Halloween Events Houston

Halloween Events Houston

Beyond the costumes and candy, Halloween Houston is a celebration like no other and one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time when neighborhoods transform into eerie wonderlands, haunted houses spring to life, and pumpkins light up the night. But Halloween Houston events are not just about trick-or-treating; it’s an extravaganza that unites the city in a shared love for all things eerie and mysterious.

I say why should kids have all the fun? This October, we’ve got you covered for Adult Halloween Houston Parties and Halloween Bar Crawls in the city!

Join us as we delve into the heart of Houston’s Halloween spirit, exploring the traditions, creativity, and boundless enthusiasm that make this holiday so special for residents of all ages!

Check out this roundup of Halloween Events Houston 2024 — some of which are free! 

Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.

In case you are wondering about the choice of listings in this article, here is how we come up with our recommendations.

Also, check out our posts on Haunted House Houston, Dia de Los Muertos celebrations, and Galveston Ghost Tours!

Houston Halloween Events For Adults – Categorized by Type of Event

Halloween Bar Crawls

Club and Dance Parties this Halloween

Halloween Movie Screenings 

Halloween Events Houston – Bar Crawls

Houston Heights Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl at Christians Tailgate Bar & Grill

Get ready to haunt the Heights! Explore multiple bars and experience exclusive Halloween specials at each one. From spooky entertainment to ghoulish games and wicked drink deals, you’re in for a night you won’t forget.

  • Where: Various bars at the Heights
  • When: Friday, October 25, 2024 | 5 pm – 11 pm
  • How Much: Starts at $8.99

Downtown Houston Halloween Bar Crawl at El Big Bad

Get ready to haunt the town! Sip on themed cocktails, enjoy live entertainment, snag some awesome goodies, show off your best costume, and much more. 

  • Where: Various locations
  • When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 4 pm – 11 pm
  • How Much: Starts at $14.99

16th Annual Montrose Bar Crawl

Get ready to haunt Westheimer this Halloween! The annual bar crawl is back, and it’s gonna be wicked.

Start your night off with a bang at Brasil and Poison Girl, then dance your way to Wild, Pistolero’s, Roswell’s Saloon, and Boondocks. Don’t forget to dress to impress—the best costume of the night wins a prize!

  • Where: Various locations
  • When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 7:30 pm – 12 am
  • How Much: No cover

Midtown Houston Halloween Bar Crawl at The Dogwood

Midtown Houston Halloween Bar Crawl at The Dogwood

Image credit: Aurielle Billings

Check-in at The Dogwood and then embark on a Midtown adventure. Discover themed cocktails, dance to live bands and DJs, indulge in food and drink specials, and don’t miss your chance to win a whopping $2000 in the costume contest.

  • Where: Various locations
  • When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 4 pm – 11 pm
  • How Much: $19.99

Halloween Events Houston – Club and Dance Parties

Classic Halloween at Numbers Nightclub

Get ready to rock out to the best ’80s tunes at Montrose’s iconic Halloween dance party! This year’s event is packed with costume contests, awesome giveaways, and more.

So grab your neon leggings and leg warmers, and let’s dance the night away!

Brews & Beats Halloween Party & Market

Enjoy a killer lineup of DJs: PrynceDaDi, DJ Ray, DJ Bronson, SkrechySkrach, and DJ Nicky Z. While you’re grooving, check out the awesome vendor market, sip on delicious 8th brews and cannabis drinks, and grab a bite from one of the food trucks.

Spirits & Skeletons

Spirits & Skeletons

Image credit: Houston Museum of Natural Science

This year’s museum-wide costume party will feature live music from Danny Ray and the Atlantic Street Band, as well as live DJs, food trucks, and more. So come on down and let loose during the spooky hours!

Underworld’s Halloween Bash

Underworld is throwing a wicked Halloween bash at the iconic Numbers nightclub. Expect electrifying sets from live DJs, spooky surprises, and a chance to win awesome prizes.

Don your most terrifying costume and join the undead for a night you’ll never forget.

A Space City Costume Party

Experience the thrill of live music, dance the night away, and show off your out-of-this-world costume for a chance to win big. It’s a Space City adventure you won’t forget!

Halloween at 8th Wonder

Arrive in your spookiest costume and enjoy 25% off everything from our taproom, including beers, THC seltzers, gummies, tinctures, t-shirts, and hats. But that’s not all!

Hang out, soak up the classic Houston vibes, and let the spooky spirit take over.

Halloween Party at Whiskey River North

Halloween Party at Whiskey River North

Image credit: Whiskey River North

Dress up in your wildest costume and enjoy awesome drink specials on Bicardi and Crown Royal. Dance the night away with live DJs rocking the main room and patio. Grab a delicious taco from our stand and show off your creativity for a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize in their costume contest.

Halloween at Z on 23 Rooftop

Get ready for a spooktacular night at Le Méridien Hotel’s rooftop bar! Enjoy a Halloween bash that’ll have you dancing all night long to a live set by DJ Mitch Warring.

Beetlejuice Halloween Costume Party

Get ready to shake your bones and scare up some fun at the River Oaks-adjacent British pub’s epic Beetlejuice Halloween party!

This boo-tiful bash will feature a live DJ spinning spooky tunes, drink specials to die for, and a jaw-dropping $1,000 prize for the best male and female costumes.

Post Apocalypse Party

Get ready to be transported to a post-apocalyptic world in Houston! X atrium is turning into a wasteland of wonder.

Dress your best for a chance to win prizes in our costume contest. Prepare to be amazed by Cirque-style performers and shop ’til you drop at the eerie “Graveyard” market.

Halloween Party at Metropolis & Extravaganza

The Latin dance club is throwing down with live DJs, killer drink specials, and a hauntingly good atmosphere. But that’s not all – they’re giving away a whopping $5,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes. So dust off your scariest outfits and get ready to show them what you’ve got.

Houston Halloween Events – Movie Screenings, Shows, Workshops, and More

Halloween Cocktail Class at William Price Distilling Company

Join William Price Distilling for a frightfully fun night of cocktail crafting. Their expert mixologists will guide you through the spookiest, most delicious recipes, sharing their secrets for creating the perfect Halloween tipple.

So, grab your witch’s hat and your ghoul-friend, and let’s mix, mingle, and make some magic together!

The Paranormal Experience

Head over to the reopened River Oaks Theatre for a night of spooky thrills. Join paranormal investigator Jamie Salinas, an award-winning magician, as he tries to bridge the gap between our world and the next.

It’s a chance to witness firsthand the mysteries that lie beyond the veil.

Halloween Sip & Stroll at Bayou Bend

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure into early America! Enjoy live music, uncover secrets with tea leaves, listen to chilling tales, witness mind-bending magic, create your own spooky crafts, and embark on a thrilling audio tour.

Hallo-Queen! & Halloween Costume Contest

Hallo-Queen! & Halloween Costume Contest

Image credit: Axelrad

Get ready to haunt Axelrad’s annual drag show and costume contest! Queen Persephone is bringing back the spooky vibes with performances by Barry Mii Dandy and Rachel Bitchface.

Dress to impress and you might just take home a prize for the best costume.

The Shining Movie Screening

Catch a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic horror film, The Shining, starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall. It’s based on Stephen King’s chilling novel and will leave you shivering.

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