Pick your poison of spooky cocktails at Duck N Bao this Halloween. Credit: Dragana Harris

Halloween Frights and Bites

Friday

This Halloween, Houstonโ€™s food scene is serving up the frights and bites, from haunted pop-up bars and cocktail-filled costume parties to family-friendly treats and trick-or-treat style dining.

Check out our 2025 Halloween Food and Drink Guide to dig into the bites, drinks and spooky happenings this haunted holiday.

Supper Service at Jane and the Lion Bakehouse

Fridayโ€“Saturday

4721 North Main

Jane and the Lion Bakehouse debuts dinner service with cozy, seasonal three-course suppers served Thursday through Saturday at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Expect locally sourced ingredients, rotating chalkboard menus and chef Jane Wildโ€™s signature no-shortcuts style. Soft launch seatings kick off on Halloween night, with regular service in November. Reservations required.

50th Anniversary Celebration at New York Deli & Coffee Shop

Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

9724 Hillcroft


Houstonโ€™s iconic New York Deli & Coffee Shop is throwing a party to celebrate five decades of bagels, schmears and community love. The free family-friendly bash will feature 50=cent wood-fired pizza slices, deli favorites, cookie decorating, tie-dye and face painting stations, merch giveaways and a live DJ spinning tunes all afternoon. 

Fall Katy Sip & Stroll at The ARK by Norris Event Center

Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m.

21402 Merchants

As the sun sets, hit the 30th annual Katy Sip N Stroll for its Letโ€™s Glow event, featuring a glow-up theme with vibrant colors, sparkling sips and an after-hours ambiance. Fun includes a  body paint bar, live music and dancing, electric parade, and tasty bites from Katyโ€™s hottest spots. Tickets are all-inclusive and are $5 more at the door (if available). All food and beverage tastings are included in ticket price. Must be 21+ to attend.

Dรญa de los Muertos Celebration at URBE

Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m.

1101 Uptown Park

Folks can honor Dรญa de los Muertos with a lively night of food, drinks and tradition at URBE. Enjoy vibrant street food from chefs Hugo and Ruben Ortega, interactive stations, four specialty cocktails featuring Maestro Dobel, 1800 and 400 Conejos spirits, plus calavera folkloric dancers, mariachis, a live DJ, face painting, festive dรฉcor, a photo booth and prizes for the best costumes. Tickets are $85 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.