Find the perfect things to do in Houston Halloween Weekend with our Houston Halloween Weekend Guide for Wednesday, October 30 to Sunday, November 3, 2019.
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Dress up in costume and hit the town for the spookiest day of the year; hear from the famed humor writer, Devid Sedaris; bring your best, furry friend to a dog-centric event; celebrate the 80th anniversary of an iconic jazz record label; commemorate the lives of departed loved ones on Dia de los Muertos; catch a live show by a Broadway star; and more.
Check below to find great things happening around Houston Halloween Weekend, from Wednesday, October 30 to Sunday, November 3, 2019.
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Things to Do All Halloween Weekend
- Fall Festivals Happening Around Houston | Daily – With Autumn in full swing, comes a lengthy list of seasonal festivals, including everything from Oktoberfests and culinary events to Halloween festivities and cultural celebrations. Times, prices, and locations vary.
- Halloween Events and Parties Around Houston | Daily – Whether you’re looking to make your way through a terrifying haunted house, hop from bar to bar, have a cocktail with skeletons or go to an all-out costume ball, there are plenty of parties to let loose this Halloween in Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- International Quilt Festival at George R. Brown Convention Center | Daily – Join more than 55,000 quilting enthusiasts for a full week of classes, exhibits, networking, shopping, guest speakers and more at the International Quilt Festival in George R. Brown Convention Center. Tickets for adults cost $15; senior, student, and military tickets cost $12; children 10 and under are free. Times vary.
- Vietgone at Alley Theatre | Daily – Watch a production of Alley Theatre’s Vietgone by playwright Qui Nguyen, a contemporary twist on the boy meets girl story. It’s 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fiancé. But now in America, a strange new land of cowboys, hippies, and bikers, these two Vietnamese refugees just might find each other. Times vary.
- The Glass Menagerie at Studio 101 | Thursday to Saturday – Explore the dynamics of familial expectations with 4th Wall Theatre Company’s production of Tennessee Williams’ drama, The Glass Menagerie, at Studio 101. Tickets start at $17. Showtimes vary.
- Chantal Warehouse Sale | Friday to Sunday | No Cover – Get your holiday shopping done with up to 75% off on discontinued, overstocked, and one-of-a-kind cookware at the Chantal Warehouse Sale. The month-long sale marks Chantal’s biggest price drops on gourmet products, so bring along your friends and family to shop innovative cookware from a company dedicated to creating innovative products that bring elegance to the home. Times vary.
- Comedian Jay Mohr at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – This weekend, Jay Mohr graces the stage at Houston Improv for three nights of tear-inducing laughter and hilarity. Known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and his CBS sitcom Gary Unmarried, Jay Mohr has held a resilient career for three decades in television and film, including co-starring performances in Jerry Maguire and Picture Perfect, opposite Jennifer Aniston. Tickets for general admission are $30; front row seating is $40. Times vary.
- Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Around Houston | Saturday and Sunday – Spend time with loved ones and honor the deceased with visual arts performances, community altars, sugar skull face-painting, live music and more, all in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Opening Celebration of K9 Health Center at Urban Tails | Saturday and Sunday | FREE – Celebrate the opening of the K9 Health Center at Urban Tails, a facility a provides hydrotherapy rehabilitation for dogs. Meet the team, enjoy refreshments, and learn about hydrotherapy with plenty of demonstrations. There will also be a post-Halloween costume competition for your pets. Noon to 4pm both days.
- Indonesian Festival at Sugar Land Town Square | Saturday and Sunday – Immerse yourself in Indonesian culture at this two-day festival of authentic food, fashion, artwork, music, dance, and entertainment. Tickets start at $8. 11am to 9pm both days.
- Houston Astros Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Save on Astros games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
- Houston Texans Tickets on Sale | Sponsored – Games in Houston begin on Saturday, August 18. Save on 2018 Texans games with cheaper, better, or hard-to-find seats on TicketNetwork’s resale market.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
- Doggie Daycare Halloween Party at Meadowlake Pet Resort – Dress your pup in their cutest costume to compete in Meadowlake Pet Resort’s annual Halloween costume contest. Each dog will be posed for a super scary picture, followed by activities like bobbing for bones and Halloween cake. Tickets are $14.95. 11:30am.
- Dumpling Making Night at Chinese Community Center of Houston – Learn how to make and cook the famed Chinese dish, dumplings, during this interactive workshop that concludes with the tasting of a secret Chinese drink. Tickets are $65. 6pm.
- Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow at River Oaks Theatre – Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith are heading to Houston’s River Oaks Theatre to present the Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Tickets start at $50. 6:30pm.
- Summer Walker in Concert at Revention Music Center – Jam out to a live show by the Atlanta-based singer-songwriter, Summer Walker, when she takes the stage at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $35, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Manual Cinema: Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein at Jones Hall – Experience Manual Cinema’s blend of handmade shadow puppetry, cinematic techniques, and innovative sound that together create a visual retelling of Frankenstein at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $29. 8pm.
- The 5th Annual Spooky Standup at The Secret Group – Get hyped for Halloween with a full evening of comedy, candy, giveaways, and costumes at The Secret Group’s annual Spooky Standup show. Tickets start at $8. 8pm.
- Halloween Movie Screening at Axelrad | FREE – Dare to watch a spooky showing of the 1978 horror classic, Halloween, outside on the lawn at Axelrad. 9pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Halloween Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston Halloween Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2019
- Kid-Friendly Halloween Events in Houston − Get in the spooky spirit of Halloween at events all month long with trick-or-treating in CityCentre, plenty of haunted houses and more. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Halloween Events and Parties Around Houston – Whether you’re looking to make your way through a terrifying haunted house, hop from bar to bar, have a cocktail with skeletons or go to an all-out costume ball, there are plenty of parties to let loose this Halloween in Houston. Prices, times, and locations vary.
- Tai Chi at Levy Park | FREE – Find your calm with a free session of tai chi and meditation at Levy Park. Led by instructors from the Four Dragon’s Institute, the class will help you to de-stress, find inner peace, and increase overall health. 9am to 10am.
- Monster Mash Halloween Spooktacular at Memorial City | FREE – Dress up and collect candy while trick-or-treating throughout Memorial City Mall, then head to the Xfinity Fireplace for a dance party lead by DJ Beetlejuice at this family-friendly Halloween event. 5pm to 7pm.
- Halloween Trick-or-Treat at CityCentre | FREE – Make your way through CityCentre to stock up on candy as participating shops welcome trick-or-treaters for All Hallows Eve. 5pm to 8pm.
- 12th Annual Haunted Hike at Memorial Park | FREE – Hike through the deep, dark, forest trails of Memorial Park, then celebrate a safe return with pizza and booze at Bayou City Outdoors’ annual Haunted Hike. 6pm to 9pm.
- AJR in Concert at Revention Music Center – Catch a concert by the indie-pop trio, AJR, when the three brothers perform live at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $35. 7:30pm.
- Night of the Living Dead Movie Screening at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Catch the scaries with a screening of the retro horror flick, Night of the Living Dead, at Miller Outdoor Theatre. 7:30pm.
- Whiskey & Witchcraft at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations – Support the Hermann Park Conservancy with costume contests, music, and cocktails as Bosscat Kitchen & Libations hosts the Whiskey & Witchcraft Halloween party. $35. 8pm.
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre-Themed Halloween Party at Belle Station – Party it up, Halloween style, at a Texas Chainsaw Massacre-themed party with a costume contest, a haunted maze, and multiple DJs spinning at Belle Station. Early bird tickets start at $10. 10pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Halloween Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston Halloween Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Friday, November 1, 2019
- Dia de los Muertos at Discovery Green | FREE – Honor departed loved ones at Discovery Green’s Dia de los Muertos celebration, complete with a large calavera, mojigangas, hands-on art activities, art cars, and live entertainment. 6pm to 10pm.
- An Evening with Jessica Jones at The Space HTX – Enjoy a powerful performance by Grammy-award winning soprano Jessica Jones when she joins fellow Oh! Artists for a charity concert and dinner event at The Space HTX. Tickets start at $205. 6:30pm.
- Feast with the Beasts at Houston Zoo – The Houston Zoo hosts its fourteenth annual Feast With the Beasts celebration, featuring eats from nearly 50 of Houston’s top restaurants and musical guest The Suffers. Tickets start at $119; $109 for members. 7pm to 11pm.
- Sabrina Claudio in Concert at House of Blues – Catch a performance from the pop singer-songwriter, Sabrina Claudio for her “Truth Is” Tour at House of Blues. Tickets start at $39. 7:30pm.
- Author David Sedaris at Wortham Theater Center – Hear the sardonic wit of David Sedaris, a humor writer and master of social critique, when he speaks at Wortham Theater Center with a focus on his latest collection of essays, Calypso. Tickets start at $40, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Ximena Sariñana in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Watch a live set from the Grammy-nominated Mexican singer-songwriter and actress, Ximena Sariñana at White Oak Music Hall. Tickets are $28 in advance and $30 at the door. 8pm.
- Ray LaMontagne in Concert at Jones Hall – Soak in the soothing sounds of singer-songwriter Ray Lamontagne, who performs his “Just Passing Through Tour” at Jones Hall. Tickets start at $37.50, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 8pm.
- Comedian Dane Cook at Revention Music Center – Laugh out loud when comedian Dane Cook takes the stage for the “Tell It Like It Is Tour” at Revention Music Center. Tickets start at $45.75, but you may find cheaper or better seats on TicketNetwork’s resale site. 7:30pm.
- ComedySportz presents Improv! The Musical at CSz Arena – Crackup as you participate in this interactive improv show from ComedySportz. Tickets are $16, but limited discounted $10 tickets are usually available. 10:30pm.
- More Great Things to Do All Halloween Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston Halloween Weekend are happening all weekend long. Click here to scroll up and see our list.
Things to Do on Dia de los Muertos, Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, 2019.
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