Have some fun in the snow at Polar Palooza. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston

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Check out Gingerbread Village at City Place on Christmas Day in Houston. Photo courtesy of City Place Plaza

What's Open on Christmas Day in Houston: A List of Awesome Things To Do

Head to the Houston Zoo for a fun outing this Christmas break. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Christmas Vacation in Houston: 16 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do With Kids

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Take a road trip to play in the snow. Photo courtesy of Canva

Snow Near Houston? 6 Places in Texas Where You Can See Snow This Holiday Season

Bass Pro Shops Present Santa's Wonderland. Photo courtesy of the event.

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Dickens on the Strand in Galveston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

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Go Rio Riverboat at Hilton Palacio del Rio San Antonio during Christmas. Photo by Nan Palermo via Flickr 2.0

The Best Family Christmas Getaways in Texas

Christmas trains near Houston 2024. Photo courtesy of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad

Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains Near Houston

It's time to get your annual picture with Santa, and we know just where to go. Photo courtesy of the Houston Galleria

Pictures with Santa Claus in Houston: From Malls to Rodeos

Photo by Mommy Poppins

Outdoor Activities Guide for Houston Kids

There are so many ways to see The Nutcracker in Houston this season. Photo courtesy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

The Nutcracker Ballet and Other Holiday Shows for Kids in Houston

Holidays at Moody Gardens. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

19 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Houston for Kids

Beautiful neighborhood Christmas lights are all around Houston. Photo courtesy of the Franck's Christmas Light Show

Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Houston

Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook

Best Budget-Friendly (Cheap) Birthday Party Places for Houston Kids

See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm

Best Farms in Houston with Family Entertainment

Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Best Attractions and Things To Do in Houston that are Kid-friendly

Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.

Best Texas Road Trips for Families

Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Houston

Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi

Themed Restaurants in Houston for a Fun Night Out With Kids

City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.

Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston

Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park

Fun Trampoline Parks Near Houston for Kids to Jump in the AC

Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats

Indoor Batting Cages Near Houston Where Kids Can Practice Their Swings

Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company

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Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva

Quinceañeras in Houston: The Best Dress Shops and Venues for Your Teen Birthday

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In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.

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New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.

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The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.

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One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm

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Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.

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Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn Waterparks

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Photo by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.

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Little girl playing at an indoor play space in Houston. Photo courtesy of Frogs, Snails and Fairy Tales

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Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston

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John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.

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Ice at the Galleria provides year-round ice skating in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Galleria

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MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT

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Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.

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Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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Bowling is a fun indoor activity to add to your list this summer. Photo courtesy of Palace Social

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Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Photo courtesy of Osprey Cruises

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Round up the girls and head out for a kid-free night in Houston. Photo courtesy of Thirsty Bee Meadery

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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.

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San Antonio has a lot of budget-friendly things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden

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Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon

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Photo courtesy of Cypress Academy

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Photo courtesy of Threadfare Children's Boutique

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The Houston Zoo is a great stop for kids, and near other things to do in Houston, too. Photo by Jessica A., courtesy of the zoo

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Families enjoying a night out. Photo courtesy of Paradigm Brewing in Tomball

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Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School

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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture

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Playgrounds Without Limits photo courtesy of Memorial Park, Facebook

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Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.

Toddler Dance Classes in Houston for your Tiny Dancer

Baby music classes are a great way to bond and learn. Photo courtesy of Musik Garden

Baby and Toddler Music Classes in Houston

Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources

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Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston

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There are a variety of fishing lakes near Houston to fish with your kids. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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San Antonio is full of amusement parks, good food, and lots of other things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Riverwalk

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Try fishing for the first time in Lake Livingston. Photo courtesy of Lake Livingston State Park, Facebook

Fun Things to Do in Lake Livingston State Park with Kids

Kids eat Free at Dickey's on Sundays with each adult purchase of $10 or more. Photo courtesy of Dickey's

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The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.

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Photo courtesy of Lake Conroe KOA Campground, Facebook

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Hiking at Garner State Park in the Texas Hill Country. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Come for the queso, stay for the ice cream at these Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston.

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Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook

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10 Black-Owned Restaurants Near Houston to Try with Kids

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Galveston's Schlitterbahn is an indoor waterpark near Houston. Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn in Galveston Island

The Best Indoor Waterparks in Texas

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Galveston Oktoberfest is one of many kid-friendly festivals near Houston. Kid zone photo courtesy of Galveston Oktoberfest

9/1/24 - By Rachael Cherry

It's fall festival season in Houston, the time of year where you can spend your weekends celebrating everything from cultural food to art to pumpkins to sunflowers. With tons of fall festivals near Houston over the next few months, the opportunities for enjoying cooler temperatures (okay, that may be a bit ambitious) and good, old-fashioned family fun are endless. Here’s our roundup of fairs and festivals in Houston this fall.

For more fun things to do with kids this fall, check out our Fall Activities Guide for Houston Families.

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Alvin Museum

(281) 331-4469

300 West Sealy, Alvin, TX 77511

Hermann Park

713-963-0121

6100 Hermann ParkDrive, Houston, TX 77030

Fort Anahuac Park

(409) 267-4190

1704 S Main St., Anahuac, TX 77514

Kleb Woods Nature Center

281-357-5324

20303 Draper Road, Tomball, TX 77377

Dewberry Farm

(281) 934-3276

7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423

The Houston Farmers Market

713-862-8866

2520 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010

Quail Valley City Centre

281.403.8637

2880 La Quinta, Missouri City, TX 77459

Tanger Outlets Houston

(281) 534-4200

5885 Gulf Freeway , Texas City , TX 77591

Froberg's Farm

281-585-3531

3601 Hwy 6, Alvin, TX 77511

Blessington Farms

832-444-8717

510 Chisolm Trl., Simonton, TX 77476

Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds

607 East Whitney Drive, Houston, TX 77022

Waller County Fair

979-826-2825

21988 FM. 359, Hempstead, TX 77445

Fort Bend County Fair

281-342-6171

4310 Hwy. 36 South, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

713.681.8433

4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010

Tomball Depot Plaza

281-290-1035

201 S Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375

P-6 Farms

9963 Poole's Rd, Montgomery, TX 77356

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

(713) 526-5377

3511 Yoakum Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006

Downtown Conroe

936.539.6009

101 Main St., Conroe, TX 77301

memorial park

6800 MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77007

Tomball Depot Plaza

281-290-1035

201 South Elm Street, Tomball, TX 77375

BeeWeaver Farms

737-230-3435

16481 CR 319, Navasota, TX 77868

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010

Downtown Historic Katy

910 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493

Texas Renaissance Festival Fair Grounds

8004583435

21778 FM 1774 Todd Mission, Todd Mission, TX 77363

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

7136818433

4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024

Sam Houston Park

713-337-8800

1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002

Nature Discovery Center

713.667.6550

7112 Newcastle, Houston, TX 77401

Discovery Green

713-400-7336

1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010

First Lutheran Church of Galveston

2415 Winnie St., Galveston, TX 77550

Ellington Airport

713-847-4200

11602 Aerospace Ave., Houston, TX 77034

MECA

713-802-9370

1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010

Discovery Green

713-400-7336

1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

(281) 364-3010

2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Fairs & Festivals Fall Activities Houston