Haunted houses & ghost tours


Haunted Trails
Haunted Trails is a thrilling outdoor adventure that sends participants though Psycho Hollow, a wicked, psychedelic forest with clowns and freaks. General admission is $25 per person.
11500 Antoine Drive, Houston
713-618-3323
www.thehauntedtrails.com


The Haunting at Bear Branch
A tradition in The Woodlands, The Haunting at Bear Branch will take place in Bear Branch Park Oct. 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 8-10 p.m. This year’s theme is “Trail of Treachery: The Cursed Wood.” The event is recommended for children age 9 and older. Admission is $8 per person.
5200 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands
281-210-3800
www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov


The Kingwood Asylum
The Kingwood Asylum includes four areas: Hallowed Grounds, The Estate, The Hospital and Infrastructure. Tickets are $30 per person.
1965 Northpark Drive, Kingwood
832-640-8367
www.kingwoodasylum.com



Phobia


Attractions at Phobia include Dawn of the Machine, Genetic Nightmare, Darke World, Savage Ground and Contagion. Admission to one house is $15, two houses is $30 and Exile, which is three linked attractions, is $30.
5250 S. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston
713-526-DEAD
www.darke.com



Scream World


Scream World includes five attractions, including The Swamp, Jake’s Slaughterhouse, Edge of Darkness, Asylum Maze and Zombie Graveyard. A regular night pass is $27 and an All You Can Scream Pass is $29.
2225 N. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston
713-914-1313
www.screamworld.com



Spring Ghost Tour


This walking ghost tour starts in Whitehall House where participants go through “Ghost Hunting 101.” The tour includes learning to use ghost hunting equipment and touring the streets of Old Town Spring. The tour is $18 per person.
303 Main St., Spring
832-797-1888
www.springghosttour.com







Most popular costumes trending in Houston


According to Google Freightgeist, a map that ranks Halloween costume popularity based on Google searches nationwide and by region, Houston’s most popular costumes for 2016 are as follows:




  • Harley Quinn

  • Batman

  • Pirate

  • Superhero

  • Star Wars


Halloween costume stores in The Woodlands area:


Halloween Express
19075 I-45 S., Ste. 106, Shenandoah
281-724-0656
www.halloweenexpress.com


Danny’s Trix and Kix
3400 FM 2920, Spring
281-353-6618
www.dannystrixkix.com


Party City
19189 I-45 S., Shenandoah
281-363-9511
www.partycity.com


Spirit Halloween
25044 I-45 N., Spring
281-740-8453
www.spirithalloween.com







Pumpkin Patches


Oil Ranch
Located in Hockley, the Oil Ranch features a pumpkin patch for the month of October along with hayrides and a tour of decorated scarecrows. Children get a free pumpkin with every admission. Admission is $15.95 per person.
23501 Macedonia Road, Hockley
281-859-1616
www.oilranch.com


Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
The Old Time Christmas Tree Farm in Spring offers a pumpkin patch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. Customers are encouraged to bring a wagon to carry pumpkins. A train ride and hayride are also available. Tickets are $5 per person.
7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
281-370-9141
www.oldtimechristmastree.com


P-6 Farms
P-6 Farms in Montgomery will host its inaugural U-Pick Pumpkin Patch through Oct. 30. The Pumpkin Princess will be in the field to greet guests and take pictures with visitors. Admission is $12.50 and does not include the cost of a pumpkin. Call ahead for availability.
9963 Poole’s Road, Montgomery
936-597-6062
www.p-6farms.com







Pumpkin carving


Materials needed include a large carving pumpkin, pencil or marker, serrated knife, small knife, large serving spoon or scoop and a tea light. However, some major retail stores offer pumpkin carving kits complete with patterns and carving tools.



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