Trails to Terror

The Spot

1732 W 18th St, 713-864-4485

The Spot is holding a Halloween party with a live band made entirely of lawyers, called Randy Marshall and the Law. The costume contest winner will be awarded a cash prize, so don't forget this Houston bar when Halloween rolls around. The party starts at 9 p.m. No cover.

Union Bar and Lounge

2708 Bagby, 281-974-1916

This cocktail bar in midtown will be holding a party it's calling One Naughty Night Out. It will include a costume competition with a cash prize of $1,000 to the winner, as well as drink specials, a party bar, and plenty of visual entertainment. Getting in is free, and the party will last from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning.

Costumes and Decorations

Bedrock City Comic Co.

Multiple Locations, www.bedrockcity.com

The Lucky 13th annual Halloween sale has finally come. Come in costume October 31 and get fabulous loot at fabulous sale prices. Not brave enough for a costume? It's okay, everyone saves. November 2, 3 and 4.

Bizarre Bazaar

Five locations, www.bizarrebazaarhouston.com

Your Halloween costume one-stop. Bizarre Bazaar has everything from sexy-cop to teachers-pet costumes, as well as a full line of men's costumes.

Cindies

Six locations, www.cindies.com

Cindies sells costumes filled with fantasy and fun.

Danny's Trix & Kix

3400 FM 2920, Spring, 281-353-6618

Danny's offers Halloween costumes and accessories.

Frankel's Costume Co.

2801 Polk, 713-228-9445,

www.frankelcostume.com

Costumes, costume accessories, make-up and magic.

Party Boy

1515 Studemont, 713-861-9080

Party Boy offers costumes and

decorations.

Pleasure Zone

5705 Richmond Ave, 832-251-8400

Pleasure Zone offers costumes of all kinds for men and women alike, as well as anything else you might need for a sensual and sexy Halloween, or a funny Halloween if that's more your speed. There are plus sizes and the most diverse collection in Houston.

The Way We Wore

2602 Waugh Dr., 713-526-8910

The Way We Wore offers a great selection of ready-to-wear and rentable costumes, as well as wigs and vintage clothing for all your Halloween costume needs.

Wear it Again Sam

373 W. 19th St., 713.862.9327

www.wearitagainsamhouston.com

If you're looking for the perfect, one-of-a-kind costume, try this vintage clothing store on for size.

Candy Stores

Candylicious

1837 W. Alabama St., 713-529-6500

Costumed Halloween visitors will be rewarded with a free "Goodie Candy Bag" anywhere from 10 to 10.

The Chocolate Bar

1835 W. Alabama St., 713-520-8599,

www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com

Stop by in costume anywhere from 10 a.m. to midnight, and you'll receive a free small ice cream from the store "where every hour is happy hour".