50 Things to Do on Halloween for Both Kids & Adults in Houston

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Grab your costume and strut your spooky stuff at events happening around Houston on Halloween Day, October 31, 2025.

There’s nothing like donning your costume and celebrating Halloween on the actual 31st of October, especially when clock strikes and it falls on the weekend.

Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo – Little ghouls and goblins can enjoy age-appropriate Halloween fun, including the giant pumpkin, scary-go-round, photo ops, lantern tunnel, and more. Costumes encouraged. Included with general admission. 9am to 5pm. Get tickets.

Halloween at Downtown Aquarium – Bring the kiddos in costume and get a half price exhibit ticket with adult exhibit purchase at the Downtown Aquarium. $26.99; $24.99 for kids under 42″. 9am to 6pm. Get tickets.

Happy Halloween! at Children’s Museum Houston – Bring the kids to the museum district for a K-Pop Demon Hunter Meet & Greet, a Beetlejuice DJ, arts and crafts, and more. $19.95. 9am to 8pm. Get tickets.

Sloomooween at Sloomoo Institute – For one last day, kids and families can enjoy special trick-or-treating, costume contests, make your own slime, meet and greets with Sloomoo, getting slimed at Spooky Falls, and more at the top slime experience in the U.S. $29+. 9am to 9pm. Get tickets.

Happy Halloween! at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – Celebrate Halloween with a live DJ, face painters, DIY workshops, and trick-or-treating in Fort Bend. $15. 10am to 5pm. Get tickets.

Trick or Treat at 1838 Menard House | FREE – Galveston’s oldest residence opens its gates to trick-or-treaters offering individual bags of candy for young guests. The house itself will be closed. 5pm to 6:30pm. Learn more.

Boo Bash at Katy Mills Mall | FREE – Bring your ghouls, goblins, and little monsters to the AMC Plaza as Katy Mills Mall hosts a Boo Bash with trick or treating in a family-friendly environment. 5pm to 7pm. Learn more.

Halloween Trick-or-Treat at CityCentre | FREE – Go on a spooky stroll through CityCentre in your costume for tricks and treats, and then head to the plaza for spooky DJ tunes, a witchy Halloween performance, and other fun activities. 5pm to 8pm. Learn more.

Pumpkins After Dark 2025 at Big Rivers Amusement Park | Ends Sunday – Journey down a magical road adorned with 10,000 hand-carved lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, complete with full access to Big Rivers Amusement Park. $23. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Family Movie Night: Coco at Trebly Park | FREE – It’s a Halloween/Day of the Dead mash-up at a screening of Pixar’s Coco (PG, 2017) under the stars—with pre-movie character meet-and-greets, free face painting, popcorn, and candy. 6pm; 7pm movie. Learn more.

Giant Pumpkin Dragon at Pumpkins After Dark at Big Rivers Amusement Park | Photos courtesy of Pumpkins After Dark

Halloween Day is for Adults 21 & Up!

We’ve got 40 Halloween parties and events happening tonight and this weekend across Greater Houston. Get to it, H-Town!

All Day Happy Hour & Dog Costume Contest at Eureka Heights Brew Co. – Enjoy $1 off all beers and enter your fur-kids into a friendly competition. Also take advantage of free play spooky pinball machines starting at 7pm. 4pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Drunk Dracula at The Emerald Theatre | Ongoing – The fall favorite returns, with an actor pounding 5 shots of whiskey right before their starring turn as the vampire who can’t be satisfied—while fellow actors try to keep things on script. $49+. 5pm. Get tickets.

Batl-Oween at Batl-Grounds – Enjoy axe-throwing and other games at an all-you-can-play event in the Heights, which comes with a free drink. $15+. 5pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Houston Heights Official Halloween Bar Crawl at Cedar Creek – Crawl around multiple Heights bars and enjoy themed drinks, food specials, live DJs, costume contests, and more. $9+. 5pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

Halloween Bash at Pier 6 | No Cover – San Leon’s popular seaside restaurant hosts a costume party with spooky decor, all-night happy hour, candy for kiddos, tunes spun by DJ Ebonix, and a cash prize for best costume. 5pm to midnight. Learn more.

A Haunting Affair: Halloween at Aye Candy | Repeats Saturday | FREE with RSVP – Compete in the ultimate costume contest, with cash prizes for first and second place, over drinks like the Witches Brew and dancing, at the Spring Branch speakeasy. 5pm to 2am. Reserve now.

Boos & Brews: Halloween at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | FREE – Houston’s OG brewery hosts a Halloween party, complete with live music, local vendors, food, craft brews, a trunk or treat, photo ops, costume contests, and more. 5:30pm to 10:30pm. Get tickets.

Spirits of the Bayou: A Historical Halloween Walk along Buffalo Bayou | All Ages – Meet at Allen’s Landing for a 90-minute walk through Houston’s haunted history on the banks of the bayou. Costumes encouraged. $10. 6pm. Get tickets.

Pumpkins After Dark 2025 at Big Rivers Amusement Park | Ends Sunday – Journey down a magical road adorned with 10,000 hand-carved lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, complete with full access to Big Rivers Amusement Park. $23. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Haunted Hotel Halloween at Lucine | FREE – Bring your costume and dancing shoes for a night of live music by Vtephen, Kai Derrick, Tyson Webb, Avenue O, The Sons of Nephilim, Galvezton, and Del Mar featuring Alana Stevenson by the sea. 6pm to 11pm. 

Trick or Drink Houston Halloween Bar Crawl | Repeats Saturday – Gain entry to participating bars with no cover charge and enjoy drink specials all night long. $27+. 6pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Halloween Night: A Party of Titanic Proportions at Loose Cannon | No Cover – The Spring Branch dive bar hosts a martini-fueled sinking ship party with photo ops, an ice luge and more. 6pm to 2am. Learn more.

Fright Fest Little at Little Woodrow’s in the Heights | No Cover – Little Woodrow’s Heights watering hole outpost kicks off the night with a costume contest and prizes. 7pm. Learn more.

The Abyss at Terror Isle Adventures Haunted House | Final Night – Plunge into a terrifying underwater nightmare, where a cursed treasure unleashes a plague across Terror Isle, at the Texas City attraction’s final night of the season. $27+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

Noche de Brujas Party at Caracol – The epic party at the Uptown restaurant promises passed bites, food and drink stations, a costume contest and a DJ keeping the beats going all night long. $85. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

Fright Night Fiesta at The San Luis Resort – Dance to live DJ beats, spy vibrant body art, and take in exciting entertainment at the Galveston resort’s Cove. $65. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

A Toast to the Afterlife: Halloween & Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Laura Hotel | No Cover – Sip Espolòn cocktails, enjoy live music, festive décor, and a costume contest with prizes at this Day of the Dead celebration. 8pm to 11:30pm. Learn more or RSVP.

Spirits & Salsa: Halloween Night at The Moran CityCentre – Dance to a mix of salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata, and tropical rhythms as Mango Punch performs live, paired with handcrafted cocktails, a best dressed contest, and poolside vibes. $13. 8pm to 11:30pm. Get tickets.

The Cosmic Howl Halloween House Party at Meow Wolf – The experimental art space in Hardy Yards hosts a Halloween bash complete with live music from Swimwear Department, tunes by DJ Brandon Airlines, photo ops, and more. $35+. 8pm to midnight. Get tickets.

Hollowicked at Axelrad | No Cover – Groove to EDM on Axelrad’s brand new festival stage, complete with a haunted maze entrance to set the mood. 8pm to 2am. Learn more.

Boo’s at Night: Halloween at Boo’s Burgers | No Cover – The East End establishment kicks off its monthly Boo’s after dark series with complimentary beer and ranch water, music from Big Ace and Meganswave, and more. 8pm to midnight. Learn more.

Halloween Night: A Sinner’s Juke Joint at Sharespace Preston – Inspired by the smoky nights of the 1930s Mississippi Delta, the event features live music, bites, cocktails, dancing, and more. $59+. 8pm to midnight. Get tickets.

Halloween Goes Hollywood at Conservatory Dining Hall, Bar & Lounge – Bring the glitz and glam to a party featuring a Hollywood-inspired costume contest, red carpet photo ops, live entertainment, themed drinks, and giveaways. $25. 8pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Halloween Costume Party at LIV Houston | No Cover – The Downtown bar hosts a costume party that includes a high-energy open mic, a costume contest with a cash prize, live performances by CliffWho and Hugh Stone, and all-night drink specials. 8pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Classic Halloween at Numbers Nightclub – The iconic Montrose nightclub hosts its annual Halloween party with drink specials, tunes by DJ Wes Wallace, and a costume contest with $1,000+ in cash and prizes. Cover at the door. 8:30pm to 2am. Learn more.

Halloween with David Delagarza at The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club – Five-time Grammy-winner David Delagarza and his band of all-star musicians headline a Halloween show, with themed drink specials and a costume contest. $10. 9pm. Learn more.

Spirits & Skeletons: Halloween Bash at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Party it up at HMNS annual after hours museum-spanning costumed bash, with live music by Joilux, tunes by DJ SkaDean, food trucks, and more. $60; $50 members. 9pm to 1am. Get tickets.

Haunted Casino Soirée at The George Theater – Expect an evening of spooky sophistication over games, bites, the chance to win the $5,000 costume contest grand prize. $108+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Engine Driver’s Rock N Roll Costume Party at Continental Club – Dress as your favorite rock star and celebrate Halloween dancing the night away with the top tunes of the ‘60s and early ‘70s. $10+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Wub-O-Ween at 9pm Music Venue – Bass music act Ahee headlines the Wub-O-Ween EDM concert at the spot west of the Galleria. $29.58 & up. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.

11th Annual 2025 Monster’s Ball at Prospect Park – The party features a $1000 costume contest, tarot card readers, magicians, professional face painters, and a photo booth. No cover until 10pm; $11+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Nothing Matters Halloween Party at The Secret Group | FREE with RSVP – The EaDo club spins emo, punk and indie jams all night long, while you groove out and enjoy cheap drink specials. 9pm to 2am. RSVP or learn more.

Halloween Party at D&T Drive Inn | No Cover – Costumes are welcome at a live set from The Raging Bonzers at the beloved Heights staple. 9pm to 2am. Learn more.

Post Apocalypse Party 2025 at Post Houston – Post’s X Atrium transforms into an end of the world extravaganza with live DJs, hype dancers, a platform aerialist, 3 terrifying stilt walkers, a costume contest, and more Halloween energy. $30+. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Gorgon City: Halloween Night at Stereo Live Houston – The English electronic music production duo headlines at Stereo Live for Halloween night. $64. 10am to 2am. Get tickets.

Hall-Ow-Fame HTX: Halloween Night at Seaside Lounge – The Downtown hotspot hosts international DJs spinning hip-hop, trap, R&B, ’90s and 2000s dancehall, soca, and more for All Hallows Eve. $25+. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Halloween DJ Night at Art Club in Post Houston – The Post Houston spot transforms into a space of queer ritual and revelry as Club Shugga takes over for a night of glamour and sinister delights led by Chicago’s Miss Twink USA. $25+. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.

Halloween Persian Party HTX at Henke & Pillot – Dance to Persian music from DJ Franky J and DJ Parsa, amidst costumes, drinks, and nightlife fun in Historic Market Square. $28. 10:30pm to 2am. Get tickets.

Halloween Midnight Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Moody Gardens – Galveston’s multi-faceted attraction presents the cult classic on a massive screen. $25 and up. 11:30pm. Get tickets.

Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Royal Mystic Order of Chaos at River Oaks Theatre | Repeats Saturday – The cult classic is back in its late-night time slot, just in time for Halloween, so do the Time Warp again with Brad, Janet, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and the rest. $25. 11:59pm. Get tickets.

Party like it’s the end of the world on Halloween night at the Post Apocalyptic Halloween Party at Post Houston. | Photo courtesy of Post Houston

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