Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of October 11, 2024
Our top picks for Things to do in Houston this weekend of October 11 include:
Free Activities this Weekend: Spooktacular at the Depot and 40th 6Annual Greek Galveston Festival
Top Picks for Friday: Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival and Bayou City Art Festival
Things to Do on Saturday: Korean Festival Houston and Katy Rice Harvest Festival
Best Events on Sunday: Zoo Boo
Free Events For Kids in Houston this Weekend
40th Annual Galveston Greek Festival
Image credit: Visit Galveston
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 11 am – 7 pm
How Much: Free | Donations are welcome
East End Farmers Market
Get some fresh air, fruits, vegetables, products, prepared foods, and unique handcrafted wares at the East End Farmers Market this weekend.When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 10 am – 2 pm
How Much: Free
Literacy Carnival
If your kids love books, bring them over to the Literacy Carnival this weekend! Enjoy free books, crafts, and bilingual fun. Kids will also get a goody bag and books.When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10 am – 2 pm
How Much: Free
Spooktacular at the Depot
Grab the family and your Halloween costumes for some Halloween fun at Tomball Depot Plaza. There will be games, bounce houses, food, face painters, music, a movie, and a pumpkin photo booth. The movie featured for the event will be “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 4 pm – 9 pm
How Much: Free
Houston Fire Museum Grand Reopening
Join the exciting celebrations for the grand reopening of the Houston Fire Museum! Venture through inflatable fire safety houses, see first hand how “Old 7’s” has been restored to its original glory, or learn fire safety from a virtual firefighter.When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
How Much: Free
Bayou City Art Festival
Enjoy two days of art shopping and showcases by more than 220 national and international artists at the Bayou City Art Festival! There will also be craft beer, boutique wine gardens, a community art project, and live performances. Don’t forget to bring your wallet, I always find something unique to buy at the festival.When: Friday, October 11, 2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
How Much: Starts at $20 | $5 for kids aged 6 – 12 | Free for kids under 6
Gangstagrass in Concert
Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians breaking the boundaries of country and hip-hop music. The group combines the traditions of hip-hop, bluegrass, and beyond to create a new musical genre that gives great justice to all its parts.When: Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:30 pm
How Much: Free
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
Head out to Downtown Conroe with the family and enjoy live music, food vendors offering Cajun favorites, a professinal carnival, community and educational exhibits, and an annual Catfish pageant at the Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival.
When: Friday – Sunday, October 11 – 13, 2024
How Much: $20 | Free for kids 12 and under | $30 for weekend pass
Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend – Saturday, October 12
Ghost Coast Festival
This family-friendly early Halloween festival features a vendor market, panels, speakers, paranormal investigation, ghost tours, psychic readings, kids activities, entertainment, and more.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 12 pm – 9 pm
How Much: $25
East End Lagoon Guided Nature Walks
Image credit: visitgalveston
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 9 am
How Much: Free
BeeWeaver Infuzzed Fall Festival
Visit the BeeWeaver Honey Farm and enjoy live music, costume contests, a family-friendly haunted history hay ride, live hive tours, face painting, treat bags for the kids, and so much more.They will also have 8 – 12 new infused honey flavors for you to sample, purchase, or vote on for your Infuzzed 2024 favorite.
When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 | 12 pm – 5 pm
How Much: $10 | $5 for kids aged 4 – 12 | Free for kids 3 and under
Korean Festival Houston
Image credit: Korean Festival Houston
When: Saturday, October 12 – 13, 2024
How Much: Free
Katy’s Rice Harvest Festival is back to offer the whole family a whole load of fun! Enjoy the kids zone, food trucks, craft vendors, live music, craft beer, and so much more.
Katy Rice Harvest Festival
Image credit: Katy Rice Harvest Festival
When: Saturday, October 12 – 13, 2024
How Much: $10 | Free for kids 12 and under
Things to Do in Houston with Kids this Weekend – Sunday, October 13
Zoo Boo
Image Credit: houstonzoo.org
Enjoy fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo. Experience the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, the spooktacular Scary-Go-Round, photo ops all over the zoo, and so much more.
When: Sunday, October 13, 2024 | 9 am – 5 pm
How Much: Starts at $24
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I have been a proud Houstonian for over three decades. You can find me at concerts, trying new food, visiting festivals, and enjoying a good book at the beach. I specialize in maximizing the experience while staying within budget. Fun does not have to be a luxury.
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