Pumpkins downtown, Jaguars in Sugar Land and 20 miles of bayou trail… this week has range.
Every week I pull together a short list of things happening around Houston and Fort Bend, because the best part of where you live isn't the house. It's what's ten minutes from it. This week runs from a pumpkin festival in the middle of downtown to a Día de los Muertos fiesta at Sugar Land Town Square. Pick one, bring someone, and tell me how it was.
Updated October 19, 2026. Details come from each organizer's own page. Times and tickets can change, so please confirm before you go.
Houston Pumpkin Festival — through Nov 8
Discovery Green, downtown Houston. The Houston Pumpkin Festival runs every day this week and through November 8. Hours are 3–11 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 AM–11 PM Friday through Sunday. Tickets are $18 on weekdays and $28 on weekends, and children 3 and under are free. Buy online ahead of time, because Discovery Green says walk-ups may not be accommodated. Think hay maze, pumpkin houses, a sunflower walk and cruiser boat rides, which are included with admission.
Zumba or Fitness with Kathy Vu — Friday, Oct 23
Sugar Land Town Square, 9:30–10:30 AM. Start your Friday with an hour of Zumba or fitness with instructor Kathy Vu before the weekend gets busy. It's listed on the Sugar Land Town Square events calendar, so check there for the latest details before you head over.
Jaguar Club of Houston Car Show — Saturday, Oct 24
Sugar Land Town Square, 9 AM–3 PM. The Jaguar Club of Houston's yearly show brings a lineup of Jaguars to Town Square at 2711 Plaza Drive. Visit Sugar Land suggests bringing lawn chairs or a blanket, and parking is free in and around the Town Square garages.
Park to Port Bike Ride — Saturday, Oct 24
Hermann Park, 8 AM. Hermann Park Conservancy's Park to Port Bike Ride starts at Bayou Parkland (6532 Almeda Road) and covers 20 miles round trip along the Bayou Greenway trail to Mason Park, with a post-ride party under the Bill Coats Bridge. Registration is through the Conservancy's RunSignUp link.
Día de los Muertos Celebration — Sunday, Oct 25
Sugar Land Town Square, noon–5 PM. The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation's Día de los Muertos Celebration brings mariachi music, folklórico and Aztec dancing, kids' activities, local vendors and food to the Plaza. It's an all-ages event, and parking is free in the Town Square garages.
UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K — Sunday, Oct 25
Downtown Houston. The UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K, hosted by the Houston Striders, runs Sunday morning downtown. Running? Check your registration page for start times. Driving downtown? Plan around race-morning road closures.
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