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Don't Miss Out! Top 10 Free Family Events Happening This Week!

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October 17, 2024

Hello Cold Front! (just ignore the weather highs for next week) We know October schedules are CRAZY busy, but if you are looking for some FREE 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 10 Fantastic and FREE things to do with kids happening between October 18 and October 24. Don’t miss out on these fun, family-friendly activities!


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This week we have 10 FREE Family Fun events to share plus some bonus ideas for other ticketed events in the area we thought you wouldn't want to miss! We hope you enjoy!


1. Fall Festival at The Learning Experience Conroe
🗓 Friday, October 18 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Learning Express Conroe
4387 W. Davis Street, Conroe, TX 77304
🎉 Free food, snow cones, face painting, balloon artists, and a special guest, Ezra, a Make-A-Wish child!
Cost: FREE


2. Mingle Fall Market at Market Street
🗓 Saturday, October 19 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Market Street, The Woodlands
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
🛍️ Support local, shop small, and enjoy a fun day at this seasonal market!
Cost: FREE 

COME BY AND SEE US FOR FUN KID CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES! 


3. FREE Autism Carnival

🗓 Saturday, October 19 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 9644 Farm to Market 1960 Bypass, Humble, TX 77338

🎠 Games, sensory-friendly booths, superheroes, and bouncy houses at this special carnival!

Cost: FREE


4. FREE Community Event: USA Ninja Challenge Woodlands

🗓 Saturday, October 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 USA Ninja Challenge Woodlands

21227 Blair Road, Conroe, TX 77385

🏃‍♂️ Swing, jump, and climb at this grand reopening event! Free giveaways and birthday party raffle!

Cost: FREE


5. Movie Night at the Park - Montgomery
🗓 Saturday, October 19 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Cedar Brake Park, Montgomery
21358 Eva St, Montgomery, TX 77316
🎬 Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas!
Cost: FREE


6. Halloween Craft Day at Sugar Sugar (Woodforest Area)
🗓 Sunday, October 20 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Sugar Sugar at Pine Market
810 Pine Market Ave, Suite 150, Montgomery, TX 77316
✂️ Get crafty and into the Halloween spirit! RSVP to secure supplies.
Cost: FREE


7. Grace Family Fun Days
🗓 Wednesday, October 23 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Grace Woodlands Church
24400 Interstate 45 N, The Woodlands, TX 77386
🎡 Family fun in the Carousel, Game Room, and Playscape – parent-guided!
Cost: FREE


8. October Kids Time at Chick-fil-A Magnolia
🗓 Wednesday, October 23 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Chick-fil-A Magnolia
6543 FM 1488, Magnolia, TX 77354
🎨 Craft your own pumpkin and enjoy some Chick-fil-A fun!
Cost: FREE


9. Story Time in the Pumpkin Patch
🗓 Wednesday, October 23 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Faith United Methodist Church
2403 Rayford Road, Spring, TX 77386
📖 Storytime followed by a craft in the annual pumpkin patch!
Cost: FREE


10. Fall Concert Series at Market Street
🗓 Thursday, October 24 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Market Street, The Woodlands
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
🎶 Enjoy live music under the stars during Market Street's Fall Concert Series!
Cost: FREE





Next Up the Fun Festivals and other events that do have a ticket cost to attend, but still look like a blast!

Texas Renaissance Festival 

Weekends
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)


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)


Under The Big Top Homecoming

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: 72319 Timberloch Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Join us at this year’s homecoming dance! Under The Big Top Homecoming is a semi-formal private event for ages 13-19 (at least age 13 by October 19, 2024). It is not an “NYT only” event and coming with friends not involved with NYT is encouraged. The homecoming dance will have light refreshments (carnival inspired food), an amazing DJ, photo booth, fun Under The Big Top decor, lots of dancing and hanging out with friends!
Cost: $60 per person (ages 13-19)

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 HoustonGuides! 





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