RGV Halloween Events
Get your costumes ready! Halloween is right around the corner and PULSE has you covered. Here are free or low-cost bootastic events that are happening around the Rio Grande Valley.
Fall Festival at Discovery School
Thursday, October 26th
5:30-8:30 PM
1711 W. Alberta Rd., Edinburg (Discovery School)
The fall festival has lots of food, games, and rides for the whole family.
Buckets of Fun: Fun with Hollows and Halloween
Thursday, October 26th
10-11 AM
600 Sunset Dr, McAllen, TX (Quinta Mazatlan)
This event is filled with hands on activities that allow children to socialize and discover what nature has to offer. There is a fee, $3 for children and $3 for adults or $2 for seniors.
Howl-O-Ween at PAWS
Thursday, October 26
6–8 PM
2451 N. U.S. Expressway 281
Join the Laurie P. Andrews center for a night filled with howls and ghouls. There will be a dog costume contest, good bags, awesome prizes, and a tummy yappy hour table for you and your canine friend.
Los Muertos Bailan
Friday, October 27th
6-10 PM
415 W University Dr., Edinburg, TX
Attend this free event to celebrate and pay homage to Dia de Los Muertos. With dances, art, music, free food, and even a costume contest, Los Muertos Bailan is a night you won’t want to forget.
Dia de los muertos- Cempascuchil: Flower of the Dead
Saturday, October 28th
4-10 PM
200 N Closner, Edinburg, TX
Celebrate the heritage and culture of Dia de los muertos with the South Texas History Museum. Come on down for a night filled with classical performances, face painters, and food vendors.
Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 28th
10AM-5PM
1900 Nolana Avenue W., McAllen, TX
IMAS museum is hosting their annual Halloween bash. Just pay the cost of general admission and you will be able to enjoy all the spooky activities that they have to offer. Don’t forget to wear your favorite costume! Activities include trick or treating, making Halloween slime, telling scary stories, and even face painting.
Treat Don’t Trick Fair
Monday, October 30th
1-4PM
1301 W Ridge Rd, Pharr, TX
Have an exciting afternoon at the Brook ridge Retirement Community where there will be a silent auction, food, door prizes, and even carnival games.
Tuesday, October 31st
3-7 PM
4001 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX
The McAllen Public Library will be holding a costume contest for all ages. Travel along the trick or treating trail to get lots of candy. This is a fun, safe, and completely free event at the library.
Tuesday, October 31st
6-9 PM
900 Doherty Ave, Mission, TX
Celebrate Halloween with the Mission Historical Museum! There will be chances to win prizes, cake, candy, and more! In addition, there will be games, activities, moon jumps, and even live music. This event is FREE to the public! Don’t forget your costume!
Tuesday, October 31st
5-7 PM
4200 N McColl Rd, McAllen, TX
Join the First United Methodist Church for a family friendly event filled with free games, candy, and music. There will also be delicious food like turkey legs, fajita tacos, and homemade chili.
Tuesday, October 31st
5-9 PM
901 North Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX
Come to the San Martin de Porres in Weslaco for a child friendly trick or treating event.
Tuesday, October 31st
6-7:30 PM
1100 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Trunk or Treat at Central Christian Church. This is event is FREE and open to the public. Join us for an evening of safe, family friendly fun!
Trick ‘R Treat at the Trail
Tuesday, October 31
5– 8:30PM
2335 Hudson Blvd, Brownsville, TX
Have a spooky Halloween at the Heavin Resaca Trail. Free candy will be distributed, as well as a costume contest that will start around 6 PM. Winners will receive prizes and live music will be presented by DJ Rattlesnake.
Halloween on Jackson Street
Tuesday, October 31
6– 9PM
123 E Jackson St, Harlingen, TX
Attend this free entranced event in downtown Harlingen. Where there will be trick or treating, a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, a zombie walk, thriller dance off, games and activities, and lots of food!
