Monica Fabbio October 17, 2025
If you're spending Halloween in Austin, Texas, prepare for a wickedly fun season packed with costume parties, haunted houses, family-friendly festivals, and unforgettable scares. Whether you’re a local planning your spooky schedule or a visitor looking for the best Halloween activities in Central Texas, this guide has everything you need.
From mid‑September through Halloween, this immersive walk-through experience features over 7,500 hand-carved pumpkins. Wander through themed lands like the Forbidden City or Pirate’s Cove, enjoy fire shows, and live pumpkin carving demos at The Village. It's perfect for families with young kids, date nights, or fall photo ops.
On October 25–26, YMCAs across the Greater Austin area host free Halloween events for the community. Expect pumpkin painting, fall-themed games, crafts, and of course, costumes! It’s a safe, fun, and festive way to celebrate Halloween with little ones.
Hosted at ABGB, this daytime market features local makers, live music, and a pumpkin-painting station. It’s an ideal Halloween event in Austin for kids and creatives looking for low-key seasonal fun.
One of the most iconic haunted houses in the U.S., House of Torment runs through early November. Featuring multiple haunted attractions, mini escape games, a hidden bar, and even a zombie simulation, this North Austin staple offers thrills for teens and adults alike.
According to the Austin American-Statesman, House of Torment delivers “fully immersive scares with Hollywood-level production design.”
Just 20 minutes south of downtown, this 15-acre haunt features multiple themed haunted houses, food trucks, live entertainment, and scare actors roaming the grounds. It’s an outdoor haunt, making it great for groups, teens, and adult horror lovers.
Pro tip: wear comfy shoes, and don’t bring the kids—it’s intense.
If you’re looking for a theatrical haunted experience, Scare for a Cure in Manor is unmatched. This interactive, full-contact haunted attraction is a nonprofit run by volunteers and supports local charities.
This year’s storyline, Mind Crawlers, invites brave souls to solve a paranormal mystery while enduring jump scares, dark mazes, and physical challenges.
Reserve early via GoPassage.
This citywide crawl runs October 31 and November 1, with drink specials, waived covers at participating bars, DJs, photo ops, and more. Your ticket includes a custom stadium cup, LED bracelet, and a digital map. Costumes are required — the weirder, the better!
Taking place October 31 to November 1, this two-night mini music fest includes psychedelic rock, garage, and experimental bands. Hosted outdoors, Far Out Lounge provides plenty of space for dancing in costume under the stars.
Dress to impress for this upscale Halloween bash featuring tarot readings, moody lighting, DJs, and themed cocktails. Located at the chic W Hotel, HEXED offers a stylish twist on spooky season.
Arcade fun meets Halloween mischief at this adult costume contest on October 31. Prizes will be awarded in categories like Best Group, Funniest Costume, and Scariest Look. No entry fee—just bring your A-game costume to Pinballz and enjoy themed drinks and games.
No matter your Halloween style—spooky, silly, or somewhere in between—Austin offers something unforgettable. From haunted houses like House of Torment to magical events like Pumpkin Nights, and nightlife like the Halloween Bar Crawl, you’re bound to find your ideal October vibe. Make sure to grab tickets early, wear your best costume, and keep checking back as more events are announced.
👀 Pro Tip: Bookmark this post and share it with friends so no one misses out on the most exciting Halloween events in Austin this year. Happy haunting!
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