The Best Halloween Events For Kids in Austin
Halloween is right around the corner! Don’t get scared–we’ve got all your ghoulish needs covered with this guide to a kid-friendly Halloween. Here’s a roundup of all the Halloween events for kids in Austin, perfect for finding the best events for kids of all ages.
Best Austin Halloween Events for Kids
Pumpkin Nights
Pumpkin Nights is daily from 6-11 p.m. on September 19 – October 31, 2025 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! Adults: $20-32, Children: $15-22 (kids 3 and under are free). Parking is $10.
Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the Wildflower Center
See the Nightmare Before Christmas Trail of Lights from Wed-Sun thru Nov 30. See all your favorite characters lit up along a half mile trail at the Wildflower Center in Austin. Music, lights, and not spooky photo ops. Tickets here.
Boo At The Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is coming back to the Austin Zoo on Friday & Saturday nights in October from 5:45-9 p.m.
Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights! 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.
Tickets are $24.
Austin Japan Community Halloween Festival
Austin Japan Community- AJC Kids Halloween Festival is coming back to Cat Hollow Park on October 12, 2025 from 2-4p.m. Kids are $14.64. Free admission for adults! They’re selling only 120 tickets for children, so get in while you can.
Spooktacular at the Bulock
The family-friendly Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum is from 5-8 p.m. on October 24. Come experience slimy, spooky science-based activities for the whole family! Enjoy the live music, STEM exhibits, and museum scavenger hunt.
Pins and Wheels at Playland
Kids Halloween Party at Pins and Wheels at Playland on Oct 25, 2025 from 9 a.m. – noon $10-40
Bee Cave Arts
Boo Bash at Bee Cave Arts 10/25, 26, 29, 30, 31 from 1-5 p.m. $15
Halloween Children’s Concert
The annual Halloween Children’s Concert with the Austin Symphony is October 26, 2025 at 3 p.m. at The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin.
Enjoy music from composers like Tchaikovsky and Wagner in this Hallo-weekend musical event. This is an unforgettable Halloween event for kids near me–highly recommend for all Austin parents looking to enjoy an artistic evening.
Tickets start at $25.
Special Needs Trunk or Treat
This FREE Trunk or Treat for children with disabilities or limitations is October 18, 2025 from 4-6 p.m. at Ascension Seton Williamson, 201 Seton Parkway.
Those with disabilities and their families are invited to join for a fun night of trick or treating. Bring your own bags for candy and your best Halloween spirit. Cars will be in the parking lot, trunks ready for some trick or treating.
Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail
Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail will take place on October 23, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. A movie at the Legacy pavilion begins at 7 p.m.
This free family event is perfect for kids looking for some Halloween fun. Check out the candy and games at the trick or treat trail, and stay for a spooky movie after!
Downtown Round Rock
Hometown Halloween in downtown Round Rock is from 3-7 p.m. on Oct 31.
Lakeline Mall
Halloween Mall Crawl 4-6pm at Lakeline Mall on Oct 31.
Indigo Play Halloween Party
Indigo Play is throwing a free Halloween Party on Oct 26 from 2-3:30 p.m. Come for the food, games, trick or treat, and more!
Halloween Art Play
Halloween Art Play is a yearly Halloween event at Saplings Studio (9308 Anderson Mill Rd. Unit 200, Austin). Date TBD! The Halloween Art Play Class is the perfect Halloween event for kids. Let your little ones mix potions, paint pumpkins, and explore other entertaining adventures. You must purchase tickets in advance, ticket price TBD.
Mama Mary’s Trunk or Treat
This year is Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch 6th annual Annual Trunk or Treat (5701 Williamson Rd, Creedmoor)! It is on October 25, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. This trunk or treat is laid out across numerous trucks and tractors, giving your kids an exciting fall-forward Halloween experience. Come in costume and explore the beautiful Mama Mary’s Farm. Trunk or treat admission is included with your general admission ticket.
Trick Or Treat at Hill Country Galleria
A kid-friendly Trunk or Treat at Hill Country Galleria is October 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. No tickets required.
Get your Halloween costume on, pick up your pumpkin bag from the Central Plaza, and then trick or treat down the boulevard! Shops will be doling out candy as long as supplies last, so best to arrive early!
Kalahari Spooktacular
The Kalahari Spooktacular is October 25, 2025, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Kalahari Resorts (3001 Kalahari Boulevard) in Round Rock. Enjoy Halloween fun for the whole family at the Kalahari Spooktacular. They’ll have trick-or-treating, bounce houses, live DJ dance parties, tasty bites and drinks, and more! These are unmissable Halloween events for kids near me. Admission to the event is FREE, but some activities may require an additional fee. A parking pass is required for the public.
Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza
The Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza is TBD. This is a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience! The 10th annual Halloween Extravaganza will be a two-day event full of Halloween fun for the whole family. See the animals, enjoy some candy, brave the creepy crawly station–there’s something here for every type of Halloween enthusiast.
Straw Fest
The annual Straw Fest is a free fall festival is October 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. It is held at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum (605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin) The festival will have pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, games, and more. This is a must-do for anyone looking for fun Halloween events for children.
Halloween Carnival
Neill-Cochran House Museum Halloween Carnival is October 26, 2025. (2310 San Gabriel St, Austin). The Neill-Cochran House Museum welcomes everyone to their Halloween carnival. Wear your costumes and explore the museum, full of trunk-or-treats, scavenger hunts, games, and more! This event is free.
Town & Country
Trunk or Treat 6-7:30pm at T & C on Oct 26.
Fall Fun Festival
Fall Fun Festival is on October 29, 2025 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Old Settlers Park, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock.
Come in costume and bring a canned good 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. Free event, with a suggested donation.
Family Fall Festival Dripping Springs
The Family Fall Festival at Ranch Park in Dripping Springs is TBD. Enjoy hayrides and fun game stations, organized by community groups and the local Parks & Community Services team. This is a perfect chance to bring the whole family in for an afternoon of Halloween events for kids, laughter, and community spirit. Admission is $5.
Trunk or Treat at Doc’s Drive In Theatre
This free Trunk or Treat at Doc’s Drive In Theatre is TBD. This Halloween market boasts a number of kid and adult friendly events, such as trick or treating for kids, a free bounce house, and cocktails in the Underground Speakeasy for adults. This is one of my favorite Halloween events for families near me! Other activities include face painting, tarot reading, and kids’ art stations.
Admission to the event is free, but vendors, food, and drink costs may apply.
Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum
The family-friendly Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum is October 24, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. Come experience slimy, spooky science-based activities for the whole family! Enjoy the live music, STEM exhibits, and museum scavenger hunt.
Austin ISD Trunk or Treat
The Austin ISD Trunk or Treat is sponsored by the Austin ISD Police and held at the Nelson Athletic Complex (7105 Berkman Dr, Austin). Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, tons of candy, decorated police cars, and lots of giveaways! This is a free event.
Halloween Party at Fitzhugh Brewing
Fitzhugh Brewing (15435 Fitzhugh Rd) hosts a great family-friendly Halloween carnival. Enjoy games, kids’ trick-or-treat bags, a creative kids’ craft corner, live music, and special food/drink deals! Admission is free.
Halloween Public Skate at The Crossover
The Crossover hosts spooky Halloween celebrations all month, complete with themed food and cocktails, scary movie nights, public Halloween ice skating, and dueling pianos. The Halloween public skate will include a costume contest and games on the ice. Most events are free entry.
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. TBD
Trail or Treat
Trail-or-Treat is a great opportunity to enjoy nature and the holiday, by exploring the trick-or-treating and games at the Rainey Street Trailhead Park (36 East Ave, Austin). Stay for the kids’ and pets’ costume contest!
Halloween Reading Wednesday at Letterpress Play
Letterpress Play (2002 South Congress, Austin) does a great Halloween-themed story time for their Reading Wednesday series. Come in costume for a festive story-time, followed by a Halloween-themed craft activity. This gets your kids in the Halloween spirit, making it a great Halloween event for kids to kick off the week with.
I find that September is a great time to start finding some fun, engaging, and creative Halloween events for families near me. Not sure where to look? We’ve got you all month, whether you need help finding a carnival, a trunk or treat location, or another spooky event. Bring your little ghosts along with you for some of the best Halloween events for kids in Austin. Subscribing to my newsletter or following me on social media is the best way to stay up-to-date with all the latest Halloween news.
Volente Beach
Haunted Shores The Abandoned Waterpark and Boogie Boat Ride at Volente Beach at 7 p.m. on Oct 1 & 3.
Dottie’s Trail of Treats
October 16, 2025 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyola Ln, Austin. Enjoy a spooky trail, candy booths, fire truck tours, and free activities for all abilities and ages. It’s a great way to have fun, connect with the community, and enjoy some Halloween thrills. Come dressed in your favorite costume and join us for an evening of treats and excitement!
Easton Park
Wicked Walk Easton Park is on Oct 25 from 6-9 p.m.
FAQ
What are some of the best free Halloween events for kids?
Austin Japan Community Halloween Festival, Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail, Kalahari Spooktacular, Straw Fest, Neill-Cochran House Museum Halloween Carnival, and Trunk or Treat at Doc’s Drive-In Theatre are all FREE events.
Where should I take my toddler for Halloween?
Fall Fun Festival in Round Rock or Boo At The Zoo (free for under-2s) are great options for fun centered around younger kids.
Where can I take my kids for an educational Halloween experience?
Take them to the Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum for some great science-forward fun for kids!
What’s a good location for accessible Halloween activities in the Austin area?
Trunk or Treat at Ascension Seton Williamson is a disability-friendly Halloween event for kids.
