Spooky Season in Austin

Austin, Texas, is renowned for its vibrant culture and festivities, and Spooky Season and Halloween are no exception. Whether you’re an adult looking for a thrilling night out or a parent seeking family-friendly activities, Austin has something for everyone this Spooky Season. Let’s dive into the top Halloween events and activities for both adults and kids in 2024.

Halloween for Adults

1. Halloween Parties and Events:

• Twisted Carnival at Gibson Street Bar: Get ready to enter a world of dark delights and terrifying thrills – where sword swallowers defy death, the wheel of doom spins your fate, and creepy clowns haunt your every step . Oh, and watch out for the giant centipede lurking in the shadows…
• Moxy Halloween at Moxy Austin: Dive into the Halloween spirit with themed cocktails, movie nights, and free tarot readings.
• Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar at King Bee: This international Halloween pop-up bar offers a goth-inspired ambiance and a themed cocktail menu.
• Lefty’s Brick Bar: Experience a transformed bar with themed food & drink menus, Instagrammable backdrops, and events like the Mystic Mondays, Scene Kid Thursdays and Phantom Nights.
• Ghoul at Azul at Azul Rooftop: Enjoy themed drinks, a live DJ, and costume contests.
• Spooky Silent Disco at The Belmont: Dance the night away with 3 DJs battling for your attention.
• Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Party at Hotel Viata: Solve a classic Whodunit mystery while enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
• Panic at the Paramount at Paramount Theater: From a day-long marathon of “The Fun Ones” featuring four evil-grin-inducing franchise sequels (Freddy! Leatherface! A HALLOWEEN movie without Michael Myers?!) to presentations from our friends Robert Rodriguez and Hyperreal Film Club, this gripping lineup of Halloween delights has something for every scary movie fan.
• UNDEAD: Haunted House of Dances at Factory on 5th: Experience a spooky reimagining of the classic ballet Dracula.
• Freaky Deaky Fest at Travis County Expo Center: Dance to EDM, house, and techno genres at this two-day music festival.

2. Haunted Austin Tours:

• Explore the city’s haunted landmarks with the Haunted ATX Hearse Limousine or join the Austin Ghost Tours for a guided walking tour of the city’s most haunted places. For a mix of spooks and spirits, the Haunted Pub Crawl offers tales of Austin’s “old west” days.

Halloween for Kids

1. Fall Family Fun:

• Boo at the Zoo: Experience the Austin Zoo in the dark and enjoy a haunted stroll.
• Boo! Bash at Parker + Scott: Decorate Halloween tote bags and shop for local-made items.
• Halloween Children’s Concert by The Austin Symphony: Be captivated by a magical journey through family-friendly classics, inspired by witches, sorcerers, and enchanted creatures!
• Halloween Carnival at the Neill-Cochran House Museum: Enjoy trunk-or-treating, crafts, and a bouncy house.
• Pioneer Farms Pumpkin Nights: Walk through a festive path featuring giant jack-o-lanterns and attend daytime events like ghost tours and pumpkin-carving demonstrations.
• Harvest of Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm: Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, and more autumn activities.
• Fall Festival at Sweet Eats Farm: Explore 4.5-Acre Themed Corn Maze and Texas-Sized Pumpkin Patch featuring over 40 unique varieties of pumpkins, pig races, petting zoo and so many more classics.

2. Día de los Muertos:

• Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday on October 26th. This year’s event features a grand procession, art activities, food, local artists and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances. The Mexic-Arte Museum hosts an annual Dia de los Muertos exhibition and the 41th Annual Viva la Vida Parade, Austin’s largest Día de los Muertos event.

Austin is brimming with Halloween festivities, ensuring a memorable experience for both adults and kids. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a spooktacular time!