Last Updated On – 31st October, 2025
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Get ready to experience the ultimate Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin—where creativity, costumes, and creepy fun collide! From glowing pumpkin trails and trick-or-treat adventures to haunted bars and electrifying live shows, Austin transforms into a playground for ghosts, ghouls, and thrill-seekers of all ages.
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween outing or a spooky night out with friends, there’s something for everyone in the Live Music Capital of the World. So put on your best costume, grab some candy, and dive into the best Halloween events happening across Austin today!
For even more thrills and family fun, explore the full roundup of Halloween Events in Austin 2025, featuring the best haunted houses, festivals, and Halloween happenings across the city.
Want to make the most of your weekend beyond Halloween? Check out our always-updated guide to Things to Do in Austin This Weekend — featuring fun, free, and exciting activities happening all across the city!
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Family-Friendly Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin
Pioneer Farms presents Pumpkin Nights
Image Credit: Pioneer Farms FB Page
Get ready for a glowing adventure at Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms, one of the most enchanting Halloween events in Austin! This magical experience invites you to wander a half-mile walking trail filled with over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, both real and artificial, lighting up whimsical worlds like the Forbidden City and Pirate’s Cove.
The fun doesn’t end when the trail does. Head over to The Village, a lively festival area where you can enjoy live entertainment, play games, and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Whether you’re exploring with friends or bringing the whole family, Pumpkin Nights promises a spellbinding fall evening packed with creativity, color, and Halloween magic.
Where: Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78754
When: September 18 – October 31, 2025
How Much: Free – $36
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Celebrate Halloween Day in Austin like never before at The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! This dazzling walk-through brings Tim Burton’s classic to life with glowing displays, beloved characters like Jack Skellington and Sally, and festive holiday magic.
As one of only two U.S. cities hosting this event, it’s a must-see highlight among this year’s Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin.
Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
When: September 25 – November 30, 2025
How Much: Starts at $31
Halloween at the Hive: Boo Bash
Image Credit: Bee Cave Arts Foundation FB Page
Join The Hive by Bee Cave Arts Foundation as it transforms into a Halloween haven for five nights this October! Families can enjoy spooky art projects, supernatural photo ops, and fun prizes — plus, parents get in free with a child’s paid ticket.
Where: Bee Cave Arts Foundation, 12912 Hill Country Blvd, Suite F160, Austin, TX 78738
When: October 25 – 31, 2025
How Much: $15
Looking for even more ideas to fill your weekend? Don’t miss our full roundup of Things to Do in Austin This Weekend — perfect for families, couples, and friends planning a fun Austin getaway.
Trick or Treat on the Trail
Bring your family to explore the scenic greenbelt trail and trick-or-treat at over 20 themed stations. Enjoy candy, games, and activities from community partners—plus free health and safety resources. Don’t miss the monster mash blacklight dance party and this year’s record-breaking 10,000 pieces of candy!
Where: Boggy Creek Greenbelt Trailhead, Austin, TX 78702
When: October 31, 2025
How Much: Free
Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin for Adults
LEVITATION Halloween Freakend
Image Credit: The Far Out Lounge FB Page
Experience Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin at the LEVITATION Halloween Freakend 2025, a two-night festival of psychedelic and garage rock at The Far Out Lounge. Presented by KUTX, KVRX, Levitation, and Resound, this event brings electrifying performances from Viagra Boys, Stereolab, and Black Lips on October 31, followed by Machine Girl, Clown Core, and Black Moth Super Rainbow on November 1.
Where: The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
When: October 31 – November 1, 2025
How Much: Varies
Fear Fair
Experience Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin like never before at Fear Fair @ Sign Bar! Step into a spine-chilling haunted maze packed with eerie twists and dark surprises. After surviving the scares, unwind with handcrafted cocktails in Sign Bar’s iconic atmosphere.
Tickets include maze entry; drinks sold separately. 21+ only after 7 PM. Dare to join the frightful fun? Grab your tickets now!
Where: Sign Bar, 9909 FM 969 Bldg 3, Austin, TX 78724
When: September 19 – October 31, 2025
How Much: $6.50 – $14.50
Lefty’s Shop of Horrors
Experience Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin at Lefty’s Shop of Horrors! Lefty’s Shop of Horrors pop-up bar returns to ARRIVE Austin, transforming Lefty’s Brick Bar into a spooky haven. Enjoy themed cocktails and explore five eerie, creatively decorated spaces all month long.
Where: Lefty’s Brick Bar, 1813 C E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
When: October 1 – November 2, 2025
How Much: No cover
Bat City Scare Grounds
Experience Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin at Bat City Scaregrounds 2025! Just outside the city, this 15-acre Halloween playground delivers one of the most thrilling fright fests in Austin. Brave three top-rated haunted attractions packed with heart-pounding scares, then unwind with live music, circus acts, belly dancing, and eerie aerial performances. It’s a one-of-a-kind festival of fear, art, and entertainment you won’t forget.
Where: Bat City Scare Grounds, 14101 S Turnersville Rd, Buda, TX 78610
When: September 27 – November 1, 2025
How Much: Starts at $33.27
Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park
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Experience one of the most thrilling Halloween Day Celebrations in Austin at Scream Hollow! This Wicked Halloween Park is packed with spooky fun—from haunted hayrides and eerie museums to five terrifying haunted houses, including Mansion of Terror, Coven, Sinister Circus, Lost Pines Asylum, and Encounter.
Take a break from the scares by the fire, enjoy creepy cocktails, and soak in the live music that keeps the night alive.
Where: Scream Hollow, 149 Split Rail Ln, Smithville, TX 78957
When: September 26 – November 2, 2025
How Much: Starts at $22.95
Horror Film Series Panic At The Paramount
Celebrate Halloween Day in Austin with Panic at the Paramount! Enjoy horror classics like Pet Sematary and the cult favorite Hausu in a thrilling double feature. Don’t miss An American Werewolf in London with a live Q&A featuring actor David Naughton. The event wraps up with Halloween and a surprise mystery film presented by Robert Rodriguez.
Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: October 11 – 31, 2025
How Much: Starts at $25
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