SpotHero Fall Picks: Our Top 7 Things to do in Houston this Fall

It may not always feel like it, but fall has arrived! Here are a few of SpotHero’s favorite fall activities for the greater Houston area.

CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow

Dates: October 14-15, gates open 8 a.m., performances begin at 10:30 a.m.

Location: Ellington Airport, 11602 Aerospace Ave., Houston

Price: Tickets start at $45.00, full pricing breakdown available here.

Details: This airshow is one of the largest annual events in the Houston Metropolitan area. Come watch impressive demonstrations of extreme flight and aeronautics, modern and commemorative aviation displays, carnival games and activities and much more. We recommend buying your tickets in advance; the air show draws up to 95,000 people annually, you want to make sure you get a good spot! Visit their site to learn more.

Boo at the Boardwalk

Dates: Select days October 1-31, click here for more info. 

Location: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah

Price: Free admission, certain attractions are an additional fee.

Details: This family-friendly event is a great way to start your halloween season. Don your best costumes and enjoy crafts, costume contests, trick-or-treating, live performances, and much more.  Click here for a full schedule of events.

Texas Renaissance Festival 

Dates: October 7-November 26

Location: 21778 Farm to Market 1774, Todd Mission

Price: Price varies depending on the date, full listing of dates and events here.

Details: The largest Renaissance theme park in the US returns this fall with a full lineup of events, performers and on-site vendors. With half a million visitors annually, we recommend planning your visit in advance! You can click here to learn more.

Cheer on your Team at NRG Stadium

Dates: NRG Stadium hosts events year-round

Location: NRG Stadium, NRG Parkway, Houston

Price: Varies depending on the event, pricing and event listings here.

Details: Fall sports and events are here! Head out to NRG Stadium for one of their many events. With football, rodeo, numerous performers and other events on offer, there is truly something for everyone. You can see a full list of upcoming events here.

Bayou City Arts Festival

Dates: October 14-15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location: Sam Houston Park and along Allen Parkway, Houston

Price: General admission starts at $18, pre-purchased tickets required, click here for pricing and details.

Details: Stop by this two day festival for live performances, art installations, interactive community projects, and more. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Spend some time at Twilight Epiphany Skyspace

Dates: Open daily

Location: Rice University, click here for campus map.

Price: Free!

Details: Built in 2012, this innovative structure serves as a performance space as well as a lab for music students at the Shepherd School of Music. Explore, attend a performance, or stop by the innovative LED light show that occurs daily at sunrise and sunset. You can learn more here.

Head out of town

Are you bound for destinations, both known and unknown? We get it! Let SpotHero help you book airport parking and help take the stress out of your trip.

Happy Fall!