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Houston Halloween 2025

See all Houston Halloween happenings this year!

Houston gears up for Halloween 2025 in Downtown and near the Theater District, with spooky nights by Discovery Green and haunted museum events. Expect ghost hunting tours, Halloween markets, and costume balls alongside family-friendly pumpkins, spooky food stalls, and midnight fright shows.

Find the best Houston Halloween happenings this year!

Houston Halloween

Houston Family-Friendly Fall Activities

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📍 Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
(3.5 mi from Houston)

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Energy: Low to medium

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Experience the magic of Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo, a delightful Halloween celebration perfect for families. Wander through enchanting animal exhibits, discover seasonal decorations, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the season while supporting wildlife conservation.

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Best For: Families with young children
A young girl in a pumpkin patch holds a carved jack-o-lantern, while in the background, two young girls and a woman smile and hold pumpkins, all set against a backdrop of autumn foliage.
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📍 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024
(5.0 mi from Houston)

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Get ready for ArBOOretum, the Houston Arboretum's premier family fall event! This exciting festival features a unique Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail, pumpkin decorating, live animal encounters, and festive train rides. It's a perfect way for families to celebrate the season with fun activities and a touch of nature.

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Best For: Families and children
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival in Bellaire
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📍 Nature Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire, TX 77401
(6.4 mi from Houston)

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Experience the magic of autumn at the annual Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival! This beloved two-day event offers a delightful array of activities for all ages, including classic carnival games, creative crafts, and exciting attractions like axe throwing and a moonwalk. Wander through a vibrant pumpkin patch, enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, and meet the animals. Local food trucks and vendors will be on hand, offering delicious treats and unique fall-themed goodies. Don't miss the dog costume parade and virtual costume contest!

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Best For: Families and children
Three people in Halloween costumes stand in a park with pumpkins scattered on the grass. The person on the left wears a Superman costume with a wizard hat, the person in the middle wears a dark blue costume with red accents, and the person on the right wears a white polka-dot dress with a cat-ear hat. A large screen displaying images of people is visible in the background.
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📍 Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
(0.7 mi from Houston)

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Get ready for a spooky good time at Scream on the Green®, Discovery Green's premier Halloween event. This festive celebration features a lively costume contest, captivating living sculptures, and insightful palm readers and psychics. Enjoy games, music, and a special screening of 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' under the stars.

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Best For: Families, couples, and individuals looking for a festive halloween evening.
Houston Pumpkin Festival in Houston
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📍 Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
(0.7 mi from Houston)

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Step into a storybook of fall magic at Discovery Green's Houston Pumpkin Festival. This vibrant event transforms the park into an autumn wonderland with activities for all ages. Bounce on the world's largest bouncy pumpkin, dive into a fun corn pit, and choose from over 50 pumpkin varieties for the perfect family photo. Explore whimsical attractions like Cinderella's Carriage and the 'Sunflower Walk' for an unforgettable seasonal experience.

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Best For: Families, children, fall enthusiasts
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📍 Color Factory
3303 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098
(3.4 mi from Houston)

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Step into a world of vibrant color at Color Factory Houston. This immersive art experience features 14 unique installations, from a NASA-inspired ball pit to a dazzling confetti room. Engage your senses, connect with others, and discover the many shades of Texas through the eyes of local and international artists. Complimentary treats and digital photos are included with every visit.

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Best For: Families, art lovers, and those seeking a unique, colorful experience.
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📍 Children's Museum Houston
1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
(2.7 mi from Houston)

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Experience the Children's Museum Houston as it transforms into a magical Halloween Happy House! This free, family-friendly event offers a safe and fun trick-or-treat party for young children. Enjoy spooky tunes from a wicked DJ, meet monstrous characters, and boogie down in your most boo-tiful costume.

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Best For: Families with young children
Kidcreate Studio Parent & Child "Color Me Happy" Weekly Class in Houston
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📍 Kidcreate Studio - Greater Heights
1223 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018
(5.0 mi from Houston)

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This parent and child art class is designed to spark joy and creativity in young artists aged 18 months to 6 years. Participants will build self-esteem while exploring new skills and creating colorful masterpieces. The class features 3D creations, finger painting, and a unique spin-art technique, making the art table a happy place for all.

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Best For: Young children and their caregivers

Houston Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

Three people in Halloween costumes are holding drinks and smiling at a street party. On the left is a woman dressed as a vampire with a white wig and a red and black collar. In the middle is a woman dressed as a witch with a black hat and spooky makeup. On the right is a person in a skeleton costume.
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📍 Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill
2000 Bagby St #105/106, Houston, TX 77002
(0.6 mi from Houston)

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Get ready for Houston's ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl, spanning two thrilling nights! This event invites you to don your most creative costume and join hundreds of fellow crawlers for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy exclusive drink specials, food deals, and complimentary drinks at a variety of participating bars. With a custom map to guide you and professional photographers capturing the fun, it's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween.

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Best For: Adults seeking a lively halloween nightlife experience.
Houston Halloween Bar Crawl All Access in Houston
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📍 Cedar Creek
1034 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008
(4.1 mi from Houston)

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Get ready for Houston's ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl, spanning Midtown, The Heights, and Washington Ave. This event offers access to over four venues with free entry, exclusive drink specials, and a chance to win prizes in a social media costume contest. Hundreds of costumed participants are expected for a night of spooky fun and vibrant nightlife.

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Best For: Adults celebrating halloween
2nd Tacos y Michelada Festival in Houston
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📍 The Tipsy Sloth
3517 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, TX 77003
(2.2 mi from Houston)

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Energy: Moderate

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Get ready for a fiesta at the ultimate Taco & Michelada Festival! Savor the irresistible aroma of sizzling tacos and the refreshing tang of ice-cold micheladas, all while vibrant rhythms of live music fill the air. Explore a mouthwatering selection of tacos from top local vendors and quench your thirst with diverse, handcrafted micheladas. This celebration of authentic Mexican flavors offers a lively atmosphere perfect for foodies and fun-seekers alike, with entertainment for all ages.

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Best For: Foodies and fun-seekers
"Day of the Dead" Texas Halloween Massacre 2025 in Houston
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📍 Privilege Rooftop & Lounge
808 Anita Street, Houston, TX 77006
(1.2 mi from Houston)

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Get ready for the 'Day of the Dead' Texas Halloween Massacre 2025, a massive Halloween costume party in Houston. This event features a $500 costume contest, multiple DJs and MCs, a dazzling light and fire show, 360 photo booths, and unique entertainment like stilt walkers and LED robots. Enjoy free party favors and face painting, with a full kitchen menu available.

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Best For: Adults seeking a lively halloween party experience
Oktober on the Boulevard in Houston
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📍 St. John the Divine
2450 River Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX 77019
(3.6 mi from Houston)

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Energy: Low to medium

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Join the annual Oktober on the Boulevard for a vibrant community celebration. This festive fall event features a variety of activities including pumpkin decorating, games, and live music. Attendees can also enjoy beer tastings and sample delicious offerings from local vendors selling baked goods, jams, and more. It's the perfect way to embrace the autumn season with family and friends.

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Best For: Families and community members looking for a festive fall celebration.

Houston Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

Drunk Dracula in
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📍 Drunk Dracula Speakeasy
(0.4 mi from Houston)

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This spooky season, prepare for a "bloody good time" with Drunk Dracula! One actor, five shots of whiskey, and an epic retelling of Transylvania's most infamous bachelor. Will you try to stop him or let him have his way? The Drunk Shakespeare Society brings its signature mayhem to the stage in this limited four-week run. Get ready for a "to die for" event!

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Best For: Adults seeking a unique, comedic theatrical experience
Alley All New Festival 2025 in Houston
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📍 Alley Theatre
615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002
(0.3 mi from Houston)

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Immerse yourself in the cutting edge of theatre at the Alley All New Festival. This event showcases exciting new plays, including the world premiere of 'The Body Snatcher,' a gothic love story. Attendees can experience readings of diverse works like 'Womb 2.0' and the interactive 'Dating Comprehension,' alongside insightful artist panels. It's a prime opportunity to discover the future of theatre.

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Best For: Theatre enthusiasts, new play development supporters
Two stylized, doll-like figures, one with dark hair and a green dress, the other in a purple pointed hat and dress, exchange a pink flower in a sunny, outdoor setting with a blurred background of people and a large structure.
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📍 Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
(3.0 mi from Houston)

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Experience the magic of 'Wicked' under the stars at Miller Outdoor Theatre. This free outdoor screening brings the beloved musical to life, following the story of Elphaba and Glinda in the Land of Oz. Join them for an enchanting evening filled with music and wonder. Feel free to come in costume!

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Best For: Movie lovers, musical fans, families

Houston Haunted Experiences

A terrifying, skeletal monster with glowing red eyes lunges from a blood-splattered wall in a dimly lit hallway as three people run away in fear.
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📍 13th Floor Haunted House Houston
7075 Farm to Market 1960 Road West Ste 20, Houston, TX
(0.2 mi from Houston)

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Prepare for an unforgettable Halloween experience at the 13th Floor Haunted House in Houston. This top-rated attraction features three terrifying haunted houses: Summer of Shadows, Infestation, and Rise of the Kraken. Test your survival skills in the Zombie Apocalypse Live GellyBall attraction or try to escape one of the Mini Escape Games. For those seeking an extra thrill, a secret horror-themed bar awaits.

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Best For: Thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts
Houston Hollow Heart Hauntings Ghost Tour in Houston
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📍 Market Square Park
813 Congress Street, Houston, TX 77002
(0.5 mi from Houston)

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Uncover the chilling secrets of Houston on this #1 rated ghost tour. Led by expert guides, you'll walk through historic Market Square Park, exploring locations steeped in tragic tales and paranormal activity. Hear gruesome stories from the city's past, from the Great Depression to unexplained phenomena, and feel the eerie presence of spirits in some of America's most haunted sites.

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Best For: History buffs and thrill-seekers

Houston Other Halloween Activities

Houston Ghost Tour in Houston
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📍 Sam Houston Statue
6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX
(2.9 mi from Houston)

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Embark on a thrilling journey into Houston's haunted past with the original Houston Ghost Tour. Explore eerie streets and historic locations, uncovering tales of mystery and mayhem. Choose from popular tours like the Old Town Spring Ghost Tour, ranked among the most haunted towns, or a guided ghost hunt. These spooky, yet not scary, excursions are perfect for those seeking a unique historical and paranormal experience.

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Best For: History buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, and those seeking a spooky yet non-frightening experience.

Halloween Near Houston

Pasadena Halloween

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics in Houston
Houston
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St. Luke's ER Trunk or Treat in Pasadena
Pasadena
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📍 St. Luke's Pasadena Freestanding Emergency Center
(15.0 mi from Houston)

Missouri City Halloween

Tricks and Treats in the Park in Missouri City
Missouri City
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📍 Missouri City Community Park
(16.3 mi from Houston)
A terrifying, muscular monster with sharp teeth and horns looms over two terrified people running away in a dimly lit greenhouse with red and green lighting and dripping red stains on the walls.
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📍 Jefferson Palace Hotel
(14.0 mi from Houston)

Pearland Halloween

A miniature haunted house decorated for Halloween, with a man standing in the doorway and toy figures of children and skeletons gathered on the steps, illuminated by glowing orange windows and jack-o'-lanterns.
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📍 Phobia Haunted Houses
(11.3 mi from Houston)
A menacing robot with glowing red eyes stands in a foggy graveyard, illuminated by eerie red and green lights, as two people flee in terror.
Rosharon
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📍 Creepy Hollow Haunted House
(25.3 mi from Houston)

Sugar Land Halloween

A group of children and Scooby-Doo are at an outdoor Halloween event at night, with a movie screen showing 'Halloweentown', carnival tents, and many pumpkins scattered on the grass under a starry sky.
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📍 Constellation Field
(19.1 mi from Houston)
Three young people in Halloween costumes are running in a race outdoors, with autumn leaves on the ground and trees in the background. The person in the middle wears a witch hat and a costume with a pumpkin belly, while the other two wear shirts with jack-o'-lantern designs.
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📍 Brazos River Park
(21.8 mi from Houston)

Atascocita Halloween

A group of people are carving and decorating pumpkins for Halloween, with many carved jack-o'-lanterns and dinosaur figures displayed on a table outdoors.
New Caney
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📍 Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures
(31.8 mi from Houston)
A monstrous figure with a chainsaw chases two people through a dimly lit, smoky building with purple and blue lighting.
Kingwood
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📍 Purgatory Scream Park
(23.1 mi from Houston)

Spring Halloween

A group of people are running away from a giant lizard in a library, with spiderwebs covering the ceiling and bookshelves.
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📍 The Haunted Trails
(22.2 mi from Houston)
Old Time Christmas Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch in Spring
Spring
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📍 Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
(22.5 mi from Houston)

Baytown Halloween

Baytown History and Haunts Tour in Baytown
Baytown
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📍 Downtown Baytown
(24.0 mi from Houston)
Halloween - A Haunting House Painting Class in Baytown
Baytown
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📍 Painting with a Twist - Baytown
(23.9 mi from Houston)

Cypress Halloween

A medieval village scene with fireworks in the sky, featuring a woman in a red dress, two knights in armor, and a man with a sword, set against a backdrop of timber-framed buildings.
Todd Mission
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📍 Texas Renaissance Festival
(44.3 mi from Houston)
Dewberry Farm Fall Festival in Brookshire
Brookshire
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📍 Dewberry Farm
(36.3 mi from Houston)

The Woodlands Halloween

A group of children and a monster are gathered in a room decorated for Halloween. One child plays the guitar, another reads a book, and a third holds a banana. A large jack-o'-lantern moon hangs in the background.
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📍 The Woodlands Children's Museum
(29.3 mi from Houston)
Three people in a wagon filled with pumpkins, wearing hats and smiling, with Halloween decorations in the background.
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📍 Town Green Park
(28.4 mi from Houston)

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