Stearman Santa photo courtesy of the Lone Star Flight Museum
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Holidays at Moody Gardens. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
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Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park
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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
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Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston
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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 by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.
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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 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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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.
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Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon
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Free activities like feeding the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park are simple and still great fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Canva
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The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.
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Fort Bend County Fair Parade. Photo by Ed Uthman via Flickr 2.0
Fort Bend County Fair Parade. Photo by Ed Uthman via Flickr 2.0
8/30/24 - By Rachael Cherry

Labor Day Weekend in Houston kicks off September activities, launching the city's season of fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes. 

September in Houston this year brings a host of fun activities, like an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social in Friendswood and some high-flying Labor Day Fun at the Lone Star Flight Museum. September also brings back some of our favorite fall festivals and fairs like the Dewberry Farm Fall Festival and the Fort Bend County Fair. 

Find more top September fun in our Fall Activities Guide and daily fun events in our family activity calendar. Plus, get all our picks in your inbox and sign up for our newsletters.

 

 

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Top Things To Do in Houston with Kids this September

Labor Day at Waterway Square

The Woodlands – FREE
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor at Waterway Square with live music, children's activities, strolling entertainment, pie-eating contests, and fireworks! READ MORE

9th Annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social in Friendswood

Friendswood – FREE
Monday, September 2, 2024
Come out for a nostalgic evening ice cream social complete with ice cream, lemonade, and live music at the historic Perry Home to celebrate Labor Day with family and friends.  READ MORE

Labor Day Fun at Lone Star Flight Museum

Southeast Houston
Monday, September 2, 2024
Say so long to summer with some amazing aircraft, out-of-this-world exhibits, and phenomenal flight simulators. Lots of great fun and activities for the entire family and free hot dogs, while supplies last. READ MORE

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at the Alvin Museum

Alvin – FREE
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Alvin Museum Society hosts the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta with vendor booths, live performances, and activities for kids. READ MORE

Hands-On Houston: Walking Sticks at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Museum District – FREE
Saturday, September 7, 2024
In the wake of Hurricane Beryl this summer, Houston witnessed thousands of trees and branches toppled and shattered across the city. Among the losses was the majestic Crepe Myrtle tree in the Craft Garden, along with numerous other fallen branches. James Sterling Pitt, a new resident artist and dedicated garden volunteer, extends a unique invitation: join him in transforming these fallen branches into personalized walking sticks. READ MORE

Sprinkler Day at Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire – FREE
Saturday September 7, 2024
 Bring children to the Center to cool off with a favorite summer pastime – running through sprinklers! The Center’s front lawn, Pecan Grove, will be set up with sprinklers and kiddie pools of water and water toys for a refreshing morning of water play. READ MORE

The Orange Show presents Animal Rhapsody

East End – FREE
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Orange Show Center revives one of its earliest and most outrageous programs with the return of Animal Rhapsody, an inclusive and family-friendly afternoon of pet performances and animal artwork sourced through an open call. READ MORE

Japan Festival Houston at Hermann Park

Museum District – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 2024
Japan Festival Houston is an annual celebration of Japanese culture held in Houston’s Hermann Park. READ MORE

Instrument Explorers With Mr. Tom Produced by Young Audiences of Houston at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Museum District – FREE
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Sing and dance with Mr. Tom of Tom’s Fun Band while exploring the wonderful world of musical instruments. READ MORE

Texas Gatorfest

Anahuac
Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15, 2024
Head to the Alligator Capital of Texas for an exciting weekend of festivities celebrating the alligator and its wetland habitat. READ MORE

Hummingbird Festival at Kleb Woods Nature Center

Tomball – FREE
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Witness hummingbirds in peak migration as you enjoy games, activities, and educational programs for the whole family. READ MORE

Super Saturday: Mid-Autumn Fun at Asia Society Texas Center

Museum District
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Dive into diverse arts and cultural traditions across Asia in the all-ages Super Saturday events each month! In September's Mid-Autumn Fun workshop, explore the traditions and meaning behind this popular holiday through stories, dances, and crafts. READ MORE

Viet Cultural Fest

Southwest Houston
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Viet Cultural Fest is a celebration of Vietnamese heritage! The event includes thrilling competitions, authentic cuisine, cultural entertainment, traditional games, and family activities.  READ MORE

Dewberry Farm Fall Festival and BOOrific Nights

Brookshire
Weekends September 14 through November 3, 2024
Bring the whole family to Fall Festival and enjoy a day of Texas-sized fun filled with pumpkins, great food, friendly farm animals, and over 40 rides & attractions!  READ MORE

Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Houston Farmers Market

The Heights – FREE
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with vibrant live music from local Latin artists, a shop local market pop-up showcasing the best from Hispanic artisans, mouthwatering traditional foods, captivating Aztec and folklorico performances, fun activities for kids, and meaningful community engagement.   READ MORE

Once Upon a Symphony at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands – FREE
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Travel to far-away lands with the Woodlands Symphony as they lead you on a journey you’ll never forget.  READ MORE

Go Bananas! Festival at Houston Botanic Garden

Southeast Houston
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Go Bananas with a live DJ, craft stations, and banana margaritas in a day featuring activities for every age and interest celebrating the world's favorite tropical fruit. READ MORE

Missouri City's Oktoberfest

Missouri City – FREE
Saturday, Sep 21, 2024
Experience a taste of German culture at this family-friendly Oktoberfest event. READ MORE

Froberg's Fall Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival

Alvin
Weekends September 21 through November 3, 2024
Come out to the annual Corn Maze and Fall Festival. Test your luck trying to find a way through the strategic Corn Maze, play at Berry Fun Land, pick a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, and more.  READ MORE

Blessington Farms Pumpkin Patch

Simonton
Weekends September 21 through November 24
Pick out a Pumpkin at the Fall Pumpkin Patch and enjoy some fun at Farm Funland. READ MORE

Waller County Fair and Rodeo

Hempstead
Thursday, September 26, through Saturday, October 5, 2024
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
Friday, September 27 through Sunday, October 6, 2024
Visit the Fort Bend County Fair and enjoy carnival rides, themed days, BBQ competitions, live music, and much more. READ MORE

Bat Fest at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Memorial – FREE
Saturday, September 28, 2024
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

Take Me Outdoors Houston at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Experience hands-on activities, exposure to the great outdoors, and more as you visit booths and engage with Texas Parks and Wildlife during this family-friendly festival.  READ MORE

Groovfest at the Tomball Depot

Tomball – FREE
Saturday, September 28, 2024
This groovy event includes an exciting kids' zone, a throwback 360 photo booth, face painting, a bubbles station, stilt walkers, and live music. READ MORE

Annual Fall Festival and Corn Maze at P-6 Farms

Montgomery
Weekends September, 28 through November 3, 2024
Experience fall fun at P-6 Farms' Fall Festival, which offers exciting activities and attractions for all ages including pumpkin picking, corn maze, flower fields, and rides and attractions.  READ MORE

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello at Smart Financial Centre Sugar Land

Sugar Land
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center