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Halloween Happenings

Diggin’ the dancing queens: dancing and more this Halloween in Houston.

• Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays (all month long)

Ghosts of the Galvez Package.
Book into the historic Galvez Hotel for this package and you’ll get a guided tour to hunt for the haints. Check out wyndham.com.

• October 3–26
Young Frankenstein.
The musical version of Mel Brooks’s hysterical movie is at the Obsidian Art Space this month. See sro-productions.com/tickets for ticket information.

• October 5
Movie Night on The Strand.
This month it’s a free showing of Beetlejuice at Saengerfest Park in Galveston. Movie starts at dusk.

• October 18 & 19 and 25 & 26
Spirits along Broadway Cemetery Tour.
A scary tour in Galveston! See galvestonmerchants.com for details.

• October 19
The Rocking Dead.
Put on your best undead look and join the Houston Zombie Walk to raise money for local charities and…well, it’s just fun! See the website at houstonzombiewalk.org.

• October 25
Mini Monster Bash.
Halloween party in downtown Galveston for the kiddies.

• October 26
Séance.
Contact the spirits aboard the Tall Ship Elissa. See galvestonmerchants.com for details.
Annual 800 Pacific High Heel Race.
Annual high-heel drag race where anyone can enter the race, in or out of drag, just have to wear heels! 9 p.m. registration on 800 Pacific Block. Race at 9:45 p.m.

• October 26–30
Ghost Hunts.
Scare up some spirits with a tour of the 1838 Menard House. See galvestonmerchants.com for details.

• October 26 & 31
JR’s.
Costume Contest encourages all things Nightmare on Pacific Street for Montrose’s largest no-cover Halloween party. Call 713/521-2519.
Mining Company.
Encourages patrons to dress as their favorite werewolf. Celebrating Halloween with no cover on October 26 and 31st. Call 713/529-7488 for details.

• October 27
Ghostly Gardens.
Moody Gardens’ annual event. Free trick or treating, games, and a costume contest for kids from 2–4 p.m.
AssistHers Halloween Costume Dance.
Ghoulish fun, delicious bites, raffle, fabulous music, and costume contest. 4–8 p.m. South Beach, 810 Pacific. Details at assisthers.org.

• October 31
Pleasure Pier Halloween Party.
Unlimited rides, live music, and trick or treating! See pleasurepier.com.
South Beach.
Two shows with Detox, from RuPaul’s Drag Race! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. See sobehouston.com for details.
JR’s.
Costume contest encourages all things Nightmare on Pacific Street for Montrose’s largest no-cover Halloween party. Call 713/521-2519.
Meteor.
This year Meteor has gone crazy for vampires. You’re encouraged to enter the costume contest in your favorite vampire outfit or any costume you want. Call 713/521-0123 for details.
Mining Company.
Encourages patrons to dress as their favorite werewolf. Celebrating Halloween with no cover. Call 713/529-7488 for details.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It’s your favorite late-night horror picture show by Bayou City Theatrics with pre- and post-parties and even a Time Warp dance-off. See the company website at bayoucitytheatrics.com.

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