We can feel the sweater weather coming! We know October schedules are CRAZY busy, but if you are looking for some family fun we are here to guide you for some planned activities this upcoming week in The Woodlands - Montgomery, Magnolia, Spring, Conroe and surrounding areas! Each week, Macaroni KID The Woodlands - Montgomery brings you our top event picks in the community. We’ve rounded up 5 fantastic things to do with kids happening between October 11 and October 17. Don’t miss out on these fun, family-friendly activities!
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This week we have two Top Five Things To Do! The first five are FREE events, the second five are ticketed events! We hope you enjoy!
1. Community Helpers Day (Touch A Truck!) at George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382
Celebrate our Community Helpers with a Touch-a-Truck event and Community Information Fair in partnership with The Woodlands Township. Attendees can meet essential community workers and get a close look at their vehicles. A community fair will also be held indoors for more information about local organizations.
Cost: FREE
2. Grace Family Fun Days
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Grace Woodlands Church, 24400 Interstate 45 N, The Woodlands, TX 77386
Grace Woodlands offers FREE Family Fun Days every Wednesday morning. Enjoy the carousel, game room, and playscape at Grace Kids Adventure Park.
Cost: FREE
3. October Kids Time at Chick-fil-A Magnolia
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: 6543 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
Join Mrs. Kay and Mrs. Tiffanie for a fun October-themed craft at Chick-fil-A. This week’s activity is a spider handprint with paint!
Cost: FREE
4. Fall Concert Series at Market Street
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Enjoy live music and cool fall evenings during Market Street’s Fall Concert Series. Perfect for the whole family!
Cost: FREE
5. Hocus Pocus Pops with the Houston Symphony
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Kick off the Halloween season with spooky symphony songs and a costume parade! Trick-or-treating starts in the plazas before the free show.
Cost: FREE
Next Up the Fun Festivals and other events that do have a ticket cost to attend, but still look like a blast!
1. Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival (Kids are FREE)
- Friday: 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
- Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Downtown Conroe
Conroe’s annual festival features delicious Cajun food, arts and crafts, live music, and a professional carnival. There’s also a KidZone for family fun!
Cost: Free for kids 12 and under. Tickets available online, $30+ for carnival armbands.
2. Mad Hatter Adventure at The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet Alice, the Queen of Hearts, and the Mad Hatter for photos and hands-on crafts. Don’t miss the “Alice in Wonderland” Storybook Theatre at 11:00 am!
Cost: $9 for adults and children 1 year and older
3. Texas Renaissance Festival – Opening Weekend
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Location: 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX
Join the grand spectacle of chivalry and enchantment at the 50th Annual Texas Renaissance Festival! With themed weekends from October 12th through December 1st, visitors will enjoy jousting, costumed performers, and Renaissance-era entertainment.
Cost: $12 and up (date-specific tickets required)
4. Pumpkin Water Patch
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Creekwood Pool, 3383 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Kids aged 4 to 10 can decorate pumpkins, play games, and enjoy trick-or-treat bags while splashing in the pool at this fun seasonal event!
Cost: $25 Resident, $30 Non-Resident
5. Pumpkin Patch at Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
Now - October 31, 2024
Location: 7632 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77379
Pick your pumpkins and enjoy carnival-style food at one of Houston’s top pumpkin patches. No reservations needed.
Cost: $10 per person (ages 2 and up)
Enjoy the cooler weather with these fun-filled activities, and don’t forget to check out our events calendar for more upcoming family fun!
Looking for More Adventures?
Check out our Farmers Market Guide or our Top Pumpkin Patches and FALL FUN in North Houston Guides!
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