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 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.
Clearfield Lawn Care
Fallout Theater
Factory on 5th
The Pony Shed @ Vortex Repertory
Charles Johnson House
Moxy Austin - University
The Belmont
Oasis Texas Brewing Company
The Blind Pig Pub
Stubb's Austin
XO Nightclub Austin
CRAFT
The Courtyard ATX
Captain Quackenbush's Coffeehouse
My Vinyasa Practice
Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween In Austin?
The hardest part when celebrating Halloween 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 hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:
Pumpkin Carving Event was hosted at 5555 N Lamar Blvd Suite D105.
UNDEAD. Haunted House of Dances. was hosted at Factory on 5th.
Lumber Society Pumpkin Carving Contest was hosted at The Buzz Mill.
Pumpkin Carving & Family Foam Rolling Party was hosted at Workhouse Wellness.
Pumpkin Carving & Painting (Family Friendly) was hosted at Garrison Park.
Spooky Silent Disco Halloween Party @The Belmont I Halloween Parties Austin was hosted at The Belmont.
Crawl-o-ween : Austin's offical Halloween Bar Crawl was hosted at 720 W 6th St.
Mummies, Mota + Mimosas - Spooky Floral Workshop by Rosemary's Greenery was hosted at 2009 E Cesar Chavez St.
Tarot, Tacos, & Tequila Halloween Party | Moxy | West Campus| FREE was hosted at Moxy Austin - University.
The I-35 Massacre Halloween Party | 10.28 was hosted at XO Nightclub Austin.
Books and Breweries: The Elementals, Michael McDowell was hosted at The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co..
It’s spooky season! Let smartLIVING Team take care of your Halloween decors was hosted at SmartLiving Offices.
Spooky Sesh was hosted at 9717 Sunflower Dr.
October Evening Market with Spooky Vendors! was hosted at Captain Quackenbush's Coffeehouse.
Spooky Sound Bath + Pumpkin Smash was hosted at Within Center.
All Events that you vibe with!
Customize your experience; only see the events that click with you!
