Best Halloween Events & Activities in Houston
Houston’s Halloween in 2025 brings together family-friendly festivals, spine-tingling haunted houses, and immersive arts experiences. From glowing pumpkin trails to late-night scare fests, there’s something for every taste and age. Whether you’re hunting candy under the Kemah Boardwalk lights or weaving through a spine-tingling maze, every corner offers a new twist on fall.
Top Halloween Events & Spooky Things to Do in Houston (2025 Guide)
Zoo Boo at Houston Zoo
Photo via @houstonzoo / Instagram
The zoo goes full fall mode with trick-or-treat stations, themed exhibits, and a glowing pumpkin tunnel that’s new this year. It’s perfect for younger kids and daytime outings.
- Location: Houston Zoo (6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston)
- Dates: Until October 31, 2025
- Website: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo-2025/
- Highlights: Costume-friendly trick-or-treat stations, Scary-Go-Round carousel, Fall-themed animal exhibits
BOOseum at Children’s Museum Houston
Photo via Children’s Museum Houston
The museum’s annual BOOseum turns interactive exhibits into spooky STEM adventures. Kids can collect candy at trick-or-treat stations, join slime-making demos, and tackle monster-inspired art projects, all under one roof.
- Location: Children’s Museum Houston
- Dates: Unil October 31
- Website: cmhouston.org/events
- Admission: $18 general | Free for members
- Highlights: Monster Headbands art station, Surprise Monsters gallery, Live science demos
Pumpkins After Dark
Photo via Pumpkin after dark
Stroll through over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and immersive art installations at this after-hours event. Roaming performers set the mood while food trucks and seasonal drinks keep visitors fueled.
Scream Fest Houston
Photo via Houston Scream Fest
Texas’s biggest horror amusement park is back with haunted mazes, scare zones, and live DJs. It’s loud, intense, and not for the faint of heart.
- Location: NRG Park
- Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, October 3–November 2
- Highlights: Multiple haunted houses; carnival games; live entertainment
- Website: https://13thfloorhouston.com/
13th Floor Haunted House Houston
Photo via Houston Chronicle
Celebrating its fifth season, this multi-attraction haunt features three distinct experiences Three themed attractions—Chop House, Legends of the Deep, and All Hallow’s Eve each bring their own brand of terror.
- Location: 7075 FM 1960 Rd W, Suite 20, Houston
- Dates: September 13–November 9
- Highlights: High-definition props; interactive scares; late-night admission options
- Website: 13 Floor Houston
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk turns festive with costume contests, crafts, and a haunted fun house for kids. It’s free to enter and great for weekend strolls.
- Dates: Weekends in October
- Location: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah
- Highlights:Costume contests; arts and crafts booths; select rides open after dark
- Website: Boo on the Boardwalk
Candlelight Halloween Concerts
Photo via Secret Houston
Live classical performances of Halloween favorites, all under candlelight. Think “Night on Bald Mountain” and movie scores in unexpected venues.
- Location: Lone Star Flight Museum
- Date: October 30
- Highlights:Solo piano tributes; string quartet, atmospheric lighting
- Website: Candlelight Halloween Concerts
More..
