Downtown Houston trades its usual skyline rush for a playful fall landscape at the Houston Pumpkin Festival. Discovery Green fills with colorful gourds, pumpkin houses, a hay maze, sunflower walk, carousel, bumper boats, a giant slide, food trucks, and plenty of photo-ready surprises. Rides are included with admission, making this an easy family day or festive date. Weekday and weekend hours differ, so plan around the pace you want.