2025's Best Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, & Events in Houston, Katy, & Fulshear

Houston, Katy, and Fulshear area fall lovers, this guide is for you!

Pumpkin-spice everything is back, and so are the festivals that make fall in the greater Houston area feel like a Hallmark movie. Whether you’re corralling toddlers through corn mazes or rallying friends for an Oktoberfest beer, use this lineup to map out every weekend between September and Thanksgiving. 

Below are the seven can't-miss local events that I hit up every fall, so you’ll get the real-life scoop!

The Best Pumpkin Patches & Season-Long Fall Festivals in Houston, Katy & Fulshear (Sept–Nov)

Houston Pumpkin Festival

📍Discovery Green • Sept 20 – Nov 9

I love how Discovery Green turns into a full-on pumpkin wonderland right in the middle of downtown Houston… zero road trip required.

• Crystal-clear kayak rides across the lake, pumpkins floating beside you
• Whimsical train circling 45+ pumpkin varieties
• Selfie gold: Cinderella’s Carriage, pumpkin church, pink Tree of Life
• Giant corn pit and play zones keep kids busy while you sip lattes

Think Disney vibes, but the tickets smell like cinnamon instead of churros.

Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm

📍Brookshire • Weekends, Sept 13 – Nov 9

If you crave small-town charm with big-time attractions, Dewberry Farm is worth the 20-minute drive from Katy and Fulshear.

• Eight-acre corn maze (yes, you’ll get lost—and laugh about it)
• Country Carnival with 40+ rides and a life-size Pumpkin House
• Brand-new thrills: Barn Swinger, Reckless coaster, Pumpkin Stroll
• Friendly barnyard animals and pumpkin-painting stations for the littles

Fair warning: the corn maze burns calories, the fried Oreos add them right back.

Fall Farm Fun at Blessington Farms

📍Simonton • Weekends, Sept 20 – Nov 23

Blessington feels like visiting your coolest cousin’s ranch… laid-back, plenty of space, and endless things to try.

• Classic hayrides, plus barrel train and pedal cars
• Epic slides that shoot kids out giggling every time
• Gemstone mining and pumpkin launcher (adults line up, too)
• Animal encounters with goats, chickens, and the most photogenic alpacas

Perfect excuse to swap city traffic for pasture views and a fresh pumpkin haul.

Texas Renaissance Festival

📍Todd Mission • Oct 11 – Nov 30

Where else can you eat a turkey leg bigger than your forearm and cheer on jousting knights in the same day?

• The largest Ren-Fest in the U.S., celebrating themed weekends all season
• Costumed cast, from fairies to kings, roaming 55+ acres
• Dozens of stages featuring music, comedy, and fire-breathing acts
• Medieval eats, mead tastings, and artisan markets for unique holiday gifts

Even if you skip the corset or chain mail, you’ll leave shouting “Huzzah!” at the car radio.

One-Weekend Wonders: Weekend-Only Events Coming to Houston, Katy, and Galveston

Bayou City Art Festival

📍Memorial Park • Oct 10 – 12

Art lover or not, strolling under the oaks with a craft beer in hand feels like peak Houston fall.

• 300 national & international artists selling everything from ceramics to large-scale paintings
• Craft-beer and boutique-wine gardens for relaxed browsing
  Community art project where you can leave your mark, even if you “can’t draw”
• Live music and performances keep the energy up all afternoon

Pro-tip: Rideshare in and leave with a conversation-starter that outshines any big-box décor.

Katy Rice Harvest Festival

📍Historic Town Square • Oct 11 – 12

This one feels like Katy’s ultimate block party… neighbors, music, and the sweet smell of kettle corn everywhere.

• 100+ vendor booths with handmade crafts and local treats
• Carnival rides plus an agriculture adventure area for kiddos
• Live music headlined by Sawyer Brown, plus Brazos County Line and Coleton Black
• Beer garden and street-dance vibes once the sun sets

All proceeds fund local scholarships, so your ticket buys both fun and community good.

Galveston Island Oktoberfest

📍Galveston • Oct 24 – 25

Beach breeze plus Bavarian beer, trust Galveston to remix Oktoberfest Texas-style.

• Two days of live polka, folk dancing, and oompah bands
• Authentic German plates: bratwurst, schnitzel, apple strudel
• Stein-holding contests and costume parades, and yes, lederhosen encouraged
• Kid zone with games, crafts, and face-painting just blocks from the seawall

Make it a weekend… nothing cures an Oktoberfest food coma like sunrise coffee on the beach.