Discovery Green

10/20/2026

👻Spend your spooky season at Discovery Green!

🎃Scream on the Green is the best early Halloween celebration in the city with food vendors, games, crafts, roaming characters, a black light play area and the popular costume contest. Enter the costume contest to win prizes to some of Houston's best like Theater Under The Stars, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, a staycation at Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown and many more! All attendees are encouraged to dress up whether you enter the contest or not. Bring your friends and family for a spook-tacular night in the city.

🕸️Sign up for the contest and view the full list of prizes
https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/scream-on-the-green/
🕷️Contestants MUST pre-register to enter the contest.

🗓️Friday, October 30
🕕6 - 9 pm

10/18/2026

✨Beautiful people in a beautiful place!

🍁The Houston Pumpkin Festival is the place to be this season. This pumpkin patch mixes city views with farm lands in a wide display of photo ops, attractions, rides, food and of course pumpkins! Your ticket includes access to all rides, food sold separately. Don't miss out on fall fun at Discovery Green and purchase your tickets with the link in bio.

🗓️Now - Nov 8

🍂Due to Houston’s overwhelming love for Discovery Green and fall experiences, the Houston Pumpkin Festival is making the following changes:
🎃Visitors are strongly recommended to purchase tickets online in advance.
🎃Capacity will be limited to ensure a high-quality visit for everyone. Walk-ups may not be accommodated.
🎃Your ticket entry will have an arrival window. Choose the window that best fits your schedule. You may stay as long as you like.
🎃Plan to arrive early: Admissions may end one hour before the festival closes to give all guests enough time to enjoy the experience.

10/18/2026

🐾A community ofrenda for every member of our family🕯️

💀This Dia de los Mu***os at Discovery Green, we're creating a special community ofrenda near the dog run to honor and remember the furry friends who will forever hold a place in our hearts. Guests are invited to be part of this heartfelt tribute by bringing photo copies or your beloved pets, leaving offerings like treats or sharing a favorite memory on a post-it.

✨The celebration continues with a vibrant market of delicious food and unique gifts, a Catrina and Catrín contest, live music on the stage and so much more. Visitors can also contribute to a traditional ofrenda on the Jones Lawn created by artist Angel Quesada.

🗓️Sunday, November 1
🕒3 - 7 pm

Día de los Mu***os at Discovery Green is brought to you by Gatorade, Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care and Total Wireless

10/16/2026

🎇A new celebration comes to Discovery Green, Diwali - Festival of Lights!

✨Explore a market filled with amazing goodies, Bollywood performances from Tx2 Dance Company, henna art and plenty of opportunities to join in and dance.

🎉How to join in on the celebration at Discovery Green:

✨Wear your finest clothes. Diwali is celebrated as a fresh start with participants wearing their nicest clothes and jewelry.
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦Bring the whole family and all your friends. Diwali is for everyone of all ages. In some celebrations the connection between brothers and sisters is highlighted.
🍽️Arrive hungry. Come prepared to eat, drink and be merry. Diwali is for delicious food and sweet treats.
🎆Light up the night. Diwali is a festival of lights and Discovery Green will have a variety of ways for you participate. (Please leave open flames and fireworks at home.)
🕺Be ready to dance. In addition to performances from dance troupes across Houston, a DJ will end the night with plenty of opportunity for you to participate.

🗓️Saturday, November 14
🕓4 - 10 pm

10/15/2026

🤟H-Town Toddlers!

🏀Toddlers and caretakers this is your chance to show off your H-Town pride at Toddler Tuesday! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite Houston sports team for a fun morning of activities. At check in, enter our prize raffle, get stickers and a free book donated by the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation. Visitors will also get to meet Mini Clutch from the Houston Rockets in a cool photo op!

🗓️Tuesday, October 20
🕥10:30am - 12:30 pm

10/14/2026

☀️Daylight come and me wan' go to Discovery Green!

🎥Bring your friends and family for a FREE movie on the lawn as part of Screen on the Green presented by Vivian L. Smith Foundation featuring Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. Come early to shop Flea by Night for delicious movie snacks and cool gifts.

NOTE: This Screen on the Green will be held on the Grace Event Lawn, next to Flea by Night.

🎃Spend your day at Discovery Green and purchase tickets to the Houston Pumpkin Festival. Explore a farmland in the heart of the city filled with photo ops, rides, attractions and more!

https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/houston-pumpkin-festival/

🗓️Saturday, October 17
🕖7 - 9 pm

Enjoy a family movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park during Screen on the Green at Discovery Green.

10/14/2026

🥁Let's rock and roll with Deep in the Heart: A Texas Music Series at Discovery Green!

🎸Get to dancing with an eclectic preshow performance from DJ Mexican Blackbird in a mix of magnetic selection of punk rock. Next, check out Municipal Bats, a Houston trio creating crushing riffs and primal rhythms. 30footfall closes out the show in a Texas sized love for punk rock. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for a night you don't want to miss!

🗓️Thursday, October 22
🕖7 - 9 pm

🎵On concert days only:

🍹At The Grove Market and Park Provisions mention you’re there for the concert series and receive half-priced slushies and spiked frozen drinks.

🍽️Mention the Deep in the Heart at Phoenicia Specialty Foods and get a free classic bakery baklava when you purchase a shawarma wrap or plate. Or purchase an entrée at MKT Bar inside Phoenicia and receive a free hummus appetizer.

10/13/2026

🥑Avocado Fest at The Grove Houston!

🍽️Reserve your seat for an intimate evening celebrating the wonderful uses of avocados with James Beard Award–winning Chef Robert Del Grande, alongside Chef Nicolas Salazar. Discover techniques that take avocado beyond salads and toast, elevating its flavor, texture, and role in your cooking. Guests will taste every featured dish as the chefs share their approach to this versatile ingredient. The evening will also feature complimentary w**e selections from Southern Glazer’s W**e & Spirits and complimentary valet parking. Space is limited, reserve your seat with the link in bio.

🎟️Tickets:
$40 per person

🗓️Friday, October 23
⏰ 5–7 PM

10/13/2026

👻Boo!

🎃Start your Halloween celebration a little early with a night of festivities at Discovery Green! Enjoy a dance party with DJ Steve, a variety of delicious snacks from food vendors, roaming characters, a black light play area and more. Guests can win cool prizes from some of Houston’s best attractions, restaurants and events by entering the costume contest. Whether you enter the contest or not, all guests are encouraged to dress up and have fun!

🕸️Register for the costume contest with the link in bio!

🗓️Friday, October 30
🕕6 - 9 pm

10/11/2026

🪽Time flies on the wings of an alebrije!

🎨Fantastic Animals from Mexico: Alebrijes and Nahuales is coming to it's final week on display at Discovery Green! Don't miss out on this beautiful exhibition of eight, 20-foot sculptures depicting creatures from the spirit realm of Mexican culture and Mesoamerican folklore. Each sculpture is a giant replica of art created by Oaxacan artists who spend several months on the craftsmanship and details of each piece.

🍹Admirers can also indulge in cocktails from The Grove Houston, Xochi and Zaranda inspired by two of the art pieces on display. When you purchase the cocktail at Xochi and Zaranda, $1 will be donated to Discovery Green.

🗓️Now - October 18

📸: Egidio Narvaez Photography

10/10/2026

🎃No tricks all treats!

🛍️Don't wait till Halloween, shop delicious treats and unique items at Flea by Night! Make the night even sweeter, when you purchase snacks at the Flea and head over to the stage for Screen on the Green featuring Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.

Make it a full day event and purchase tickets to Houston Pumpkin Festival. Get the perfect fall photos, ride boats and taste delicious carnival food. https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/houston-pumpkin-festival/

🗓️Saturday, October 17

Flea by Night
6 - 10 pm

Screen on the Green
7 - 9 pm

📸: Egidio Narvaez Photography

10/09/2026

🕯️”Alexa play Amor Eterno” 
 
💀Celebrate Día de los Mu***os at Discovery Green in a festival of traditions, memories and community. Honor your passed loved ones with a community ofrenda, visitors are encouraged to bring offerings or photo copies to add to a colorful ofrenda in the center of Jones Lawn. For the first time ever we will also have an ofrenda for our passed furry friends. We encourage all attendees to dress up and enter our Catrina y Catrín contest, for a chance to win cool prizes to some of Houston’s best restaurants, events and attractions. Enjoy a night of dancing, music and great food. 
 
🗓️Sunday, November 1 
🕒3 - 7 pm

Día de Los Mu***os at Discovery Green is brought to you with support from Gatorade Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care and Total Wireless

10/08/2026

🐶A toddler's bestfriend!

🐾Children and their caretakers are invited to spend a morning of play with Collab Lab and Toddler Towns, story time with readers from Kinder HSPVA and crafts. During check in, attendees will have the chance to enter a raffle to win cool prizes and take home a book donated by the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation.

🗓️Tuesday, October 13
🕥10:30 am - 12:30 pm

10/07/2026

Beetlejuice.... Beetlejuice.... Beetlejuice👻

🎥Screen on the Green presented by Vivian L. Smith celebrates spooky season with Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice under the city skyline. Bring your picnic blankets or lawn chairs for a FREE movie with friends and family. Attendees will also have the chance to shop Flea by Night, for delicious treats and handmade items before and after the show.

🗓️Saturday, October 17
🕖7 - 9 pm

10/06/2026

🎶Deep in the Heart: A Texas Music Series continues with a step of country and a twist!

🤠Start off the evening with Rodell Duff, known for his country-rock vibes and his single "Wrecked" landing on Spotify's HotCountry playlist. Vinyl Ranch keeps the vibes going in a mash up of classic country and disco nightlife, perfect for the "urban cowboy".

🎵Chaparelle takes to the stage in a harmonious union of Texas-based musicians Zella Day, Jesse Woods and Beau Bedford. Chaparelle mixes melodic vocals and a classic country rhythm for the perfect Texas concert!

🗓️Thursday, October 15
🕖7 - 9 pm

🎵On concert days only:

🍹At The Grove Market and Park Provisions mention you’re there for the concert series and receive half-priced slushies and spiked frozen drinks.

🍽️Mention the Deep in the Heart at Phoenicia Specialty Foods and get a free classic bakery baklava when you purchase a shawarma wrap or plate. Or purchase an entrée at MKT BAR inside Phoenicia and receive a free hummus appetizer.

10/05/2026

✍️Writing spooky stories in the park!

🎃Young scholars are invited to a workshop with Writers in the Schools for a creative Halloween themed writing workshop led by Sarah Hill. Discover the benefits of unplugging and enjoying an outdoor brain stimulating activity.

🍂Make it a day of play and purchase tickets before or after the workshop to Houston Pumpkin Festival. You'll have so much to write about after walking through a fun pumpkin wonderland.

🗓️Saturday, October 10
🕚11 am - 12 pm

Wordsmiths, storytellers and creative young scholars are invited to this free, monthly drop-in writing workshop with Writers in the Schools.

10/04/2026

👻Don't be spooked by the amazing things you can discover at Flea by Night!

🛍️From delicious baked goods and jewelry to clothes and art, find all the goodies for your spooky basket this season at a night market in the heart of the city. This open-air market creates a hub for Houstonians to shop local and get outdoors. Attendees will also have the chance to watch Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice as part of Screen on the Green presented by Vivian L. Smith Foundation.

🎃Make a day of it and purchase tickets to the Houston Pumpkin Festival. Discover a pumpkin wonderland in the middle of the city filled with great food, cool attractions and perfect photo ops. Purchase tickets with the link in bio.

🗓️Saturday, October 17
🕕6 - 10 pm

10/04/2026

🧟‍♂️Houston's popular costume contest is almost here!

🕷️Spooky season is finally here which means Scream on the Green is right around the corner. Celebrate Halloween a little early by joining us for a fun night of games, activities, food vendors and the ever popular costume contest.

🕸️Contestants have the chance to win cool prizes from some of Houston's amazing restaurants and attractions. For more information or to register for the contest, visit the link in the bio. Contestant or not we encourage all attendees to dress up in their Halloween costume.

🗓️Friday, October 30
🕕6 - 9 pm

10/03/2026

🚌Seatbelts everyone! The Magic School Bus is coming to Toddler Tuesday!

🧸Toddlers and their caretakers are invited for a morning play date in the city. Join us for story time, crafts, character meet and greets and more activities. Enjoy a 30 minute concert from Prelude Music, an interactive session with instruments and sounds. Attendees will also take a home a book donated by the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation. Participants are highly encouraged to dress up on theme!

🗓️Tuesday, October 6
🕥10:30 am - 12:30 pm