Things to Do in Austin This Halloween Weekend: Trick or Treating, Haunted Houses, and Pumpkin Patches
Looking for things to do in Austin this Halloween? Every week I share what is happening around town on my Instagram, and this week has more going on than most. Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so the whole weekend is fair game.
Here is my short list of Halloween events in Austin, split three ways: where to trick or treat with the kids, Halloween bars and haunted houses for the grown ups, and the best pumpkin patches near Austin.
Where to Trick or Treat in Austin
It's not too late to get in on the Halloween fun. Here's where to trick or treat in Austin this weekend.
Trick or Treat on the Trail at Boggy Creek Greenbelt
A trick or treat trail with 20+ candy and activity stations, games, and a blacklight Monster Mash dance party at the end. It is put on by the Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, and it is one of the easiest ways to get a full bag of candy without going door to door.
Where: 888 Nile St., Austin
When: Friday, October 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
BookPeople Trick or Read
Trick or treat through the bookstore for candy, coupons, and stickers, plus storytime. A good pick for little ones who are not up for a dark trail yet.
Where: BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
When: Saturday, October 31, 2 to 4 p.m.
Austin After Dark: Halloween Bars and Haunted Houses for Adults
Because Halloween is not just for the kids.
Spooky Cocktails at Gibson Street Bar
Gibson Street goes all out every holiday, and this year it is a Twisted Carnival pop-up with creepy carnival decorations, themed cocktails, and DJs. You can spot it from South Lamar. Perfect for a Halloween girls' night.
Where: Gibson Street Bar, 1109 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
When: Now through October 31
House of Torment
Austin's best known haunt, with elaborate haunted houses, terrifying characters, and a secret 21+ cocktail bar. Not for the faint of heart.
Where: House of Torment, 2632 Ridgepoint Dr., Austin
When: Select nights, now through November 8
Chateau Bellevue Ghost Investigation — Sold Out October 30
Explore a historic downtown mansion and the haunted Bremond Block with real paranormal investigation equipment. The Bremond Block is the only Austin neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places, so you get a history lesson with your goosebumps.
Where: Austin Ghost Tours at Chateau Bellevue, 708 San Antonio St., Austin
When: Friday, October 30 at 8 p.m. — sold out as of October 29. Choose another option below if you do not already have tickets.
Scream Hollow
Twenty acres of Halloween frights, haunted attractions, and sinister characters in the woods east of town. Plan to make a whole evening of it. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Where: Scream Hollow, 149 Split Rail Ln., Smithville
When: Now through November 1
Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals Near Austin
These are spread all over the metro, north, south, and east, so there is probably one closer to you than you think.
Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms
A half-mile illuminated trail through themed pumpkin displays at a living history farm in northeast Austin, with fire shows, food, and games in Pumpkin Village.
Where: Pumpkin Nights, Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin
When: Through November 1
Uhland Fall Fest
Pumpkins, animals, games, food, vendors, and tons of photo setups, about half an hour south of Austin between Kyle and Lockhart.
Where: Uhland Fall Fest, Uhland
When: Through November 1
Indian Springs Ranch
Pumpkins, games, food, and vendors, but this one has exotic animals. Think zebras, camels, and llamas you can feed through the fence. It is a private ranch that only opens to the public in the fall.
Where: Indian Springs Ranch, 403 Elm View Way, Manchaca
When: Through November 1
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, zoofari, and photo ops on a farm east of Georgetown. This one runs the longest, so it is your backup if the weekend gets away from you.
Where: Sweet Eats, 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown
When: Through November 8
Texas Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkins, rides, and live entertainment in Leander, with plenty of room for kids to run.
Where: Texas Pumpkin Fest, 8760 FM 2243, Leander
When: Through November 1
What Living in Austin Looks Like in the Fall
As an Austin realtor, people ask me what it is actually like to live here, and weeks like this are a big part of the answer. In one weekend you can trick or treat on a greenbelt in East Austin, grab a cocktail on South Lamar, and pick a pumpkin in Georgetown or Manchaca.
If you are thinking about moving to Austin, a pumpkin patch is also a low pressure way to get a feel for a part of town. Drive through the neighborhoods on the way, stop for lunch, and see if it feels like home. When you are ready to talk about which areas fit your commute and your budget, I am happy to help.
Happy Halloween, Austin!
Event dates, times, and prices are pulled from each venue's own listing or social media as of October 29, 2026, and can change on short notice -- confirm with the venue before you go. This is a roundup of local events, not an endorsement or a guarantee of accuracy for third-party listings.
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