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Bellaire
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
October 17th & 18th, 2026
11am-4pm • Admission is FREE
We will have plenty of pumpkins, fun festival games, crafts and activities, scrumptious foods, informal family photo ops, meet the animals, and more! We’ll bring back games, activities, and crafts that were a hit last year and will be adding some new surprises we think you’ll love.
Games and activities, concessions, pumpkins, wagon rides, etc. all have a cost.
Nature Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle Street
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Conroe
26th Annual Thrill At The Mill & Vendor Market
November 7th • 10am-3pm
Pumpkin Patch Open All October!
Grab a Hot Cocoa, take a Hayride, pick the perfect pumpkin from our patch, enjoy park & play areas, feed your favorite barnyard friend & so much more!
4401 N. Frazier Street
Conroe, Texas 77303
Freeport
Dates: September 12, 2026 to Halloween
Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm
Cost: Free
Step into the spooky side of the Texas Gulf Coast! From pirate legends to eerie local ghost stories, this fanfavorite exhibit brings our region’s most chilling tales to life.
Explore mysterious shipwrecks, treasurehunters, and the uncanny history that still haunts Freeport today.
Perfect for ghoststory lovers of all ages!
Freeport Historical Museum
311 East Park Avenue
Freeport, Texas 77541
Galveston
Fall Eco- Art Activities and Camps
- Nature Together Family Camp where kids and their grown-ups will discover the coastal environment through hands-on activities, creative projects, and outdoor exploration
- Where the Wild Things Grow going on Guided Hikes through the Coastal Heritage Preserve.
- Watercolor and Wetlands learning the basics of watercolor painting while exploring the importance of wetlands.
- Salty Nature Journaling exploring the details of the Coastal Heritage Preserve through curiosity and creativity.
13330 Settegast Road
Galveston, Texas 77554
Haunted History
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- Haunted Harbor Tours
- Haunted Trivia
- Hocus Pocus Movie Night
- Spirits of The Strand Walking Tours
- Broadway Cemetery Soul Strolls
- Headstone Cleaning & Maintenance Class
- Galveston Ghost Stories at Ashton Villa
- Menard House Trick or Treating
Every Friday and Saturday
September 4th – October 31st, 2026
Times: 7:30pm-9:30pm or 10pm-Midnight
The Haunted Tales Tour at Galveston Naval Museum is a thrilling and immersive experience that takes visitors through the haunted halls of two historic naval vessels! This tour combines the rich maritime history of World War II-era ships with eerie tales of ghostly encounters, making it a must-visit for history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
100 Seawolf Parkway
Galveston, Texas 77554
Houston
October 25, 2026
2pm-6pm
The event kicks off with a pup parade around the park then the costume contest where contestants will strut the runway for the chance to win pup-tastic prizes, Presented by HEB.
Levy Park
3801 Eastside Street
Houston, Texas 77098
October 25, 2026
1pm-5pm
Join the The Down Syndrome Association of Houston as we unite for a common cause and raise funds at the 2026 Houston Buddy Walk®. There will be entertainment, music, vendors, food trucks, kids fun zone with inflatables & more.
2200 Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas 77003
September 26, 2026
10am-2pm
Learn about local bat species and current conservation efforts.
There will be fun bat-themed activities and crafts for the kids, story time, food trucks, and a blood drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive
Houston, Texas 77024
October 9-11, 2026
10am-6pm
The Art Colony Association is proud to announce Aubrey Hogan as the Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2026 Featured Artist!
Aubrey’s work explores themes of wilderness, wonder, resilience, and the sacredness woven into ordinary life. Figures like wandering astronauts, bison, wildflowers, and open horizons reappear throughout his work as symbols of longing, exploration, and hope.
- 250+ Artists • 2 Performance Stages • Active Imagination Zone • Food Trucks & More!
Memorial Park
S Picnic Lane
Houston, Texas 77007
Scream on the Green®
October 30, 2026
6pm – 9pm
Get ready for a frightfully fun night!
Scream on the Green® is back with a popular costume contest, living sculptures, games, spooky music, photo ops and more.
Participation in costume contest requires pre-registration. Check back soon for when registration begins.
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, Texas 77010
Get your costumes ready for Easter Seals’ Pumpkin Patch!
October 27, 2026 • 2pm-6pm
Trick or treat our main offices, transformed into accessible, sensory-friendly wonderlands!
If your child needs any special accommodations, please let us know in advance so we can make the day as fun as possible for everyone!
RSVP to playgroups@eastersealshouston.org
4888 Loop Central Drive
Houston, Texas 77047
October 17, 2026
11am-3pm
Power Up Your Curiosity at Energy Day at Sam Houston Park!
Activities for K-12 Students. Energy Day is like a giant STEM playground mixed with a festival.
- 70+ Interactive Exhibits
- Hands on Activities
- Career Opportunities in STEM and so much more!
Sam Houston Park
1000 Bagby St
Houston, Texas 77002
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Cost: Free
Wrangle up your pups and join us for a costume contest at Pups in the Park!
Get ready to show off the most adorable, spooky, or silly costumes on your furry friends in TMC Helix Park on Friday, October 2, 2026! Voting will take place throughout the evening, and by the end of the night, three dogs will be crowned the winners.
Kicking off at 5:30 p.m., meet local organizations and businesses dedicated to pets and the people who love them. All dogs are welcome.
TMC Helix Park
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77030
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Join us at Rice Village for an evening of family-friendly trick-or-treating in Houston!
Come dressed in your favorite costume and stroll throughout the Village to collect treats, snap photos, and enjoy spooky music and festive Halloween decor.
Participating merchants will be identified with branded window clings.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own bucket or bag to collect treats. Enjoy this free fall event and treat the whole family to a night of Halloween fun at Rice Village!
2365 University Blvd
Houston, Texas 77005
Montgomery
October 3, 2026
1pm-10pm
This all-day community celebration promises a packed schedule of live music, family-friendly activities, a petting zoo, local vendors, delicious eats, and more!
1097 McCaleb Road
Montgomery, Texas 77316
Pearland
October 17, 2026
Begins at 9am
Pearland Parks and Recreation invites you to a FREE day of fun with our market and movie mashup at Independence Park!
Kick off the day at the Old Pearland Farmers Market. Explore trick-or-treating at the booths, bounce houses, kids activities, and so much more. Don’t forget to dress up your pets for extra fun!
Independence Park
3449 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
RICHMOND
Little Wrangler’s Trick or Treat
October 31, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Join us for our annual trick-or-treat at The Ranch!
Travel back in time and learn how people celebrated All Hallows Eve as you trick or treat from historic house to house.
Wear your best costume for this spooktacular event and take fall pictures with our reimagined and beautiful pumpkin photo op.
10215 FM 762 Rd.
Richmond, Texas 77469
Spring
Bring the whole family out for a festive weekend at one of Houston’s Top Pumpkin Patches!
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Once inside, browse our many varieties of pumpkins or purchase tickets for one of our eight fun attractions – like a train ride around our 75-acre farm through the Christmas trees!
Enjoy some carnival-style food or shaved ice in our shaded picnic areas. Take some awesome photos of your family and pets that you’ll cherish for years to come.
Here at the Old Time Christmas Tree Farm, we believe in keeping it simple, spending quality time with your family, and getting a real farm experience.
We are Pet Friendly!
7632 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, Texas 77379
Día de los Muertos Celebration and Artisan Market
Free Admission!
- Outdoor Art Market
- Art Activities
- Performances
- Public Ofrenda
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, Texas 77379
Sugar Land
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: Free Admission
Fall Fest is an afternoon of seasonal fun for the whole family!
Fall is in the air, so grab your Texas approved flannel and join us at this year’s Fall Fest.
Climb aboard a hayride, enjoy face painting, snap photos at festive Fall-themed backdrops, and listen to live music as you explore.
Shop handmade goods from talented local artisans, indulge in delicious food from small vendors, and discover even more family-friendly activities throughout the day.
15958 City Walk
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
The Woodlands
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 11am-12pm
Bark-or-Treat promises a Pawsitively unforgettable Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Join us for a morning filled with treats, costumes, community, and plenty of wagging tails. All friendly furry companions are welcome.
This trunk-or-treat-style event is the perfect opportunity to dress up your pup, meet fellow dog lovers, discover local pet-friendly businesses, and enjoy a morning of festive fun.
Dogs get to explore both the large and small dog parks, where treat stations will be set up throughout the parks for pups to collect goodies along the way, and a vendor area near check-in to enjoy a Puppucino.
Rob Fleming Dog Park
6535 Creekside Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77389
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 2pm-5pm
Cost: Free
Smash It, Don’t Trash It!
Celebrate a greener Halloween with The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at our fourth annual Pumpkin Smash!
Pick your favorite way to smash: Send your pumpkin flying with our catapult, break it apart with a bat, or watch it burst from a 30-foot drop. Our team will be there to make sure everyone stays safe and has a great time.
Ghoulish pumpkin remains will be turned into nutrient-rich compost for local gardens, keeping food waste out of the landfill.
Sterling Ridge Park and Ride
8001 McBeth Way
The Woodlands, Texas 77382
Hocus Pocus Pops Houston Symphony
Free Admission!
October 23, 2026 • Gates 6pm – Show 7:30pm
It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… or is it?
Hocus Pocus Pops is your Halloween night at The Pavilion — packed with music, costumes, candy and just the right amount of mischief.
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.
2005 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Date: October 25, 2026
Time: 1pm-5pm
Cost: Free
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 at the Rob Fleming Recreation Center!
While at the event, children have the opportunity to trick or treat from booth to booth and fill their bags with goodies from local vendors and enjoy strolling entertainment, carnival games, costume contests, photo areas, food trucks and more!
6464 Creekside Forest Drive
The Woodlands, Texas 77389
Waller
6 Weekends of Halloween Fun!
September 25th-November 1st, 2026
Every year, Jellystone Park transforms into a Halloween wonderland, filled with spooky, family-friendly fun!
- Golf Cart Decorating & Parades
- Trick-or-Treating
- Haunted Trails
- Spooky Crafts
- Magic Pumpkin Experience
- Costume Contests
- Outdoor Movies
34843 Betka Road
Waller, Texas 77484