Hocus Pocus and The Rocky Horror Picture Show hit the largest screen in Texas at Moody Gardens on Oct. 31. See showtimes, tickets and costume contests.
Moody Gardens is taking over Halloween with a full day of cult classics on Saturday, Oct. 31, pairing a family-friendly afternoon showing of Hocus Pocus with an adults-only midnight screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Both films play on the largest screen in Texas inside the MG3D Theater, with costume contests, a pre-party and a value pass built for families.
Halloween Cult Classic Weekend at Moody Gardens happens Saturday, Oct. 31 in the MG3D Theater. Hocus Pocus screens at 12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. for $15, or $5 for Members. The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens at midnight for guests 18 and older, starting at $25 online, with a 9:30 p.m. pre-party.
Both films are presented in 2D, so no 3D glasses are required.
Families can kick off Halloween with the beloved Disney classic Hocus Pocus at the MG3D Theater. The campy Halloween favorite screens at 12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., giving families two chances to catch the Sanderson sisters on the big screen.
A costume contest at 2 p.m. adds to the fun, and guests are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes.
Hocus Pocus tickets are $15, with Moody Gardens Members receiving tickets for $5. The film is also included with the Mummy & Me Day Value Pass. Hocus Pocus is not included with the regular Value Pass or Membership admission.
Guests looking for even more family fun can also enjoy Happy Family 4D, a family-friendly short playing throughout the day in the 4D Special FX Theater. It is included with the Mummy & Me Day Value Pass, the daily Value Pass or a standard 4D Special FX Theater ticket.
As Halloween night rolls on, Moody Gardens shifts gears for an adults-only screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight.
The evening begins at 9:30 p.m. with DJ entertainment and pre-party check-in at the Visitor Center, followed by trivia, a live show and Rocky Horror dance time at 10 p.m. A costume contest at 10:30 p.m. gives guests another chance to show off their Halloween spirit before the movie takes over the giant screen.
Premium ticket holders receive early theater access at 11 p.m. and a prop-filled goodie bag. General theater access begins at 11:50 p.m., with the movie starting at midnight. Cocktails and food are available for purchase at concessions.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is rated R and is for guests ages 18 and older.
Guests with Premium tickets receive props for use during the screening. Outside props are not permitted.
Guests coming in from Houston or farther out can turn Halloween into a full weekend at the Moody Gardens Hotel, located next to the attractions and theaters. That puts the midnight screening a short walk from your room, which is worth considering when the credits roll well after 1 a.m.
Families can make the most of Halloween with the Mummy & Me Day Value Pass, which includes unlimited access to Moody Gardens attractions plus Halloween exclusives. The pass is $45 for one parent and one child ages 4 to 12. Each additional child is $45.
The pass includes:
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Location: MG3D Theater at Moody Gardens, One Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX 77554
Hocus Pocus showtimes: 12 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., costume contest at 2 p.m.
Rocky Horror schedule: 9:30 p.m. pre-party, 10 p.m. trivia and dance time, 10:30 p.m. costume contest, 11 p.m. Premium theater access, 11:50 p.m. general access, midnight screening
Age policy: Hocus Pocus is open to all ages; The Rocky Horror Picture Show is 18 and older
Parking: Free on-site parking
Questions: Call 409-744-4673
Costumes are encouraged all day, so come dressed for the occasion and make a full day of it. Tickets for Halloween Cult Classic Weekend are available online now, and the midnight screening has limited Premium availability.
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