What do Houston toads, Attwater’s prairie chickens, and black bears have in common?  They are all part of our diverse Texas wildlife and the Zoo works with other organizations to help save them in the wild. Come enjoy a night out at the Houston Zoo just for Educators!  This one of a kind evening will feature ambassador animals, new STEAM activities, a special keeper chat and much more.  Earn 3 CPE hours while enjoying a night out just for you.  Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. For more information, and to register, visit houstonzoo.doubleknot.com/event.

Grab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year. ArBOOretum features fun Fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and much more. This event is rain or shine. No pets, please.

Free admission for members and discounted tickets for online pre-orders until Oct. 18.

To become a sponsor, or for more event details, visit houstonarboretum.org.

On October 20, 2018, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., take your family or students to Houston’s largest annual free, public family festival at Sam Houston Park. Hosted by the Consumer Energy Education Foundation, Energy Day showcases science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with nearly 70 interactive demonstrations and exhibits.

The Energy Day Festival was founded in Houston, Texas in 2011 to provide outreach and educational support materials, events, activities, resources, and information about career opportunities in STEM and the various energy fields – stressing the importance of energy, conservation, and efficiency to schools, students, and their families.

For more information, visit energydayfestival.org.

The Nature Discovery Center’s Pumpkin Patch fall festival returns to Russ Pitman Park this fall. Come to enjoy their refreshed, updated park, where your family can pick out the perfect pumpkins for your porch; take a horse-drawn wagon ride; browse vendor stalls; bounce, spin, and climb big attractions; and play plenty of festival games. Don’t forget to also stop by the food trucks for some scrumptious eats.

Admission to Pumpkin Patch is FREE. Cost of games, activities, food, drinks, and more will vary.

Interested in sponsoring this event? You may find the sponsorship package at naturediscoverycenter.org.

The Nature Discovery Center’s Pumpkin Patch fall festival returns to Russ Pitman Park this fall. Come to enjoy their refreshed, updated park, where your family can pick out the perfect pumpkins for your porch; take a horse-drawn wagon ride; browse vendor stalls; bounce, spin, and climb big attractions; and play plenty of festival games. Don’t forget to also stop by the food trucks for some scrumptious eats.

Admission to Pumpkin Patch is FREE. Cost of games, activities, food, drinks, and more will vary.

Interested in sponsoring this event? You may find the sponsorship package at naturediscoverycenter.org.

Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2018 Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza. This free event has fun and educational environmental activities for all ages such as pumpkin decorating and lectures by experts on major environmental issues. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage.

Parking is available for $1 at the Rice University lot across the street from the church. Metro bus stops for lines 27 & 41 are nearby. Bike parking is available in the church lot.

For more information, visit eventbrite.com.

Join Greens Bayou for a memorial tree planting followed by a family-friendly festival. More details about the event to follow. Visit greensbayou.org for updates.

Celebrate early Texas culture with historians, blacksmiths, and more. Visitors can also pick and comb cotton, use natural plant dyes to make your own bandana, make candles as an early Texan did, watch a woodworker use human-powered equipment, and test your early Texas knowledge to identify hand tools and archeological finds. For more information, view their flyer at pct3.com.

Save the Date! Memorial Park Conservancy’s first ever Fitness Fair brings together the best in health, wellness, and fitness, right to YOUR Park! Fitness Fair will feature booths from local business, running clubs, and fitness groups. You can also sample new products, enjoy the food truck, and try out free fitness classes throughout the morning. This event is made possible through the generosity of Axis Earth and Whole Health Center Houston. Visit their Facebook page.

Saturday 12/1 and Sunday 12/2
from 12 noon to 5 pm
Levy Park Holiday Festival