Are you looking for a great way to get in the Halloween spirit? Here are 7 fun Central Texas Halloween events taking place throughout the month of October. Some of these might not be family friendly, so if you're looking for more things to do with the smaller kids in your life, check out our fall Round Rock events list here.
Austin Halloween Half Marathon & 5K
Oct. 24
austinhalloweenhalf.com
While costumes are optional at this half marathon event, you are guaranteed to have a good time. The finish line will be a party with music, massages, entertainment and activities for kids, and of course an abundance of random
prize giveaways. Half Marathon finishers will also be rewarded with custom finisher medals.
Austin Ghost Tours: Haunted Historic District
Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
austinghosttours.com
Downtown’s history and mystery reveals itself on Austin Ghost Tours’ Saturday Night Scare. Join us for this fascinating 90 minute walk through downtown’s shadowed streets. From the whispering banks of Waller Creek
to the spirited Driskill, this tour features firsthand experiences and photographic proof of the paranormal. Bring your camera to capture your own encounters!
Nightmare on Jail Hill
Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24
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The jail housed prisoners from 1889 through 1990, including serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, and is reported to be haunted. The natural setting of the jail’s narrow hallways and rustic appearance blends with the decorated cells and costumed volunteers to provide an unforgettable, haunted experience. *The jail is NOT handicapped accessible.
Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Life
Oct. 17
austindiadelosmuertos.com
The Dia de los Muertos Festival, features a full day Dia los Muertos cultural experience with live music, performances, art, kid’s zone, food and drink. Held at Fiesta Gardens, the festival brings together a dynamic blend of music with vibrant Dia de los Muertos traditions.
Boo At The Zoo
Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
austinzoo.org
Train runs every 20 min from 7:20-8:40pm
Wear a costume, bring a flashlight, and pack a picnic! See the animals in a whole new light and meet the ghouls and goblins of the hill country on our one of a kind haunted train ride, and visit our haunted house!
Sweet Berry Farms: Harvest The Fall Fun
Sept. 26 - Nov. 8 (Closed Wednesdays)
sweetberryfarms.com
Fall has begun at Sweet Berry Farm! Stuff your own scarecrow, Candy Corn Hay Maze for children, Sweet Berry Express Barrel Train, Scarecrow Island Hayrides and more! Horse rides, face painting, and Pumpkin Grille on weekends!
Pioneer Farms Haunted Halloween: Disappearance
Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
pioneerfarms.com
Features a haunted trail where guests will help search for missing loved ones who vanished without a trace from our Sprinkle Corner village at the hands of legendary Creatures of The Night.
