About this Event
Join us on Friday, October 23, 2026, as Helix Park brings the community together for carnival-inspired excitement for all ages. Challenge your friends and family to classic carnival games, get creative with hands-on crafts hosted by local community partners, and explore the colorful creations of our 2026 Adirondack Chair Art Contest finalists. Don't forget to cast your vote for your favorite chair before the winner is announced!
As the sun sets, gather in the amphitheater for the Adirondack Chair Art Contest awards ceremony, then settle in and grab some popcorn for a showing of The Addams Family.
5:30 p.m. | Fall Fair festivities begin, and the Adirondack Chair Art Contest voting opens
6:30 p.m. | The Adirondack Chair Art Contest Awards Ceremony
6:45 p.m. | The Addams Family begins at the Helix Park Amphitheater
Please bring a mat, towel, or folding chair for seating. Parking is available in the yellow TMC Helix Park parking garage next to the amphitheater at 1720 Breakthrough Way, Houston, Texas 77030. Use code TMC3 to validate 2 hours of parking.
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Picnic blankets will be available for a $15 donation.
*All proceeds will benefit the Texas Medical Center Foundation.
Event venue & nearby stays
TMC Helix Park, 1885 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, United States
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