Get the loot of Halloween candy this year at the best trick-or-treating Houston has to offer. From festive, over-the-top neighborhoods to exciting Halloween events for families ahead of the big night, here are the best trick-or-treating spots in Houston this spooky season.
Trick or Treating Events in Houston
1. Halloween at the BOOseum!
Delight in a festive program of spooky events, arts & crafts, Halloween-themed storytimes, and more at the Children’s Museum of Houston this October for the return of Halloween at the BOOseum! Among its exciting other activations this month, the museum will also host a number of special trick-or-treating opportunities for the kiddos.
Beginning October 9, the museum will host safe trick-or-treating on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays as well as from 9 am to 8 pm n Halloween night.
2. Halloween Trick-or-Treat at CityCentre
This Halloween, CityCentre will host its 13th-annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat event in Houston. Running from 1 pm – 4 pm, participating stores in CityCentre will reward afternoon trick-or-treaters with boat loads of candies. Additionally, organizers have lined up a special performance by The Real Witch Wives of Houston in the plaza following the trick-or-treating.
3. Sloomooween
This October, the Sloomoo Institute is hosting its special Sloomooween event in Houston where the kiddos can engage in a variety of fun, seasonal activities. In addition to themed silly slime, the event will also feature costume contests, crafting experiences, as well as trick-or-treating events over the course of the month, including the following dates: October 18, 19, 25, 26, 31.
4. CAMP
Having just opened its doors at The Galleria earlier this year, The Store with the Magic Door is diving into its first Houston Halloween with a month-long celebration called Campoween. Throughout October, the whimsical shop transforms into a kid-friendly wonderland, where young witches and wizards can join in spooky storytimes every Tuesday, fill their treat bags during Trick-or-Treat sessions, and get creative with face painting, slime crafting, and other hands-on Halloween fun.
5. SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Whether or not you and the kiddos are planning on hitting the streets at night for trick-or-treating the old fashioned style, The Woodlands Children’s Museum are hosting a special Spooktacular event running from 9 am to 2 pm on Friday, Halloween morning.
Kicking off at 9 in the morning, the event will feature a variety of live magic shows, kid-friendly games, as well as monster mashes, art projects, and spooky (but not scary) storytimes. Also daytime trick-or-treating!
6. Kemah’s Boo on the Boardwalk
Boo on the Boardwalk is back at Kemah! The month-long event has all sorts of seasonal festivities and activations lined up for the season ranging from movie nights to spooky crafts, kids costume contests, and more. Plus, every weekend from 1 pm to 8 pm, all participating retail stores have their doors open to all the little trick-or-treaters! Costume contests take place on October 11, 18, 26, and 31.
Houston Neighborhoods to go to Trick-Or-Treating
7. The Heights
With The Heights being a Houston hotspot year-round, it only makes sense that popular walkable city neighborhood is a poppin’ destination for Halloween trick or treating in Houston. With decorations lining the streets, The Heights is a solid go-to for stacking up on candy Halloween night.
8. Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane
The Holy Grail of Halloween neighborhoods in Houston, Nightmare on Candy Cane Lane has earned a reputation as the most festive community destination in the city. Its over-the-top decorations and all-out activations make it a must-visit during spooky season.
When it comes to trick-or-treating, the neighborhood also goes all-out. However, be very much apprised, the word is out and the neighborhood is likely to draw hordes of eager trick-or-treaters, so plan accordingly.
9. River Oaks
Houston’s super affluent neighborhood is not only a popular destination come the holiday season, but also Halloween night. Not only is the grandeur a spectacle on its own, but the neighborhood is also known for its generosity when it comes to Halloween candy – we’re talking full-sized candy bars, people.
10. Old Town Spring
Each year the charming, boutique shopping area in Northwest Houston hosts a Halloween in Old Town Spring event. Here, costumed kiddos can reap all sorts of sweet goodies on Saturday, October 26. Closer to the event, organizers will release a list of participating shops, rest assured the kiddos will not want to miss out on this family-friendly event.