Best Halloween Events for Kids in Houston in 2026
Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo
Museum District
Friday, September 25 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
Why we love it: A Houston Halloween favorite with spooky fun for kids of all ages. Stay late for the magical Spooky Forest!
Celebrate fall at Zoo Boo, presented by King & Spalding, at the Houston Zoo. Families can enjoy colorful pumpkins, seasonal décor, festive photo opportunities, animal-themed surprises, and special activities throughout the Zoo. Website
Halloween at the BOOseum at Children's Museum Houston
Museum District
Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
Why we love it: Hands-on Halloween fun makes this a great pick for curious little ones who like to stay busy.
A myriad of magic, mystery, monsters and fun have maneuvered their way to Children's BOOseum Houston! Website
Boo on the Boardwalk in Kemah
Kemah – FREE
Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Weekends)
Why we love it: Halloween fun meets rides, games, and waterfront views for a full family day out.
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 – FREE
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Why we love it: A festive, family-friendly Halloween celebration with plenty of kid-focused fun in historic Tomball.
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
ArBOOretum at the Houston Arboretum
Memorial Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Why we love it: Take a spooky stroll along Houston’s only trick-or-treat trail, surrounded by nature and Halloween fun.
Grab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year. ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages, including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail. Enjoy these fall classics and so much more! Website
Galaxy Frights at Space Center Houston
Southeast Houston
Saturday, October 24, Sunday, October 25 & Saturday, October 31, 2026
Why we love it: A unique space-themed Halloween experience that’s especially fun for kids who love all things space and science.
Celebrate Halloween with an out-of-this-world adventure at Space Center Houston. Families can trick-or-treat at candy stations located throughout the center, snap photos at Halloween-themed photo ops, and get hands-on with science through pop-up labs featuring experiments, interactive challenges, and plenty of opportunities for discovery. Website
Hocus Pocus Pops at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Woodlands – FREE
Friday, October 23, 2026
Why we love it: A festive Halloween concert featuring the Houston Symphony performing music inspired by the beloved spooky classic.
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
Halloween in the Hangar at Lone Star Flight Museum
Southeast Houston
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Why we love it: A one-of-a-kind Halloween experience where kids can trick-or-treat among historic aircraft.
Candy, pumpkins, parachutes & planes. Get ready for Halloween fun that soars! Website
Scream on the Green at Discovery Green
Downtown – FREE
Friday, October 30, 2026
Why we love it: A lively downtown Halloween celebration with costume fun, trick-or-treating, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
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
Family Day: Boo on the Bayou 2026 at the Houston Maritime Center and Museum
East River – FREE
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Why we love it: A unique Halloween celebration where families can explore Houston’s maritime history while enjoying spooky fun.
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
Haunted Halloween at the Houston Symphony
Downtown
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Why we love it: A fun, low-key way to introduce little ones to the symphony with a Halloween twist.
Bring your ghosts and ghouls for a morning of boo-tiful tunes and fang-tastic favorites, performed by our haunted Symphony dressed in full costume! Plus, come in costume and grab your Jack-O-Lanterns for in-hall trick-or-treating. Website