There are a number of ways to enjoy fall in the Bay Area, from exploring haunted attractions and picking pumpkins to a day at Lagoonfest Texas and various Halloween festivals. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.

Pumpkin patches

Penny’s Beer Garden Pumpkin Patch

1001 N. FM 646, Dickinson

832-315-6263


www.pennysbeergarden.com

Hours: Thu.-Sun. through October

The Watershed Church Pumpkin Patch

E. League City Parkway, League City


281-332-1070

www.thewatershedchurch.com

Hours: vary through Oct. 31

Bay Harbour Church Pumpkin Patch


E. FM 518, League City

281-334-1100

www.bayharbourumc.org

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31


Haunted attractions

Dungeon of Doom Kemah Haunted House

8 Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah

281-535-8100


www.dungeonofdoomkemah.com

Hours: vary through Oct. 31

Terror Isle Haunted Attraction

518 N. Sixth St., Texas City

409-200-7123

www.terrorisle.com

Hours: vary Oct. 1-Nov. 6

Haunted Mayfield Manor

2313 Harborside Drive, Galveston

409-762-6677

www.hauntedmayfieldmanor.com

Hours: vary year-round

Other fall events

Every Saturday: Nassau Bay Farmers Market

Residents can peruse locally sourced products. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

2332 E. NASA Parkway, Houston

281-333-4746

www.facebook.com/nassaubayfarmersmarket

Oct. 30: Harbor Halloween Party on the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

The official tall ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA, turns 144, and guests can board the ship in costume to celebrate. Cake, food, complimentary beer, dockside music and more are included in ticket purchase. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be given in special categories. $75. 6-9 p.m.

Galveston Historic Seaport, Pier 22, Ste. 8, Galveston

409-763-1877

www.eventbrite.com

Oct. 31: Halloween Kid’s Bash

Families can bring their children to Aquarium Restaurant for arts and crafts and trick-or-treating on the Kemah Boardwalk. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

215 Kipp Ave., Kemah

281-916-1777

www.facebook.com/events/4495233310509454

Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31: Fallfest at Lagoonfest Texas

During Fallfest at Lagoonfest Texas, guests can enjoy access to the Lago Mar community’s 12-acre Crystal Lagoons amenity with fall-themed twists. There will be Halloween-themed inflatables in addition to the kayaks, paddleboards, a 185-foot Titan slide, bumper boats and more. A children’s costume contest is also planned for Oct. 30 and 31. Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. noon-7 p.m.

3240 Lago Mar Blvd., Texas City

832-626-2812

www.lagoonfesttexas.com

Oct. 30: Webster Halloween Festival

The city’s annual Halloween festival will include games, food vendors, a haunted house and more. 6-9 p.m.

17100 Texas Ave., Webster

281-332-1826

www.facebook.com/events/625288575104613

Oct. 23: Halloween in the Park

This Halloween event features a costume contest, a hayride, games and live music. Local businesses will participate in a trunk-or-treat. 6-8 p.m.

18900 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay

281-333-4211

www.facebook.com/events/373963547722894

Oct. 29: Movie night at the 1838 Menard House

The oldest house in Galveston is hosting a “Hocus Pocus” movie screening event. Guests should bring their own blankets and chairs. 6:30-9 p.m.

1605 33rd St., Galveston

409-765-7834

www.galvestonhistory.org/events/haunted-history

Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30: Galveston Ghost Stories at the 1838 Menard HouseGalveston Island’s oldest home serves as host for a tour of Galveston’s most haunted history. Complimentary beer and wine will be served. 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $45.

1605 33rd St., Galveston

409-765-7834

www.galvestonhistory.org/events/haunted-history

Oct. 22, 29 and 30: Haunted Harbor Tours on Seagull II

Guests will hear about the Galveston Bay’s haunted history on this 90-minute tour. Guests can bring their own alcohol to the event. 4:30-6 p.m. $25.

Galveston Historic Seaport, Pier 22, Ste. 8, Galveston

409-763-1877

www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-harbor-tours-tickets-164894145829

Oct. 31: Trick-or-treating at the Menard House

Individual bags of candy will be given to young guests. 5-6 p.m.

1605 33rd St., Galveston

409-765-7834

www.galvestonhistory.org/events/haunted-history