Much like New Year’s Eve, Halloween is a holiday that requires special planning. Deciding on a costume is the first step (and if you’re still struggling in the disguise department, Austin’s local stores have you covered). But a costume is nothing if you don’t have a place to debut it. Here’s a list of events, activities and food […]
Where to Find That Knock-out Halloween Costume in Austin
It’s that time of year. The fake cobwebs are strung up everywhere. The random disembodied foot on the neighbor’s lawn is no cause for alarm. A waterfall of pumpkins and decorative gourds spills forth from the mouth of every grocery store. Yes, Halloween is right around the corner, and with it the opportunity to show off your most creative ensemble. Will […]
5 Delightful Pumpkin Patches to Explore in Austin
Guest article by Angela Bowers It’s that time of year again—boots, pumpkin spice-everything, shivering 80-degree temperatures and leaves changing color. Well, I guess it’s just yellow leaves mixed with dead ones (we’re still in Texas, y’all). But the best part of fall, in my opinion: pumpkin patches. Plenty of places in Austin offer these colorful […]
Haunted ATX: Austin Streets in Spooky Ride with Freaky Facts
Guest article by Kendra Wright There are multiple ways to experience the weird side of Austin. You can cruise the streets via a Segway, you can catch a ride in a real life Mystery Machine, and now the Austinot has discovered yet another unforgettable approach to exploring our city…and it’s unlike any way you’ve ever seen it […]
House of Torment Is the Best Haunted House in Austin
Halloween is my favorite holiday. Every year, one of the things I look forward to in Austin is our coolest haunted house, House of Torment. I never used to think of Halloween haunted houses as having large or small budgets. They all blended together. However, in the last ten years House of Torment has dominated […]
Go Behind the Screams with SeaWorld San Antonio’s Face Your Fears Tour
A country preacher stands at a raised podium just outside the entrance of Jack’s Frightmare Forest at SeaWorld San Antonio. He delivers a brief message in a somber tone about the importance of facing your fears. He then ushers you into one of the most spooky haunted walks around. At the Austinot, we often venture […]