Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, and the week leading up to it is packed. Below are free and low-cost Halloween and fall events we confirmed on official city, library and Texas Parks and Wildlife pages, listed by date.
Good to know: programs at state parks may require the park’s regular entrance fee. Check the park page before you go. Details may change, so confirm with the organizer through the official link.
Friday, Oct. 23
- Adult Trivia Night: Magic, Monsters and Mayhem, Huntsville (Walker County). 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Staggs Community Room at the Huntsville Public Library. Jeopardy-style trivia for adults 18 and up. Free, no registration. Official page
- Zombie Survival Hike: Game Night, Huntsville State Park (Walker County). 8 p.m. Official page
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Boo at the Bog and Haunted Trail, Fort Boggy State Park near Centerville (Leon County). 5 to 9 p.m. Kids 12 and under have their own hour from 5 to 6 p.m., with trunk-or-treat and a costume contest. The Haunted Trail for teens and adults runs in timed slots from 7 to 9 p.m. Advance registration is required for both. Included with park entry ($3 per person 13 and older, 12 and under free) or a Texas State Parks Pass. Official page
- Spooky Night Hike: Fall Trees and Tall Tales, Mission Tejas State Park near Grapeland (Houston County). 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., meets at the Visitor Center by Headquarters. A ranger-led night walk of just over a mile with local tall tales. Regular park admission ($4 per person; kids 12 and under and State Parks Pass holders free). RSVP required. Official page
- BOO-gill Fishing and Haunted Boathouse, Huntsville State Park (Walker County). 7 p.m. Night fishing plus a spooky walk through the boathouse. Official page
Friday, Oct. 30
- Fall Fun Fest, Huntsville (Walker County). 4 to 6:30 p.m., Staggs Community Room, 1219 13th St. A not-so-scary, come-and-go fall party from the Huntsville Public Library with game and craft stations, refreshments and a costume contest for ages 0 to 17. Free. Official page
- Boo Bash on the Plaza, Lufkin (Angelina County). 5 to 7 p.m., Plaza at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St. Family-friendly. Free admission. Official page
- Haunted Fishing Pier: Halloween Event, Lake Livingston State Park (Polk County). 8 p.m. at the park’s fishing pier. Official page
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)
- BARK Ranger Costume Photos, Huntsville State Park (Walker County). 9 a.m. Bring your dog in costume for photos and a self-guided hike. Official page
- Scare on the Square, downtown Huntsville (Walker County). 3 to 5 p.m. Hosted by the City of Huntsville Main Street Program, with a trunk-or-treat area for kids. Wear your best costume. Official page
Hosting a trunk-or-treat or fall festival?
Churches, schools and community groups can add their free event to the 936Insider events calendar.