Whether you're in the mood for a night of fright or a simple fall festival, there's lots of options across the Golden Triangle.
It's pumpkin spice latte season, but other hallmarks of autumn are just around the corner.
Haunted Hotel in downtown Beaumont opened a few weekends ago. Last year's new attraction on the second floor, Rosehill Asylum, is back. Both floors make a total 12,0000 square feet of insanity, according to the haunt employees.
Haunted Hotel is open from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday at 447 Orleans Street in downtown Beaumont. Tickets start at $24 onsite and $22.50 online, but bring a Pepsi can for $5 off. The haunt also offers escape rooms year round.
Vidor's Texas Maze of Terror is open from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m on Friday, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Be in line before 9:30 p.m to be scared the night you go, the haunt's website says. Admission starts at $18. The Maze of Terror also has some year round escape rooms.
The Scarecrow Festival at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every week on Tuesday through Saturday October 10 through November 3 in Orange.
The Pumpkin Patch at Wesley United Methodist Church in North Beaumont is open every day October 8 though October 31. Hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
October 12
- The fourth annual Evadale Volunteer Fire Department's Haunted House is open starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13, Oct. 19 and 20, and Oct. 26 through 31. Cost is $5 per person. All money raised is used for the Evadale High School Scholarship Fund.
October 18
- The Hebert Public Library in Port Neches is hosting an evening of fall crafts from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 18, making cinnamon stick candles, chalkboard tray wreaths and fall greeting cards. All materials will be provided along with refreshments.
October 19
- Event for adults: Art Museum of SETX's Third Monster Mash, Boos and Brews is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 19. Seasonal craft beers provided by Del Papa & Giglio Distributing, wine, and hard ciders will be available as well as grub from Al Basha and Two Magnolias. More information at (409) 832-3432.
October 27
- The first ever Zombie 5K Fun Run is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gulf Terrace Park. Boomtown Film Festival started this as a fundraiser for the nonprofit. Runners are challenged to dash through six "contamination" zones where they will be chased by zombies. Perfect for Walking Dead fans! The race is self-timed, so participants are welcome to run or walk and take pictures with the zombies.
- Beaumont Police's Cops and Kids Carnival is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Beaumont Civic Center downtown. Costumes are encouraged.
- The third annual Jeep or Treat is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Conn Park in Vidor with free candy and kid-friendly fun.
- Sour Lake Chamber of Commerce's Trunk or Treat is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lions Park in Sour Lake.
October 31
- Nederland Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk-R-Treat on Boston Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets.
- Orange County ESD #1 is holding a Trunk-or-Treat at 2400 Hwy 12 at the Oak Forest Elementary parking lot with candy and goodies for the kids.
