The Best Halloween Events For Kids in Austin
Halloween is right around the corner! Here’s a round up of all the Halloween events for kids in Austin.
Pumpkin Nights
Pumpkin Nights is daily from 7-11 p.m. at Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin. Walk through the (not very spooky) Halloween scenes, see the impressive lights displays, and all the entertainment like fire dancers, and more! They have amazing well-lit photo-ops throughout the event, some even with workers who will take your picture! Use my code: austinfunforkids to get 10% off weeknight tickets! Adults: $20-32, Children: $15-22 (kids 3 and under are free). Parking is $10.
Boo At The Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is coming back to the Austin Zoo. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights! $22 per person, Children under 2 are free and must ride the train in an adult’s lap. If you prefer that your Under-2 have their own seat on the train, then please purchase an additional event ticket for them. Oct 4&5, 11&12, 18&19, 25&26, 2024 from 5:45-9 p.m.
Austin Japan Community Halloween Festival
Austin Japan Community- AJC Kids Halloween Festival at Cat Hallow Park on October 6, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. Free admission for adults! It’s time to get together for the Halloween Fun with AJC Family Support!! Please join us in your Halloween costumes!
Halloween Children’s Concert
Halloween Children’s Concert with The Austin Symphony is October 20, 2024 at 3 p.m. at The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin.
Special Needs Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat for children with disabilities or limitations is October 19, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. This FREE trunk or treat event is at Ascension Seton Williamson, 201 Seton Parkway. Individuals with disabilities and their families are welcome to join us for a fun trick or treating night! Cars will be lined up in the parking lot ready to hand out candy. Come join us at this free event, jumping from trunk to trunk and trick or treat! Please bring your own trick or treating bags!
Halloween Party at Toybrary
Halloween Party at Toybrary from 10:30 a.m. – noon on October 31, 2024. 2001 Justin Lane, Austin
Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail
Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail is October 24, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. 5-7 p.m.: Trick or Treat Trail
7 p.m.: Movie at the Legacy pavilion – Goosebumps (PG). This FREE and fun-filled family event will definitely get you into the spirit of Halloween, so get dressed up and come on out for candy, games and fun!
Indigo Play Halloween Party
Indigo Play is having a Halloween Party on October 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Games, trick or treat, and more!
Halloween Art Play
Halloween Art Play at Saplings Studio on October 25, 2024 at 10 a.m. Must purchase tickets in advance. $30 for ages 1.5-6 years old. Get ready for a spooktacular time in our Halloween Art Play Class! Perfect for little ghouls and goblins, this class is all about mixing potions, painting pumpkins, and exploring fun, silly activities that are more playful than spooky.9308 Anderson Mill Rd. Unit 200, Austin.
Mama Mary’s Trunk or Treat
Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch Annual Trunk or Treat is Oct 26, 2024 from 2-3 p.m. Trunk or treat admission is included with your general admission ticket. 5701 Williamson Rd, Creedmoor
Trick Or Treat at Hill Country Galleria
A kid-friendly Trick or Treat at Hill Country Galleria in Oct 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dress up in your BEST costume, pick up a festive pumpkin bag from the Central Plaza, and then stroll down Hill Country Boulevard to collect treats from your favorite retailers (while supplies last!)
Kalahari Spooktacular
The Kalahari Spooktacular is October 27, 2024 from 5-9 p.m. Get ready to eat, drink, and be scary at the Kalahari Spooktacular – the Halloween event of the year! Enjoy trick-or-treating, bounce houses, live DJ dance parties, tasty bites & drinks, the Not-So-Spooky Glow Barn, and more. It’s Halloween fun for everyone! Dress up, bring the family, and immerse yourself in the magic of Halloween at Kalahari Spooktacular – where memories come alive in the most spooktacular way! Admission to the event is FREE, but please note that some activities may require an additional fee. A parking pass is required for the public.3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock
Pumpkin Chunkin Fall Festival
The Pumpkin Chunkin Fall Festival at South Austin Recreation Center is a FREE evening filled with games, fall-themed activities, delicious snow cones, and our famous Pumpkin Tossing Contest! 🎯🎃 Friday, October 18, 2024 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, 1100 Cumberland Rd, Austin.
Howl-O-Scream
The Howl-O-Scream is Oct 26, 2024 at the Dittmar Recreation Center (1009 W Dittmar Rd, Austin). This is a FREE event with fun activities and lots of candy and treats!
Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza
The Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza is on Oct 26 & 27, 2024. Get ready for a Halloween experience like no other at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza on October 26th and 27th! This two-day event is packed with exciting activities, immersive experiences, and plenty of Halloween fun for the entire family. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a candy-lover, or an animal enthusiast, there’s something for everyone at this festive celebration.
Straw Fest
The annual Straw Fest at the Umlauf is a free fall festival is Sunday October 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. that has pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, games, and more. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin
Halloween Carnival
Neill-Cochran House Museum Halloween Carnival is October 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Grab your costume, don your superhero PJs, or just come as you are, and visit the Neill-Cochran House Museum this Sunday afternoon before Halloween. This event is free! Young guests can enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, scavenger hunts, games and more! Make handmade keychains and friendship bracelets with Museum staff and volunteers. And join event partner, Latinitas, making ofrendas in honor of Día de los Muertos. Free parking is available behind the Museum.
Trunk or Treat at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Trunk or Treat at Immanuel Lutheran Church is on October 23, 2024 from 6-7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, 500 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville
Fall Fun Festival
A kiddie favorite, Fall Fun Festival in Round Rock is on Oct 31, 2024 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Old Settlers Park, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. Free event for preschoolers and toddlers. Don’t forget to come in costume and bring a canned food item to donate to the Round Rock Food Pantry. There will be carnival games for toddlers and preschoolers, hayrides, snacks, prizes, and fun entertainment for all to enjoy.
Family Fall Festival Dripping Springs
The Family Fall Festival at Ranch Park in Dripping Springs is on October 27, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. $5 tickets go here. Our Family Fall Fest is back for another year, but this time completely reimagined!🍂🎃 Come to Dripping Springs Ranch Park on October 27th, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM for family friendly fun! Enjoy a fun hop on, hop off hayride, with activity stations showcasing local organizations and departments within our Parks & Community Services team.🚜 Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fall festivities, laughter, and community spirit! The activities at each station are go at your own speed making it perfect for littles of all ages. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Trunk or Treat at Doc’s Drive In Theatre
This Trunk or Treat at Doc’s Drive In is on October 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Free Halloween market is for all! Trick ‘r treat with our dozens of vendors! Grab some cocktails in the Underground Speakeasy! Jump away in the free kids bounce house! Enjoy the kids art stations! Get spooked and take pics with the Bat City Scaregrounds’ Ghouls! Get your face painted while eating delish food and drinks! Have your cards read by Mama Merlot! Plus, kids will get FREE GOODIE BAGS for the whole month of October!
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at the Little Blue Montessori School on Oct 26 from 10-12. FREE community event at our Manchaca campus! All are welcome. Send us a DM if you want to be a sponsor and decorate a trunk or booth!
Flix Jr. Hotel Transylvania
On Oct 26, 2024 at noon, you can bring your kids to watch Hotel Transylvania at Flix in Round Rock. Costumes encouraged (no masks). There will be trick or treating and activities for kids!
Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum
This family friendly event at the Bullock Museum is October 25, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. Come in costume to the Museum’s annual Spooktacular event and enjoy slimy, shocking, and spooky science activities for the whole family!
Austin ISD Trunk or Treat
On October 20, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at Nelson Athletic Complex, 7105 Berkman Dr, Austin. Bring your family for a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience with Austin ISD Police officers, complete with candy, decorated police vehicles, and lots of giveaways from community partners!
Halloween Party at Fitzhugh Brewing
On October 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Fitzhugh Brewing. Free! Join us for a spooktacular day of family fun with carnival games, kids’ trick-or-treat bags, a creative kids’ craft corner, live music, and special food/drink deals!
Halloween Movies at Captain Quack’s Coffeehouse
Wednesdays in October (2, 9, 16, 30) you can see a family friendly Halloween movie at Captain Quack’s Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Free entry and popcorn!
Halloween Public Skate at The Crossover
On Oct 26, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. at Ice & Field at The Crossover, there will be a Halloween Public Skate with a costume contest and games on the ice!
Pumpkin Festival at Thicket Food Park
Come join us for our next seasonal produce event – Pumpkin Fest! It will be a gourd-geous day of full of pumpkin food and drinks at the Thicket Food Park – 7800 S 1st St. Austin, TX. Saturday October 19, 2024.
Trail or Treat
On Oct 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trail-or-Treat for a morning of trick-or-treating, games, and candy galore. Make sure your costumes are contest-ready for our kids’ and pets’ competition at 11:30 a.m.! Rainey Street Trailhead, 36 East Ave, Austin
Halloween Reading Wednesday at Letterpress Play
On October 16, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. you can attend a free Halloween story time at Letterpress Play. Get ready for a spooktacular Reading Wednesday celebrating Halloween on October 16! Join us for a festive story time, where little witches and wizards are encouraged to come in their costumes. The magic continues as we gather for a special Halloween-themed craft activity after story time. Your little ones will have a blast creating their very own Halloween mask, perfect for trick-or-treating adventures. It’s a delightful way to kick off the Halloween festivities and create cherished memories with your little ones. Don’t miss out on this fangtastic event! Mark your calendars for October 16 at 11:30 AM and join us for a howling good time. No reservations required, so come on in and immerse yourselves in the magic of storytelling.
Spooky Sip & Stroll at Music Lane on South Congress
Get into the Halloween spirit with Music Lane’s Spooky Sip & Stroll on Thursday, October 24th! 🎃✨ From 4-7 PM, at the Music Lane Plaza for trick-or-treating, dog tarot readings, delicious cocktails, giveaways, and so much more. RSVP at the link above.
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