Find the perfect things to do in Houston Halloween Weekend with our Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, October 25 to Sunday, October 28, 2018, plus a bonus Halloween Day, Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
Halloween Weekend Shortcuts
Sample rare and limited-release beers carefully selected by Flying Saucer’s beer gurus; scope out a two-day art festival featuring local talent; show off your Halloween costume at parties, pub crawls, and festivals around town; cheer on the Rockets as they play the L.A. Clippers in Toyota Center; catch a concert by Jessie J, Ghostland Observatory or KT Tunstall, and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston this Halloween weekend, from Thursday, October 25 to Sunday, October 28, 2018 (and, as a bonus, Halloween Day, Wednesday, October 31, 2018).
Things to Do All Halloween Weekend
- Día de los Muertos Events Around Houston | Daily – Spend time with loved ones while remembering friends and family who have passed during a variety of Día de los Muertos celebrations around Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Twelfth Night at the Alley Theatre | Daily – Catch Alley Theatre’s final performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, a hilarious story of unrequited love that’s filled with both humor and pathos. Tickets start at $28. Showtimes vary.
- TUTS presents The Wiz at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | Daily – Hear showtune classics like “Ease on Down the Road” and “A Brand New Day” throughout The Wiz, the beloved retelling of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, presented by Theatre Under The Stars. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website. Showtimes vary.
- Anjelah Johnson: More of Me Tour at Houston Improv | Daily – Houston Improv welcomes stand-up comedian, actress, and internet sensation Anjelah Johnson to entertain audiences with multiple shows on her “More of Me” tour. Tickets start at $40. Showtimes vary.
- Human Landscapes at Harrisburg Art Museum | Thursday to Saturday – Experience Human Landscapes, a dance work presented by Core Dance that follows dancers on a migrant journey at Harrisburg Art Museum. Tickets are $15. 7:30 each night.
- Houston Handweavers Sale at CHH’s Guild House | Friday and Saturday | No Cover – Snag unique, handcrafted works at a fraction of their normal cost at the CHH’s Guild House Houston Handweavers Sale. The non-profit educational organization will offer everything from table linens, stationery, and bookmarks, to baskets, ornaments, jewelry, and wearable art. 10am to 5pm both days.
- Haunted House at The Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land | Friday and Saturday – Feel all of the thrills and chills as you make your way through a family-friendly haunted house in The Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land. Tickets start at $5. 7pm to 10pm both nights.
- Family-Friendly Halloween Trick or Treating and Events Around Houston |
- Friday to Sunday – Take your favorite kiddos to family-appropriate costume contests, trick or treating events, performances, and more. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Grown-Up Halloween Parties, Mixers, and Events for Grown-ups Around Houston | Friday to Sunday – Throw on a costume and celebrate the spooky holiday with plenty of themed parties, festivals, bar crawls, and ages 21+ events this Halloween weekend. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo | Friday to Sunday – Bring your trick-or-treaters to an evening of pumpkin patch photo shoots, costume parades, and plenty of sweets as the Houston Zoo presents its annual Zoo Boo Halloween celebration. Entrance to Zoo Boo is included with admission to the zoo. Times vary.
- Houston Grand Opera presents La bohème at the Wortham Theater Center | Friday and Sunday – Transport to the heart of Paris during the bohemian revolution as the Houston Grand Opera presents Puccini’s La bohème at the Wortham Theater Center. One of the most famous operas of all time, La bohème explores the rollercoaster that is true love through a soundtrack of spellbinding musical works. Tickets start at $25, but you may find cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale website. Showtimes vary.
- Freaky Deaky Texas Music Festival at Sam Houston Race Park | Saturday and Sunday – Replacing the former Something Wicked Festival, Freaky Deaky Texas features two days of EDM, house, hip hop, and other edgy genres. Crazy and creepy Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged. Headliners include 12th Planet, 4B, Adventure Club, and more. Tickets start at $104.95 before ticket fees, but limited, discounted tickets start at $99.95. Hours vary.
- Holiday of Dreams Fall Home Tour & Shopping at Woodridge Forest | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Travel through the seasons of fall in five tastefully decorated model homes with themes like “It’s All About Halloween” and “Winter Elegance.” Holiday décor by Flowers of Kingwood is available for sale, and visitors can register to win $500 in décor or design services, and more. Noon to 5pm.
- 2nd Annual Artumn Fest at CityCentre | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Browse through a selection of artistic vendors, take advantage of Instagrammable backdrops from Arts by Aaron, and listen to live music at this two-day festival that showcases Houston’s own artists, painters, illustrators, hand-crafters, and designers in CityCentre. Times vary.
- Houston Rockets Tickets on Sales | Sponsored – Save on Rockets games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
- Hess Houston Corporate Run 5K at Memorial Park – Network while working out at this annual corporate 5K held in Memorial Park. Meant to promote health and fitness in the corporate community, Thursday marks the final day of this four-day event. $40. 4pm to 7pm.
- Fall Pumpkin Succulent Planting Party at Onion Creek Cafe – Plant a festive Fall pumpkin succulent during this annual DIY get-together at Onion Creek Cafe in The Heights. Pumpkins, succulents, and planting materials will be provided. $23. 7pm to 9pm.
- Harry Potter Trivia at Great Heights Brewing – Test your knowledge of horcruxes, potions, patronus charms and more during a game of Harry Potter trivia at Great Heights Brewing. $6. 7pm to 9:30pm.
- Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium – Watch the Houston Texans play the Miami Dolphins on their home turf at NRG. Tickets start at $59, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:20pm.
- Cherub in Concert at House of Blues – Dance it out to songs like “Doses & Mimosas” and “Freaky Me, Freaky You” when electro-indie duo Cherub takes the stage at Houston’s House of Blues. Tickets are $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 8pm.
- Sebastian Yatra & Manuel Turizo in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Latin singer Sebastian Yatra of hits like “Por Perro” and “Traicionera” will take the stage with Manuel Turizo for the “Tour USA 2018″ at Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $76, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 8pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Halloween Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, October 26, 2018
- 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fair at Emancipation Community Center | FREE – Hear from educational speakers and exhibitors, participate in dance and fitness demonstrations, and enjoy a fashion show at the fifth annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fair at Emancipation Community Center. 11am to 2pm.
- Scream on the Green at Discovery Green | FREE – Check out a free screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, followed by a costume contest, games, fortune tellers, live statues, and entertainment when Discovery Green hosts its annual Halloween party, Scream on the Green. 6pm to 10pm.
- Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center – Cheer loud for the Rockets when they hit the court to play the Clippers at Toyota Center. Tickets start at $20, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 6pm.
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Movie Screening at Memorial City | FREE – Hang out on the lawn at Memorial City for a free, family-friendly screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. 7pm to 9pm.
- Red Baraat in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Get hyped for a concert by Red Baraat, an 8-person band who was called “the best party band in years” by NPR. Expect an energetic blend of jazz, hip-hop, rock, go-go, and bhangra. 7:30pm.
- In Dreams: Roy Orbison in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – See a holographic portrayal of the Rock Hall singer, paired with live orchestration and digitally remastered arrangements of his classics, when In Dreams: Roy Orbison comes to Smart Financial Centre. Tickets start at $19.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 8pm.
- KT Tunstall in Concert at Heights Theatre – Sing along to indie songs like “Suddenly I See” and “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” during an intimate concert by KT Tunstall in support of her sixth studio album, Wax. Maddie Ross opens the show. Tickets start at $30, but you may find cheaper or better seats on the TicketNetwork resale marketplace. 8pm.
- 54 at Prohibition Supperclub & Bar – Transport to the ‘70s it-scene of Studio 54 as Rex Nightly hosts an evening of heart-pounding, booty-shaking music, and dance performances at Prohibition Supper Club & Bar. Tickets are $20, but you may find limited discounted tickets for $10. Click here to check for limited discounted tickets. 11pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Halloween Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston this weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to Do on Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 2018.
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