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Top Free Halloween Events in Houston 2025

Scream on the Green is one of Houston's free Halloween events. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
Scream on the Green is one of Houston's free Halloween events. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
9/26/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Halloween is almost here, and Houston is jam-packed full of spooky, fun, FREE Halloween events in Houston for kids of all ages!

There are tons of Halloween events in Houston during the month of October, and of course, pumpkin patches to visit. Find it all in our Halloween Fun Guide for Houston. We even have adorable last-minute costume ideas. But if you've already overspent on the candy and costumes...read on for the very best FREE Halloween events in Houston and the suburbs.

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Photo by Ally Noel
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Free Halloween Events Near Houston

Boo on the Boardwalk in Kemah

Kemah
Friday, October 3 - Friday, October 31, 2025 (Weekends)
The FREE spooktacular event includes creepy crafts, trick or treating, costume contests, special performances, and more ghoulish fun on Freaky Fridays, Spooky Saturdays & Scary Sundays. READ MORE

The Woodlands Boofest 2025

The Woodlands
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Get ready for a spooktacular time at The Woodlands' 2nd Annual BOOFEST—a family-friendly Halloween celebration packed with festive fun! READ MORE

Spooktacular at the Depot at Tomball Depot Plaza

Tomball
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Guests can enjoy Ghostbusters-themed games, bounce houses, face painting, crafts, local vendors, and more. READ MORE

Tricks & Treats in the Park at Buffalo Run Park

Missouri City
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Don't miss out on the spooky fun along the Tricks & Treats trail. There will be candy, games, costume contests, and so much more!  READ MORE

2025 KBR Kids Day at Buffalo Bayou Park

Downtown
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Kids Day at Buffalo Bayou Park is a free outdoor festival perfect for enjoying the cooler weather and quality time with family in nature. This year’s event celebrates the park’s 10-year anniversary and will be held at The Water Works. Families are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes and enjoy a full day of festive fun!   READ MORE

The Great Pumpkin Hunt at Bellaire Town Square

Bellaire
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Don your Halloween best and hunt for toys, candy & prize-filled pumpkins. There will be music, prizes, face-painting, and more. READ MORE

Boos & Brews on 19th Street

The Heights
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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. READ MORE

Halloween Happy House at Children's Museum Houston

Museum District
Thursday, October 23, 2025
‍Watch before your very eyes how the Museum magically morphs into the Happy House for a free, safe and friendly trick-or-treat party for your little ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Admission is FREE! READ MORE

Hocus Pocus Pops at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands
Friday, October 24, 2025
Get ready to kick the Halloween season off in style! Enjoy a haunting evening of plaza trick-or-treating, ghoulish games, spooky songs and a cacophony of costumes! It’s all the fun you’ve come to expect from a Pavilion performing arts show, with a creepy twist that’s just the right amount of scary for any family. READ MORE

Scream on the Green at Discovery Green

Downtown
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Scream on the Green returns with a costume contest, living sculptures, palm readers and psychics, games, music, and more. Plus, enjoy a screening of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. READ MORE

6th Annual M-K-T Hike, Bike & Fright Fest

The Heights
Saturday, October 25, 2025
  Give 'em pumpkin to talk about with M-K-T Hike, Bike & Fright Fest's 5th annual event packed with frightfully fun live entertainment, a sitewide HallowGreen Houston Plant Market, and a FREE kiddo and dog-friendly Trick-or-Treat Trail with stops for sweets and spooky surprises throughout M-K-T! READ MORE

Sea Center Spooktacular

Lake Jackson
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Join Sea Center Texas for the annual Halloween Spooktacular! READ MORE

Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash

The Woodlands
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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.  READ MORE

Boo on the Bayou: Celebrating the Port in Your Backyard at the Houston Maritime Center and Museum

East River
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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. READ MORE

Howl-o-Ween Parade & Costume Contest at Levy Park

Upper Kirby
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Join the 8th annual Howl-o-ween Dog Parade and Costume Contest! The event kicks off with a pup parade around the park, all are welcome to join. READ MORE

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