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12 kid-friendly Halloween events near Austin with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Sweet Berry Farm Fall Season, on September 10. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 4 list free admission.
Nonprofit educational farm east of Austin that opens on October weekends for families to meet farm animals and native wildlife and enjoy seasonal activities; no dogs allowed.
Shaded pumpkin patch set among historic pioneer cabins, with a sensory corn pit, barrel train, farm-animal feeding, bounce houses and lawn games; leashed dogs welcome.
Hill Country farm near Marble Falls with a scarecrow-lined hayride, a pumpkin selection, goat racing and a barrel train; most activities are shaded.
Big farm festival north of Austin with a themed corn maze, a pumpkin patch with dozens of varieties, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pig races and animal areas for young kids.
Ten-acre weekend pumpkin festival in Leander with a large pumpkin patch, rides and slides, live entertainment and shaded seating, aimed at families with kids.
Weekend pumpkin festival on 15 acres south of Austin with a pumpkin patch, dozens of lawn games and attractions, themed live entertainment each weekend and food vendors.
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, Crowe's Nest Farm Fall Weekends, Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail, Hometown Halloween, Pumpkin Nights Austin, Round Rock Pumpkin Festival, and 6 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is Sweet Berry Farm Fall Season on September 10, 2026.
Crowe's Nest Farm Fall Weekends, Hometown Halloween, Pumpkin Nights Austin, Round Rock Pumpkin Festival, Sweet Berry Farm Fall Season, Sweet Eats Fall Festival, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Crowe's Nest Farm Fall Weekends, Round Rock Pumpkin Festival, Sweet Berry Farm Fall Season, Sweet Eats Fall Festival, Texas Pumpkin Fest and Uhland Fall Fest, all suggested for all ages.
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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