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.
