This little shift in weather has us excited for the spooky season and all of the wonderful Halloween events in and around Austin. Mark your calendars for our Top Picks for Halloween Family Fun in 2026. Also, check out our big list of Pumpkin Patches and Festivals, and even more Family Halloween Events. Happy Halloween!
— Pumpkin Nights @ Pioneer Farms
Sept. 17 through Oct. 31 | 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.
Set out on a Halloween walking path at Pioneer Farms for Pumpkin Nights to discover bewitching art, thrilling fire shows, and more than 7,500 hand-crafted pumpkin displays. Get your tickets here.
— Boo at the Zoo @ Austin Zoo
Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 | 5:45 pm – 9 pm | 10808 Rawhide Trail
Take a stroll through the zoo at night! At this family-friendly event, you can explore the grounds at your leisure while hearing the nighttime sounds of the Zoo’s nocturnal animals. Feel free to pack a picnic (no glass) or grab food and drinks from the zoo’s gift shop. Tickets are $25 per person, and include Boo at the Zoo entry, unlimited visits through the Haunted House (as the line allows), and a train ride. Children under two are free. For more info and to reserve your tickets, please click here.
— Witches Ride, Roll & Stroll @ Live Oak Golf Course (Lakeway)
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 5:30 pm meet time, starts at 6 pm | 510 Lakeway Dr.
Lakeway’s Witches Ride is back for a magical Halloween “flight” down Lakeway Drive! Dress up and ride, roll, stroll, or walk the one mile parade route, then stick around for a free carnival at City Hall with games, inflatables, a 360 photo booth, spooky giveaways, a movie, and more. Spectators can line the parade route to cheer on the witches and catch some candy, too. All activities are free!
— Halloween Children’s Concert @ Long Center
Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3 pm | 701 W Riverside Dr.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Halloween Children’s Concert is back with a musical favorite: Peter and the Wolf! Kids can follow along as the story comes to life through the orchestra, with each character represented by different instruments. Costumes are encouraged, and there will be pre concert activities plus plenty of spooky surprises and Halloween fun along the way. The concert is recommended for ages four and up, and tickets start at $22. Get your tickets here.
— Trick or Treat Trail @ San Gabriel Park (Georgetown)
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5 pm – 7 pm, Trick-or-Treat Trail
Georgetown’s free Trick or Treat Trail packs a lot of Halloween fun into one evening! Dress up the kids and head to San Gabriel Park for candy, games, arts and crafts, Touch A Truck, food trucks, and more. There’s also a costume contest with separate age groups for kids 10 and under. Free and open to all!
— Trick or Treat @ Hill Country Galleria (Bee Cave)
Oct. 31 | 11 am – 2 pm | 12700 Hill Country Blvd.
Spend Halloween afternoon trick or treating around Hill Country Galleria! Come dressed in costume, pick up a festive pumpkin bag in the Central Plaza, then make your way down Hill Country Boulevard collecting candy from participating shops and restaurants. It’s free, easy, and a fun way to get some trick or treating in before the evening festivities begin. Bags and candy are available while supplies last, and the event is weather permitting.
— Creative Action’s Kids’ Ball 2026 @ Central Market North Lamar
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 5 pm – 7 pm | 4001 N Lamar Blvd.
Get the kids dressed up and head to Central Market for a free, family friendly Kids Ball! There aren’t a ton of details out just yet, but it’s an easy one to add to the Halloween calendar for some early evening fun.
— Booda Halloween @ Buda Amphitheater and City Park
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm | 204 San Antonio St, Buda
Buda is going big for Halloween with an evening of free family fun at Buda City Park! Come in costume for trick or treating with local businesses, games, a kids costume contest, story time with the Buda Public Library, and food trucks. There will also be a sensory sensitive space available throughout the event with comfy seating, noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, low lighting, and more.Get more info here.
— StrawFest 2026 @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
Oct. 25 | 11 am – 4 pm | 605 Azie Morton Rd.
Celebrate fall in the garden at UMLAUF’s beloved annual StrawFest! This free family festival includes pumpkin painting, art making, costume parades, and live animal and conservation demonstrations from groups like Austin Bat Refuge and the WILDcenter of Texas. RSVP is recommended, but walk ups are welcome. Free parking will be available across the street at Wright Field. RSVP and get all the info here.
— Fall Fun Festival @ Old Settlers Park (Round Rock)
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 9 am – 11:30 pm | 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd.
This sweet fall tradition is just for the toddler and preschool crowd! Come in costume for a morning of carnival games, seasonal crafts, snacks, and plenty of silly fun at Old Settlers Park. Admission is free, and families are encouraged to bring a canned food donation for the Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry.
