Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of October 25 Include Halloween Spooktacular, Happy Haunts Spectacular, & More!

Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of October 25, 2024

Our top picks for Things to do in Houston this weekend of October 25 include:

Free Activities this Weekend: Galveston Island Oktoberfest and Island Boo Fest and Mystery of Boo

Top Picks for Friday: Greyhound Movie Night

Things to Do on Saturday: Wings Over Houston Airshow and 5th Hike, Bike, and Fright Fest

Best Events on Sunday: Halloween Spooktacular and Happy Haunts Spectacular

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Free Events For Kids in Houston this Weekend

Fall Fest 2024 at Russ Poppe Family Park

Fall Fest 2024 at Russ Poppe Family Park

Mosaic United Methodist Church invites you to Fall Fest 2024, a free Trunk-or-Treat event at Russ Poppe Family Park! This family-friendly celebration offers a safe and inclusive environment for all ages to enjoy games, decorated trunks, costumes, and food trucks. Join us on October 25th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for an evening of fun, community, and Halloween spirit!

When: October 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Russ Poppe Family Park
How much: Free!

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42nd Annual Galveston Island Oktoberfest

Image credit: Island Oktoberfest

The Galveston Island Oktoberfest is returning to the grounds of First Lutheran Church this weekend. Put on your best German attires, witness the historic tapping of the keg, delight in authentic German food and drink, enjoy shopping, a live auction, live entertainment, and more.

 

When: Friday, October 25, 2024 | 5 pm – 10 pm

Where: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2415 Winnie St, Galveston, TX 77550

How Much: Free

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Movies at Miller: The Addams Family

Get into the Halloween spirit with a free screening of the 1991 film “The Addams Family.” Costumes are highly welcome at the event. I recommend getting there a little early, spots fill up fast.

 

When: Friday, October 25, 2024 | 7:30 pm 

Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030

How Much: Free

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 Island Boo Fest and Mystical Parade of Boo

Get ready for spooktacular festival with the new Island Boo Fest and Mystical Parade of Boo! The event will feature trick-or-treating, costumed parades, unique market finds, food and drink pairings, and more.

 

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 am – 8 pm

Where: Downtown Galveston, The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550

How Much: Free

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Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of October 25 – Friday

Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend – Saturday, October 26

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5th Annual Hike, Bike, and Fright Fest

Image credit: M-K-T

Have free, spooky fun with the whole family this weekend! Costumes are highly encouraged for the kid- and pet-friendly M-K-T Trick-Or-Treat Trail, with 30 stops for sweets and treats. There will also be the HallowGreen Market with 50 plant vendors, live DJs, complimentary beer from Eureka Heights, a Haunted Garden Patch photo op, a live show for kids by AndyRoo at the Trick-Or-Treat Trail Mix singalong,

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 12 pm – 6 pm

Where: M-K-T Trailside and Highline Park, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007

How Much: Free

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 Elissa’s 147th Birthday Party

Join the Galveston Historic Fondatin in celebrating 147 years of teh 1877 Tall Ship Elissa with a big birthday party! 

 

Tickets include complimentary craft beer, dinner and light bites, birthday cake, live music from Buxton, tarot card reading, and more. 

 

This year also marks the return of the Elissa costume party with the theme “Under the Water.”

 

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7 pm – 9 pm

Where: Galveston Historic Seaport, Pier 22 Suite, 8, Galveston, TX 77550

How Much: $65  

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Saturday Morning Cartoon Cereal Party: Halloween Edition

Enjoy some Halloween shows with the kids like “DuckTales,” “Scooby Doo,” “Beetlejuice,” and more while enjoying a cereal buffet complete with all the sugary classics this weekend. 

 

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm

Where: Houston Toy Museum, 321 W 19th St Suite C, Houston, TX 77008

How Much: $14

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Trunk or Treat at Westminster UMC

Put on your best costumes and head over to Westminster UMC for their annual Trunk or Treat event. The event will feature trick-or-treating, face painting, music, and family fun. 

 

When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 4 pm – 6 pm

Where: Westminster United Methodist Church, 5801 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77057

How Much: Free

Things to Do in Houston with Kids this Weekend – Sunday, October 27

Zoo Boo

Image Credit: Houston Zoo

Enjoy fall festivities at the Zoo during Zoo Boo. Experience the Pumpkin Lantern Tunnel, the spooktacular Scary-Go-Round, photo ops all over the zoo, and so much more.

 

When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 9 am – 5 pm

Where: Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030

How Much: Starts at $24

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East End Farmers Market

Enjoy delightful sights, sounds, cuisine, and culture at the East End Farmers Market while checking out the market for fresh garden fruits, vegetables, farm and dairy products, prepared foods, and unique handcrafted wares.

 

When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 10 am – 2 pm

Where: Navigation Esplanade, 2800 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003

How Much: Free

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Halloween Spooktacular

Image credit: The Bryan Museum – Galveston

Get ready to celebrate at the Bryan Museum for their Halloween Spooktacular! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, spooky stories in the gazebo, fall crafts, outdoor games, ghost hunt in the garden, a walking costume parade, special photo spaces, the Space Craft BBQ food truck, and more.

 

When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Where: The Bryan Museum, 1315 21st St, Galveston, TX 77550

How Much: Free

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Happy Haunts Spooktacular

Take the whole family out for a safe and exciting trick-or-treat trail winding through 8 model homes. Instead of candy, trick-or-treaters will get healthier alternatives. The event will also have face painting, games, Halloween crafts, a balloon artist, inflatables, food and drink, photo opportunities, and more.

 

When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 1 pm – 4 pm

Where: Jubilee, 26134 Happy Home St, Hockley, TX 77447

How Much: Free | RSVP encouraged

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I have been a proud Houstonian for over three decades. You can find me at concerts, trying new food, visiting festivals, and enjoying a good book at the beach. I specialize in maximizing the experience while staying within budget. Fun does not have to be a luxury.

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