7 Acre Wood: Your imagination…Your adventure!
Location:
4401 Frazier St., Conroe, Texas 77303
Cost:
One-Day Pass: $10/Person (Under 18 months are free)
Senior Citizens (65 and over) and Military Personnel: $9/Person
Special Needs: $9/Person
One-Year Season Pass: $300/Family
This Family Fun Park has 7 acres of old fashion fun, including:
- Petting zoo
- Mini golf course
- Swings & huge playground
- Gigantic sand box
- Kid’s zip line
- Ping Pong
- Little Tike car town
- Scooters
- Giant Chess & Checker set
- Chalk Room
- LEGO Room
For more information please call (936)890-2326 or visit www.7acrewood.org.
Bayou City Art Festival
Dates:
October 9th-11th, 2026
Time:
10am-6pm
Location:
Memorial Park — S Picnic Lane, Houston, TX 77007
For almost five decades, Bayou City Art Festival has helped thousands of Houstonians create fond memories. In order for us to continue our mission for another 50 years, we are launching Save Our Art – One Passion.
One Purpose. One Community – a fundraising campaign in partnership with the City of Houston to support the arts and our local nonprofit partners. Individuals and corporations can ensure the Bayou City Art Festival’s return to Memorial Park and Downtown Houston and it’s programming in the community by committing to donate and by participating in the many upcoming fundraising events.
The outdoor festival attracts more than 20,000 attendees offering visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, buy one-of-a-kind art, enjoy food, music, and entertainment.
Each festival experience showcases an outdoor gallery of original works, one-of-a-kind art, world-class pieces and the opportunity to meet over 300 select artists from all over the world.
For more information please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com.
CCA Texas STAR Summer Fishing Tournament
Adults & Children Ages 6-17
Summer Fishing Tournament -The State of Texas Angler’s Rodeo (STAR) Tournament is the annual membership recruitment drive for CCA Texas. The tournament spans the entire Texas Gulf Coast and offers current CCA Texas members the chance to win over $1,000,000 in prizes and scholarships. The STAR Tournament runs from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.
About Coastal Conservation Association
The Coastal Conservation Association is a non-profit marine conservation organization. It is comprised of 17 coastal state chapters spanning the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic seaboard and the Pacific Northwest.
CCA’s strength is drawn from the thousands of recreational saltwater anglers who make up its membership. From the Mexico border to the upper-reaches of Maine, CCA’s grassroots influence is felt through state capitols, U.S. Congress and most importantly, in the conservation and restoration of our coastal marine resources.
For more information please visit ccatexas.org.
Down Syndrome Association of Houston 25th Annual Houston Buddy Walk®
Date:
October 25, 2026
Time:
1pm-5pm
Location:
Shell Energy Stadium – 2200 Texas Avenue, Lot C, Houston, TX, US, 77003
Join the Down Syndrome Association of Houston as we come together for a meaningful cause at the 26th Annual Houston Buddy Walk®.
Whether you have Down syndrome, love someone who does, or simply want to celebrate inclusion and community, your support makes a difference. You can get involved by donating, starting your own Walk Team, or cheering us on as we walk together toward a brighter future.
For more information please visit www.houstonbuddywalk.org or call (713)682-7237.
Easter Seals Tee-It-Up Golf Tournament at Topgolf
Date:
October 26, 2026
Time:
6pm-10pm
Location:
Topgolf Houston-Katy, 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd., Houston-Katy, TX 77084
- 3 hours of Topgolf
- All-you-can-eat
- Open bar
- Raffle
Easter Seals Greater Houston is excited to invite you to the 3rd annual Tee-It-Up at Topgolf Golf Tournament & Auction on October 26, 2026 from 6pm to 10pm.
Proceeds from the event directly benefit children and adults with disabilities, seniors, veterans, caregivers, and their families, providing them essential support, programs, and services in our community.
Don’t wait—reserve your bays and get your company team together now!
For more information, pleast contact Gabriela Silva, Special Events Manager, at (713)838-8040 or by emailing gsilva@eastersealshouston.org.
Easter Seals Greater Houston 14th Annual Walk With Me
Date:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Location:
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030
Easter Seals’ 14th Annual Walk With Me starts at 8am on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Houston Zoo.
- Family Fun Walk
- Kids 10 & Under Free
- Children’s Carnival
About: Walk With Me is a Family Fun Walk presented by Prosperity Bank, that benefits Easter Seals Greater Houston, which provides services for people of all ages with all types of disabilities.
Your gift helps Easter Seals Greater Houston provide life-changing services, such as therapy, training, education, and more, for thousands of children, adults, and veterans with disabilities in the Greater Houston area each year. Easter Seals is one of the oldest and most efficient charities in Texas, with $0.92 of every dollar going towards direct client services.
For more information please visit eastersealshouston.org.
Galveston Historical Haunted History
Haunted Headscratchers Trivia Night
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: Gates open at 6pm. Trivia begins at 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Put your haunted history knowledge to the test at this special Smarty Pints trivia night!
Gather your ghouls for an evening of spooky questions, strange facts, local lore, and Halloween-themed challenges designed to test even the sharpest minds. Expect a lively mix of haunted history, pop culture, creepy curiosities, and plenty of unexpected twists along the way.
Movie Night at Menard with Hocus Pocus
1838 Menard House – 1605 33rd Street, Galveston, TX, 77550
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Hocus Pocus in the Backyard!
Grab a blanket, bring your favorite goblins, and settle in for a little Halloween magic in the backyard of the 1838 Menard House, Galveston’s oldest residence.
Join Galveston History for a free outdoor screening of the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus in one of the island’s most historic settings.
Trick or Treat at the 1838 Menard House
1838 Menard House – 1605 33rd Street, Galveston, TX, 77550
Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 5pm-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Galveston’s oldest residence, the 1838 Menard House opens its gates to trick or treaters for history-making fun! Individual bags of candy will be given to young guests with free admission on the property. Please note: the house will not be open for tours.
Other Hauntingly Fun Activities & Events:
- Galveston Ghost Stories at the 1859 Ashton VillaHaunted Harbor Tours
- Spirits of The Strand Sip and Stroll
- Broadway Cemetery Soul Stroll
- Headstone Cleaning Workshop
(Check Website For Dates and Prices)
For more information please visit galvestonhistory.org.
Ship To Shore
Location:
Galveston Historic Seaport
Pier 22 Suite, #8, Galveston, Texas 77550
Galveston’s historic immigration story comes alive with a new experience set to open at Galveston Historical Foundation’s Galveston Historic Seaport. Ship To Shore allows visitors to follow in the footsteps of the early immigrants, from the long sea voyage with its mix of hardships and wonders to the hustle and bustle arriving in the 1880s at Galveston, one of the busiest ports and booming cities in the United States. An opening date will be announced in November.
Ship To Shore captures the reality of travel to Galveston in the late 19th and early 20th century. It brings to life the experiences of real people with raw human stories of survival and challenge that has not been captured before now,” states Dwayne Jones, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Executive Director. “We are excited to see how the new attraction brings visitors to our island, allows each to connect to the past, and drives them to explore more of the island and the wonderful history and architecture that we hold.
Ship to Shore is not a one-time experience, and we expect visitors to return again and again. As we progress with the new attraction, more real-life stories will be presented, and our Galveston story will expand.
The Ship To Shore experience creates a series of sequential experiential spaces alternating hands-on and innovative interactive learning with immersive experiences, all based on authentic and documented personal stories of immigrants landing in Galveston.
The experience also utilizes a digital membership card that personalizes the experience to the visitor giving an authentic and new story each time they visit.
For more information please visit www.galvestonhistory.org.
Houston SPCA
Location:
ADOPTION CENTER
7007 Old Katy Road
Houston, Texas 77024
Phone: (713)869-7722 (SPCA).
What to Expect
The Houston SPCA Adoption Center will be open to the public every day from 11am to 6pm. Please make sure to visit our website to see all the pets available for adoption before you leave home. No appointment is necessary, and there is no waitlist.
Equine and Farm Animal Adoptions are by application and appointment only.
Our Adoption Specialist Are Here to Help
We are all about making lifelong matches between people and pets. Our adoption counselors will listen carefully to your expectations, needs, and lifestyle. This is a lifesaving partnership, and we work in tandem with you and your family to help make the perfect match.
Every individual or family will be assigned their own experienced Adoption Counselor when they arrive on campus for their appointment. The AC will guide them through the process of meeting and interacting with available pets based on their personal preferences such as puppies and small dogs in the large get-acquainted spaces; small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs in habitats as well as felines in the Kitty Lodge or large dogs in one of several play yards.
Join Our Foster Family & Become a Foster Hero!
Foster families give animals the time, care and comfort they need to grow, heal and prepare for their next chapter.
Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center
Live Cams
Check in daily to explore native wildlife in our outdoor flight complex during their rehabilitation at the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center. Stay updated on their journeys and learn more about these incredible animals by following us on social media @HoustonSPCA!
*To support Houston SPCA and our work, consider giving a gift to help all the animals in our care and those we are out rescuing 24/7.
For more information please call (713)869-7722 or visit www.houstonspca.org.
The Houston SPCA holds events in Houston so be sure to check their website regularly.
13th Annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch
Date:
2027 Date Coming Soon
Time:
11am-1:30pm
Location:
The Ballroom at Bayou Place
500 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002
Philanthropic animal lovers will don their capes and assemble their trusty sidekicks as Houston’s furriest heroes unite for an afternoon of fashion, flair, and feel-good fun. Prancing pets, wagging tails, and show-stopping cuteness will take center stage at this epic pet fashion show – proving that saving the world starts with saving a wag, purr or a paw through IM Houston’s Animeals program.
The 13th Annual Wags and Whiskers Luncheon and Pet Fashion Show will take place Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Ballroom at Bayou Place. The event benefits IM Houston’s Animeals program, which provides pet food and other supplies to more than 1,000 pets belonging to homebound seniors in IM’s Meals on Wheels program – ensuring no hero or loyal companion goes without.
The “Superheroes Unleashed!” themed celebration will feature a star-studded celebrity pet fashion show produced by Todd Ramos, a silent auction worthy of any secret lair, delicious luncheon, and plenty of heroic surprises. The action-packed afternoon will be led by Luncheon Chairs Chaun and Derrick Vaughn.
Guests and four-legged superheroes will also enjoy an inspiring program emceed by podcast host Amanda Sapp, honoring Elizabeth “Chrissy” Tate – a longtime Animeals supporter and volunteer who delivers pet food every month – a true champion for animals and the Houston community. Special thanks to the event’s Super Paw Sponsors, Linh and Fred G. Marshall.
For more information please visit: https://givebutter.com/c/wags26
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Location:
6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030
Dates/Times:
see website
Cost:
ALWAYS FREE!
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers the most diverse season of professional entertainment of any Houston performance venue, and it’s all FREE! Classical music, jazz, world music and dance, ballet, Shakespeare, musical theatre, classic films, and much, much more are included in this year’s outstanding line-up. Relax in the covered seating area of enjoy a pre-performance picnic on the hillside. All performances at Miller are family-friendly!
Be sure to follow Miller Outdoor Theatre on social media for upcoming Houston events!
For more information please visit www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Moody Gardens
Location:
1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, Texas 77554
Dates/Times/Cost:
see website
Aquarium Pyramid:
Experience a fun and awe-inspiring journey wonderfully complemented with conservation messages that underscore the vital importance of the oceans. Travel from the Gulf of Mexico to the South Atlantic, South Pacific, North Pacific and Caribbean. Each ocean exhibit highlights different marine sanctuaries and different aspects of our relationship to the seas. Dance with the jellyfish in a whimsical and colorful gallery. And, there’s so much more! Join us in exploring the largest and most diverse aquarium in the southwest!
Rainforest Pyramid:
Guests to the Moody Gardens Rainforest Pyramid are able to engage with a tree-top canopy entrance, exciting animal exhibits and more than 1,700 exotic plants as a breathtaking tribute to the world’s vanishing rainforests and its inhabitants. Guests to the Rainforest Pyramid experience the spectacular wonders of life in a way that few other U.S. attractions offer. As they begin their journey through the pyramid, they are greeted by curious and playful members of the largest otter species — the Giant Amazon River Otters — a critically endangered species found in captivity at only a handful of other zoos in all of North America.
MG 3D Theater Explore the “Great White Shark” and Other Educational Films at Moody Gardens:
Misrepresented, maligned and misunderstood, the Great White Shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear. Great White Shark 3D will explore the Great White’s place in our imaginations, in our fears, and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain. Narrated by Bill Nighy, see the Great White through the eyes of people who swim with sharks in the MG 3D Theater.
MG 4D Special FX Theater
Immerse yourself as this amazing giant-screen 4k 6-primary laser projection system, state-of-the-art surround sound and the largest screens in Texas provides one the best 3D viewing experiences in the world.
Discovery Pyramid at Moody Gardens:
Moody Gardens’ Discovery Pyramid is a hands-on science destination featuring interactive exhibits on everything from renewable energy, space science, robotics, the human body, and more. With rotating exhibitions, live demonstrations, and educational programming, it invites visitors of all ages to explore, experiment, and see science in action.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure
Audience Recognition Theater
Step aboard 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Interactive Adventure in Moody Gardens’ Discovery Pyramid and join a high-tech submarine voyage filled with extraordinary sea life and breathtaking destinations. Created in partnership with Super 78, this immersive experience invites guests to become part of the crew led by Deep, a robotically-enhanced pufferfish, alongside helper robots Echo and Torque.
Along the way, guests help operate the ship, choose its course, and interact with marine creatures as The Nautilus travels to coral reefs, Antarctic ice caves, an ancient lost city, undersea volcanoes, and more, brought to life with stunning 3D visuals and thrilling 4D sensory effects.
Colonel Paddlewheel Boat:
Live the high-life on an hour-long cruise aboard a replica of a 1800s paddlewheel boat. Dinner and private cruises are available for groups of 65 or more!
Ropes Course & Zip Line:
Challenge your agility, balance and strength as you encounter the five-tier Sky Trail Ropes Course, the tallest Steel Ropes course on the Gulf Coast or take it to a whole new level with a round trip on the Zip Line.
Palm Beach:
Grab your sunglasses and sink your toes in the white sand. Galveston’s favorite summer hangout, Palm Beach, is now better than ever. You and your family will love relaxing on the lazy river, our 18-foot tower slides and wave pool.
Seasonal Attractions
Moody Gardens offers seasonal attractions in addition to the year-round attractions.
Live Web Cams:
- Penguin Cam
- Pyramid Cam
- Underwater Cam
- Rainforest Cam
For more information please visit www.moodygardens.org.
Exhibitions
Location:
6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, Texas 77379
Dates:
June 13, 2026 to September 5, 2026
Time:
Check Website For Times & Special Events
Cost:
Free
The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts has another fantastic summer with fun for all ages!
Chromatica: A World in Color
On View June 13 – September 5, 2026
Chromatica: A World in Color explores the universal language of color. Drawing from multiple artists and loaned collections from Museum of the Red River and the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, this group exhibition brings together artworks and culturally significant objects that highlight how color conveys symbolism, identity, and emotion across different societies and periods.
By presenting color as both a visual element and a cultural lens, Chromatica invites viewers to consider how pigments, materials, and meanings have circulated through time, revealing unexpected connections between art, history, and human creativity.
Fragments, Remnants, and Remains
On View in the Cole Gallery June 13 – September 5
In the Cole Gallery, artist Curtis Gannon will present, “Fragments, Remnants, and Remains.” Gannon’s collage imagery is grounded in a childhood love of comic books and animation. His studio practice begins with small collages that form the basis for drawings, paintings, and sculpture, recreating memories and feelings that reflect his experiences.
Shed and Sutured
On View in the Community Gallery June 13 – July 18
In the Community Gallery, artist Shelby Craze will present, “Shed and Sutured”. Craze is an interdisciplinary artist exploring the intersection of fiber and the body. Through her work, she investigates the intersection between the human body and the fibrous vessels that contain us throughout our lives, vessels that are contoured by use, weathered by time, and worthy of transformative care and preservation.
16th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire
Location:
1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, Texas 78650
Dates:
Weekends, Feb 28 – Apr 19, 2026
(Also open Friday, March 20, 2026)
Time:
10am-Dusk; Rain or Shine
Cost:
see website
Sherwood Forest Faire is a locally owned medieval-style village nestled in the Lost Pines section of Central Texas. We have over 100 permanent buildings on 25 acres, including stages, pubs, merchant shoppes, wedding venues, a complete castle, and more.
During Robin Hood’s Spring Faire, we have over 150 shows per day by more than 40 different stage acts.
We have full contact jousting, falconry, fire juggling, knife throwing, 10+ live bands, comedy, sword fighting, and a castle siege.
Shows for kids, adults, and both!
Sherwood Forest Faire is thrilled to present over 170 artisans and merchants offering distinctive wares, including mostly handcrafted items. You’ll have the opportunity to buy directly from leatherworkers, potters, armorers, glassworkers, woodworkers, jewelers, and more.
Lots of our merchants do demonstrations and welcome questions about their crafts. Many booths offer hands-on activities for children and adults.
For more information please visit www.sherwoodforestfaire.com.
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