Halloween season is already creeping into the Houston area. Several haunted attractions have announced 2026 opening dates, while some are already underway.
Here is a look at when the attractions open, based on information posted on their official websites. Dates and hours can change, so check the attraction’s ticket page before making plans.
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13th Floor Haunted House — Sept. 12
- 📍 7075 Farm to Market 1960 Road West, Suite 20, Houston, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 12 through Nov. 13
This year’s attractions include a licensed Jason Universe experience, Sector 9 and a cannibal-themed estate.
The venue also advertises a new Jason-themed VIP experience, mini escape games, Zombie Apocalypse Live and other add-ons.
Woods of Kaos - Sept. 17
- 📍 280 County Rd 3891S, Cleveland, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 17 through Nov. 1
Woods of Kaos is a large scream park with live music, food, games and multiple Halloween attractions. Guests can explore the midway, try axe throwing or mini escape rooms, and visit interactive photo opportunities and bars.
The Kaos haunted house features live actors, animatronics, immersive sets, jump scares, special effects and a chainsaw maze. Ground Zero offers a 1.5-mile military-truck ride where guests use paintball markers to battle live zombies across 12 scenes.
Houston Terror Dome — Sept. 18
- 📍 16030 East Freeway, Channelview, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 18 through Nov. 1
The schedule includes regular haunted-house nights, discount nights and special events such as Blackout Night. The attraction also features axe throwing, escape rooms, a paintball shooting gallery, a pumpkin patch and a haunted bar for guests 21 and older.
Purgatory Scream Park — Sept. 25
- 📍 1965A Northpark Drive, Kingwood, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 25 through Nov. 7
Purgatory Scream Park offers four walk-through attractions built around different nightmares. Kingwood Asylum places guests inside a sinister institution, Asphyxia creates a suffocating and claustrophobic experience, Deadwood leads visitors into a monster-filled forest and Hysteria turns a carnival into a dangerous maze of clowns and twisted games.
Creepy Hollow Haunted House — Sept. 25
- 📍 12872 Valley Vista Drive, Rosharon, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 25 through Nov. 7
Creepy Hollow offers three haunted attractions along with live shows, food, games and other entertainment, giving visitors a full Halloween-night experience rather than a single walk-through haunt. The attraction is located south of Houston and is marking 15 years of operation in 2026.
Phobia Haunted Houses — Sept. 26
Beltway 8 location
- 📍 5250 S. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 26 through Oct. 7
Kemah location
- 📍 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah
- ⏰ Sept. 26 through Oct. 7
Phobia gives guests two ways to experience its haunted houses. The Beltway 8 location features eight separate haunts, while the Kemah Boardwalk location offers two linked haunts on one ticket. Guests should plan extra time because the operator recommends allowing about 15 minutes per attraction.
The Haunted Trails and Hayride — Sept. 26
- 📍 26302 Preston Ave., Spring, TX
- ⏰ Sept. 26 through Nov. 1
The Haunted Trails and Hayride combines two outdoor Halloween experiences in Old Town Spring. Guests first board a hay wagon and ride through dark harvest fields before continuing on foot through a wooded trail filled with immersive sets, live actors, frightening creatures and ghostly figures. The attraction’s 2026 themes center on an eerie plague and a town overrun by the undead.
Because it is an outdoor attraction, operations may change during extreme weather.
REDЯUM Fear Park — Oct. 2
- 📍 1800 E. Highway 90 Alt., Richmond, TX
- ⏰ Oct. 2 through Nov. 7
The attraction’s October lineup includes four experiences: Cinegore, Twisted Circus 3D, Deadwood Asylum and the new Live Industries. The park also offers food, live entertainment and Fearway games.
Terror Isle — Oct. 3
- 📍 518 6th St. N., Texas City, TX
- ⏰ Oct. 3 through Oct. 31
This year’s story, “From Below,” takes guests underground in search of the Pirate King’s stolen treasure. The attraction says it will operate on 14 haunted-house nights and offers general admission, skip-the-line and VIP tickets.
Haunted Drive - Oct. 3
- 📍 235 Chain-O-Lakes Resort, Cleveland, TX
- ⏰ Oct. 3 through Oct. 31
Haunted Drive offers several ways to experience its scares, including a drive-through haunt with live actors, eerie scenes and surprises around every turn. Visitors can also choose a haunted hayride, a maze, the Michael Myers Challenge or an escape room themed around Crystal Lake. A concession and movie area is available for guests who “survive” the attractions.
Before you go
Many of these attractions operate outdoors or use special effects that may not be appropriate for everyone. Check each venue’s rules, age guidance, weather policy, ticket availability and parking information before visiting. Outdoor attractions may also close or adjust hours because of severe weather.
This article was compiled from the attractions’ official websites and reflects information posted for the 2026 Halloween season. Check event website for their latest updates and ticketing information.
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