Free events in Galveston County, TX

Take part in a no-cost weekly networking meetup at Spring Creek Barbeque in League City. It begins with lunch and informal mingling, then transitions into a structured program focused on building meaningful connections. The format moves from meal to conversation to the main program.

A free community run club gathers at Wright Cuney Park, meeting at the Wright Cuney Rec Center’s Under the Dome area for a warmup before heading out together for the run. A group photo is planned near the end. Everyone is welcome, whether running, walking, or biking. A sign up and waiver are available.

National RX Take Back Day offers collection of prescription medications in collaboration with the DEA and partners. Accepted items include tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of medicine. Liquid products such as cough syrup may be turned in if they are sealed in their original container. Items that will not be accepted include syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.

Families can head to their nearest McCoy's for a Halloween craft activity where children decorate glow-in-the-dark buckets. There is no cost to participate and materials are available until they run out. Advance sign-up is not needed. This activity is offered across all McCoy's locations.

Families and costume lovers gather in historic and haunted downtown Galveston to celebrate every corner of Halloween. The streets come alive with dancing witches, pirates, and vampires, while Mardi Gras Krewes roll by on elaborate floats accompanied by lively music. The procession makes a single loop through the heart of downtown.

Following the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween in the Park, the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department and the Friendswood Rotary Club present a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Stevenson Park gazebo. Admission is free. Native Kettle Korn will be on site selling kettle corn, drinks, and other treats. For questions, contact the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@friendswood.com.