It’s a spooky year for sure this year, but despite the scares of diseases, elections and that one weird neighbor’s fascination with candy corn, Katy wants to get out and celebrate. Here are several Katy-area events for little ghouls and their poltergeist parental units – or just the random goblin – to get out and enjoy. Masks are either required or encouraged at these events – but hey, it’s Halloweeen, so that’s part of the fun anyhow.

*Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic these events should all be considered subject to change and the Katy Times recommends verifying the event prior to attending.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020

Halloween: Business After Hours: The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Halloween mixer at the Katy Funeral Home at 23350 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy. The complementary event includes hors d’oeuvres, seasonal cocktails and beverages, a costume contest, scavenger hunt, and some ghoulish networking. Spooky festivities begin at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Registration information may be found on the chamber’s website at www.katychamber.com.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2020

Trunk or Treat
The Westlake Fire Department at 19636 Saums Road will host this Halloween event beginning at 7 p.m. Social distancing and mask wearing is encouraged – because, after all, it’s part of the holiday celebration anyways. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. and firefighters will be on hand – as will goodies. www.westlakevfd.com

Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at Bryant Elem.
While this year looks a little different, there’s no reason not to get dressed up and get some tasty treats for the little ghosts in the family to enjoy. Costumes are encouraged and those who want to volunteer to host a trunk of treats can do so through the SignUpGenius website: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4aa4a62da4ff2-drivethru. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. and goes on for one hour. 

Halloween Social Bike Ride
Cool Cat Cycles at 22756 Westheimer Pkwy., Unit 140 in Katy is inviting witches, warlocks and all sorts of other fun costume lovers to a neighborhood bike ride through Cinco Ranch. Participants are encouraged to dress up themselves, decorate their bikes and have a good time. Proper safety equipment strongly encouraged for those joining the bike ride which starts at 6 p.m.

Halloween Skate and Costume Contest
Join the team at the Mason Road Skate Center at 535 Applewhite Drive in Katy for a fun night of skating that includes a Halloween costume contest, candy throw and laughs. Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m. and extend until 10:30 p.m. Admission cost is $9 per person plus skate rental. 281-392-9555.

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020

No Tricks – Just Treats
The Roaming Pony Farmyard will be bringing their Mighty Minis to Texas Tradition at 5321 Highway Blvd. in Katy. The event featuring animals from the farmyard is child-friendly petting zoo. The animals will be decked out for Halloween and visitors are encouraged to do the same. The fun starts at 11 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m.

Treat or Treat at Battlehops
Battlehops Brewing will host a board game night from 3-10 p.m. The spooktacular event will include Halloween candy and beer pairings, pumpkin ice cream root beer floats and a plethora of board games. The event is family-friendly though adult beverages will be served. Battlehops is also hosting an escape room event that evening. Call them at 832-324-5284 for more information.

Trunk or Treat: Road Trip Edition
Presented by the communities of Brookshire and Pattison
A kindness-inspired event will have participants on a treasure hunt starting at 5:30 p.m. and going until 7:30 p.m. Trunk-or-treaters will start at the Pattison United Methodist Church, then move on to Christ Lutheran Church, the Brookshire Police Department, the Bookworm Bus at Pop’s BBQ, The Hangar unity Center, the Brookshire-Pattison Library, Brookshire City Hall and finally at Brookshire First United Methodist Church. Each stop will be awarded with a letter and treats and the final stop will have a special reward for those that have collected the entirety of the word “kindness.” Costumes and good attitudes encouraged.

Back to the 80s Halloween BashBaker St. Pub & Grill at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy will be hosting this adult-friendly event with live music performed by Shekere. The celebration also includes a costume contest and drink specials. For more information, contact the pub at 713-830-1858.

Peelander Yellow at Kinokuniya Katy
Artist Peelander Yellow will be creating art live at Kinokuniya near Katy Asian Town at the bookstore chain’s 23330 Grand Circle Blvd., Ste. 140 location. Peelander Yellow is a bombastic performer from Japan that is sure to entertain. The event runs from 2-5 p.m. Halloween day.