Fall weekends near COLTON® can go in plenty of directions. You can pick pumpkins, spend the day at the Texas Renaissance Festival, browse a local market, cheer under the Friday night lights, or head out for an easy day trip.
There are also plenty of ways to enjoy the season without spending too much. Free community festivals, child admission deals, and local outdoor spaces can help fill the calendar while keeping weekend plans within budget.
If you are looking for seasonal things to do in Montgomery County and the Magnolia area, start with these 2026 events, then add a few local traditions and outdoor outings along the way.
1. Spend a Day at the Texas Renaissance Festival
One of the season’s biggest attractions is practically in the neighborhood. The Texas Renaissance Festival takes place in Todd Mission at 21778 FM 1774.
The festival runs on weekends from October 10 through November 29, 2026, plus Thanksgiving Friday. Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, with no entry after 7 p.m.
Once you enter the festival grounds, you can watch jousting matches, acrobats, magicians, birds of prey, musicians, and stage performers. Shops, games, themed food, and activities fill the festival village, so you can easily spend most of the day exploring.
Families can save by visiting on Sunday. Children ages 5 to 12 receive free admission every Sunday, while kids age 4 and younger enter free every festival day.
Ticket prices vary by date, so review the official ticket information before choosing your weekend.
2. Enjoy Fall Events Around Magnolia
Magnolia adds several community events to the fall calendar, including the 2026 Fall Fest Community Family Fair on October 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Magnolia Event Center.
The free event includes trick-or-treating, a costume contest, crafts, face painting, pumpkin patch photos, and a crafters and artisans market. Families can stop by for a few hours without committing to a full-day festival.
Admission is free, and guests can bring cereal or jelly donations for the Society of Samaritans if they would like to contribute. For families who want a simple outing without a long drive or large admission cost, this is an easy one to add to the calendar.
3. Browse Local Markets
Not every fall weekend needs a festival. For a slower Sunday, visit the Magnolia Farmers & Artisans Market in Old Magnolia.
The market takes place on the first, third, and fifth Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18850 FM 1488. Local farmers, bakers, beekeepers, artisans, crafters, and other vendors fill the market with fresh foods and handmade finds.
Take your time browsing the booths, pick up something local to bring home, and enjoy an easy afternoon together. Leashed pets are welcome as well.
4. Make Friday Night a Football Night
Fall in Texas comes with Friday night football, and Magnolia gives COLTON families a couple of nearby teams to follow.
Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School both have varsity football games throughout the fall. Local games give families an easy Friday night plan before a quieter Saturday or a full festival weekend.
Check the Magnolia ISD Athletics ticket and football schedule page for the latest schedules, game locations, and ticket information before heading to the stadium. Magnolia ISD uses digital tickets only, and cash is not accepted at the gates, so be sure to purchase your tickets online before the game.
5. Pick Pumpkins at P-6 Farms
Pumpkins are usually one of the first things that come to mind once fall arrives, and P-6 Farms Fall Fest gives you plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
The festival runs on select weekends from September 26 through November 8, 2026, at 9963 Poole’s Road in Montgomery.
You can pick pumpkins, wander through the corn maze, visit colorful flower fields, watch pig races, and meet farm animals. Kids can also enjoy slides, vintage rides, and other attractions throughout the farm.
Most attractions are included with your admission ticket. Pumpkins, flowers, food, merchandise, apple blasters, and paintball require an extra purchase.
Check the official website for current ticket prices and available deals before planning your visit.
6. Plan an Easy Day Trip
When you want a change of scenery, nearby Tomball can turn an open Saturday into an easy day trip.
Spooktacular ’26 takes place at Tomball Depot Plaza on October 10. The free event brings families together for Halloween games, bounce houses, crafts, vendors, and other activities before an outdoor screening of Wicked at dusk.
Admission and parking are free. Bring chairs or blankets if you plan to stay for the movie. Packing your own drinks and snacks can help you enjoy the full evening without adding much to your budget.
Tomball also has restaurants, shops, and its historic depot area, so you can build a longer outing around the event.
7. Spend a Fall Afternoon Outdoors
Some weekends, you don’t have to go anywhere at all.
COLTON gives residents plenty of ways to enjoy fall closer to home, with more than 186 acres of green space and trails in Phase 1. Miles of 10-foot-wide hike-and-bike trails connect with walking paths throughout the community, while Arroyos Park will add playgrounds, picnic areas, an amphitheater, trails, a splash pad, and disc golf.
Families can pack a picnic, take the kids outside, go for a walk or bike ride, or simply enjoy the cooler weather without planning a full day away.
Explore COLTON’s community amenities for more ways to enjoy time close to home.
Make Fall Weekends Part of Life Near COLTON
Life in COLTON is rich with opportunities to spend more time together. Fall weekends can bring your family to local festivals, football games, pumpkin patches, markets, and outdoor spaces, with plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the season together.
Back at home, COLTON’s community amenities give families even more ways to connect, from trails and green spaces to places designed for recreation and time outdoors.
If you want a community where your family can spend more time together, explore available homes in COLTON and find a place to call home.
