Summer is officially over so you know that the fall season is right around the corner. The temps are slowly dropping allowing everyone to get out from underneath the A/C and travel somewhere new. If you are looking for an ideal fall getaway spot, look no further than Galveston. Our Texas coastal home is a great spot to spend a vacation getaway too and Halloween is the perfect excuse. There are plenty of fall related and Galveston Halloween activities and events to enjoy here in the area. Here is how to spend your Halloween with us in Galveston:
Island Boo Fest Trunk or Treat
Parents always want to make sure they provide a safe and fun place for their children to trick or treat at. This can be especially hard when you are visiting somewhere new for the first time. Luckily Galveston has you covered with the 2nd annual Island Boo Fest Trunk or Treat happening in town. The Galveston Golf Cart Society is proud to bring this event back for another round this year to benefit the Galveston County Food Bank. All children ages 2 to 12 years of age are encouraged to participate in the free trick of treat. Trick or treat bags are provided to each child for free. Additional activities are also available at the Haunted Mayfield Manor. Since the Galveston Golf Cart Society is putting on the event you are free to bring a golf cart to the event to drive around in at Saengerfest Park. In addition to trick or treating there will also be a golf cart decorating contest too. Make sure to bring canned goods for the food drive. The Island Boo Fest Truck or Treat is taking place Saturday October 29th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Saengerfest Park.
Galveston Ghost Stories
Come take a look in to the storied history of Galveston by visiting Menard House here in town. From October 21st through the 28th Menard House will be offering tours of the property. 1838 Menard House is the oldest home in Galveston and shares some of the most haunted experiences. Each tour will offer you a look into the house while you walk around hearing about its haunted history. Adults of drinking age will also be offered complimentary beverages including beer and wine on the porch before the tour begins. Tickets are available for purchase for this spooky event!
Island Oktoberfest
Not all events you enjoy during your Halloween stay have to be directly associated with the holiday. Feel free to check out all the incredible fall related activities and events in the area too such is Island Oktoberfest. This is the city’s main Oktoberfest event and has been going strong for 40 years! Island Oktoberfest is three days full of Oktoberfest activities that include arts and crafts, live music with dancing on two stages, children’s activities, and so much more. Admission into the event is always free and German attire is always encouraged for festival goers. Of course, it would not be Oktoberfest without delicious German beer to go around. So, grab your stein and visit Island Oktoberfest taking place Friday October 27th through Sunday October 29th.
Ghost Tours of Galveston
As you have gathered with information about the tours of Menard House, Galveston has a rich storied history like no other. Menard House is not the only spot in town that offers spooky details into the unknown. Join a tour with Ghost Tours of Galveston Island where you can enjoy a tour like no other. These tours pride themselves in digging into the endless history to provide you with a thorough recount of what makes the spooky hauntings and stories of Galveston so interesting. You will not find cheap costumes or tricks with their tours but instead a new level of detail. Some of their tours available for the Halloween season include their Vampire Tour, Galveston Cemetery Ghost Tour, and Dash Beardsley Restless Spirits Tour. Their Original Ghost Tour on the Strand is the original offering and continues to be the most popular tour year to year. You will hear about all the hauntings of the Strand district that have shaped Galveston to what it is today. Reservations are required in advance so purchase your tickets with Ghost Tours of Galveston.
More Halloween Fun in Galveston
As you can see Galveston has all kinds of Halloween and fall-related fun when you visit for Halloween. To have the best experience possible, make sure to reserve one of our vacation rentals for your stay. You will enjoy spacious and privately owned homes with all the amenities and features you could want. Look today at our current selection of Halloween homes just in time for your visit to Galveston.
