Trunk or treat events have become a favorite Austin tradition over the past decade, offering a fun and safe twist on classic door-to-door trick or treating. Families can stroll through decorated cars and collect candy while enjoying games, music, and festive activities. Most of these events are free and open to the public, so grab your costumes, bring a treat bag, and get ready for some sweet community fun. Check out the best local spots below.
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Thursday, Oct. 16
- Dottie’s Trail of Treats @ Dottie Jordan Recreation Center | 5 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE | Enjoy a spooky trail, candy booths, and free activities. Be sure to RSVP here!
- Realty Texas Annual Trunk or Treat | 6 pm- 8 pm | FREE | Expect lots of trunks, games, a DJ, and more! Be sure to RSVP here.
Saturday, Oct. 25
- Riverfest 2025 | 5 pm – 7 pm | FREE | Trunk-or-Treat, games, a haunted house, and more! RSVP here.
- AISD’s 6th Annual Trunk or Treat @ Nelson Athletic Stadium| 5 pm – 8 pm | Kids can explore police vehicles, collect candy from decorated trunks, enjoy free food, drinks, music, and giveaways, and show off their favorite costumes.
- Trunk or Treat @ Balance Dance Studio | 5 pm – 7 pm | FREE | Join Balance Dance Studios for a free evening of costumes, candy, and community with trunk or treating, hay rides, dance performances, games, prizes, and a not-too-scary haunted house for all ages.
- Girls Rock Halloween Showcase and Trunk or Treat |
Sunday, Oct. 26
- Trunk or Treat @ Hill Country Galleria | 10 am – 1 pm | FREE | Come in costume to stroll Hill Country Blvd, collect candy, and check out the classic cars at this family-friendly event alongside the Rolling Sculpture Car Show.
- TSCO’s Trunk or Treat @ Travis County Sheriff’s Office | 3 pm – 5 pm | FREE | Join the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for a spooktacular afternoon of trunk or treating, BOOTIFULLY decorated vehicles, and family fun at their Airport Blvd location.
- Trunk or Treat @ First Presbyterian Church | 4:30 pm – 6 pm | Enjoy a spooktacular evening of candy, games, food, and community at First Presbyterian Church’s Trunk or Treat, a safe and welcoming celebration with a costume parade, prizes, and fun for all ages.
- Halloween Carnival @ Neill Cochran House Museum | 11 am – 3 pm | Head to the Neill Cochran House Museum for a free day of trunk or treating, games, crafts, and Día de los Muertos activities, plus museum tours and family fun on the lawn.
Oct. 31
- Trick or Treat on the Trail @ Boddy Creek Greenbelt | 6 pm – 8 pm | FREE | Hit the Boggy Creek Greenbelt trails for a spooky, car-free Halloween adventure with trick or treating, games, music, and a monster mash dance party hosted by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative. RSVP here.
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