Fright and Fun on the Water — Boo on the Boardwalk
Costumes, Candy, and Coastal Views
As the sun sinks behind Galveston Bay, the Kemah Boardwalk begins to transform. The music shifts. Fog rolls in. Lights flicker orange and purple along the water. Kids clutch their candy bags a little tighter, couples brave the haunted houses hand in hand, and laughter echoes across the bay. This isn’t your average October. It’s Boo on the Boardwalk — Kemah’s month-long celebration of fright, fun, and waterfront wonder.
A Haunting Transformation
During October weekends, the Boardwalk becomes a playground for every kind of Halloween fan. The Little Boo Haunted Fun House delivers giggles and gasps for the younger crowd, while thrill-seekers line up for Phobia, the adult haunted attraction that’s as eerie as it is exhilarating. For those who prefer chills of a different kind, Friday nights bring outdoor scary movies under the stars, with the sound of waves just beyond the screen.
Saturdays are for costume contests and live bands, while Sundays test your limits in food-eating showdowns that are equal parts hilarious and horrifying. Add in monster stilt walkers roaming the promenade, and the entire experience feels like a scene from a seaside Halloween festival — vibrant, immersive, and perfectly over the top.
Not Just for Kids
While Boo on the Boardwalk delivers plenty of family fun, it’s also a favorite for adults. Between the live music, waterfront bars, and the Boardwalk Bullet’s adrenaline rush, there’s no shortage of date-night energy. Groups of friends grab dinner at Saltgrass Steak House, sip seasonal cocktails on the patio, and stay for the late-night fun over the bay. It’s proof that Halloween at Kemah isn’t just for the little ghosts and goblins — it’s for everyone who loves a good thrill with a view.
The Details That Make It Magic
- Fridays: Scary movies on the plaza
- Saturdays: Live music, costume contests, and haunted houses
- Sundays: Family food-eating contests
- All October: Monster stiltwalkers, festive photo ops, and plenty of candy
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Plan Your Visit
Parking fills fast during Boo weekends, so plan to arrive early and stay late. Grab an All-Day Ride Pass, and for a limited time, enjoy a Buy One Get One 50% Off deal at the Aquarium at Kemah Boardwalk’s Stingray Reef when you purchase your ride pass.
This October, skip the haunted houses in strip malls. Come experience Halloween the way it should be with fog, aura, and the sound of the bay below your feet. Only at Kemah Boardwalk