Halloween in the Hangar: Aviation Meets Spooky Science

Combine aviation history with Halloween fun in this unique family-friendly celebration featuring hands-on activities.

Festival Information

Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10am-1pm (members get in at 9am)
3 hours
Lone Star Flight Museum, Ellington Airport
Included with museum admission; kids 10 & under in costume get in free (10am-1pm)
Free museum parking
Best time: Hit the 10-11am window for shorter lines; photo ops best near hangar doors

Festival Highlights

Trick-or-treating among aircraft

Pumpkin parachute drop

Catapult challenge & bat gliders

Story time & photo ops

Festival Activities

* Schedule and activities subject to change. Please check with event organizers for current details and exact timing.

Early Member Access

Museum members get special early access starting at 9am for shorter lines and better photo opportunities.

Trick-or-Treating Among Aircraft

Children in costumes can trick-or-treat throughout the museum's historic aircraft displays.

Pumpkin Parachute Drop

Watch pumpkins drop with parachutes in this fun demonstration of gravity and air resistance.

Catapult Challenge

Kids can participate in building and testing catapults, learning about physics and engineering.

Bat Glider Workshop

Create and test bat-shaped gliders while learning about flight principles and aerodynamics.

Aviation Story Time

Halloween-themed stories about aviation history and spooky tales from the skies.

Cultural Context & History

The Lone Star Flight Museum's Halloween event represents Houston's unique position in aviation and space exploration history. Located near NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston has been central to American aviation advancement since the 1960s. This event combines the city's aerospace heritage with family-friendly Halloween fun, creating an educational experience that inspires the next generation of pilots, engineers, and astronauts. By making aviation history accessible through Halloween activities, the event continues Houston's tradition of making complex science understandable and exciting for children.

Food & Drink Guide

* Food vendors and availability may vary. Check with event organizers for current vendor list.

Museum Café Treats

Halloween-themed snacks and beverages available at the museum café

Pilot's Lunch Box

Kid-friendly meal options served in aviation-themed packaging

Astronaut Ice Cream

Freeze-dried ice cream just like astronauts eat in space

Aviation Snacks

Themed snacks and treats available throughout the event

Hot Chocolate

Warm beverages perfect for the October weather

Getting There

* Please verify current location and parking information with event organizers before attending.

Driving

Free museum parking

Public Transit

Check METRO routes to the venue

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft available