There are a number of ways to enjoy fall in the Lake Houston area, whether checking out a family-friendly festival, facing fears at a spooky haunted house or getting out into nature to enjoy the weather. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.
NEW CANEY
Tricks & Treats Drive Thru: Trick-or-treaters are welcome to visit this drive-thru-style Halloween event hosted by the East Montgomery County Improvement District on Oct. 26. Volunteers will hand out candy to cars as they pass through a line of tents. 7 p.m. Free. Randall Reed Stadium, 21360 Valley Ranch Parkway, New Caney. 281-354-4419. www.emctx.com
HUMBLE
Atascocita United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat: This annual event will feature a trunk-or-treat for children to receive candy as well as face painting, games and food Oct. 24. 3-5 p.m. Free. Atascocita United Methodist Church, 19325 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble. 281-852-1000. www.aumc.org
Trick-or-Treat Game Show: Harris County Precinct 4 Encore is inviting anyone age 50 and older to the precinct’s first game show event and lunch Oct. 27. Wear creepy, magical or otherworldly costumes to compete in a costume contest for prizes awarded to the scariest, most original and best overall costumes. No alcohol will be permitted at the event. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. 713-755-6444. www.hcp4.net
Deerbrook Mall-O-Ween: Bring the family dressed in their spookiest, cutest and silliest costumes to Deerbrook Mall in Humble on Oct. 30 for trick-or-treating, games and activities for children. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Deerbrook Mall, 20131 Hwy. 59 N., Humble. 281-446-6626. www.shopdeerbrookmall.com
Woodlands Church Atascocita Fall Festival: Candy, games and inflatables will be at the 2021 fall festival held by the Woodlands Church, Atascocita campus on Oct. 30-31. A costume contest will be held during the church’s regular service. 6 p.m. (Oct. 30), 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Oct. 31). Free. Woodlands Church Atascocita, 18111 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Humble. 281-404-7700. www.wc.org
Autumn Scarecrows painting course: Learn how to paint a cheery scarecrow with the whole family at this group art lesson at Painting With A Twist on Nov. 6. Participants can bring their own snacks and drinks, and the event is geared for ages 6 and older. 10 a.m.-noon. $37-$57. Painting With A Twist, 6850 FM 1960 E., Ste. A, Humble. 832-777-1838. www.paintingwithatwist.com
PORTER
Purgatory Scream Park: Visit the largest haunted attraction in the state between Oct. 22-Nov. 6 with this 30- to 40-minute route plagued with scary characters such as Kill Count and Lester the Jester. 8-11:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 8-10 p.m. (Sun. and Nov. 5-6). $40. Purgatory Scream Park, 1965 Northpark Drive, Porter. 281-622-6186. www.purgatoryscreampark.com
KINGWOOD
Good Shepherd Church Fall Festival: Come out to Good Shepherd Church on Oct. 23 for live music, obstacle courses, moonwalks, face painting, a bake sale, craft vendors, a petting zoo and games. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Good Shepherd Church, 2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood. 281-358-3154. www.goodshepherdkingwood.org
Boofest Kingwood: Bring the whole family to Town Center Park on Oct. 30 dressed in their best costumes to enjoy seasonal shopping, food, a mini pumpkin patch and trick-or-treating. Hosted by Koutour Event, Boofest will also feature a trackless train. 4-9 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 214-734-1917. www.koutourevent.com
Halloween party: Put on spooky Halloween garb and compete to win the title of best costume at this event hosted by Harley-Davidson of Kingwood on Oct. 30. The event will also feature trunk-or-treating for children and food and drinks. 3-6 p.m. Free. Harley-Davidson of Kingwood, 111 Northpines Drive, Kingwood. 877-912-6634. www.kingwoodharley.com
Haunted Halloween: Hay rides will be held at Papa Murphy’s of Kingwood on Oct. 30 along with Halloween-themed games, a trunk-or-treat and a costume contest. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Papa Murphy’s Pizza, 4652 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood. 281-570-4163. www.papamurphys.com
Fall Picnic at the Park: Visit Second Baptist Church-North Campus in Kingwood on Oct. 31 to enjoy inflatables, face painting, hayrides, a petting zoo and a pumpkin patch. Food, including catfish, barbecue, hot dogs, kettle corn and funnel cakes, will be available for purchase. 12:15 p.m. Free. Second Baptist Church-North Campus, 22770 Hwy. 59 N., Kingwood. 713-465-3408. www.second.org
Kingwood Harvest Market: Local shops will bring a variety of jewelry, clothes, food and bath items to their booths for this outdoor market hosted by Koutour Event on Nov. 13. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 214-734-1917. www.koutourevent.com
Kingwood Fall Market: Enjoy a selection of ciders, mochas and hot chocolate while getting a head start on holiday shopping Nov. 14. Local crafters and small businesses will be on hand, offering a wide selection of items at the event.1-5 p.m. Free. Town Center Park, 8 N. Main St., Kingwood. 346-600-2366. www.towncenterevents.com
ATASCOCITA
Halloween BBQ Celebration: Children can trick-or-treat and have their picture taken in a spooky photo booth at this event hosted by Tin Roof BBQ on Oct. 23. A Halloween costume contest for children will be held at 7 p.m. 5-8 p.m. Free. Tin Roof BBQ, 18918 Town Center Blvd., Atascocita. 281-852-5577. www.tinroofbbqtexas.com
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Old MacDonald’s Farm
3203 FM 1960 E., Humble
281-446-4001 • www.oldmacdonaldsfarmtexas.com
Hours through Nov. 1: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • $14.90 per person age 18 months and older
Lake Houston United Methodist Church
23606 FM 2100, Huffman
281-324-1541 • www.lakehoustonumc.com
Hours through Oct. 31: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sun.-Fri.), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.) • Free
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
2929 Woodland Hills Drive, Kingwood
281-358-3154
www.goodshepherdkingwood.org
Hours through Oct. 31: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily • Free
Warren’s Southern Gardens
1675 Northpark Drive, Kingwood
281-354-6111 • www.warrenssoutherngardens.com
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily • Free
Town Center Park
8 N. Main St., Kingwood
346-600-2366
Hours: 4-9 p.m. (Oct. 31) • Free
