Halloween is just around the corner, and families across the Houston area have plenty of opportunities to fill their candy buckets before the big night.
Whether you’re looking for traditional trick-or-treating, decorated car trunks handing out candy or a family-friendly Halloween celebration, several businesses, museums and community organizations are hosting public events.
Here’s a look at organized trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treat events happening across Greater Houston through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Families can dress in their Halloween costumes and visit participating Rice Village businesses for candy and treats. Participating merchants will display special window signs, making it easier to find trick-or-treat stops throughout the shopping district.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own candy bags or buckets.
M-K-T Heights is bringing back its annual Hike, Bike & Fright Fest, featuring a trick-or-treat trail through the shopping and dining destination.
Children, adults and even dogs are welcome to dress up and visit participating businesses for candy and other treats.
Maps of the trick-or-treat trail will be available at designated locations throughout the property. Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meow Wolf Houston is turning its immersive art exhibition, Radio Tave, into a Halloween trick-or-treating experience.
Visitors can explore the exhibition in costume and collect treats throughout the attraction. The event is open to all ages.
The museum’s Magical Maze celebration includes trick-or-treating, games, crafts, face painting and character photo opportunities.
Children are encouraged to wear costumes, and the event will also feature a costume contest.
Unity of Houston is hosting a public trunk-or-treat celebration in its parking lot, with decorated vehicles distributing candy and treats.
The event is open to children from the surrounding community, not just families affiliated with the organization.
Children can visit five candy stations throughout the museum as part of its monthlong Halloween at the BOO!seum celebration.
In addition to collecting candy, families can enjoy Halloween-themed activities, interactive exhibits and special programming.
The museum’s October 29 celebration includes music, costumed characters and a Halloween party for children.
The Houston Food Bank is inviting families to a Halloween celebration featuring trunk-or-treating in its parking lot.
The event will also include a DJ, yard games, a bounce house, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth and a costume contest with prizes.
Families can also participate in additional children’s activities, while food will be available for purchase at the organization’s Texans Cafe.
Kemah Boardwalk is celebrating its 25th year of Boo on the Boardwalk with Halloween activities throughout October.
Families can trick-or-treat at participating retail stores and enjoy costume contests, crafts, music and live entertainment.
On Halloween, the boardwalk will host additional festivities beginning at 2 p.m., including children’s activities and a costume contest at 5:30 p.m.
Although not advertised as a dedicated trick-or-treat event, Discovery Green’s annual Halloween celebration offers another option for families looking to celebrate.
The event features costume contests, games, music, living sculptures and photo opportunities.
Registration is required for anyone planning to participate in the costume contest.
Note: Event schedules, admission requirements and activities are subject to change. Families should check with organizers before attending and bring their own trick-or-treat bags where appropriate.
