Color Factory brings back family-friendly trick-or-treat event for Halloween

Color Factory, known as a leader in immersive art experiences, is bringing back its popular Halloween trick-or-treat event this Sunday, October 19, from 4 to 6 p.m., according to a press release. This year’s event promises a blend of colorful art and family-friendly Halloween fun, with no frights—just candy, costumes, and creativity.

Tickets start at $29 and include access to Color Factory’s signature haunted hues installations—15 rooms filled with vibrant, multisensory art that changes through the end of October. Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their most creative costumes, ready to collect treats at every turn.

Activities for everyone with community at heart

Halloween at Color Factory isn’t only about candy. The event features a special scavenger hunt—find all the favorite candy shades of the “hunted hues,” the whimsical color characters that hide in the exhibits. Complete the hunt and win a prize. This playful, interactive twist makes the experience different each visit, encouraging families to return for new discoveries.

The venue’s art installations are designed to delight the senses, using scents, textures, and sights from local artists. Every hue is carefully picked and paired with sensory experiences, making it fun for both kids and adults. Color Factory was named America’s #1 immersive art experience this year, drawing visitors to its 25,000-square-foot space and unique collaborations with local artists, nonprofits, and businesses, said the press release.

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Since its 2017 launch in San Francisco, Color Factory has opened permanent locations in New York, Houston, and Chicago. Its mission is to make art accessible and joyful. The Houston venue regularly works with local creators and gives back to community causes, reflecting its commitment beyond the canvas. Visitors are invited to follow color factory on social media for updates and to learn more about its activities.

This Halloween, Color Factory offers more than a sugar rush—it’s a chance to enjoy family fun, discover new art, and experience color in exciting ways, while supporting local artists and community efforts. tickets are limited, so families are encouraged to plan ahead for a memorable trick-or-treat night.