{"id":219924,"date":"2025-09-12T04:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T04:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/219924\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T04:13:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T04:13:15","slug":"13-houston-area-haunted-houses-ghost-tours-open-ahead-of-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/219924\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Houston-area haunted houses, ghost tours open ahead of Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tLooking for a spine-tingling and spooky activity to get in the Halloween spirit? Check out this guide for haunted houses and ghost tours throughout the Greater Houston area. This list is not comprehensive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Haunted Houses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Creepy Hollow Haunted House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Multiple themed scary attractions are offered by Creepy Hollow Haunted House. Visit beloved creepy characters as they stalk about the property. General admission includes all three main haunts\u2014\u201dDark Woods,\u201d \u201cPitch Black\u201d and \u201cScare Factory.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sept. 26-Oct. 31 (Fridays and Saturdays), 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, 7:30-10 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>$40<\/li>\n<li>12872 Valley Vista Drive, Rosharon<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creepyhollowhaunt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.creepyhollowhaunt.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Houston Terror Dome Haunted House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take your pick of various themed haunted houses to sneak through at the Houston Terror Dome. Attractions include \u201cSoul Sucker\u201d and \u201cDolly&#8217;s Doll House.\u201d The business also offers activities such as paintball, a haunted bar, escape rooms and axe throwing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nightmare on Bauer Hockley<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Explore this haunted trail and woods in Tomball from Harvest Season Farm. The attraction is outdoors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nightmarez Haunted House<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This free haunted house will offer scares for the community through volunteers. All ages are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Purgatory Scream Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fear-lovers can choose between four attractions at this haunted house destination, such as \u201cHysteria,\u201d a haunted theme park, and \u201cDeadwood,\u201d the living forest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Redrum Fear Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit a twisted circus, a haunted movie theater or a defunct asylum at Redrum Fear Park. A spooky laser tag experience is also available. The park also offers activities such as live music, variety acts, game shows and contests, as well as food trucks and drinks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sept. 27-Nov. 8, times vary by date<\/li>\n<li>$35-$40 (general admission)<\/li>\n<li>1800 E. Hwy. 90 Alt., Richmond<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redrumhaunt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.redrumhaunt.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Texas Zombie Hunt<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Attack live zombies with paintballs on this spooky trail hosted by Big Man Adventures. Tickets also include axe throwing, target practice, board games and snacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Thirteenth Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Geared for guests 13 years and older, The Thirteenth Floor features several themed haunted houses, including Chop House, Legends of the Deep and All Hallows Eve. Additional onsite attractions include mini escape games and axe throwing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select dates between Sept. 13-Nov. 9, times vary by date<\/li>\n<li>$19.99-$36.99 (general admission)<\/li>\n<li>The Thirteenth Floor, 7075 FM 1960 W., Ste. 20, Houston<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/13thfloorhouston.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/13thfloorhouston.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ghost tours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guiding Spirit Ghost Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tour Old Town Spring and learn about the spiritual history of the area, or search for ghosts yourself via ghost tours and hunts hosted by Guiding Spirit Ghost Tours. Attendees will be lent ghost hunting equipment such as EMF detectors, spirit boxes and EVP recorders. To book, call or text 832-579-6282.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Houston Ghost Tour<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Houston Ghost Tour hosts guided walking tours through Old Town Spring and Hermann Park, during which attendees will learn more about the haunted history of the areas. The family-friendly tour is geared toward ages 8 and older, while the R-rated tour is geared toward ages 13 and older. Ghost hunts are also offered in Spring.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily year-round, 8 p.m. (family-friendly tour Old Town Spring tour), 8:30 p.m. (Houston tour), 9:30 p.m. (R-rated Old Town Spring tour)<\/li>\n<li>$12-$20<\/li>\n<li>Kris10&#8217;s Gems, 311 Main St., Spring (Old Town Spring tour); Hermann Park Sam Houston Statue, 6001 Fannin St., Houston (Houston tour)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houstonghosttour.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.houstonghosttour.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lizzy Borden Ghost Tours<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meander around Downtown Houston and learn about the city\u2019s haunted legends with a guided ghost tour from Lizzy Borden Ghost Tours. Stops include La Carafe, the old Spaghetti Factory and Hotel Icon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nightly Spirits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A ghost tour for all ages and a boozy haunted bar tour for attendees age 21 and older are offered by Nightly Spirits. Walk around Downtown Houston and learn more about the city\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursdays-Sundays year-round, 7:30-10 p.m. (21 and older booze tour); Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 13-Dec. 28, 6 p.m. (all ages tour)<\/li>\n<li>$25-$29.95<\/li>\n<li>Downtown Houston (meeting spot disclosed once ticket is booked)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nightlyspirits.com\/houston-ghost-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nightlyspirits.com\/houston-ghost-tours<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Old Town Spring\/Tomball Ghost Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn about the haunted history of Old Town Spring or Tomball on these guided walking tours. While most events are geared for participants age 13 and older, some events permit children ages 6-12 to attend; however, they must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select dates between Sept. 13-Oct. 26, times vary by date<\/li>\n<li>$12-$15<\/li>\n<li>Trilogy Brew (back porch), 417 Gentry St., Spring (Old Town Spring tour); Old Train Depot, S. Elm St., Tomball (Tomball tour)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldtownspringghostwalk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.oldtownspringghostwalk.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jovanna Aguilar and Hannah Brol contributed to this report. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&gt;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for a spine-tingling and spooky activity to get in the Halloween spirit? 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