4 Low-Cost October Family Events in Houston

Are you looking for activities to do with your family this October? Here in Houston, there are many low-cost events and places to visit that are great for any family outing! Here are some areas to consider when looking for something to do.

Haunted House

A sign that says "enter at your own risk," a skull, some chains, and a handful of jewels sit on a chest. All of these are costume iterms.

It's an opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit and learn national history!

Are you looking for a spooky experience to start the Halloween season? The National Museum of Funeral History is hosting its annual haunted house! This family-friendly event is open to adults and recommended for children over the age of 7. It's an opportunity to get into the Halloween spirit and learn national history! You are encouraged to look around the house free of charge before buying a ticket for your children to see if it is something you want them to experience. This event is happening through October, so check it out this month!

Halloween Classic Car Show

Bring your family, get dressed up, and trick or treat around various vintage vehicles.

Also, at the National Museum of Funeral History is the Halloween classic car show! Open to adults and children, the museum takes you around classic cars with a Halloween theme. Bring your family, get dressed up, and trick or treat around various vintage vehicles. This event is only on October 29th, so don't miss out! Tickets can be bought for an individual or family price.

King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience

A large image of the mask of King Tut is displayed on a wall as the silhouette's people look at it.

You get to see everything from the golden treasures to the ancient hieroglyphs; this experience immerses you in this beautiful discovery.

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is opening a new historic exhibit this October! King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience will transport you back to Egypt in 1922. Visitors will join Egyptologist Howard Carter on an adventure as he discovers the tomb for the very first time. You get to see everything from the golden treasures to the ancient hieroglyphs; this experience immerses you in this beautiful discovery. The exhibit is full of adventure, mystery, and excitement! Opening on October 28th, check out this experience and the many other installations at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Buffalo Bayou Boat Tour

A black and white photo of a bayou dock in Houston.

However, the Bayou is hosting a Halloween-themed boat tour this Halloween season.

The Buffalo Bayou is a 52-mile-long waterway accompanied by beautiful gardens and trails. It is a great outdoor spot to visit any time of year. However, the Bayou is hosting a Halloween-themed boat tour this Halloween season. The Spirits of the Bayou boat tour takes you on an hour-and-a-half trip where you will hear the spooky stories and legends of the bayou. It is a peaceful ride where you can see the sights of the bayou with a spooky twist.

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