Free Halloween Events Near Houston 2026
Boo on the Boardwalk in Kemah
Kemah
Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Weekends)
Celebrate 25 years of Boo on the Boardwalk! Join on weekends in October for spooky fun, thrilling entertainment, and family-friendly Halloween festivities. Website
Spooktacular at the Depot at Tomball Depot Plaza
Tomball
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Grab your favorite Ozians and join a wickedly fun Spooktacular 2nd Saturday at Tomball Depot Plaza! Enjoy movie-inspired games, bounce houses, crafts, vendors, and spellbinding surprises. Come dressed to impress, whether you’re feeling a little green or ready to defy gravity! Website
2026 KBR Kids Day at Buffalo Bayou Park
Downtown
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s annual KBR Kids Day is a free fall festival for the whole family. Head to The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park for a full day of fun with performances, birds of prey demonstrations, hands-on nature activities, a costume parade, wildlife encounters, and more! Website
Sea Center Texas Spooktacular Spook-n-Spawn
Lake Jackson
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Dress in costume, trick-or-treat, play games, enter the pumpkin carving contest, feed the red drum, eat at food trucks, and learn about the wild things of Texas. Website
Boos & Brews on 19th Street
The Heights
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Get into the Halloween spirit at this beloved Heights tradition! Along with seasonal brews, families can enjoy trick-or-treating for kids and costume contests for kids, adults, and even pets. Sip, stroll, and celebrate Halloween in one of Houston’s most festive neighborhoods. Website
Hocus Pocus Pops at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands
Friday, October 23, 2026
Join the Houston Symphony for a family-friendly concert full of spooky favorites, playful surprises, and magical moments that bring the spirit of Halloween to life. Website
7th Annual M-K-T Hike, Bike & Fright Fest
The Heights
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Walk, bike, or roll over to M-K-T for a free Trick-or-Treat Trail from 2–5pm. Kids and pups are invited to dress in their Halloween best and make their way through M-K-T, stopping for sweets and treats at participating shopping, dining, and wellness destinations. Website
Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash
The Woodlands
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Princesses, pirates, ghosts and goblins are invited to don their costumes and enjoy a spooktacular celebration at the annual Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center. Website
Family Day: Boo on the Bayou 2026 at the Houston Maritime Center and Museum
East River
Sunday, October 25, 2026
This special event invites families from across Houston to enjoy a unique blend of Halloween fun and maritime discovery. The event will feature a variety of hands-on activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Website
Howl-o-Ween Parade & Costume Contest at Levy Park
Upper Kirby
Sunday, October 25, 2026
The 9th Annual Howl-o-ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest returns for a dog-friendly Halloween celebration presented by H-E-B. Website
Toddler Tuesdays at Discovery Green - Halloween/Toy Story Theme
Downtown
Tuesday, October 27
Toddlers and their caretakers enjoy a morning of interactive story time, costumed character meet and greets, activities, soft play equipment from Toddler Towns. Plus, expect activities from Collab Lab and Zumbini or Baby Bollywood dance classes. Website
The Great Pumpkin Hunt at Bellaire Town Square
Bellaire
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Don your Halloween best and hunt for toys, candy & prize-filled pumpkins. There will be music, prizes, face-painting, and more. Website
Halloween Happy House at Children's Museum Houston
Museum District
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Howl at the moon while you bask in Houston’s ultimate Halloween party for kids. Let the ghoul times roll as you boogie to the hauntingly hip tunes of Radio ONE's wicked DJs along with monstrous characters. Be sure to come dressed in your most boo-tiful or frightfully freaky costume! Website
Scream on the Green at Discovery Green
Downtown
Friday, October 30, 2026
Get ready for a frightfully fun night! Scream on the Green® is back with a popular costume contest, living sculptures, games, spooky music, photo opps, and more. Website
BARC-O-WEEN 2026
Near Northside
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Celebrate Halloween with the whole family, including the four-legged members, at BARC-O-Ween. This free community event features trunk-or-treating, Halloween treats for kids and pups, costumes, local vendors and community organizations, food, and more. Website
Donovan Park Halloween Party
The Heights
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Get the kids dressed in their Halloween best and head to Donovan Park for a morning of free Halloween fun! The Donovan Park Halloween Party will feature family-friendly activities, music, a costume contest, and more. Website