Halloween 2026 is on a Saturday this year, making it a fabulous opportunity to get out and enjoy spooky celebrations and thriller parties. Goblins, ghouls, and goths have all day to tweak their costumes before heading out to one of the many events and festivities around the city. After a night of thrills and chills, monsters and mischief-makers have all day Sunday to recover.
While much of this list is for adults-only, we have included a few family-friendly options as well. Whether you’re hoping for a haunted evening, or just some spirited fun, Halloween week is going to be lit.
October 28
Feges BBQ
The Spring Branch location of this family-friendly barbecue restaurant is having its annual Halloween Spooktacular Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. And because it’s a Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat free with an adult’s purchase. There will be a haunted house, an inflatable slide, candy, and a costume contest with prizes. For adults, wine carafes are half-priced. 8217 Long Point Rd. Houston, fegesbbq.com
Long Weekend
This family-friendly restaurant and entertainment space is doing Halloween weekend a little differently. Beginning Wednesday, October 28 and lasting until Sunday, November 1, Long Weekend will feature a Haunted Maze for $5 per child and seasonal cocktail specials for adults. On Halloween morning, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., families are welcome to a free mini pumpkin decorating event in which kids are encouraged to wear their best costumes. 2044 E. TC Jester Blvd., Houston, longweekendtx.com
October 29
Bar Daphne
Located at Hotel Daphne in the Heights, this cocktail bar is hosting its Halloween-themed Drag Bingo with Queen Persephone calling the numbers and the shots. The bingo games are free, with prizes for the winners. Guests are encouraged to dress in fabulous Halloween attire. 347 W. 20th St., Houston, bunkhousehotels.com
October 30
Marriott Marquis
This popular Downtown Houston hotel will become the scene of Murder at the Marquis: An Old Hollywood Mystery on Friday, October 30. Presented by The Murder Mystery Company, dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., while the sinister shenanigans start at 7 p.m. A multi-course menu will be served with a side of comedy and old time Hollywood glamour. Guests are encouraged to dress in mobster chic, flapper dresses, or classic cocktail attire. Two Altitude day passes will be awarded to the best costume. The event will be held at the Walker Street Kitchen inside the hotel. Tickets are $90, plus taxes and fees through eventbrite. 1777 Walker St., Houston, marriott.com
The Savoy
This restaurant and bar is scaring up a good time all month long, ending its fright fest Halloween weekend with a family-centered trunk-or-treat on Friday October 30 from 4 to 8 p.m., followed by an all-day party on Halloween. The family-friendly event will feature a child-approved haunted house and the wee ones can bounce on inflatables to their hearts’ content. Other fun stuff includes giveaways, candy bags, and kids’ activities. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available purchase. 4402 Emancipation Ave., Houston, thesavoyhtx.com
Discovery Green
Scream on the Green returns to the Downtown park Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., with all kinds of spooky entertainment, including music, living sculptures, a costume contest, games, and photo opportunities. 1500 McKinney St., Houston, discoverygreen.com
Exilio
This Latin restaurant in the Harlow District has two nights of parties, so Halloween party people can celebrate all weekend long. On Friday, October 30, Exilio will host a costume contest with bottles of expensive champagne and dinners for two as prizes. On the day after Halloween, Sunday November 1, Exilio will offer its Catrina Brunch, with festive food and drinks to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Reservations are recommended. 2817 W. Dallas St., Houston, exiliolatinflair.com
October 31
Flora
Flora is celebrating Dia de los Muertos on Halloween from 7 to to 11 p.m., with a DJ and a staff costume contest. Under a multitude of sparkling chandeliers, guests will find spooky decor and specialty cocktails. Reservations are recommended. 3422 Allen Pkwy., Houston, florahouston.com
Lyric Market
Set in the Theater District, this festive food hall is going for drama with its Monster Mash, from 5 to 9 p.m., with DJ Michele Knight providing the spine-tingling beats. Along with nine different restaurants serving food, there will be festive cocktails, Halloween decor, and a costume contest. 411 Smith St., Houston, lyricmarket.com
Meson Sommelier
Old Town Spring gets spirited this Halloween with a special party at this tapas restaurant and wine bar. There will be live music, palm readings, and a costume contest. Admission is $25 and reservations are highly recommended. Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase. 205 Midway St., Spring, mesonsommelier.com
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
With one of the best beer gardens in the city, Saint Arnold’s Boos and Brews festival is always a rollicking good time. Plus, it’s family and pet-friendly. There will be a local vendors market, trunk or treat for the kids, and live music. At 5 p.m., a DJ will start the tunes, followed by five bands: Negative Fauna, Forever Miles, Zegovia, Wait 4UWeb, and Psychedelic Maggot Engine. Contests will be held for best kid, pet, duo/group, and overall costumes. Winners will be announced after the musical lineup ends. Admission is free, but there will be plenty of food and drinks available for purchase. 2000 Lyons Ave., Houston, saintarnold.com
Tipping Point at Hotel ZaZa Memorial
Located in Memorial City, this boutique hotel is throwing a late-night party at its onsite restaurant from 9 p.m. to midnight with tarot readings and a late night DJ. 9787 Katy Frwy., Houston, hotelzaza.com/houston
Hash Kitchen
All weekend long, this daytime eatery is offering devilish desserts such as the graveyard cannoli doughnuts, with juicy gummy worms, plus creepy cocktails such as Dracula’s Bloody Mary and candy-flavored Monster Mash mimosas. On Halloween from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., both Hash Kitchen locations will feature a DJ spinning a mix of spooky beats, plus an opportunity to build your own tote bag for Halloween loot. Multiple locations, hashkitchen.com
Pier 6 Seafood
For locals south of Houston, or tourists spending Halloween near Galveston, this waterside restaurant in San Leon is hosting two separate events; one for families and one for adults only. From noon to 4 p.m., it’s all about the wee ones with live music, face painting, games, and trick or treating for dine-in guests. Then, it’s adults-only from 6 to 10 p.m., with a costume party sponsored by Cointreau, The Botanist Gin, and Telmont Champagne. There will be a DJ, Halloween decor, and a costume contest. Featured cocktails include the Spicy Rita and a spooky take on the P6 gin and tonic. Reservations for both events are strongly encouraged. 113 6th St., San Leon, pier6seafood.com
The Post Oak Hotel
For a posh Halloween experience, parents can treat their children to a Jellycat Halloween afternoon tea at this ritzy hotel. The gallery will be transformed into a Halloween funhouse where kids of all ages can immerse themselves in a world of Jellycat’s beloved Halloween characters. Along with a traditional tea service and festive treats, there will be a trick-or-treat candy display inspired by the Jellycat world. Each child can participate in the costume contest, plus they will be given a Jellycat plush to take home as a souvenir. Adults will receive a complimentary welcome glass of champagne. Tickets are $90 per child and $102 per adult, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 1600 W. Loop S., Houston, thepostoakhotel.com
The Savoy
In addition to its family event on Friday, October 30, The Savoy is celebrating Halloween all day and well into the evening. There will be food and drink specials, giveaways, and more than $5,000 in costume contest prizes. 4402 Emancipation Ave., Houston, thesavoyhtx.com
URBE
Chef Hugo Ortega’s Mexican eatery in Uptown Park is hosting Dia de Los Muertos a day early, combining it with Halloween for a festive event that includes mariachi music, a DJ, Baile Folklorico, and the restaurant’s ofrenda (altar), celebrating loved ones who have passed. Chef Ivan and his culinary team will have a variety of stations serving Mexican street food like tacos Callejeros and taquitos de pollo. The event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. and tickets are available through the restaurant’s website. Adults 21 and up receive 4 cocktails with the $85 ticket. Tickets for ages 13-20 are $45 at the door; kids 12 and under are $35. The food and entertainment are included in the ticket price, but tax and gratuity are extra. 1101 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, urbehouston.com
POST Houston
For those looking to start Halloween festivities early, this Downtown foodie destination is bringing out the foam machines from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Skylawn. It’s messy fun for all ages as attendees get blanketed in bubbly foam. There will be family-friendly music and costume contests as well. Admission is $5. 401 Franklin St., Houston, posthtx.com
City Place
For parents and caretakers whose children are going to be wound up all day with trick-or-treat anticipation, this Halloween day party is the answer. From 1 to 6 p.m., families can go from trunk to trunk getting loads of goodies. There will be a bounce house and local vendors. Later, a Halloween-themed Zumba dance contest will ensue. The kids may be so exhausted and full of candy that you might be able to forgo trick-or-treating later. 1250 Lake Plaza Dr., Spring, cityplacenow.com
HiFi at The Finn
Wrapping up its month-long Spookeasy, this vinyl listening lounge will host Spookeasy Burlesque on Halloween night from 9 p.m. to midnight. Taking its cue from iconic horror films, the show will echo the musical and visual aesthetics of the 1970s and 80s, with sultry performances and dramatic costumes. Guests can also enjoy specialty cocktails like the Boozlebub and Freaky Martin. Show tickets are $37 and available at eventbrite. 712 Main St., Houston, the finnhou.com
Zanti Cucina Italiana
The well-heeled folks of River Oaks can take advantage of a full day of Halloween festivities at this Italian restaurant in the River Oaks Shopping Center. Festivities begin with a special brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a themed menu of food and cocktails. Dinner service runs from 4 to 8 p.m., then the restaurant lets its hair down for a Halloween party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the pizzeria area. There will be thrilling bites, chilling cocktails, and costumed stick walkers. Guests can also participate in the costume contest. Admission is free. 1958 W. Gray St., Houston, zanticucina.com
Bari Ristorante
For those who put a lot of effort into their Halloween get-up, this Italian restaurant is offering a seriously great prize for the first place winner of its costume contest; a bottle of Cristal Champagne and dinner for two at Bari. The second place winner walks away with a bottle of Dom Perignon and a dinner for two, while third place gets dinner for two. The Halloween night party runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., with themed cocktails and lots of festively spooky decor. 4444 Westheimer Rd., Houston, bariristorante.com
Heights Bier Garten
Wizards and muggles alike will have a magical time at this indoor/outdoor venue which is throwing a Harry Potter-themed Halloween gathering on Halloween. Doors open at 11 a.m. and throughout the day there will be local vendors, a DJ, photo opps, and themed drink specials. The costume contest begins at 8 p.m., so guests should channel their favorite character, even if it’s “he who shall not be named.” 1433 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston, heightsbiergarten.com
Loch Bar
For a lively evening of tequila and music, this River Oaks District spot is celebrating Halloween with live music from 9 to 11 p.m., plus Halloween cocktails made with Devil’s Reserve tequila. Cocktails include the blackberry margarita, frozen spicy passionfruit margarita, and a spicy watermelon candy oyster shooter. The bar will stay open until the witching hour of midnight. 4444 Westheimer Rd., Houston, lochbar.com/houston
Long Point Social Club
Everyone in the family can have a spooktacular time at this pickleball venue, including Fido or Fluffy. Halloween gets started at 11 a.m. with Yappy Hour for pups which includes pet vendors and a dog costume contest at 12:30 p.m. From 2 to 6 p.m., kids will love trick-or-treating and Halloween movies on the big screen, plus face painting, and balloon artistry from 2 to 4 p.m. The kids costume contest will be held at 3 p.m. Adults can sip on evening cocktails, play Glow Pickleball (reservations recommended), and enjoy a magician’s tricks from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a DJ from 7 to 10 p.m. 7202 Long Point Rd., Houston, longpointsocialclub.com
Spectators Bar & Grill
All five Houston-area locations of this family-forward sports bar, including a recently-opened one in Conroe, will be offering festive drink deals and a costume contest in which the audience gets to vote, from 9 to 10 p.m. Gift cards will be up for grabs for winners. Some of the drink specials include a $3 purple Gatorade shot and an $11 Bloody Spritz. Multiple locations, spectatorsbargrill.com
