Secure your Halloween adventures and photo ops, with 10,000 hand-carved pumpkin sculptures lighting up the night and more, at Pumpkins After Dark in Northeast Houston this spooky season—from Thursday, October 9 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Now returning for 2025, the one-of-a-kind Halloween walk-through experience features a magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects.
Along the road, witches, wizards, and wanderers of all ages will spy dinosaurs, dragons, and pop culture icons all crafted from, on, and with pumpkins.
And discover a Monster Maze to navigate, see live expert pumping carving demos, savor fall-inspired treats from local food trucks, and more.
Act now to be among the very first—or perhaps the very last—to walk the family-friendly Pumpkins After Dark path this Halloween season.
Pumpkins After Dark 2025 in Northeast Houston
- Dates: Select nights from Thursday, October 9 to Sunday, November 2, 2025, including Halloween night while tickets last.
- Times: Entry is for 1- to 2-hour times slots, times vary by day and date. Check availability.
- Location: Big Rivers Fairgrounds, 23101 TX-242, New Caney, TX 77357
- Admission: Prices fluctuate by date, time, and availability, but 2-hour visits begin at $23; $18 for ages 4 to 17; $44 VIP; group and family packages available. Reserve a time, order tickets or learn more.
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