Here are several events that are open, free or family-friendly, with details on date / location:
📍 Event Highlights
| Event | Details / What to expect |
|---|---|
| Trick or Treat at Traders Village Houston | Every weekend in October; features two decorated trails, candy, characters, photo opportunities. Costumes are encouraged. |
| Spookfest at Spindletop Boomtown Museum (Beaumont) | Friday, October 17, 2025 from ~5:30 p.m. to ~9:00 p.m. Includes trick-or-treating, costume contest, pumpkin painting contest. |
| Tricks & Treats in the Park (Missouri City) | Saturday, October 18, 2025 from ~4:00 p.m. to ~6:00 p.m. at Buffalo Run Park. There will be candy, a pumpkin patch, photo stations, and family fun. |
| Halloween Happy House (Children’s Museum Houston) | Thursday, October 23, 2025 from ~5:00 p.m. to ~8:00 p.m. Trick-or-treat event for children. |
| Trunk-or-Treat at Texas Chiropractic College (Pasadena) | Thursday, October 24, 2025 from ~4:00 p.m. to ~6:30 p.m. Includes games, costumes, candy, and fall / festive activities. |
| Scream on the Green (Discovery Green) | Saturday, October 25, 2025 from ~6:00 p.m. to ~9:00 p.m. Features costume contest (with pre-registration), tarot / palm readers / psychics, games, music, and a free outdoor movie screening. |
| Trick or Treat Historic Montgomery | Saturday, October 25, 2025 from ~3:00 p.m. to ~6:00 p.m. Kids can trick-or-treat at local businesses in that historic area. |
| Howl-O-ween Dog Parade & Costume Contest (Levy Park, Houston) | Sunday, October 26, 2025 from ~4:00 p.m. to ~6:00 p.m. A fun costume contest / parade for dogs and their owners / families. |
| Trunk or Treat at Beaumont Police Dept. | Sunday, October 26, 2025 from ~2:00 p.m. to ~5:00 p.m. in Beaumont. Free trick-or-treat event hosted by the police department. |
| Trick or Treat at the 1838 Menard House (Galveston) | Friday, October 31, 2025 from ~5:00 p.m. to ~6:30 p.m. Kids get candy. The house will not be open for tours that night. |
💡 Tips & things to know
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Costumes are strongly encouraged at many events (kids + pets included).
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Some events require pre-registration (especially for costume contests or trunk-or-treats).
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Times tend to be family-friendly (mostly afternoons or early evenings).
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Some events are in nearby suburban areas or neighboring cities (e.g. Beaumont, Galveston, Pasadena, Missouri City).
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These are generally free, but always good to confirm details (time / entry) in case of changes.
