Museum Madness is BACK!

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to partner with our local museums again for 2026 to bring you a complete month of events, activities and fun.

Make a weekend of it!

The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau has secured an amazing deal with a local hotel partner to make your planning easier.  Check out the link below to secure a discounted hotel room rate at the Holiday Inn- East Medical Center.

 
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Scary Good Fun Awaits

 

McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont, Texas 77701  

  • October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, ‘Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert featuring Curse and the Cure, 

  • October 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Homeschool Workshop – Remembering the Radio

  • October 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, McFaddin-Ward House Lecture Series Presents “The Texas Sports Revolution: How the Lone Star State Changed the Culture of American Athletics” By Frank A. Guridy

  • October 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am, Craft & Share Workshop for Adults – Falling for Flower Arrangement

 

Beaumont Botanical Gardens, 6088 Babe Zaharias Dr., Beaumont, TX 77705 

  • Sunday, October 11th | 5:30pm-7pm, 4th Annual "A Garden Concert" featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas  

    • Free to the public; family friendly 

  • Friday, October 23rd | 6:30pm-11pm, 2nd Annual BOOtanical Ball  

    • Fundraising event: Ticket purchase required, adults only 

  • Saturday, October 24th | 10am-3pm, 6th Annual Ghosts, Goblins, & Gardens 

    • Free to the public; children's activities, family friendly 

  • Link for more info: www.bbgtx.org

 

Temple to the Brave, 1365 Pennsylvania Ave., Beaumont, TX 77701 

  • Saturday, October 3 | 2pm – 5pm 

 

Tyrrell Park Nature Center, 3930 Babe Zaharias Dr., Beaumont, TX 77705​ 

  • Sunday, October 18 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm 

    • Owl Pellet Mystery  

    • FREE, but Advance Reservations required, as seating is limited

 

Beaumont Children’s Museum, 701 Main St., Beaumont, TX 77701 

  • Saturday, October 17 | 15th Annual Touch-a-Truck 7 S.T.E.A.M. Fair

  • Saturday, October 24 | Spheres Bubble Show: Orbs 

    • Free admission to BCM from 9a-4p 

    • Free shows at Beaumont Civic Center: 10am, noon, 2pm

 

Texas Energy Museum, 600 Main St., Beaumont, TX 77701 

  • Saturday October 17, 2026, 10am – 2pm

    • Dinosaur Day 

 

Beaumont Heritage Society 

  • Saturday, October 17th - 6 - 9 p.m. | Pumpkin Walk 

  • John Jay French Museum, 3025 French Rd. Beaumont, TX 77706 

    • Admission: $5 for age four and up ; Three and under attend free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. 

    • Pumpkin carving and decorating contest with winners voted by the community; historic haunted house (based in history education); haunted hayride, crafts, and vendor market  

  • Fridays and Saturdays in October beginning at 5:15 p.m. | Crosswalks: Downtown Walking Tour 

 

Fire Museum of Texas, 400 Walnut Street., Beaumont, TX 77701 

  • Saturday, October 3rd, 11am – 3pm

    • Fire Festival 

  • Saturday, October 24th, 6:30 - 9pm

    • Ghostbusters & Ghouls Haunted Firehouse Bash 

 

Jefferson County Historical Commission 

  • Thursday, October 15th, 5pm-7pm – Magnolia Cemetery Tour 

  • Saturday, October 17th, 10am-1pm – Magnolia Cemetery Tour 

 

Art Museum of Southeast Texas,  500 Main St., Beaumont, TX 77701

  • Friday, Oct. 9, 5:30pm – 8:30pm - Exhibition Opening Reception: Delilah Montoya  

    • Free, open to the public.

    • Guests are invited to attend the opening reception celebrating our newest exhibition, enjoy light bites, explore the galleries, and hear a gallery talk with the artist.  

  • Saturday, Oct. 17 - 10am – 2pm - Free Family Arts Day: Eat-A-Bug  

    • Free, open to the public.  

    • Families and kids of all ages are invited to a fun-filled day of art activities, entertainment, and of course - fresh fried bugs! 

 

Spindletop Boomtown Museum, 5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd., Beaumont, TX 77705

  • Saturday, October 17th, 5pm – 6:30pm - Sensory-Friendly Spookfest

    • Join us for a fun, welcoming Halloween celebration designed with autistic children and their families in mind! Enjoy games, crafts, a trick-or-treat trail, sensory-friendly activities, and plenty of smiles in a calm, inclusive environment.

    • No scary costumes, loud noises, or flashing lights—just a safe place to celebrate, play, and make memories.

    • Everyone is welcome. Come as you are! 🧡👻

  • Saturday, October 17th, 7pm – 9pm - Spookfest

    • Join us for a fun-filled Halloween celebration for children and families! Enjoy trick-or-treating, games, crafts, costume fun, music, photo opportunities, and plenty of spooky surprises. The event will offer activities for children of all ages, including options that are welcoming and accessible for children with special needs.

    • Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a festive, family-friendly evening of Halloween fun!

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