{"id":329578,"date":"2025-10-24T16:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/329578\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T16:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:45:17","slug":"13-lucky-houston-spots-getting-spooky-with-halloween-food-and-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/329578\/","title":{"rendered":"13 lucky Houston spots getting spooky with Halloween food and drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween in Houston is much more than fun-sized candy bars and the ever-controversial candy corn \u2014 it\u2019s quickly becoming one of the city\u2019s biggest celebrations. We\u2019ve already <a href=\"https:\/\/houston.culturemap.com\/news\/restaurants-bars\/halloween-bars-restaurants-parties-houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shared one roundup<\/a> of Houston spots casting a spell this season, but there are even more ways to get your witch on. Read on for a variety of activities, both family-friendly and 21+ only.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bigriverswaterpark.com\/buy-ticket\/pumpkins-after-dark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Big Rivers Waterpark &amp; Adventure<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Flames flicker in hand-carved pumpkins at Big Rivers Waterpark and Adventure during Pumpkins after Dark. From now through November 2, the family-friendly event will include live pumpkin carving by experts, a \u201cMonster Maze\u201d to explore, and Houston-area food trucks dishing out food and drink. Tickets ($19 youth, $23 adults) include access to the amusement park\u2019s rides.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brennerssteakhouse.com\/location\/brenners-on-the-bayou\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brenner\u2019s on the Bayou<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Decked out diners can try for their chance to win one of three prizes for best costume at Brenner\u2019s Boo on the Bayou party: a night at The Post Oak Hotel, dinner for four at Grotto Ristorante, and happy hour for six at Cadillac Bar. Music, cocktails, and late-night bites will add to the merrymaking. Boo on the Bayou begins at 5 pm on Halloween night.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuttermilkbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Buttermilk Baby<br \/><\/strong><\/a>Ben Berg\u2019s whimsical diner is whipping up two spooky soft serve treats. Stop by from now until October 31 to sample the Graveyard Delight \u2014 chocolate soft serve with Oreo crumbs, gummy worms, and whipped cream \u2014 or the Monster Mash Dasher, a vanilla soft serve with Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles. Both are priced at $9 for a 12 ounce and $10 for a 16 ounce.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agricolehospitality.com\/coltivare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Coltivare<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Executive chef Ryan Pera is serving soft sourdough pretzels, a nod to a childhood tradition shared with his dad. Special house made dips will accompany the fresh-baked pretzels, including Mostarda (Italian-style mustard) and beer cheese dip made with pecorino romano and herbs, when ordered by those dining in. Pretzels will be available October 30-November 1, with a special pretzel stand for local trick-or-treaters on Halloween.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftpita.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftpita.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Craft Pita<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Spice up October with Craft Pita\u2019s limited edition &#8220;Scary Habanero&#8221; hot sauce. The small-batch sauce is available at both locations for $10. At the West University location on Saturday, October 25, patrons who purchase a meal can receive a free pumpkin and decorating kit. Pumpkins are first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/r\/emma-jane-houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Emma Jane<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The Harlow District&#8217;s European-inspired tea house is transforming into the Paris Opera House for a murder mystery dinner. \u2018Masquerade of Shadows\u2019 invites patrons to don masks and play a character role in an interactive, three-course murder mystery dinner. Prizes will be awarded for best detective and best costume. Tickets are $125 a person, with \u201cMasquerade of Shadows\u201d occurring on October 26 at 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endlessbummertiki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Endless Bummer<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Betelgeuse Betelguese\u2019s gothic tiki bar speakeasy is being haunted this October. The Haunted Luau has taken over Endless Bummer, along with creepy cocktails like the Be Still My Heart, with spiced rum, dark rum, 151, cr\u00e8me de cassis, fresh blackberry, simple, lemon, and soda. Reservations can be made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.endlessbummertiki.com\/reservations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaspachoshtx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gazpacho\u2019s<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The colorful kiosk in Levy Park invites proud dog parents to bring their dressed up pups to the Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade on Sunday, October 26. The hair-raising fun continues on Halloween night with a party and loteria beginning at 7 pm. For Dia de los Muertos, loved ones can be remembered on the restaurant&#8217;s community altar filled with marigolds and offerings. Free face painting runs 6-8 pm on Saturday, November 1, followed by pan de muerto and hot chocolate at 7 pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotellucine.com\/events-calendar\/fancy-after-dark-miss-betty-bitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Fancy at Hotel Lucine<br \/><\/a><\/strong>The Galveston hotel\u2019s \u201cfine-ish\u201d dining establishment is launching \u201cFancy After Dark,\u201d a once-a-month happening that promises drag shows, burlesque, raw bar specials, and late-night snacks. The new late-night concept makes its debut with the Halloween show, spotlighting Drag Queen Miss Bitter Betty of Dragula. Entry is complimentary to those with dinner reservations, or to walk-ins after 10 pm, depending on space. The bash is from 10 pm-2 am on Saturday, October 25.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelzaza.com\/houston-memorial-city\/dining\/tipping-point-restaurant-terrace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tipping Point at the Hotel ZaZa Memorial City<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Explore the future and examine the past at Hotel ZaZa\u2019s Tipping Point restaurant on October 31. Diners can receive complimentary tarot card readings when dining between 7 pm-9 pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northitalia.com\/locations\/houston-tx-the-woodlands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">North Italia &#8211; The Woodlands<br \/><\/a><\/strong>This Italian eatery recently added movies to the menu with the launch of a series on the Woodlands Mall lawn. \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d is flying in for a family-friendly screening at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 29. Yard games, themed coloring sheets, and samples of North Italia\u2019s new salted caramel budino, with espresso fudge, banana, chantilly cr\u00e8me, and toasted pecan toffee, will be on hand.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.puttshack.com\/locations\/houston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Puttshack<br \/><\/a><\/strong>Hit a hole in one and pair Puttshack\u2019s $9 after 9 pm (for 9 holes) deal with its Frankenstein\u2019s Monster cocktail of tequila, cotton candy syrup, passion fruit, lime juice, and a black salt rim, served in a passion fruit smoke-infused chest. Putters can use the code 9AFTER9 through November 14 to take advantage of the deal, while the monstrous cocktail will be available through November 2. Additionally, Halloween weekend visitors receive a free game card.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rooftopcinemaclub.com\/houston\/venue\/uptown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Rooftop Cinema Club<br \/><\/strong><\/a>Scream queens won\u2019t want to miss this Uptown theater\u2019s \u201cKillin\u2019 It Cinema\u201d on October 31 with a triple feature beginning at 4 pm of \u201cHalloweentown,\u201d \u201cHocus Pocus,\u201d and \u201cHalloween.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pklsocial.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>PKL Social<br \/><\/strong><\/a>For those who like a side of sports with their movies, the pickleball destination hosts a Halloween movie series October 27\u201330 at 7p m, and a holiday shindig on Halloween from 7 pm-10 pm with free open play on two courts and a Jell-O shot with each purchase. Come costumed to any of the events for a chance to win prizes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tocamadera.com\/locations\/houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Toca Madera<br \/><\/strong><\/a>The trendy Mexican restaurant is hosting a weekend dedicated to Dia de los Muertos. Diners will enjoy handcrafted, signature cocktails and live music. The celebrations are being held October 31-November 2, with costumes encouraged on Halloween. Reservations can be made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/explore\/tocamaderahouston\/reservations\/create\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesavoyhtx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>The Savoy<br \/><\/strong><\/a>The famed Third Ward neighborhood bar is getting spooky this season with a full week of activities and themed cocktails. Savoy staff will be in full costume, with daily costume contests and giveaways, along with patrons treated to surprise shots nightly during \u201cShots O\u2019Clock.\u201d On All Hallows Eve, a portion of Emancipation Avenue will be blocked off for The Savoy\u2019s kids\u2019 fest block party from 7pm-9pm. The block party will have free food for kids, a trunk or treat, bounce houses, and more family-friendly fun. The festivities also mark the fourth anniversary of Black and Long Watson\u2019s revitalization of the historic bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opentable.com\/booking\/experiences-availability?rid=1251091&amp;restref=1251091&amp;experienceId=554218&amp;utm_source=external&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=shared&amp;dateTime=2025-10-25T19%3A00%3A00&amp;partySize=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Zanti Cucina Italiana &#8211; River Oaks<br \/><\/a><\/strong>No better way to toast to witches and wizards than with a Spooky Cocktail Tree boasting either five or 12 beverages. Libations range from the Phantom Fog, with gin, Cointreau, lemon juice, and blackberry hibiscus lavender syrup, to the Wicked Whiskey, a creation of bourbon, Averna, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and black-infused turbinado sugar with red pearls. The cocktail tree is on the menu through October 31. <\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, October 25, the Italian restaurant is transporting diners to Midnight in Milan. This soiree will feature small bites and cocktails, with a mix of high top tables and more intimate seating. Elegant or sultry costumes are encouraged, with a costume contest awarding prizes to the most eye-catching outfits. Reservations are required. The party is from 9 pm-2 am, with food served until midnight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Halloween in Houston is much more than fun-sized candy bars and the ever-controversial candy corn \u2014 it\u2019s quickly&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":329579,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5130],"tags":[17810,7709,4345,12212,19608,358,3187,12211],"class_list":{"0":"post-329578","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-halloween","9":"tag-holidays","10":"tag-houston","11":"tag-news-you-can-eat","12":"tag-parties","13":"tag-texas","14":"tag-tx","15":"tag-where-to-eat"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115430157583944595","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329578","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329578"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329578\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329578"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329578"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329578"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}