ArBOOretum
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Houston Arboretum's fall festival, ArBOOretum. Guests of all ages can enjoy the outdoors with plenty of fun activities, including an interactive trick-or-treat nature trail, a pumpkin patch, a Halloween market, petting zoo and train rides.
When:10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15
Where:Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway
Details:$15-$20;houstonarboretum.org
FotoFun:家庭和青年的一天
The free festival provides learning fun for youth and families through photography, film, creative writing and songwriting workshops. Special guided tours will be available for the Biennial 2022 exhibition "If I Had a Hammer."
When:11:30 a.m. Oct. 15
Where:Sawyer Yards, 1502 Sawyer
Details:Free;facebook.com/events/628038198545851
Houston Energy Day Festival
The annual festival showcases science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Energy Day offers interactive demonstrations and exhibits that teach students and their families about the various forms of energy through STEM fields, along with efficiency, conservation and other related STEM industries.
When:11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 15
Where:Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby
Details:Free;energydayfestival.org/houston
Bilingual Storytime: Marcela Pérez Barros
Children's Museum Houston continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Univision 45 Houston. Journalist/anchor Marcela Pérez Barros will read a short children's book.
When:11:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 15
Where:Children's Museum Houston, 1500 Binz
Details:$14-$15;cmhouston.org
Kids in the Casa with Crafts: 'Encanto'
Sing and dance along with "Encanto" characters Isabela, Mirabel and Dolores at Discovery Green while taking part in hands-on arts, crafts and activities inspired by history, culture, art, music, architecture and the city itself.
When:1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 15
Where:Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details:Free;discoverygreen.com
Screen on the Green: 'Selena'
Discovery Green hosts an outdoor screening of "Selena."
When:7 p.m. Oct. 15
Where:Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details:Free;discoverygreen.com
Dia de Hispanidad: Magic Juan
Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Institute of Hispanic Culture Houston present a live performance by Magic Juan. The urban tropical artist has shared stages with superstars like Daddy Yankee, Marc Anthony and Pitbull.
When:7:30 p.m. Oct. 15
Where:6000 Hermann Park Drive
Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com
Story Square's Lit Family Festival
The first ever Texas family literacy festival will showcase the enchantment of learning, reading and writing for families to uncover together. Activities include face painting, giveaways, balloon art, performances, free books and a meet-and-greet with authors.
When:10:30 a.m. Oct. 16
Where:Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details:$35-$90;discoverygreen.com
CONROE
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival
The family-friendly festival features three days of live music with local, regional and national performers on three stages, food vendors offering festival and Cajun favorites, arts and crafts vendors, a carnival, assorted community and educational exhibits, a Catfish Pageant and a KidZone area.
When:6 p.m. Oct 14, 11 a.m. Oct. 15, noon-6 p.m. Oct. 16
Where:Downtown Conroe, 101 S. Main
Details:$15-$30;friendsofconroe.com/p/getconnected
SUGAR LAND
Puerto Rican & Cuban Festival
The cultural event includes dancing, food, crafts vendors and top salsa, timba, merengue, plena, reggaeton and bachata acts.
When:Noon-10 p.m. Oct. 15
Where:The Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land, 18355 U.S. 59 S.
THE WOODLANDS
Hocus Pocus Pops
The Halloween celebration at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion features spooky but fun sounds from the Houston Symphony, prizes and a Goblin Parade. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume for a chance to walk on stage during the concert.
When:6 p.m. Oct. 14
Where:2005 Lake Robbins
Details:$25, free lawn and mezzanine seating;woodlandscenter.org
TODD MISSION
德州复兴节:1001Dreams
This weekend, fairies, elves and other fanciful creatures bring enchantment to the lanes of New Market Village at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Patrons can show their magical finery in the fantasy costume contest or test their endurance in the fiery dragon-wing eating contest.
When:Oct. 15-16
Where:21778 FM 1774
Details:$7.50-$40;texrenfest.com