Because of large crowds and limited availability, Discovery Green encourages visitors to buy tickets to the Houston Pumpkin Festival online in advance. (Courtesy Discovery Green)

Looking for something to do in the Houston area this weekend? Check out this weekend's guide. All events are subject to change, and this list is not comprehensive.

Houston Pumpkin Festival

Join fun family outings with activities, games, photo ops featuring a corn pit, a bounce house and over 50 pumpkin varieties.

Oct. 3-Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
$26 per person, free (children under 2)
1500 McKinney St., Houston
www.discoverygreen.com

Original Greek Festival

The Original Greek Festival offers three days of authentic food, live music, traditional dance, cathedral tours and the Agora market.

Oct. 3-4, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Free (admission)
3511 Yoakum Blvd., Houston
www.greekfestival.org

The Boardwalk at Towne Lake Light Up

In partnership with Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center, the boardwalk will be bathing the northwest Houston shopping, dining and entertainment destination in brilliant pink lights throughout October.

Oct. 3, 6-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
www.boardwalktl.com

Swiftie Purse Bingo

A Taylor-themed Singo, or music bingo, night allows attendees to sing along to favorite tracks and mark a card to play bingo.

Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
$21.26 (admission)
1230 W. 20th St., Houston
www.eventbrite.com

Friends of HPL Book Sale

Every purchase helps fund programs and resources at the Houston Public Library. Books will range from $1 to $3 and DVDs will be $1.

Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free (admission)
6510 W. Little York Road, Houston
Facebook: Friends of HPL

Acorn Art Festival

The festival will feature arts and crafts vendors as well as music, food trucks and kid-friendly fun.

Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free admission
6035 South Fry Rd., Katy
www.acornartfest.com

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is at Willowbrook Mall between Dick's and H&M, where fans can pick up treats and merchandise while supplies last.