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One of the new pumpkin mosaics at the Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n
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Houston Pumpkin Festival<\/a> is back at Discovery Green with new attractions added to its annual lineup of pumpkin displays, rides and photo ops.<\/p>\n The festival takes over a section of the downtown park through early November. Here\u2019s a first look at this year\u2019s setup and everything to know before you go.<\/p>\n Where and when is Houston Pumpkin Festival?<\/p>\n Vanessa Fernandez poses among colorful pumpkin houses at the Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n Karla Mariz Caranay<\/p>\n Houston Pumpkin Festival runs Sept. 19-Nov. 8 at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St. The festival is set up at Lindsey Waterside Landing, along Kinder Lake on the northeast side of the park.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Hours are 3-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday through Sunday.<\/p>\n How much are Houston Pumpkin Festival tickets?<\/p>\n A colorful walkway greets visitors at the entrance to Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n Karla Mariz Caranay<\/p>\n Tickets are $18 per person Monday through Thursday and $28 Friday through Sunday. Children 3 and younger get in free.<\/p>\n Tickets purchased online do not require a reserved time slot. Walk-up admission may be limited depending on capacity, and the festival may stop admitting visitors up to an hour before closing.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Rides and boats are included with admission. Food and drinks cost extra.<\/p>\n MORE FROM ANA KHAN: From pumpkins to Ren Fest, where to find Houston\u2019s best fall festivals<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s new at Houston Pumpkin Festival this year?<\/p>\n The new Mary Poppins Experience spins during a preview of Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n Karla Mariz Caranay<\/p>\n The festival has several new attractions this year, including the Mary Poppins Experience, a new carousel and Tunnel of Wonders.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The Pumpkin Mosaics have also been updated with new designs, including one featuring Houston\u2019s \u201cBe Someone\u201d message.<\/p>\n What other rides and attractions are there?<\/p>\n Visitors bounce around the Jumpkin\u2019 Pumpkin at Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n Karla Mariz Caranay<\/p>\n Other attractions include a 30-foot slide, Jumpkin\u2019 Pumpkin, pumpkin houses, a hay maze, Sunflower Walk and Pink Trees of Life.<\/p>\n Admission covers the rides and boats. Food and drinks cost extra, and onsite purchases are card-only.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n How much does food cost at Houston Pumpkin Festival?<\/p>\n Food options at Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n Karla Mariz Caranay<\/p>\n Food trucks have a designated area at the festival.<\/p>\n During a first look, we spent $35.42 on four items. At Space City Snacks & Good, an\u00a0agua de Jamaica was $6.69, nachos with queso and beef were $11.15 and Tostitos with elote were $8.92.<\/p>\n A fruit Tornado cocktail from El Deleite Gaspachos cost $8.66.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n NOW AT DISCOVERY GREEN: Massive Mexican folk art creatures take over downtown Houston<\/a><\/p>\n Where can I park for Houston Pumpkin Festival?<\/p>\n Visitors swing beneath the Pink Trees of Life at the Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green.<\/p>\n Karla Mariz Caranay<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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