Halloween is so much fun in Austin – tons of events happen for all ages, from parties to concerts. We narrowed it down to the top 9 Halloween events in Austin, Texas for you!
It’s that time of year to get spooky – Lots of Fun Halloween Events in Austin!
Top 9 Halloween Events in Austin, TX
Halloween Events in Austin: Boo at the Zoo!
October 4th & 5th and 11th & 12th and 18th & 19th and 25th & 26th, 2019 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy after hours at the zoo! Come dressed in costume and make sure to bring a flashlight to see the animals at night. Take a ride on the Haunted Train, all decked out for Halloween. Tickets are $17.50 and include a train ride and unlimited Haunted House visits. Purchase tickets in advance through the website. So fun to see the zoo at night!
Halloween Events in Austin: Haunted Trails
October 18th & 19th, 25th & 26th & 27th and 31st, 2019 7 PM – 11 PM
Walk the 3/4 mile trail all decked out for the holiday with spooky scarecrows, lanterns, historic haunted houses, story-tellers, and more! This year will feature three separate spooky trails each night — one for young children (amusing, rated G), another for those who want spooky surprises (rated PG) and a scary, scary trail for the adventurous (frights galore, rated PG-13). Fortune tellers & hayrides are available for an additional fee. Earlybird online Admission is $15.
Halloween Events in Austin: Hocus Pocus
Halloween Events in Austin: Salado’s Halloween Fright Trail
October 19th, 26th & 27th, 2019 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Talk a walk along this spooky trail and see scenes from chosen classical tales of terror and Grimm’s Fairy Tales will be reenacted for both the young and the young at heart. $3 per child, $5 per adult
Halloween Events in Austin: Spooktacular
October 25, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Explore the Bullock after hours at this family-friendly Halloween extravaganza, featuring performances, games, interactive activities, art, and more. Museum admission is free.
Halloween Events in Austin: Hocus Pocus
Long Center
October 29, 2019 7:30 PM
Get into the Halloween spirit by bringing the Sanderson sisters back to life one more time! Join actress Kathy Najimy for a live discussion and Q&A before a screening of the classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus. She’ll be telling behind-the-scenes stories and answering your questions in-person before a screening of the must-see movie of the season.
Halloween Events in Austin: Pumpkin Express
Austin Steam Train – Cedar Park
October 27, 2019 11:00 AM
October 27, 2019 11:00 AM
Join us for this annual fall tradition! The Pumpkin Express takes you to the sleepy town of Bertram where we will step off for 30 minutes to pick a pumpkin from the Depot Pumpkin Patch. Kids of all ages will enjoy a chat with Farmer Brown, take a tour of our historic 1912 train depot, and sip apple cider. So pack a lunch and jump on board! All ages are welcome in all cars on this special ride. All cars are pulled by a diesel locomotive. Parties of two may be seated at shared tables. This ride is 3 hours round trip with a 30 minute layover. Various ticket prices.
Halloween Events in Austin: Halloween at the Y
Old Settler’s Park, Round Rock
October 19, 2019 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Come to one of the largest Halloween events in Central Texas, this festival includes carnival games, inflatables, rides, climbing walls, FREE Halloween candy, music, prizes, concessions, and more. There will also be a fun costume contest! Free
Halloween Events in Austin: Halloween Children’s Concert
October 27, 2019 3:00 PM
A family fun “spook-tacular” show featuring chilling songs for everyone. Come dressed in your best costume! What a fun way to get you in the spirit! At the Long Center for Performing Arts, various ticket prices
Halloween Events in Austin: Fall Fun Fest
Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock
October 31, 2019 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
This Fall Fest is THE place to be if you have a pre-schooler! Featuring pre-school & toddler carnival games, hayrides, and fun entertainment. Bring canned goods to donate, as all donations benefit the Round Rock Serving Center. Free Admission
Don’t forget that we have already lined up the Best Pumpkin Patches in Austin for you. And check out the Top 6 Corn Mazes in Texas as well! Lastly, make up your own spooky visit to an actual ghost town in Manor, TX – read about our experience here.
Have a Spook-tacular Halloween!!
