Fairgrounds | 21778 FM 1774 Todd Mission, Todd Mission, TX, 77363

Huzzah and welcome to the Texas Renaissance Festival, a grand spectacle that transports visitors to an era of chivalry, merriment, and enchantment. Nestled in the heart of Texas, we are the largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed attraction in the United States. Whether one is donned in period garb or simply a curious spectator in one’s favorite tee shirt and jeans, the Texas Renaissance Festival promises an unforgettable journey into the magic and splendor of the Renaissance era.

Houston Pumpkin Festival

Now-October 27 | 10:00 am-10:00 pm | $18
Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX, 77010

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the magic of the Houston Pumpkin Festival. Experience a day filled with family-friendly activities, photo opportunities and the world’s largest bouncy pumpkin. This is a ticketed event. Advanced reservations are recommended.

September 27-October 31 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm | Tickets start at $24
Houston Zoo | 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, 77030

Enjoy fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding. Costumes are encouraged, and guests will have plenty of favorites to experience, including visiting our Carved Pumpkins sponsored by Frost Bank, Pumpkin Tree sponsored by Proud Source, and animal-themed Peek-a-Boo Pumpkins. Don’t miss our Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel between the lions and tiger exhibits, our spooktacular Scary-Go-Round, photo ops all over the Zoo, daily fall-themed enrichment for our animals, and much more!

Korean Festival Houston

October 12-13 | Various Times |
Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX, 77010

Korean Festival showcases the best of Korean food, music, performing arts, and culture. Featuring vendors and performers from all over the world. This festival reaches a broad array of Houstonians, including foodies, KPop fans, families, and regular Houstonians hoping to experience Korean culture in the heart of Houston.

September 7-November 16 | 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | FREE
Market Square Park|301 Milam Street Houston, TX 77002

Fall is approaching, and Downtown Houston+ is bringing back the
Market Square Park Farmers Market for its second annual season. In partnership with Central City Co-Op, Houston’s oldest organic and sustainable food co-op, the market aims to spotlight local growers and makers while providing access to fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins, prepared meals, as well as household goods. Starting on September 7, this free and family-friendly event will be held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November 16. RSVP to attend on the Eventbrite page here.

October 12-31 | 9:00 am-8:00 pm | General Admission
Children’s Museum Houston| 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX, 77004

A myriad of magic, mystery, monsters and fun have maneuvered their way to Children’s BOO!seum Houston! Come see just how spooky things can be!

Bayou City Art Festival

October 11-13 | 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | $20
Memorial Park |6800 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX, 77007

The Art Colony Association Inc.,provides unique art experiences and education for the greater Houston community by bringing diverse artists to Bayou City Art Festivals and supporting local non-profit organizations. 

Houston Fire Museum Grand Reopening

October 12 | 10:00 am- 4:30 pm | FREE
Houston Fire Museum |2403 Milam St., Houston, TX, 77006

Join us for an exciting celebration as the Houston Fire Museum reopens its doors on Saturday, October 12, hosted by State Farm! Learn fire safety from a virtual firefighter, venture through our inflatable fire safety house, and see firsthand how “Old 7’s” has been restored to its original glory.

Now-December 1 (Sat/Sun) | 10:00 am- 11:00 am | FREE
Brazos Bend State Park | 21901 FM 762 Rd., Needville, TX, 77461

First time or 50th time at our park? Join us at our 0.5-mile paved trail to learn about our diverse ecosystem. Along the trail, read and enjoy our bronze plates showcasing a few key residents. This short but highly information guided hike will remind you why you love our park.

Meet at the Nature Center to start this hike.

Now-October 31 | 12:00 pm-8:30 pm | $10 general admission, $5 kids
POST Houston |401 Franklin St , Houston, TX, 77201

Solar Dust’s state-of-the-art lasers fire at a mass of steel-filament tulle, animating sinuous volumes of shadow and void. The choreographed dance of shadows and light implies the suspension of luminous particles in space. As visitors navigate the exhibition, they are invited to contemplate the delicate balance between light and dark, sound and silence, order and chaos.


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Elizabeth Baker
Elizabeth was raised in Houston and met her husband Ryan shortly after graduating from Texas A&M with a journalism degree. A few years later, Grayson {Sept 2010}, turned Elizabeth’s world upside down, not only with his sparkling blue eyes and killer smile, but with his profound disabilities and diagnosis of Mitochondrial Disease. After two years of navigating the world of special needs parenting, Elizabeth and Ryan were blessed with Charlotte {Jan 2013} and Nolan {Sept 2015}, perfectly completing their party of five. Elizabeth and her crew live in Katy, and when she can steal a few moments for herself, she can be found out for Mexican food and margaritas with girlfriends, binge-listening to podcasts and audiobooks, or trying once again {unsuccessfully} to organize her closet. In addition to her role as Managing Editor of HMB, Elizabeth writes about faith, politics and special needs parenting for publications like Scary Mommy and HuffPost.You can connect with Elizabeth on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, or ElizabethKBaker.com

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