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6 family Halloween events near Austin with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 4 towns. The earliest to open is Pumpkin Nights Austin, on September 17. 4 list free admission.
Friday and Saturday evening Halloween nights at the rescue zoo, with a haunted train ride, a kid-friendly haunted house and after-dark animal visits; costumes encouraged.
Free city trick-or-treat trail in San Gabriel Park with candy stations, games, crafts, a touch-a-truck area and food trucks.
Free afternoon of trick-or-treating at downtown shops along Main Street, with face painting, balloon art, live music and train rides for young kids.
Evening walking trail through themed worlds built from thousands of carved pumpkins, with glowing displays, a live fire show, games and fair food; gravel paths, timed entry.
City-run evening Halloween festival in a lakeside park with trick-or-treat stations, food trucks and family activities.
Austin's long-running Día de los Muertos celebration: a grand procession down Sixth Street with giant puppets and floats, then a free street festival with art activities, food and performances.
Boo at the Zoo, Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail, Hometown Halloween, Pumpkin Nights Austin, Tricks and Treats Spooktacular and Viva la Vida Festival & Parade. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Pumpkin Nights Austin on September 17, 2026.
Hometown Halloween, Pumpkin Nights Austin, Tricks and Treats Spooktacular and Viva la Vida Festival & Parade are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Yes: Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail, Hometown Halloween, Tricks and Treats Spooktacular and Viva la Vida Festival & Parade list free admission on the official site.
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