by HOUSTON, Texas — The city of Houston is ready to celebrate Halloween with a wide array of family-friendly events, from trunk-or-treats and costume contests to pumpkin festivals and interactive story times. Whether you’re looking for spooky fun or community gatherings, there’s something for everyone across the Houston area.
Family-Friendly Halloween Events Across Houston
Here’s a breakdown of the exciting Halloween happenings around the city this week:
- Houston Public Library (HPL) is celebrating Halloween with a variety of spooky programs for all ages through October 31.
- Ten library branches are hosting fall-themed parties with crafts, games, prizes, and costume contests.
- Don’t miss the Halloween Boo Book Bash on October 30, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., at the McCrane-Kashmere Gardens Neighborhood Library, featuring spooky stories, hands-on crafts, and seasonal treats.
Shopping & Community Events
- Houston Premium Outlets (29300 Hempstead Rd., Cypress) will host a Spook-tacular Halloween event on Thursday, October 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Activities include pumpkin decorating for the first 150 guests, balloon art, face painting, a costume contest, and a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt.
- RYSS STEM Academy in Pasadena is organizing a Trunk or Treat on October 30, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at 1062 Fairmont Parkway, featuring decorated trunks, music, games, sweet treats, and a photo booth.
- Groves of Houston (2300 Pierce St., Houston, TX 77003) is hosting a free Trunk or Treat Community Day on October 30, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with a kids’ costume contest, spooky maze, and best-decorated trunk contest in Houston’s historic 3rd Ward.
Downtown Celebrations & Street Parties
- Historic Downtown Rosenberg will host the Boogeyman Bash on October 31, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Water Tower Square, 2100 Ave G.
- Enjoy trick-or-treating, food trucks, children’s costume contests, and other Halloween surprises.
- The Savoy in Houston’s Third Ward will close part of Emancipation Avenue for its Fourth Annual Halloween & Anniversary Bash.
- Family-friendly fun begins October 31, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., including trunk-or-treating, games, and a “not-so-spooky” haunted house.
- After 9:00 p.m., the event turns adults-only, featuring live entertainment, cocktails, and costume contests.
Special Halloween Dinners & Parties
- Goode Company Kitchen & Cantina (River Oaks) is hosting a ticketed Halloween party on October 31, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
- Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, chef-selected bites, and a costume contest with prizes like Goode Co. gift cards and exclusive cocktail experiences.
- Tickets: $50 (includes 2 drinks + appetizers), with VIP options available.
- Juliet Steakhouse presents an exclusive murder mystery dinner on Halloween night, October 31, at 8:00 p.m.
- The four-course meal includes dishes like New York strip, lobster, and Cajun fettuccine Alfredo, paired with an interactive mystery show.
- Costumes encouraged; reservations required.
Art, Music, and Late-Night Fun
- TEJAS (2101 Summer St.) invites guests to a community Halloween party starting at 7:00 p.m., surrounded by local art installations and festive décor.
- Cheba Hut (2015 Edwards St.) is keeping the fun going with a Halloween costume party starting at 10:00 p.m., featuring music, great food, and a laid-back vibe to end spooky season.
- Pumpkins After Dark at Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventure in New Caney continues through November 2, showcasing over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins in glowing light displays of dragons, dinosaurs, and fall scenes — perfect for a family outing.
Plan Your Perfect Halloween Night
With so many options, Houston is truly the place to be this Halloween season — from library events and street parties to exclusive dinners and pumpkin wonderlands.
Which Houston Halloween event are you most excited to attend? Share your plans and favorite spots in the comments below!
