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Halloween in Houston • 2025

Spooky Season in H-Town 👻🎃

From family-friendly pumpkin fun to full-send haunted thrills, here’s your curated guide to Halloween across Greater Houston.

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Find treats, scares, and photo ops near you—pin stops, share routes, and go boo-hopping with your crew.

General

Immersive

The Color Factory — Haunted Hues

Sep 6 – Nov 3, 2025 • Interactive rooms reimagined with a happily haunted twist, candy treats, pumpkin fun, and ultra-grammable moments.

All ages • Timed entry recommended

Twilight Trails (21+)

Halloween Sip & Stroll — Houston Arboretum

Oct 30, 2025 • 5:30–7:30 PM • A guided evening hike with two pours (wine or Saint Arnold) + festive bites and animal meet-and-greets.

21+ • Tickets required

Family-Friendly

Downtown Fest

Houston Pumpkin Festival — Discovery Green

Sep 20 – Nov 2, 2025 • Giant bouncy pumpkin, corn pit, 50+ pumpkin varieties, LED crystal kayaks, bumper boats, slides & games.

Paid attractions • Photos galore

Zoo Boo

Houston Zoo — Merry-Not-Scary

Sep 26 – Oct 31, 2025 • Costumes welcome, carved pumpkins, pumpkin tree, peek-a-boo displays, and autumn-themed fun all month.

All ages • Included with admission

Space-Themed Treats

Galaxy Frights — Space Center Houston

Oct 18–19 & 25–26 • Candy stations, spooky photo ops, and space-inspired Halloween fun inside the city’s favorite mission control.

Included with admission

Boardwalk Weekends

Boo on the Boardwalk — Kemah

Weekends in October • Freaky Fridays, Scary Saturdays, Spooky Sundays + live music and trick-or-treating along the water.

All ages • Check schedule

Paws & Applause

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade — Levy Park

Oct 26, 2025 • 2:30 PM • Pup parade + costume contest with “pup-tastic” prizes. Bring your best-dressed furry friend.

Free • Family & pet friendly

Symphony for Kids

Frightfully Fun! — Jones Hall

Nov 1, 2025 • 10 & 11 AM • Costumed musicians, movie themes (Star Wars, HP, Aladdin), candy stations, crafts, and instrument petting zoo.

Tickets required • Costumes encouraged

Haunted Houses

Bring brave friends. Some experiences are intense—check age guidance and policies.

Houston Scream Fest

Fri & Sat, Oct 3 – Nov 8 (+ Oct 30) • A month-long fright festival: zombie paintball, asylum escape, castle of doom, live music & freak show acts.

Open rain or shine • Tickets required

Haunted Trails — Old Town Spring

Oct 3–5, 10–12, 17–19, 23–26, 30–31; Nov 1 • Hayride drop at the edge of the woods…then walk a creature-packed trail through a famously haunted town.

Outdoor trail • Select dates

Houston Terror Dome

Weekends & select dates (Sep–Nov) • Ax throwing, paintball gallery, pumpkin patch, escape rooms, selfie saloon, carnival games + haunted bar (21+).

Family fun zones • Scare zones • 21+ bar

Phobia

Weekends & various dates (Sep–Nov) • Ten haunts across two locations (Beltway 8 & Kemah). Think: Dawn of the Machine, Clown Mania, Contagion & more.

Multiple attractions • Timed entry advised

Pumpkin Patches

Old Time Christmas Tree Farm

Classic patch vibes with hayrides, photo ops, and pumpkins galore. A local fave for families and fall portraits.

Seasonal • Check hours & pricing

Dewberry Farm

A full day out: rides, games, farm animals, corn maze, and so many pumpkins to pick from.

Tickets required • Plan ahead

Blessington Farms

Fields of fun with photo backdrops, activities, and a laid-back patch experience west of town.

Family-friendly • Seasonal

Oil Ranch

Old-school Texas charm with pumpkins, hayrides, and space to roam for little pumpkins.

Check calendar for events

Food & Restaurant Events

Pop-Up

Dead Man’s Manor — Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge

Oct 1 – 31, 2025 • Victorian Gothic makeover with themed cocktails + nightly happenings: mixers, karaoke, movie nights, Tarot Tuesdays, and a Halloween bash (Oct 30–31).

21+ • Calendar of events

Bewitching Bar

The Cursed Cauldron — Botanica

Oct 3 – Nov 2, 2025 • Immersive witchy cocktail experience with potions, performances, and movie nights. Reservations highly recommended.

21+ • Limited run

Movies & Margs

HalloweenTown — Heights & Co.

Now – Oct 31, 2025 • Outdoor movie lineup + S’mores Board and themed cocktails (Blood Bag Cosmo, Grave Digger Espresso Martini, Witches Brew Margarita).

Reservations encouraged

Kids Eat Free

Halloween at Hungry’s

Oct 31, 2025 • Little ghouls in costume eat free. A fright-free family dinner win.

One day only • See details

Third Ward Tradition

The Savoy — Halloween & Anniversary Week

Week of Oct 26, 2025 • Daily giveaways, $5,000 in contests, “Shot O’Clock,” haunted happy hours, and a full spooky makeover—no cover.

21+ • Week-long party

Seasonal Menu

Fielding’s River Oaks — Halloween Menu

Oct 1 – 31, 2025 • Crimson Veil & Black Widow cocktails + themed bites (Witches Cauldron wontons, WareWolf Bites) and a Jack-O-Lantern Basque Cheesecake.

Reservations recommended