Event Roundup: Halloweekend Edition

Happy Halloween! Places all across Houston are celebrating spooky season today and tomorrow, followed by Día de los Muertos celebrations on Sunday. Have a spook-tacular weekend!

Children’s Museum Houston hosts a variety of spooktacular Halloween fun Sept. 27-Oct. 31. 

Halloween at the BOOseum!
Fri., Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Children's Museum Houston
General admission: $19.95 for adults and children (dress in costume for $2 off admission)
Get ready to do the monster mash and howl with delight as the Children’s Museum closes out Halloween with a BOO-m! Admission is free during Free Family Night, from 5 to 8 p.m. Activities include: trick-or-treating at five candy stations throughout the Museum, hands-on “slime time” fun ($9.95 each), a meet and greet with Disney Villains, dancing with DJ Beetlejuice, face painting, and spooky ghost rings that will be floating through the gallery.

CityCentre hosts its 13th Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat. Dress in costume and trick-or-treat at favorite stores followed by spooky tunes and a Halloween performance in The Plaza. 

13th Annual CityCentre Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Fri., Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
CityCentre
Free
Your favorite little ghouls and boys are invited to this family-friendly celebration at CityCentre for a fun and safe Halloween evening featuring a district-wide trick-or-treat. Dress up in your favorite costume and prowl CityCentre for free candy from store to store, then meet in The Plaza for spooky tunes and a Halloween performance. Participating merchants will be identified with balloons. Don’t forget to bring your own bucket or bag to take part in this festive event!

Trick or Drink: Houston Halloween Bar Crawl
Fri., Oct. 31: 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (Registration 6-11 p.m.)
Sat., Nov. 1: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. (Registration 4-10 p.m.)
Leon’s Lounge
Price: $20.84
Join this Halloween bar crawl on Friday or Saturday to get into participating bars with no cover and exclusive drink specials. Participating bars include Leon's Lounge, The Dogwood, Playground HTX, Pour Behavior, Solarium, Wooster’s Garden, and Wonder Bar. Pre-purchase your bar crawl wristband and check in at Leon's Lounge to get your wristband and map with participating bars, their location, and their drink specials.

POST will host its popular POST Apocalypse Party on Halloween night, including DJs, dancers, an aerialist, stilt walkers, a costume contest, and more.

POST Apocalypse Party 2025
Fri., Oct. 31, 10 p.m. - Sat., Nov. 1, 2 a.m.
POST Houston
$30 for GA; $55 for VIP
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween dance party in Houston at POST! POST is back with its highly anticipated POST Apocalypse Party on Halloween night, transforming the X Atrium into an end of the world extravaganza from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dance the night away with live DJs, while hype dancers, a platform aerialist, and three terrifying stilt walkers bring the energy to life. Dress to impress for the costume contest, where top prizes include cash giveaways, 713 Music Hall tickets, Art Club ticket packages, and more.

16th Annual iWrite Festival at Evelyn's Park
Sat., Nov. 1, 12-4 p.m.
Evelyn's Park Conservancy
Free
This year's iWRITE Book Signing & Literacy Festival will be held at Evelyn's Park on November 1st with Festival Presenting Sponsor ExxonMobil and Official Publishing Contest Sponsor H-E-B. Mark your calendar for a day full of family-friendly fun and a chance to meet this year's 150 newly published authors and illustrators. Enjoy games, receive free children’s books, meet superheroes, and even enter the superhero costume contest! Meet the “i” The Guy mascot and enjoy food and drinks from local restaurants.  

Punch Party at Rienzi
Sat., Nov. 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Rienzi
$65 Adults, $60 MFAH Members

Explore the Rienzi grounds and the art collection while enjoying the 18th-century tradition of punch: a time-honored blend of spirits, citrus, sugar, and spices. Sample classic cocktail recipes as well as modern punches while listening to music on the terrace and at the pool garden. Masquerade attire and Día de los Muertos makeup are encouraged. Admission includes four drink tickets, light bites, and valet parking. This event is for ages 21+.

Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at Discovery Green. Bring a photo or keepsake to add to a stunning community ofrenda created by artist Angel Quesada. (Photo courtesy of Discovery Green)

Dia de Los Muertos at Discovery Green
Sun., Nov. 2, 3 - 7 p.m.
Discovery Green
Free
Head to Discovery Green for a Dia de Los Muertos celebration this Sunday. It begins with a sacred procession led by Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl, followed by the Catrín y Catrinas Parade—featuring a costume contest judged by local leaders and you. Bring a photo or keepsake* to add to a stunning community ofrenda created by artist Angel Quesada. (*Note: Please bring copies of photos. Do not bring any originals.) At sunset there will be a concert by the Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus. Close the night with La Musical Ofrenda, a high-energy tribute concert curated by Nick Gaitan and spotlighting some of Houston’s finest musicians, honoring legendary artists from across Texas.

Karbach's Biergarten celebration will include a Día de los Muertos Fashion Show and beautiful Ballet Folklórico performances.

Día de los Muertos Celebration at Karbach
Sun., Nov. 2, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Karbach Brewing Co.
Free
On Sunday, Nov 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Karbach’s Biergarten will come alive as a vibrant living altar for their annual Día de los Muertos Celebration! Happenings include: a Día de los Muertos fashion show, Ballet Folklórico performances, live DJs all day, a Trunk O Treat Car Show, and an exclusive event glass. Raise a glass, light a candle, and join in honoring the timeless connection between past and present. This celebration is free and all ages are welcome!

Watch Party, Texans vs. Broncos
Sun., Nov. 2, 12 p.m.
CityCentre
Free
Grab a drink, take a seat, and cheer on the Houston Texas vs. the Denver Broncos on a 16 foot LED wall for the afternoon at CityCentre.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo for the chance to see La Catrina, a joyful and colorful figure celebrating life and death.

Dia de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo
Sat., Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 2, 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Houston Zoo
Price: $30.95+
Gather your family for a special celebration of Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo. Stroll through the Zoo and enjoy glowing decorations, festive photo ops, and a chance to see La Catrina, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Día de los Muertos holiday. At the heart of the event is a traditional ofrenda (altar) created to honor animals who are no longer with us. Families are invited to bring a photo of a cherished animal to add to the altar. Stop by the craft station, where kids and adults alike can draw or create artwork of their favorite animal to include. The Zoo will be open for extended hours from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with last entry at 8 p.m.

The Cosmic Howl Halloween House Party
Fri., Oct. 31, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Radio Tave
Price: $35
Cosmic Howl is Meow Wolf Houston’s immersive 21+ Halloween party – part music festival, part sideshow, part late-night art adventure. This event will have the immersive art worlds of Meow Wolf – explore the full exhibit while the night unfolds around you, plus live performances, including DJ sets, a full concert, and roaming sideshow acts, not just a playlist. DJ Brandon Airlines spins from 8-11:30 p.m. in the Bailiwick; Houston’s wild surf-punk legends Swimwear Department plays live 10-11 p.m., and Kaleidoscope sideshow performers roam 8–10 p.m., adding circus-chaos energy to the art.

More Events
See our event calendar for more upcoming events and find a roundup of fall festivals here.