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Halloween Weekend 2025 in Houston: Trick-or-Treat, Parades, Dia de Los Muertos, and More Things to Do

Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green. Event photo courtesy of the Discovery Green
Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green. Event photo courtesy of the Discovery Green
10/29/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this Halloween weekend 2025? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Halloween weekend.

Halloween on Friday ushers in a fun weekend filled with Halloween and Día De Los Muertos celebrations! Don’t miss family-friendly events like the 24th Annual Día de Muertos Festival at MECA, and Frightfully Fun! A Halloween Concert for Kids at the Houston Symphony. 

If you’re branching out from your neighborhood this year for trick-or-treating, check out our list of the best the Best Places in Houston to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween.

Don't forget to check out our Fall Bucket List for even more things to do this weekend in Houston with kids, and our Houston Fall Day Trip Guide to plan your post-Halloween getaways.

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Annual Día de Muertos Festival in Houston. Event photo courtesy of MECA
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Texas Renaissance Festival

Todd Mission
Weekend through Sunday, November 30
It's the 51st season of North America’s largest Renaissance theme park. Join other Renaissance fans to celebrate all the fun, food, music, shopping, and entertainment that the Texas Renaissance Festival is known for bringing. READ MORE

Hyperween Glow Night Dance Party at Hyperkidz Westchase

Westchase
Friday, October 31
Get ready for a night of glowing fun at the Hyperween Glow Night Dance Party at HyperKidz Westchase! Kids can show off their best dance moves, enjoy trick-or-treating, and compete in a costume contest with fun prizes. READ MORE

Camden Park's Fall Festival

Westchase District – FREE
Friday, October 31
Camden Park invites families to an evening full of festive fun, community spirit, and plenty of treats at its annual Fall Festival. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween costumes and bring a bag or bucket for safe and sweet trick-or-treating throughout the event. READ MORE

Día de los Muertos Family Movie Night at Trebly Park

Downtown – FREE
Friday, October 31
Watch Coco under the stars and enjoy pre-movie fun with character meet-and-greets, free face painting, popcorn, and candy.   READ MORE

Frightfully Fun! A Halloween Concert for Kids at the Houston Symphony

Downtown
Saturday, November 1
Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Jones Hall for a morning of family fun as a haunted Symphony full of costumed musicians performs frightful delights from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Godzilla, Disney’s Aladdin, and more. Plus, enjoy free candy stations, Halloween-themed arts and crafts, and an Instrument Petting Zoo. READ MORE

Día de los Muertos Family Day & Artisan Market: Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

Spring – FREE
Saturday, November 1
This family-friendly event will include a public ofrenda, performances by Ballet Folklorico and Itzcoatl Tezkatlipoka, vendors, art activities, and more. READ MORE

Dia De Los Muertos at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah– FREE
Saturday, November 1
Join a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration! Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with fire spinners, live performances, music, and much more. Celebrate life and honor loved ones in a day filled with fun!   READ MORE

Halloween Foam Party at POST Houston

Downtown
Saturday, November 1
Bring out the kiddos for this family-fun event: Halloween Foam Party on Skylawn, the rooftop park! There will be multiple purple and orange Foam Machines, family-friendly music, and more! ‍ READ MORE

Craft Community Day at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Museum District – FREE
Friday, November 1
Join HCCC for a free festival highlighting nearly 20 local artist guilds and community groups!   READ MORE

Depot Day Fall Fest at Tomball Depot Plaza

Tomball – FREE
Saturday, November 1
Join the Depot Day Fall Fest for a fun-filled day where trains meet autumn charm! This family-friendly event is packed with activities that all ages will love.   READ MORE

Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, November 1
The Houston Dia de los Muertos parade is an exciting tradition for the City of Houston with a mission to celebrate the living and honor the beloved. It's an evening filled with live music, a beautiful procession, delicious concessions, fun arts & crafts, and more. READ MORE

The 25th Annual Día de Muertos Festival at MECA

Old Sixth Ward – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2
This year's Día de Muertos two-day celebration will offer children's ​art activities, an ofrendas/altar exhibition, artist and artisan vendors, delectable festival foods, and three captivating performance stages.  READ MORE

Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo

Museum District
Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2
Families are invited to the Houston Zoo for a special Día de los Muertos celebration, featuring glowing decorations, festive photo ops, and a chance to see La Catrina, the iconic symbol of the holiday. READ MORE

Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Sunday, November 2
Families will enjoy hands-on art activities, artist demos, vendors, and more. Expect cultural performances and music by Houston’s own Nick Gaitan, who will play Tejas roots music, such as boleros, Tex-Mex, and Chicano soul. READ MORE

Dia de los Muertos Musical Celebration with Heights Kids Day of Music

Greater Heights – FREE
Sunday, November 2
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos with a day of music, dancing, arts & crafts, and community connection. Families are invited to enjoy live performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and contribute to a beautiful community ofrenda honoring loved ones.   READ MORE

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