Halloween Events in Austin
🎃 City Guide · TX · 2026 Season
Looking for Halloween events in Austin? We’ve rounded up 19 verified Halloween events across Austin for the 2026 season — haunted houses, parties, pumpkin patches, parades, and family fun, each with dates, tickets, and directions.
Top Halloween Events in Austin for 2026
Market
1st Annual Trunk & Treat Car Show
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Shop local makers for Halloween goods, costumes, and decor in Austin.
Bar Crawl
Austin Official Halloween Bar Crawl
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Bar-hop through Austin in costume with drink specials all night.
Haunted House
Boo at the Zoo
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Austin with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Día de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos: Coleccionando Memorias
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at Austin's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Día de los Muertos
ESB-MACC Dia de los Muertos
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
A vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration in Austin — ofrendas, music, and marigolds.
Festival
Freaky Deaky 2026: The Revival
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
An all-day autumn celebration in Austin with eats, entertainment, and costumes.
Haunted House
Ha Ha Haunted Austin Ghost Tour
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Austin with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Festival
Halloween Carnival at Neill-Cochran House Museum
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
An all-day autumn celebration in Austin with eats, entertainment, and costumes.
Halloween Party
Halloween Silent Disco at The Triangle
21+ ONLY TICKETED
Austin's biggest Halloween party — costumes, DJs, and dancing till late.
Haunted House
Haunted Hops Halloween 5k Beer Run
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Austin's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
House of Torment
21+ ONLY TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Austin with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Austin's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Family Event
SAFE Alliance Truck or Treat
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
Kid-safe Halloween fun in Austin — costumes, candy, and games, zero scares.
Festival
The Austin Stone Fall Fest 2026
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
An all-day autumn celebration in Austin with eats, entertainment, and costumes.
Bar Crawl
The Fright Crawl Austin Halloween Bar Crawl
21+ ONLY TICKETED
A ticketed Halloween bar crawl across Austin's best bars — drink deals, no covers.
Halloween Event
Trick or Treat on the Trail
ALL AGES TICKETED
Part of Austin's 2026 Halloween lineup — check details and plan your visit.
Haunted House
UNDEAD. Haunted House of Dances.
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Austin with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Parade
Viva la Vida Festival & Parade
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Austin's signature Halloween street celebration, free for all ages.
Family Event
Trunk or Treat at George Washington Carver Museum
FAMILY FRIENDLY FREE ENTRY
Kid-safe Halloween fun in Austin — costumes, candy, and games, zero scares.
💡 Local Tips for Halloween in Austin
🎃 🎃 Book haunts on weeknights — Friday and Saturday crowds in Austin are intense; Sunday–Thursday means shorter lines and often cheaper tickets.
🎃 🎃 Check dates before you drive — most Austin Halloween events run select nights only; confirm the 2026 schedule on the event page first.
🎃 🎃 Layer up — October evenings in Austin cool off fast; a jacket over your costume beats shivering in line.
🎃 🎃 Plan parking early — popular Austin venues fill their lots by 8 PM on October weekends; rideshare or arrive early.
❓ Austin Halloween FAQ
What are the best Halloween events in Austin for 2026?
The top picks for 2026 include 1st Annual Trunk & Treat Car Show, Austin Official Halloween Bar Crawl, Boo at the Zoo. Browse the full list above — every event includes dates, tickets, and directions.
When is trick-or-treat in Austin in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most Austin neighborhoods trick-or-treat that evening, roughly 6–9 PM. Check your city's official page for any local guidance.
Where can I find Austin Halloween events near me?
Right here — this guide lists 19 verified Halloween events across Austin for the 2026 season, each with full details, updated as organizers announce schedules.
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