Best Halloween Events in Austin!

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Is it just us or can you also feel the thrill in the air? That’s right, spooky season is upon us yet again and it’s time to get your fright on! After spending last year’s Halloween deep in pandemic panic, it feels great to bring the Jack-O-Lanterns and the creepy cobwebs out from the attic. So, while you plan your costume, we curated a list of some thrilling Halloween events lined up in Austin that you can check out with your friends and family.

Scream Therapy at the House of Torment

If you’ve always wanted to check out Austin’s local haunted houses, then Halloween is the perfect occasion to do so! House of Torment is a much-loved spot that’s been in the business of raising hell for over 12 years. Expect elaborately designed sets, talented horror artists, freakish animatronic monsters and some absolutely chilling sound effects! New attractions for the 2021 season include The Boogeyman, The Forsaken and Operation: Laughing Palace. Now if that doesn’t get your hair raising, we don’t know what will. Book your tickets to the House of Torment here.

A Haunted House visit is great fun for Halloween.

Get Artsy at Flower Studio’s Monster Mayhem Pumpkin Painting Class

In case you’re planning a laid back Halloween with your little ones, then this event can be something right up your alley. Flower Studio, a leading full-service florist in Austin wants you to channel your inner Van Gogh and come paint some pumpkins! At Monster Mayhem, your child will be provided with all supplies including pumpkins and paints. A Designer will guide the kids through the session as they create some fun Halloween decorations. Costumes are encouraged and your child leaves with a Halloween-special goody bag! If this sounds like a plan, then make your reservation here.

Raise Your Spirits at Trick or Drink Halloween Barcrawlerz

Looking for an excuse to party for three straight days? Well, here comes Halloween to the rescue! The Trick or Drink Bar Crawl by Barcrawlerz is a three-day Halloween event featuring some of the best drink specials and bars in Austin. Participating bars include The Dogwood, BBG’s, SOHO Lounge, The Cat’s Pajamas among others (more TBA). The launch poster for the event promises ‘three days of frightful fun’ and we’re here for it. There are multiple ticketing options for individuals and groups, so head over here to purchase your passes while you’re still sober.

Hit the Spooky Notes at Halloween Children’s Concert

If your kids are musically inclined or enjoy live performances, then Austin Symphony’s annual Halloween Children’s Concert sounds like a great idea. Imagine halls decked up in scary Halloween décor and an eerie orchestral performance that gives you goosebumps in your seats! Hosted by the Long Center for the Performing Arts, this spook-tacular concert will leave a long-lasting impression on every little goblin who attends. Oh, did we mention the audience is encouraged to come in costumes? For more details and to book your tickets, visit the Austin Symphony website.

Stirrup Some Trouble at the Trick ‘O’ Treat Trail

For families who share a love for our four-legged equine friends, Healing with Horses Ranch is looking to host the perfect Halloween outing with their annual Trick ‘O’ Treat Trail. The ranch is known as a therapeutic riding center, so we’re sure that their Halloween trail is going to include lots of de-stressing and memorable activities for kids and adults alike. This event is also a great opportunity for the young ones to spend some quality time with the ranch horses and imbibe some of that gentle energy. Keep your eye here for tickets, more details to be announced soon!

Ghoul Out at Pioneer Farms’ Pumpkin Nights

This event looks like it’s going to be out of this world! Pioneer Farms are known for their great Halloween soirees, and after a comparatively quiet 2020, they’re back with a carnival that leaves nothing to the imagination. From enormous Jack-o-Lanterns, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship to a flying 40-foot dragon and many more mind-boggling attractions, this event has it all. Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms will usually host a series of spooky events leading up to Halloween, so keep a watch out for updates and announcements. You can purchase tickets to Pumpkin Nights here.

While we’re all ready to spread some good ol’ fashioned holiday fear, it’s important to note that Austin is seeing a rise in COVID cases. So, if you plan to bring home the Halloween festivities virtually, here are a few options that caught our monster eye!

Spine-Chilling Conversation at the Fright Fest "Paperbacks from Hell" Featuring Grady Hendrix

Obsessed with old school horror novels? Then this online event hosted by Hampton Public Library is unmissable! Tune in and listen to the New York Times bestselling author Grady Hendrix as he takes you through the twisted history of 70s and 80s horror fiction. We’re already spooked! Register for this free session here.

Whip Up Some Frightful Treats with Chef Jen

Planning to have a quiet holiday at home with the kids? That doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Indulge your artsy side and get decorating with Chef Jen at her online Halloween cookie decorating class. This can be a great opportunity for your kids to get their hands busy as they follow along with Chef Jen and learn how to create spooky (and yummy) Halloween cookies. Once you have signed up, you’ll receive an email listing out all the ingredients and tools you need for the class. Find out all that you need to know and book your passes to this event here!

Shop Your Heart Out at the Trick or Treat Arts & Crafts Holiday Virtual Marketplace

Who doesn’t love to stroll through a cutesy bazaar and take in the holiday thrills? Well, this event is as close as it gets to that! The Holiday Virtual Marketplace brings together a number of small businesses offering everything from handmade jewellery, candles to bath products and home décor. So, gather your girlfriends and get shopping! Registration is free.

Regardless of whether you’re celebrating Halloween in person or virtually, we hope you take all efforts to creep-it safe. Here’s to ringing in the festivities with a healthy dose of scares, screams and laughs!