Haunted ghosts tours, spooky thrills & halloween parades in Austin
Halloween is not just a single day celebration, it’s one entire season where tricks and treats happen, people put on their spookiest costumes and attend the eerie ghost tours in Austin. Other than the regular traditions, there are crazy parties and Halloween events in Austin lined up this 2025. You can be a master at cooking Halloween special recipes with cooking classes near you, drink the night away with the special Halloween pub crawl, attend family friendly events, take a haunted house tour or even attend a spooky Halloween 2025 party in Austin. There are so many things to do to make this spooktacular season even more fun, explore with us and find the best suited events for your!
Austin's Halloween festivities blend into the city's distinctive charm with
a dash of eerie allure, creating a Halloween celebration like no other. In
this exploration of Halloween in Austin, we'll delve into the intriguing
ways this city embraces the haunted holiday, from its iconic canal-side
decorations to its mysterious traditions that beckon you to experience the
thrill of All Hallows' Eve in a whole new light.
Fun Things To Do On Halloween 2024 In Austin
Austin is bursting with creativity, fright and imagination, perfect for
celebrating Halloween. There are many fun and spooky things to do in Austin
during Halloween weekend 2024. With us check out the different events that
will take place during this spooky season with us:
1) 41st Annual Viva La Vida Festival 2024
Mexic-Arte Museum’s
41st Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade
is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
event. This year’s festival will occur on Saturday, October 28, at 4th
Street and Congress Avenue. You can enjoy the Education Pavilion with
hands-on art activities, artist demos, traditional foods, local artists and
retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, and live performances throughout the
day.
2) Ghosts & Guitars: Music & Storytelling
This event offers a unique Halloween experience combining music and
storytelling within the atmospheric setting of a 140-year-old historic
church. The performance features Guitar and violin by Will Taylor, cello by
Tony Rogers and Spooky tales by Jim Trainer! Isn’t it super-exciting?! You
can expect a spine-tingling evening filled with haunting melodies and
captivating stories. Indeed,
Ghosts & Guitars
is going to be a fun night with Halloween magic!
3) Austin Halloween Run 2024
Get into the Halloween spirit by participating in the
Halloween-themed running
event. Lace up your running shoes and grab your Halloween costume - we've
mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome taproom in.
Runners and walkers of all levels can join the 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile races
while enjoying the festive atmosphere. This is an untimed, fun-run. All
levels of walkers, runners and joggers are welcome.
4) Halloween Austin 6th Street Bar Crawl
Prepare your costumes summon your spirits and join a night of thrills chills
and plenty of drinks! Unleash your inner zombie and join the
Austin 6th Street Bar Crawl,
a thrilling Halloween-themed bar crawl. Dress up as a zombie or your
favourite horror character and make your way through some of Austin's best
bars and pubs. You will also get to enjoy spooky drink specials, dance to
hauntingly good music, and participate in fun zombie-themed activities along
the way.
5) Halloween Costume Party And Silent Disco at The Belmont
With swanky interiors, skyline views, and a large open air courtyard with
plenty of space to social distance, The Belmont located in the heart of
downtown Austin is the perfect spot for a Silent Disco. The
Halloween
Costume Party And Silent Disco at The Belmont
is something to create unforgettable experiences for lifetime. They will
provide a pair of Quiet Events headphones, Glow in the dark gear, 3 DJs
battling for your attention and a hell lot of adult fun.
Best Places To Go For Halloween 2025 Celebrations In Austin
Austin is packed with haunted happenings each October every year, from frightening to family-friendly. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with night-time parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond. Austin has some fantastic venues that are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:
Austin Halloween Bar Crawl All Access hosted at Coyote Ugly Saloon.
Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Austin hosted at Downtown Austin.
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Austin hosted at Parlor & Yard.
Spooky Silent Disco Halloween Costume Party @The Belmont I 21 & Over hosted at The Belmont.
Ghost Almanac hosted at Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.
Halloween 5k x Lazarus Brewing | '25-'26 TX Brewery Running Series hosted at Lazarus Brewing Co..
AUSTIN ZOMBIE CRAWL - Halloween Bar Crawl - 10+ Bars - Oct 31st hosted at Little Woodrow's West 6th.
Art Explosion Party: Halloween hosted at DragonWolf Dream Space, 4211 Todd Ln Suite A, Austin.
Ghosts & Guitars: Music & Storytelling in Travis Heights hosted at Corner Park.
Wicked Oaks 2025 hosted at Carson Creek Ranch.
Paul Bielatowicz’s NOSFERATU LIVE hosted at Come and Take It Live.
BookPeople Presents: Greg Foley - Dex Dingo hosted at BookPeople.
Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween 2025 In Austin?
The hardest part when celebrating Halloween 2025 in Austin is to decide what to do since the choice is great!!! as there are so many Halloween events, ghost Parties, and things to do in Austin during Halloween. Austin has some fantastic venues that are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:
Coyote Ugly Saloon
Corner Park
The Belmont
DragonWolf Dream Space, 4211 Todd Ln Suite A, Austin
Parlor & Yard
Carson Creek Ranch
Lazarus Brewing Co.
BookPeople
Little Woodrow's West 6th
Downtown Austin
Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
Come and Take It Live
All Events that you vibe with!
Customize your experience; only see the events that click with you!
