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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
8/29/25 - 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 is shaping up to be a fun month in Houston with plenty to do for families. Kick things off with some high-flying Labor Day fun at the Lone Star Flight Museum, then ease into fall with the return of favorites like the Dewberry Farm Fall Festival and the Fort Bend County Fair. Cooler temps (hopefully!) and lots of seasonal fun are on the way.

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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A real pumpkin patch at P-6 Farms. Photo by editor.
A real pumpkin patch at P-6 Farms. Photo by editor.

Top Things To Do in Houston with Kids this September

Labor Day Fun at Lone Star Flight Museum

Southeast Houston
Monday, September 1, 2025
Say so long to summer with some amazing aircraft, out-of-this-world exhibits, and phenomenal flight simulators. Enjoy lots of great fun and activities for the entire family, along with free hot dogs while supplies last. READ MORE

Celebrating Black History! Produced by Express Children’s Theatre at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Museum District – FREE
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Live music, dance and kid-friendly poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today. READ MORE

Community Day at HMNS

Museum District – FREE
Friday, September 5, 2025
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is opening its doors for Community Day on Thursday, September 5, offering free admission to all Permanent Exhibit halls. Families can explore the museum’s fascinating collections just like members do year-round—at no cost. READ MORE

Hands-on Houston: Glazed Ceramic Tiles at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Museum District – FREE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Explore the ceramic process by creating and glazing your own tile inspired by Roberto Lugo’s  ceramic work! READ MORE

Japan Festival Houston at Hermann Park

Museum District – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2025
Japan Festival Houston is an annual celebration of Japanese culture held in Houston’s Hermann Park. READ MORE

KIDZ BOP LIVE Certified BOP Tour with Snoop Dogg's Doggyland at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Kids (and their grown-ups!) are invited to sing and dance along to today’s biggest pop hits—like “Espresso,” “HOT TO GO,” and “Dance Monkey”—performed live on the big stage. READ MORE

Texas Gatorfest

Anahuac
Friday, September 12 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Head to the Alligator Capital of Texas for an exciting weekend of festivities celebrating the alligator and its wetland habitat. READ MORE

Sprinkler Day at Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire – FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
School may be back in session, but Texas summer heat is still hanging on. Families are invited to the Center for a fun and refreshing morning of water play—perfect for cooling off with a classic summer favorite: running through sprinklers! READ MORE

Fossil Wash Day at HMNS Sugar Land

Sugar Land
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Wash, rinse, repeat as guests search for bone fragments and objects of interest in approximately 1000 pounds of red Permian dirt, excavated from the HMNS dig site near Seymour, Texas. READ MORE

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Houston Farmers Market

The Heights – FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Enjoy a day filled with live music, captivating performances, and incredible food — all honoring the vibrant cultures, traditions, and flavors that make this month so special.  READ MORE

HTX Diwali 2025 - Shine Your Light Over Houston at POST

Downtown– FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Everyone is invited to celebrate HTX Diwali 2025, a vibrant, citywide Festival of Lights honoring the triumph of light over darkness and the spirit of community, joy, and renewal. Hosted by T2 Dance Company and POST Houston, this free, all-ages event brings the beauty and energy of Diwali to the heart of the city through a full day of dance, music, culture, and connection. READ MORE

Galveston Sandcastle Festival

Galveston
Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14, 2025
Watch the annual AIA sandcastle competition and enjoy music, vendors, and family-friendly activities at East Beach.   READ MORE

Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm

Brookshire
Weekends, Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Smile and say “Pumpkins”! September 13- November 9 bring the whole family to Dewberry Farm's annual Fall Festival and enjoy a day filled with fun, pumpkins, great food, friendly animals, and over 40 rides & attractions!  READ MORE

The Beer Can House Block Party

Rice Military – FREE
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Free libations, hands-on craft activities, and live music are all featured at this family-friendly event. For decades, the Beer Can House has been an essential part of the fabric of the Rice Military neighborhood west of downtown. With sponsors at Saint Arnold Brewing Company, enjoy this quarterly block party to meet new friends and maintain old friendships.  READ MORE

Go Bananas! Festival at Houston Botanic Garden

Southeast Houston
Saturday, September 20, 2025
The popular Go Bananas! festival returns just after the Houston Botanic Garden’s fifth birthday, making this year’s event an even bigger celebration. This family-friendly annual festival highlights the many edible and ornamental varieties of Musa—the banana plant, known as the world’s largest herb—featured in the Garden’s living collections. READ MORE

Missouri City's Oktoberfest

Missouri City – FREE
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Experience a taste of German culture at this family-friendly Oktoberfest event. READ MORE

Fall on the Farm at Froberg's Farm

Alvin
Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Froberg’s Farm welcomes families for its annual Fall Festival, a seasonal favorite filled with classic fall fun, pumpkin patch, and corn maze. The festival runs from late September through early November and is packed with activities perfect for a family day trip. READ MORE

Blessington Farms Fall Farm Fun

Simonton
Weekends, Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, November 23, 2025
Pick the perfect pumpkin at the Fall Pumpkin Patch, enjoy exciting activities and photo ops, and have a blast at Farm Funland. READ MORE

Waller County Fair and Rodeo

Hemstead
Thursday, September 25 - Saturday, October 4, 2025
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, 2025
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 Park – FREE
Saturday, September 27, 2025
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, 2025
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

Fall Fest at P-6 Farms

Montgomery
Weekends, Saturday, September 27 - Sunday, November 2, 2025 Weekends
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

Places featured in this article:

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center