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Haunted Houses in Houston for Kids: From Simply Spooky to Super Scary

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Photo courtesy of ScreamWorld
10/7/22 - By Ashley Jones

Looking for the best haunted houses in Houston? We've rounded up some of the top choices below. 

While Houston offers several Halloween-themed events and attractions safe for the littlest trick-or-treater, like the Zoo Boo or Scream on the Green, those of you with older children may want something a little stronger in the scare department. We've rounded up a list of haunted houses in Houston that are not for the faint of heart–most of these destinations have age requirements of 12 and up. If you're feeling daring, take a trip to one of these haunted houses in Houston, and don't forget to scream at least a little softer than your pre-teen.

Check out our Halloween Fun Guide for more seasonal events and activities.


 

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Haunted Houses in Houston: North

Haunted Trails in Old Town Spring

Come out to the Haunted Trails and board a hay wagon to the edge of the dark woods. There you will be left to walk a trail that is full of mortifying scenes, frightening creatures, and the spirits that haunt this town! Theres no better time to face your fears than this Halloween season! READ MORE

NMFH Annual Haunted House

For some family-friendly frights, you'll want to head to the National Museum of Funeral History's Annual Haunted House. The spooky exhibit takes a decidedly light-hearted approach to a normally grave subject. READ MORE

Haunted Drive

Get ready for some spooky fun! This 1.5-mile drive through a haunted house is fun for all ages. There is also a kid's haunted house, a trick-or-treat area, a haunted maze, and an adult haunted house. READ MORE

Purgatory Scream Park

Dare to enter this terrifying, immersive experience! At 27,000 sq ft and a 30-45 minute walkthrough, it is the largest haunt in the state of Texas. READ MORE

13th Floor Haunted House

The ultimate terrifying Halloween experience! With multiple haunted houses, mini escape games, and axe throwing you're sure to find thrills and chills. READ MORE

Haunted Houses in Houston: West

REDRUM Fear Park in Richmond

REDRUM Haunted House features spooky attractions accompanied by live music, which include Cinegore, Twisted Circus 3D, Redrum Lazer Fury, and the Deadwood Asylum. READ MORE

Creepy Hollow Haunted House in Rosharon

 Located only minutes from Downtown Houston, Creepy Haunted Hollow House features three haunted attractions, multiple shows, amazing food, and games.  READ MORE
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Photo courtesy Houston Scream Fest

Haunted Houses in Houston: South

Dungeon of Doom at Kemah Boardwalk

Get ready for some scary fun. Kemah's Dungeon of Doom is located in the breezeway underneath the Boardwalk Inn and has two spooky haunted houses filled with loud sounds, strobe lights, artificial fog, and monsters.  READ MORE

Houston Scream Fest

Get ready to run for your lives at Houston Scream Fest. This is more than just your average haunted house, it's a festival in the scary sense.  READ MORE

Phobia Haunted House BW 8

Head to Phobia Haunted House for an evening of horrors that will have you screaming for more.  READ MORE

Haunted Mayfield Manor in Galveston

Haunted Mayfield Manor features ghosts, ghouls, and all sorts of haunts that will have you screaming your way out.  READ MORE

Haunted Houses in Houston: East

Houston Terror Dome

Head to Channelview for a fully air-conditioned complex of horrors at The Houston Terror Dome. Don't let the AC fool you—these terrors will have you sweating long after you leave.  READ MORE

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