Autumn is an exciting time in Spring, Texas – the air cools (a little), pumpkins ripen, and spooky fun is around every corner. Whether you’re craving a heart-pounding haunted house or a wholesome day at the pumpkin patch, Spring and its surrounding areas offer something for everyone. In this guide, we’ll highlight the best haunted attractions, fall festivals, and family-friendly events near Spring, TX. Get ready for chills, thrills, and plenty of fall fun – and start planning your visit!
Spooky Haunted Houses & Trails
For those who love a good scare, you’ll find haunted houses and trails aplenty not far from Spring. Here are the top spots to test your courage:
- Haunted Trails at Old Town Spring – Historic Ghost Town Frights. Located right in Spring, the Haunted Trails is an outdoor haunt that boards you on a hayride into the dark woods of Old Town Spring, a historic 1800s railroad town with a haunted reputation. After the wagon drops you off, you’ll walk a twisting trail filled with mortifying scenes, frightening creatures, and ghostly spirits said to haunt the town. This year introduced a new trail route and hayride, making the experience bigger and better than ever. If you’re up for an authentic scare in a genuinely eerie setting, Haunted Trails is a must-visit (open select nights in October). Location: Preservation Park, Old Town Spring.
- Purgatory Scream Park – Houston’s Highest-Rated Haunt. A short drive east to Kingwood brings you to Purgatory Scream Park, proudly billed as Houston’s top-rated haunted house (4.8/5 stars). Fans rave that it’s “the best haunted house in Houston”. Purgatory offers a massive, cinematic walk-through with multiple themed attractions in one. Imagine wandering through an asylum, a cursed carnival, and haunted woods all in one night – that’s Purgatory! It’s only open on 20 select nights each season, so plan ahead. If intense scares, Hollywood-quality props, and roaming monsters are your thing, Purgatory Scream Park will deliver. (Recommended for teens and adults.)
- 13th Floor Haunted House – Legendary Multi-Attraction Haunt. One of Houston’s most famous haunted houses, 13th Floor is about a 25-minute drive from Spring (located off FM 1960 in NW Houston). Previously ranked among USA Today’s
“Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the USA”, this year 13th Floor rolls out three new haunted attractions under one roof. You might be stalked by a masked summer-camp killer, stumble through a mutant-infested neighborhood, then board a doomed pirate ship – all in one visit. In between the scares, you can even grab a spooky cocktail at the on-site secret bar “The Hideout”. 13th Floor runs mid-September through early November. It’s a bit of a drive, but the sheer scale and creativity make it worth it for serious haunt enthusiasts.
(Haunted-out? Refresh and Recharge: After braving these haunted attractions, you’ll want a cozy haven to recover. Our Spring, TX vacation home is the perfect refuge – unwind in the hot tub or watch a movie in the game room to shake off the chills! Keep reading for more fall fun, and we’ll show you how to make it a complete weekend getaway.) 🎃
Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals
Not everything about Halloween has to be scary – Fall in Spring, TX also means pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and family festivals. Here are the best spots to pick a pumpkin and celebrate the season:
- Old Time Christmas Tree Farm (Pumpkin Patch) – Fall Family Fun on the Farm. Don’t let the name fool you – each October, this Christmas tree farm in Spring turns into one of Houston’s top pumpkin patches. Open on select weekends in October, it offers piles of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes, plus classic farm fun. Take a train or hayride around the 75-acre farm, get lost in the 1-acre corn maze, visit the petting zoo, or let the kids bounce on inflatables. There are carnival-style foods (think funnel cakes, kettle corn) and picnic areas to relax under the trees. Admission is just ~$10 and covers entry and photo ops (rides and pumpkins are extra). Pet-friendly and great for an afternoon of fall photos, Old Time Farm is a local favorite. (Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October.)
- P-6 Farms Fall Festival – Big Fall Festival Experience. If you’re up for a short drive northwest to Montgomery (about 30–40 minutes from Spring), P-6 Farms delivers a full-blown fall festival experience. Open weekends late September through early November, P-6 is known as “the ultimate destination for seasonal fun” in the Houston/Woodlands area. They have a real you-pick pumpkin patch (cut your pumpkin off the vine!), a giant corn maze, vintage amusement rides (yes, a feris wheel and even a roller coaster), pig races, an animal barn, and more. It’s a country fair meets pumpkin patch. Kids can enjoy pony rides and a petting zoo, and parents will love the food stands serving funnel cakes and BBQ. P-6 Farms truly feels like a “fall oasis” with endless attractions and photo ops. If you want more than just a pumpkin and have a half-day to spare, this is worth the trip for an action-packed fall outing.
(Insider tip: Visiting pumpkin patches is a perfect daytime activity before an evening at a haunted house. After you’ve strolled the patch and snapped photos with scarecrows, you can carve your jack-o’-lantern back at your home-away-from-home. Our rental’s spacious kitchen and patio are great for pumpkin carving fun – and clean-up is a breeze!)
More Fall Fun & Halloween Events
Looking for other ways to celebrate the season? Spring and the neighboring communities host a variety of family-friendly events and spooky sidelines beyond the big haunted houses and patches. Here are a couple more ideas for your Fall trip:
- Old Town Spring Ghost Walk – Spirits & Stories on a Lantern Tour. For a dose of history with your haunt, try the Old Town Spring Ghost Walk. On this guided evening tour, a costumed storyteller will lead you by lantern light through the streets of Old Town Spring, sharing chilling tales of the past. You’ll hear about the town’s eerie legends and maybe even experience a ghostly encounter (many buildings here are rumored to be haunted!). Unlike a haunted house, there are no jump scares – it’s suitable for older kids and adults who enjoy spooky history and ghost stories. Tours typically run on weekend nights in October. It’s a unique way to see this historic town in a whole new… light (or should we say, lack of light!). 🔦👻
- Community Halloween Events – Family Festivals & Trick-or-Treating. Keep an eye on local event calendars for special happenings in late October. For example, The Woodlands (just 10 minutes from Spring) hosts an annual “Trick-or-Treat Trail” at Town Green Park, where kids can trick-or-treat from booth to booth and enjoy a Monster Mash dance party. The Woodlands Children’s Museum also puts on a SpookTacular “Halloween Monster Mash” party with games and not-so-spooky fun for little ones. Many of these events are during daylight or early evening and often free to attend – perfect for families with young children. Check community sites for dates (usually the weekend before Halloween). Participating in a neighborhood fall festival is a great way to mingle with locals and soak up the small-town charm of the area.
💡 Make it a Weekend Getaway: With so much Halloween and fall fun around Spring, why not turn your visit into a mini-vacation? After a day of pumpkin picking and an adrenaline-pumping night of haunted houses, you’ll love coming “home” to a comfortable retreat. Our Spring, TX property – Destination Pine Walk – is a spacious 4-bedroom home that’s centrally located to all these activities. Imagine sipping hot cocoa by your private pool and hot tub on a cool October night, or hosting a game night in the garage game room with a pool table – all while the kids recount the day’s adventures. You’ll have a full kitchen for autumn treats and plenty of room for everyone to relax. Located just outside The Woodlands and minutes from Old Town Spring, you can reach most of these attractions with a short drive. It’s truly the best of both worlds: quiet comfort and quick access to the fun.
Ready to plan your Fall adventure? Don’t wait – book your stay at our Spring, TX vacation home and make this Halloween one to remember. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Happy Haunting and Happy Fall! 🍂🎃
Sources:
- Haunted Trails – Old Town Spring (official site)
- Purgatory Scream Park (Kingwood) – Top-rated Houston haunt
- 13th Floor Haunted House – USA Today Top 5 & new 2025 attractions
- Old Time Christmas Tree Farm – Pumpkin Patch info
- P-6 Farms Fall Festival – Event details
- Old Town Spring Ghost Walk – Tour description
- The Woodlands Children’s Museum – Spook Tacular event