16 haunted houses, pumpkin patches, family events and festivals around Houston, TX, each checked against its own official site for 2026 dates. Scare levels and ages are our suggestions; always check the venue's own guidance.
Multi-attraction indoor haunt off FM 1960 featuring a licensed Jason Universe walkthrough plus a containment-sector maze and a cannibal-themed estate; part of the national 13th Floor chain.
Old Town Spring's combined hayride-plus-walking-trail Halloween attraction, with live actors and creature encounters through dark harvest fields and woods.
hayride through harvest fields
walking trail
Old Town Spring location
outdoor, weather dependent
When
Every Friday & Saturday in October 2026, plus Sept 26, Oct 11, 18, 25, 29 & Nov 1
Hours
Fri & Sat 7:30–11:30 pm; special dates 7:30–10:30 pm (trail & hayride open 8:00 pm)
Price
$35 general admission + tax; +$10 Fast Pass; groups of 15+ save $5/ticket online
Darker, PG-13 haunted-trail counterpart to Boo Rivers, set in the wooded back of Big Rivers Waterpark near New Caney for teens and adults seeking real scares.
wooded haunted trail
PG-13 scares
separate from the family-oriented Boo Rivers area of the park
When
October 3 – November 1, 2026
Hours
7pm-10pm
Price
Included with Big Rivers admission ticket or season pass
Large outdoor scream park in Cleveland with a live-actor haunted house, a paintball zombie-truck ride, midway games and concerts, plus a separate daytime-friendly kids' haunt.
military-truck paintball zombie ride
28,000 sq ft haunted house
100,000 sq ft midway
concert stage
axe throwing
When
Sept 17 - Oct 31, 2026 plus select extra dates in Sept/Oct/Nov
Hours
Weekdays 8pm-11pm; Fri/Sat 8pm-12am
Price
General admission $10-$35; individual attractions $35-$40; premium packages up to $150
Age note
Separate Kids Haunt on-site for ages 6 & under; main scream park is intense for older guests
West-of-Katy mega pumpkin farm with 40+ rides, an 8-acre corn maze and a life-size Pumpkin House; evening "BOOriffic Nights" add three haunted attractions.
8-acre corn maze
40+ rides and attractions
Texas-sized pumpkin patch
Pumpkin House photo ops
BOOriffic Nights (3 haunts, included)
When
Fall Festival Saturdays & Sundays, Sept 12 – Nov 8, 2026; BOOriffic Nights Sept 26 – Nov 1
Price
Pumpkins $2.99-$9.99; general admission via online ticket
Age note
BOOriffic Nights add three haunted attractions, included with fall-fest ticket
Ticketed downtown pop-up at Discovery Green turning the park into a pumpkin-themed fairground with rides, a carousel and skyline photo ops through Nov 8.
carousel
bumper & cruiser boats
30-ft slide
corn pit
hay maze
When
Sept 19 - Nov 8, 2026
Hours
Mon-Thu 3pm-11pm; Fri-Sun 10am-11pm; admission stops 1 hour before close
Price
$18/person weekdays, $28/person weekends; 3 & under free
Houston Zoo's month-long Halloween takeover with pumpkin displays, a spooky forest, s'mores campfires and a new light-projection show; costumes encouraged.
pumpkin lantern tunnel
Ghost Town in the Children's Zoo
campfires & s'mores
PhantomScape light projection (new)
Spooky Spirits adults-only night Oct 16
When
Sept 25 - Oct 31, 2026
Hours
9am-5pm daily (last entry 4pm); extended to 9:30pm on select Fridays (last entry 8pm)
Price
Included with general zoo admission; free for members
Age note
Costume rule: adult faces must be fully visible, no heavy makeup or masks
Family-friendly Halloween takeover of Big Rivers Waterpark's dry-land rides near New Caney, with trick-or-treating, decor and photo spots included with admission.
amusement rides
trick-or-treating
seasonal decor
photo ops
When
Oct 3 - Nov 1, 2026
Price
Included with Big Rivers admission ticket or season pass
Kemah Boardwalk's month-long, 25th-anniversary Halloween celebration with weekend costume contests, trick-or-treat stops at shops, live music and family activities.
costume contests
trick-or-treating at boardwalk retail stores
live music
Witches Night Out (Oct 10)
interactive pumpkin/skeleton fixtures
When
October 2026 (25th year); kids' costume contests Saturdays Oct 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 5:30pm
Price
Boardwalk entry free; Little Boo Fun House $6; Phobia haunts $25-35; ride combo $45.99+tax
Katy's long-running community harvest festival in the redesigned Historic Town Square, with vendor booths, carnival rides, a beer garden and live country headliners; benefits the Rotary Club of Katy.
The nation's largest Renaissance festival by attendance, about 55 miles northwest of Houston, running weekends from mid-October through late November, including Halloween weekend.
52nd season
themed weekends
largest Renaissance festival in the US by attendance
not Halloween-specific but overlaps the Halloween-weekend crowd
When
Weekends Oct 10 - Nov 29, 2026, plus the Friday after Thanksgiving (52nd season)
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Quick Answers
What Halloween events are on near Houston in 2026?
BooMap lists 16 Halloween events near Houston with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 5 haunted houses, 4 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 5 family events and 2 fall festivals.
What are the scariest haunted houses near Houston?
The most intense haunts in this guide are 13th Floor Haunted House Houston, Voodoo Bayou at Big Rivers Waterpark and Woods of Kaos Haunted Scream Park, rated 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
When do haunted houses open near Houston in 2026?
The earliest opening in this guide is 13th Floor Haunted House Houston on September 12, 2026. Each haunt's full 2026 dates are listed on this page.
Which pumpkin patches and corn mazes are open near Houston in 2026?
Blessington Farms Fall Festival, Dewberry Farm Fall Festival, Froberg's Farm Fall Festival and P-6 Farms Fall Fest. Dates, hours and prices for each are on this page.
What Halloween events near Houston are good for young kids?
Not-scary picks suggested for all ages include Blessington Farms Fall Festival, Boo Rivers at Big Rivers Waterpark, Boo on the Boardwalk, Froberg's Farm Fall Festival, Houston Pumpkin Festival, and 6 more.
Are there free Halloween events near Houston?
Yes: Katy Rice Harvest Festival, League City Fire Station Haunted House and Nature Discovery Center Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch list free admission on the official site.
When is trick-or-treating near Houston in 2026?
Official hours announced so far: League City, October 31, 6pm to 10pm. We add towns as they announce.
Not Confirmed for 2026 Yet
These usually run every year, but we couldn't confirm 2026 dates on their official sites yet. Check with the venue before you go. Seen one open, or know the dates? Tell us and we'll check it.
Haunted house
Creepy Hollow Haunted House
12872 Valley Vista Dr, Rosharon, TX
Suggested age Adults Only
South-of-Houston haunt in Rosharon with three walkthrough attractions and a reputation as one of the state's scariest; full-contact unless guests buy the no-touch pass.
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet Last listed: Fri/Sat Sept 25 - Oct 31, plus special "Lights Out with Krampus" Oct 26 & Nov 1
13-acre drive-through Halloween scare experience at Chain-O-Lakes Resort near Cleveland, with an optional walk-through maze, hayride and pumpkin-patch add-ons.
Smaller Phobia haunted-house outpost inside the Kemah Boardwalk parking garage, paired with the family-friendly Boo on the Boardwalk activities outside.
Kingwood's highest-rated haunt, combining four themed walkthroughs: a sinister asylum, a claustrophobic tunnel, a monster-filled forest, and a killer-clown carnival.
Richmond fear park with four themed haunted houses, live shows, carnival games and food; online-ticket-only with a discounted door rate for military and first responders.
Texas City's pirate-themed haunted house serving Houston/Galveston County, with cinematic sets, live actors, mini escape rooms and separate family-friendly kids' haunts.
Hockley ranch about 30 miles northwest of Houston with an October pumpkin patch plus year-round attractions like pony rides, mini golf and fishing ponds.
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet Last listed: Fall season Oct 2 - Nov 21; pumpkin patch October only
Sugar Land Space Cowboys' ticketed Halloween Town takeover of the Constellation Field concourse, with games, pumpkin decorating and trick-or-treat-style activities.
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet Last listed: One night, Oct 29
Free, one-night community Halloween Town takeover of Sugar Land Town Square with costume contests and kid-friendly activity stations; no scary/gore elements by design.
When
Not confirmed for 2026 yet Last listed: One night, Oct 29
Pearland's free, 17th-annual trick-or-treat alternative at Independence Park, with business and organization booths lining a walking trail plus a kids' costume contest.
League City's free, safe trick-or-treating event at Hometown Heroes Park, with decorated candy booths, food trucks and inflatables ahead of Halloween night.
Every event here was found through local guides and then confirmed on the venue's or organizer's own website, with dates for 2026. We check each one for closures. Events we couldn't confirm yet are listed separately and clearly marked, and we recheck them every week. Scare levels (1 to 5 ghosts) and suggested ages are our read of what the venue says. Dates and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
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