Houston is gearing up for a Halloween with a wide range of family-friendly events across the city, from trunk-or-treats and costume contests to interactive story times and pumpkin festivals.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at some of the Halloween events happening across the Houston area: <\/p>\n
Houston Public Library is celebrating Halloween with a variety of spooky programs for all ages. All this week through Halloween, families can enjoy fall-themed parties at ten library locations featuring crafts, games, prizes, and other activities. Costumes are encouraged, and some locations will hold costume contests.<\/p>\n
Kids and families to the HPL\u2019s Halloween Boo Book Bash, featuring spooky stories, hands-on crafts, and seasonal treats. The event takes place Oct.30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library. Costumes are encouraged<\/p>\n
Houston Premium Outlets is hosting a Spook-tacular Halloween event on Thursday, October 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Families can enjoy pumpkin decorating for the first 150 guests, balloon art, face painting, a costume contest, trick-or-treat scavenger hunt, festive photo opportunities, and other seasonal activities outside the food court at 29300 Hempstead Road in Cypress.<\/p>\n
All Hallows Read festivals offer games, crafts, live music, and more at several library locations. Celebrate in costume and enjoy a day of interactive activities on Oct. 30, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Looscan Neighborhood Library and 6 to 7:30 p.m. at McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library.<\/p>\n
RYSS STEM Academy in Pasadena is hosting a community Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Families can enjoy decorated trunks, costume contests, games, music, sweet treats, and a photo booth at 1062 Fairmont Parkway. <\/p>\n
Grooves of Houston is hosting a free Trunk or Treat Community Day on Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 2300 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77003. Families can enjoy a kids\u2019 costume contest, a complimentary spooky maze, a best-decorated trunk contest, and safe trick-or-treating in the heart of Houston\u2019s historic 3rd Ward. <\/p>\n
Historic Downtown Rosenberg is hosting the Boogeyman Bash on Oct.31, from 5-8 p.m. at Water Tower Square, 2100 Ave G. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating with downtown merchants, trunk-or-treating hosted by local businesses, a children\u2019s costume contest, games, food trucks, and other Halloween surprises. The event is free and open to the public. <\/p>\n
The Savoy in Houston\u2019s Third Ward is shutting down part of Emancipation Avenue for its Fourth Annual Halloween & Anniversary Bash, featuring a free family-friendly Halloween Kids\u2019 Fest on Oct. 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. Families can enjoy food, trunk-or-treating, costume contests, and a \u201cnot-so-spooky\u201d haunted house before the celebration turns adults-only at 9 p.m. The Halloween party also includes themed cocktails, contests, and live entertainment.<\/p>\n
Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina in Houston\u2019s River Oaks neighborhood is hosting a ticketed Halloween celebration on Oct. 31, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, elevated bites, live mariachi, a DJ, and a costume contest with prizes including Goode Co. gift cards and exclusive cocktail experiences. General admission tickets are $50 and include two cocktails and chef-selected bites, while VIP table service offers reserved seating and bottle service.<\/p>\n
Juliet Steakhouse is hosting an exclusive murder mystery dinner on Halloween night, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy a four-course meal featuring Caesar salad, appetizers like crispy Thai chile shrimp or crab cakes, entr\u00e9es including New York strip, lobster, Cajun fettuccine Alfredo, or lamb rack, and a chocolate dessert while participating in an interactive murder mystery. Costumes are encouraged, and reservations are required as space is limited.<\/p>\n
TEJAS is hosting a community Halloween party at 7 p.m., 2101 Summer Street, inviting guests to enjoy an evening surrounded by art installations, local creativity, and festive fun in a colorful, welcoming space.<\/p>\n
Cheba Hut at 2015 Edwards Street is turning up the Halloween fun with a costume party starting at 10 p.m. Guests can enjoy music, great food, and a lively, laid-back atmosphere perfect for ending spooky season on a high note.<\/p>\n
Pumpkins After Dark has transformed Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventure in New Caney into a glowing Halloween attraction with more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. The family-friendly walk-through features illuminated displays of dragons, dinosaurs, and fall scenes, complete with lights, sounds, and seasonal treats. The event runs through Nov. 2.<\/p>\n
Juliet Steakhouse is hosting an exclusive Murder Mystery Dinner on Halloween night at 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy a four-course meal featuring Caesar Salad, appetizers like Crispy Thai Chile Shrimp or Crab Cakes, entr\u00e9es including New York Strip, Lobster Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo, or Lamb Rack, and a chocolate dessert\u2014all while participating in an interactive murder mystery. Costumes are encouraged, and reservations are required as space is limited.<\/p>\n
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