Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat in Houston

1. The Heights

Residents of The Heights are known for being generous with their candy and festive with their Halloween decor, making this neighborhood a favorite stop for the kids. Parents love the walkability of the streets and friendliness of the homeowners.

2. Cinco Ranch

Nestled in the heart of Katy, Cinco Ranch is the ideal neighborhood for West Houston kids to trick-or-treat. The large community has made a name for itself when it comes to being safe, family-friendly, and festive, and kids and parents alike love how easy it is to navigate the streets while collecting candy. 

3. Briargrove

This north-central neighborhood is home to some beautiful houses and is walking distance from the Galleria, so there is lots to see and do nearby! 

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Festive Halloween decorations in the Braes Heights neighborhood. Photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins.

4. Braes Heights

Located close to the Medical Center, this neighborhood is known for top-notch candy collecting, walkable sidewalks, and lots of festive, decorated homes that are ready for Halloween fun.

5. Bellaire

Bellaire has long been a favorite for Houston residents when it comes to partaking in Halloween fun and safe trick-or-treating, and it continues to rank among the best places to trick-or-treat in Houston. Because of its widespread popularity, plan on arriving early and bringing an extra candy bucket so you can enjoy walking the streets with the kids without having to head back to the car early to make room for more treats.

6. Coles Crossing

In Northwest Houston, Coles Crossing is a sprawling neighborhood full of fun and festive Halloween decorations. 

7. West University

This family-friendly neighborhood goes all in on the spooky decorations and has the best sidewalks inside the loop.

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Best Trick-or-Treat Events in Houston

 
Kids can trick or treat different shops at CityCentre, then enjoy a monster mash in the plaza. Photo courtesy of CityCentre

1. Halloween Trick-or-Treat at CityCentre

If you're looking to get your candy collecting done early and break free from the traditional house to house trick-or-treating, head to CityCentre the weekend before Halloween instead. On Sunday, October 27, from 1pm to 4pm, kids are invited to come trick-or-treat the shops. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket/Bag) and expect a (not-so) scary good time collecting treats, rain or shine! Stores passing out treats are easily identifiable by their festive balloons. Plus, enjoy spooky tunes, a Halloween performance, and more fun activities. 

2. SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum

Prefer to trick-or-treat during daylight? Head to The Woodlands Children's Museum SpookTacular on Thursday, October 31st from 9am to 2pm, where kids can trick-or-treat safely and enjoy lots of Halloween festivities. This non-spooky Halloween event will be filled with child-friendly games and activities. Wear your costumes and enjoy live entertainment, art projects, magic shows, and more. 

 
Trick-or-treat inside the Children's Museum! Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston

3. Halloween at the BOOseum at the Children's Museum of Houston

Trick-or-treat, dance to spooky good tunes, and have lots of silly Halloween fun during Halloween at the BOOseum from October 5 – October 31 at the Children's Museum of Houston. Trick-or-treat stations will be set up around the Museum daily during this time so kids can safely collect candy and enjoy Halloween fun. There will be chilling performances, mad science workshops, and tons of other themed events and activities.

 
Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash, event photo courtesy of the Woodlands

4. Trick-or-Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash in The Woodlands

Residents of The Woodlands and nearby communities can head to Rob Fleming Park for a Monster Mash on Sunday, October 27, from 1pm to 5pm. Enjoy trick-or-treating, balloon artists, crafts, costume contests, games, and other family fun. 

5. Kemah's Boo on the Boardwalk

The Boardwalk is already known for being a hot-spot of family fun, and Halloween is no different! Boo on the Boardwalk allows families to enjoy safe trick-or-treating near Houston, costume contests, live entertainment, and the kid-friendly Little Boo Haunted Fun House. Visit every weekend in October and on Halloween for these and other special Halloween attractions on the Boardwalk.

 
Halloween events are a great way to get more use out of a costume. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

6. Trick-or-Treat Family Event at Old Town Spring

Bring your kids to this family-friendly FREE event where the shop owners will be passing out candy to all the little trick-or-treaters! Get dressed up and get some extra use out of that costume on Saturday, October 26, from 11am to 3pm at Old Town Spring.

7. Galaxy Frights at Space Center Houston

A Space City classic, Galaxy Frights gets little ones excited for some out-of-this-world trick-or-treating at multiple candy stations throughout Space Center Houston. Enjoy special guests and photo ops, too. Get in costume and visit on two October weekends (19-20 and 26-27) for space-themed Halloween fun.

8. Galveston's Island Boo Fest 

This spook-tacular, family-friendly Halloween celebration is a Galveston Island staple. On Saturday, October 26, head out to The Strand for trick-or-treating and then make sure you double up on the sugar at the trunk-or-treat held at Saengerfest Park.The Mystic Parade of Boos kicks off in the evening with festive floats, lights, and costumes. Trick-or-treating starts at 10am and the parade begins at 6:30pm.