by East Texas communities are coming alive with Halloween spirit this week. From haunted houses to family-friendly trunk-or-treats, residents have plenty of ways to celebrate. Local businesses, churches, and organizations are joining in to offer fun, food, and festivities for all ages.
Whether you’re looking for something spooky or sweet, there’s a Halloween event near you!
Athens
Athens has a packed Halloween lineup filled with community events and family fun. From petting zoos to karaoke nights, there’s something happening nearly every day.
- Oct. 29: Brinson Ford of Athens’ Trunk or Treat features a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, and more.
- Oct. 29: Trinity Valley Community College hosts a Trunk or Treat with free candy and hot dogs.
- Oct. 29: Bel Air Elementary hosts games, candy, animals, and food vendors.
- Oct. 30: First State Bank’s Trunk or Treat begins at 6:30 p.m. for kids in costume.
- Oct. 31: Halloween at the Morbid Marketplace offers free food, drinks, games, and prizes.
- Oct. 31: Tri City Church Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat combines faith and fun.
- Oct. 31: Freelancers Cafe hosts an all-ages Halloween Mash followed by an adults-only party.
- Oct. 31: Athens VFW Post 7103 hosts a Costume Party with prizes, snacks, and karaoke.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville is offering residents a chance to celebrate with themed parties and community events.
- Oct. 31: Twin Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center hosts a Halloween Bash starting at 4 p.m.
- Oct. 31: Commerce Street Drafthouse offers karaoke, a costume contest, and prizes.
Kilgore
Kilgore is ready for both family fun and frights this Halloween season.
- Oct. 30–31: Imminent Doom Haunted House (not for kids under 10).
- Oct. 31: FBC Fall Fest with trick-or-treating, games, and booths at 5 p.m.
- Oct. 31: Historic Downtown Kilgore’s traditional trick-or-treat starts at 4 p.m.
- Oct. 31: Kilgore College hosts a Fairy Tales and Folklore-themed Trunk or Treat.
Longview
Longview has something for every kind of Halloween lover — from haunted attractions to kid-friendly parades.
- Oct. 29: Mobberly Baptist Church hosts The Candy Parade at 6 p.m.
- Oct. 30: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Halloween Event with games, face painting, and more.
- Oct. 30: Holiday Inn’s 2nd Annual Halloween Crawl features indoor trick-or-treating and contests.
- Oct. 30–31: Electric Cowboy holds 18+ costume contests.
- Oct. 30–Nov. 1: Doc Wilkes House of Horrors and Graystone Scream Park open for thrill seekers.
- Oct. 31: Longview Mall’s Candy Crawl invites kids to trick-or-treat at stores.
- Oct. 31: Cargo TX hosts a Costume Contest with cocktails and prizes.
- Oct. 31: Toyota of Longview holds a Trunk or Treat with contests and giveaways.
Lufkin
Lufkin residents can enjoy everything from trunk-or-treats to skating parties and haunted fun.
- Oct. 30: Angelina Mental Health Trunk or Treat starts at 3 p.m.
- Oct. 31: Hospice in the Pines hosts a Halloween Drive-Thru.
- Oct. 31: America’s Car-Mart Trunk or Treat for kids with games and candy.
- Oct. 31: Alene’s Florist & Home Decor hosts games, candy, and music.
- Oct. 31: Texas Nutrition Halloween Bash features contests, food, and face painting.
- Oct. 31: VFW Post 1836 holds a family-friendly Halloween Party.
- Oct. 31: Skate Ranch hosts an adults-only Halloween Skate Party.
Mineola
Mineola’s Halloween festivities include movies, haunted houses, and family events.
- Oct. 30: Trick or Treat at Market Nights with food trucks and vendors.
- Oct. 31: Downtown Trunk or Treat hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
- Oct. 31: Free and ticketed movie screenings at the Historic Select Theater District.
- Oct. 31: The Annex of Terror Haunted House offers a kid-friendly hour from 5–7 p.m.
- Oct. 31: Iron Horse Square provides free Halloween train rides and candy.
- Oct. 31–Nov. 1: Back to Life Haunted House concludes its season at a historic funeral home.
Nacogdoches
Families in Nacogdoches can enjoy outdoor movies, community trunk-or-treats, and themed parties.
- Oct. 31: Movies in the Park at Pecan Acres Park at 7 p.m.
- Oct. 31: Nacogdoches Police Department’s 4th Annual Trunk or Treat at the high school.
- Oct. 31: Skate O Rama’s Halloween Party with a costume contest and giveaways.
- Oct. 31: Lumberjack Harley-Davidson’s Colossal Halloween Bike Night with live music.
Texarkana
Texarkana is full of family events and community fun this Halloween weekend.
- Oct. 29: BOO at the Barn at Runnin’ WJ Ranch with hayrides and games.
- Oct. 29: Walnut Church of Christ’s Trunk or Treat with candy and hot dogs.
- Oct. 31: Downtown Trunk or Treat by The Wild Hare and Lost Pizza Co. with vendors and contests.
Tyler
Tyler’s Halloween celebrations include parties, festivals, haunted houses, and trunk-or-treats for all ages.
- Oct. 29–31: Brick’s Bar & Grill Kid’s Halloween Party and costume contests.
- Oct. 30: Tyler Legacy Trunk or Treat at 5:30 p.m. with games and food.
- Oct. 30–31: Buck Wild Halloween Party with music and dancing.
- Oct. 30–Nov. 1: Corpse Grove Haunted House (ages 12+).
- Oct. 31: Riggs Property Group’s Halloween Bash with bounce houses and food trucks.
- Oct. 31: Dogwood Hill Baptist Church Fall Festival with games and prizes.
- Oct. 31: XL’N Pool Hall’s Nightmare on Fifth Street with live music and cash prizes.
- Oct. 31–Nov. 1: The World of Khaos Haunted House open from 7 p.m.
- Nov. 1: Tyler High Lions Car, Truck, Bike & Corvette Show/Trunk or Treat for families.
Conclusion
East Texas is fully embracing the Halloween spirit with something for everyone — from haunted houses for thrill-seekers to wholesome trunk-or-treats for families. These community gatherings not only celebrate the spooky season but also bring neighbors together for fun, laughter, and a few good scares.
