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Zoo Boo starts this weekend! Photo courtesy of Houston Zoo.
Zoo Boo starts this weekend! Photo courtesy of Houston Zoo.
9/17/25 - By Elizabeth R

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Spooky season is officially creeping in, and this weekend marks the start of some of Houston’s favorite family-friendly Halloween events like Halloween at the BOOseum at Children's Museum Houston and Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo.  Also not to miss: Bat Fest at the Houston Arboretum, a free outdoor event with fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and a blood drive!

Want to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank? Don’t forget to look for the deals link at the top of the calendar to filter for special offers and the free filter to see only free activities!

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Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons

Multiple Locations – FREE
Thursday, September 25,
Bright Horizons is bringing fun, friends, and family together at its fall festival. Meet other families, get to know the Bright Horizons community, and participate in hands-on fall activities. Everyone is welcome. READ MORE

Waller County Fair and Rodeo

Hemstead
Thursday, September 25 - Saturday, October 4
Enjoy a BBQ cook-off, demolition derby, rodeo, calf scramble, carnival, and more at the Waller County Fair. READ MORE

Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo

Rosenberg
Thursday, September 25 - Sunday, October 5
Visit the Fort Bend County Fair and enjoy carnival rides, themed days, BBQ competitions, live music, and much more. READ MORE

Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo

Museum District
Friday, September 26 - Friday, October 31
The Houston Zoo invites families to celebrate the spooky season with its beloved, month-long Zoo Boo event, running from September 26 through October 31. Little ghouls and goblins are encouraged to dress in their best costumes and enjoy a host of autumn-themed activities perfect for all ages. READ MORE

Bat Fest at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Memorial Park – FREE
Saturday, September 27
Enjoy fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center at this family-friendly event READ MORE

Groovfest 2025 at the Tomball Depot

Tomball – FREE
Saturday, September 27
Get ready to groove at GroovFest 2025, Tomball’s iconic celebration of retro fun and nostalgia! Join a day packed with music, entertainment, and good vibes for all ages.   READ MORE

BeeWeaver Infuzzed Fall Festival

Navasota
Saturday, September 27
Celebrate the end of National Honey Month with a sweet afternoon of family fun at the INFUZZED Fall Festival at BeeWeaver Honey Farm. READ MORE

Screen on the Green at Discovery Green: A Minecraft Movie

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, September 27
Step into a unique, pixelated world and put your building skills to the test as you defend against an army of piglins. Before the action begins, arrive early for Minecraft-themed crafts led by Discovery Green Ambassadors. Costumes are strongly encouraged to get into the spirit of the evening. READ MORE

Fall Festival at the Houston Farmers Market

The Heights– FREE
Saturday, September 27
The Houston Farmers Market hosts its annual Fall Festival, featuring the return of its popular pumpkin patch and a full day of seasonal fun. Families can enjoy live music, face painting, a special performance by Andyrooniverse, a DJ, and more. READ MORE

Houston Toy Museum's Worldwide Day of Play

The Heights
Saturday, September 27
Families can enjoy a full day of hands-on fun, including kid-friendly yoga sessions with the Mobile Yogi, an art station hosted by Kidcreate Studio, LEGO building, and a variety of games and activities designed to get everyone moving and creating.   READ MORE

Halloween at the BOOseum at Children's Museum Houston

Museum District
Saturday, September 27 - Friday, October 31
This Halloween season, Children’s Museum Houston is brewing up a cauldron of frightful fun as it transforms into the BOOseum! Packed with spine-tingling excitement and eerie surprises, the museum offers a playful mix of spooky science, ghostly games, and creepy crawlers—perfect for young witches, wizards, and thrill-seekers of all ages. READ MORE

Houston Slavic Heritage Festival

Independence Heights
Sunday, September 28
Join Slavic communities to honor Saint Cyril & Saint Methodius and to share in a celebration of Slavic heritage with ethnic foods, singing, and dancing. READ MORE

Railway Friends Celebration Fun Day at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum

Rosenberg
Sunday, September 28
Come meet Thomas, James, Percy, and more of your favorite engines and enjoy entertaining themed activities. READ MORE

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