As fall approaches, we are gearing up for some exciting events happening in Katy and Houston in October 2024. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, there is something for everyone to enjoy in these bustling cities.
In Katy, residents can look forward to the annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival, which celebrates the city’s agricultural roots. This event features live music, food vendors, carnival rides, and a grand parade showcasing local businesses and organizations. Additionally, families can head to Dewberry Farm for some classic fall fun, including corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and a petting zoo.
For those looking for a spooky good time, both cities offer a variety of haunted attractions, including haunted houses, ghost tours, and Halloween-themed events. Whether you prefer a heart-pounding scare or a more lighthearted celebration, October in Katy and Houston has something for everyone.
So mark your calendars and make plans to attend some of these exciting events in October 2024. With so much to see and do, you won’t want to miss out on all the fun happening in these vibrant Texas cities.
Boo on the Boardwalk
Visit the Kemah Boardwalk and plan your weekend around one of our amazing events or festivals! Plus – enjoy the rides, games, shopping, live entertainment
Katy Rice Harvest Festival 2024
2 days of fun! Saturday, October 12th. Bring the family and enjoy a full day of great craft vendors, live music, food trucks & much more!
Sat, Oct 12 through Sun, Oct 13 901 Avenue C Katy, TX
Zoo Boo 2024 – The Houston Zoo
Zoo Boo 2024 – The Houston Zoo
Celebrate fall festivities at Houston Zoo for our month-long event, Zoo Boo presented by King & Spalding! September 27-October 31, 2024
https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo-2024
Houston Pumpkin Festival.
Houston Pumpkin Festival. Through Sunday, October 27. 10 am – 10 pm.
Experience the magic of fall at Houston’s most enchanting pumpkin patch, where the heart of downtown transforms into a vibrant autumn wonderland! With crystal clear kayaks, a whimsical train ride, and a sea of over 45 pumpkin varieties, this is the ultimate family adventure filled with fun, photo ops, and memories that last a lifetime. Don’t miss Cinderella’s Carriage, the giant corn pit, the pink tree of life, and our pumpkin church! It’s like Disneyworld, but with pumpkins! Come explore, play, and make magical moments in the city’s most extraordinary fall festival!
This is a ticketed event. Advanced reservations recommended. For more information, visit https://geoji.com/g/6612?r=3514.
50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival
Texas Renaissance Festival
21778 F.M. 1774
Plantersville, TX 77363
Join us for the 50th annual Texas Renaissance Festival, Saturdays, Sundays & Thanksgiving Friday, October 12 – December 1, 2024. The Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance-themed event, features a 55-acre recreation of a 16th-century European village, which offers an immersive experience including live entertainment, works by master artists and craftspeople, food and drink from around the world, rides and games for all ages, and more than 100 interactive characters.
The King and Queen will open the festival on October 12 with Oktoberfest. Other themed weekends include 1001 Dreams, Pirate Adventure, All Hallows Eve, Heroes and Villains, Barbarian Invasion, Highland Fling, and Celtic Christmas.
Howl-o-ween
Howl-o-ween
October 26th – 9AM to 11AM
Join Katy parks for this furry, family-friendly annual event at Katy Dog Park!
Entry fee required to participate in the costume contest and raffles in the form of a small monetary or pet food donation for our local shelters.
There will be a dog costume contest with awards and prizes in the following categories:
- Best Group Costume – for family and friends to all get involved with your pooch! (eligible for groups of two or more people/dogs)
- Funniest Costume – for those who like to elicit a giggle!
- Most Creative Costume – for those of you with the clever, DIY skills!
We are looking forward to a boo-tiful morning at the park with you!
Dewberry Farm
Dewberry Farm
September 14, 2024-November 3, 2024
7705 FM- 362 in Brookshire
Dewberry Farm has it all when it comes to their popular Fall Festival, including pumpkins.
From a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and more family favorite activities, Dewberry Farm has fall covered. Pumpkins from their expansive patch are available for purchase.
Tickets are $39.95 for ages 3-59 and $36.95 for Senior Citizens. You do need to select a timed entry when purchasing tickets, but can stay until the event ends.
