Four freaky family-friendly things to do in Houston this Halloween
Houston is crawling with spooky events for all the little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. Don’t miss out on these freaky fun attractions!
October 1-31, 2021
The Houston Zoo is hosting merry-not-scary fall activities for young monsters all month long. This year’s Zoo Boo features the Giant Pumpkin presented by LyondellBasell, Spooky Train sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital, and the Carved Pumpkins sponsored by Frost Bank. Put on your best costumes and get ready for classic Halloween fun!
Weekends in October.
The Kemah Boardwalk is back with its annual Boo on the Boardwalk. Get ready for Freaky Fridays, Scary Saturdays, and Spooky Sundays packed with activities, live music, and trick-or-treating at Boardwalk stores.
Live From Jones Hall: Ghosts, Ghouls & Goblins
October 31st at 10 a.m.
Livestream and limited in-person seating.
Fill your home with the spellbinding music of the Houston Symphony this Halloween. The symphony will feature music from family-favorite movies Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, and so much more! Get in the spooky spirit with concert-themed activities delivered right to your inbox!
50th Annual Halloween Carnival
October 31st, 2-5 p.m.
Jimmy Burke Activity Center
Think you have the best costume in Houston? Enter the costume contest at the 50th Annual Halloween Carnival, which will also feature bone-rattling carnival rides, a mini-maze, a free screening of Ghostbusters, and more!
