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Trunk-or-Treats in Houston for Halloween 2023

These trunk-or-treats in Houston are a good alternative to trick-or-treating. Photo courtesy of Klein UMC Children's Ministries
These trunk-or-treats in Houston are a good alternative to trick-or-treating. Photo courtesy of Klein UMC Children's Ministries
10/6/23 - By Ashley Jones

In Houston, trunk-or-treat events are an alternative to neighborhood trick-or-treating, which can be a little daunting for young witches and goblins who have trouble staying up late and walking from house to house. If you are looking for an alternative, we recommend attending a local trunk-or-treat event in Houston for a safe environment where your kids can still get their candy fix without having to lap the neighborhood. Plus, Houston trunk-or-treats events occur not only on Halloween night, but the entire weekend, and even the weekend before! We've also included trick-or-treat trails in Houston, which offer a similar candy-gathering experience.

For more Halloween events and ideas, check out our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Houston.

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Children's Museum Houston has trick-or-treating events. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
Children's Museum Houston has trick-or-treating events. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston

Houston Trunk-or-Treat Events: Inner Loop

Halloween at the BOO!seum at Children's Museum Houston

Tue Oct 10 -Tue Oct 31, 2023 - Museum District
Creep your way through the Museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo! Grab your favorite costume and your best ghoul-friends to set out on a trick-or-treat quest every day. READ MORE

ArBOOretum at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Sat Oct 14, 2023 - Memorial Area
Grab your costumes and get the kids together for the Arboretum’s biggest family event of the year! ArBOOretum features fun fall activities for all ages including live animals, pumpkin decorating, and Houston’s only Trick-or-Treat Nature Trail.  READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Success on the Spectrum

Fri Oct 27, 2023 - Med Center
Free
Put on your best costume and trick-or-treat out of the decorated trunks of cars from staff and members of the community. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Weekley Family YMCA

Fri Oct 27, 2023 - Southwest Houston
Free
Join a spooktacular event at the Weekley Family YMCA! Get ready for a fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating with a twist. The Trunk or Treat event is the perfect opportunity for families to come together and enjoy Halloween in a safe and friendly environment. READ MORE

M-K-T Hike, Bike & Fright Fest

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Greater Heights
Free
Wear your spookiest attire and explore the free Trick-or-Treat Trail with over 30 stops for sweets and treats throughout M-K-T! READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Covenant Church

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Museum District
Free
Put on your kid-friendly costumes and head to Covenant Church to Trunk or Treat. Hang out and enjoy Kona Ice, a live DJ, games, and, of course, candy! READ MORE
Show off your costumes as you gather candy. Photo courtesy of Klein UMC Children's Ministries
Show off your costumes as you gather candy. Photo courtesy of Klein UMC Children's Ministries

Trunk-or-Treats in North Houston

Halloween at the Branch Crossing YMCA in The Woodlands

Fri Oct 27, 2023 - The Woodlands
Free
Celebrate Halloween at The Woodlands Family YMCA with trunk-or-treating, face painting, carnival games, music, and more free family fun. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Klein UMC

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Spring
Free
Join in on the fun with an afternoon of trunk or treating! Take a stroll to collect candy then stick around for a hot dog dinner and a movie.  READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Conroe Church of Christ

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Conroe
Free
Walk through the trunk trail to get candy and play fun games. There will be jousting and other fun outdoor activities. READ MORE

Trick or Treat at Old Town Spring

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Spring
Free
Join in on the fun at the annual Trick or Treat event at Old Town Spring! Get extra use out of that costume while getting extra-sugary treats. READ MORE

Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash in The Woodlands

Sun Oct 29, 2023 - The Woodlands
Free
Princesses, pirates, ghosts, and goblins are invited to don their costumes and enjoy a spooktacular celebration at the annual Trick or Treat Trail featuring Monster Mash.  READ MORE

Acres Homes Trunk or Treat

Tue Oct 31, 2023 - Acres Homes
Free
Friendly costumes are welcome on the grounds of the Acres Home Multi-Service secured parking lot for special trunk-or-treat festivities and some safe trick-or-treating.  READ MORE
Trick or Treat Trail near Houston. Photo courtesy of Pearland Parks and Recreation
Trick or Treat Trail near Houston. Photo courtesy of Pearland Parks and Recreation

Trunk-or-Treat Events in South Houston

Tricks & Treats in the Park at Buffalo Run Park

Sat Oct 21, 2023 - Missouri City
Free
Don't miss out on the spooky fun along the Tricks & Treats trail. There will be candy, games, costume contests, and so much more!  READ MORE

Halloween in the Hangar at Lone Star Flight Museum

Sat Oct 21, 2023 - Southeast Houston
Get ready for some spooky fun at Lone Star Flight Museum! Kids can trick or treat in the hangar, participate in a scavenger hunt, or create some spooky crafts for a frightfully good time.  READ MORE

Sea Center Spooktacular: Creatures of the Deep

Sun Oct 22, 2023 - Lake Jackson
Free
Join Sea Center Texas for the annual Halloween Spooktacular. Trick-or-treat, play games and win prizes, make crafts, enter the pumpkin carving contest, feed the red drum, eat at food trucks, and learn about Creatures of the Deep. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat Keller Williams Southwest

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Sugar Land
Free
Bring your family and friends to go trunk to trunk getting candy in a safe and fun environment. Event highlights include a best-decorated trunk contest, family-friendly music, and food trucks.  READ MORE

Trick or Treat on Our Street at Pearland Town Center

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - Pearland
Free
Enjoy an evening of Trick or Treating at the shops of Pearland Town Center followed by a performance by the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra.  READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Willow Meadows Baptist Church

Sun Oct 29, 2023 - South Houston
Free
Come dressed in your Halloween best to Willow Meadows Baptist Church's annual Trunk or Treat. Attendees get to indulge in tons of candy and lots of family and community fun. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at The Harbor

Tue Oct 31, 2023 - Friendswood
Free
Instead of running around the neighborhood going door to door for candy, spend the evening at The Harbor for its annual Trunk or Treat event. Kids can get candy from decorated car trunks and booths that are filled with candy. There will also be games, activities, and snacks.  READ MORE

Pearland Trick-or-Treat Trail

Tue Oct 31, 2023 - Pearland
Free
Calling all ghosts and goblins!  Trick-or-treaters of all ages are invited out to this free community-wide event. READ MORE
Go from car to car gathering candy at trunk-or-treat events. Photo courtesy of Unity of Houston
Go from car to car gathering candy at trunk-or-treat events. Photo courtesy of Unity of Houston

West Houston Trunk-or-Treats

The Great Pumpkin Hunt at Bellaire Town Square

Thu Oct 26, 2023 - Bellaire
Free
Don your Halloween best and hunt for toys, candy & prize-filled pumpkins. There will be music, prizes, games, and more. READ MORE

Trick or Treat Halloween Festival at Woodchase Park

Fri Oct 27, 2023 - Westchase District
Free
Bring out the ghouls and goblins to Woodchase Park for a fun Halloween celebration in Houston!   READ MORE

Trunk & Treat at Unity of Houston

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - West Houston
Free
Kids are invited to wear costumes and trick-or-treat for a spooky good time! READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Grace Presbyterian Church

Sun Oct 29, 2023 - West Houston
Free
Join for trick or treating from trunks, candy, music, and fun! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to this not-so-scary, trick-or-treating event. There will be prizes for the best costumes, so come dressed in your not-so-scary best. READ MORE

Trunk or Treat at Holy Spirit Houston Church

Sun Oct 29, 2023 - West Houston
Free
Let the kids collect candy in a safe environment at Holy Spirit Houston's trunk or treat. There will be family-friendly activities such as pumpkin painting, cupcake walk, and a family photo spot. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Klein United Methodist Church
Conroe Church of Christ
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
Willow Meadows Baptist Church
Bellaire Town Square Great Lawn
Grace Presbyterian Church Athletic Field