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3 haunted houses near Austin with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 2 towns. The earliest to open is House of Torment, on September 12. The most intense, at 4 of 5 ghosts: Bat City Scaregrounds and House of Torment.
Outdoor Halloween park south of Austin with three large walk-through haunts, roaming monsters, live stage shows and music; strobes, actors and gore make it a teen-and-adult night.
Austin's flagship indoor haunt with several themed haunted houses, live actors, dark tight corridors and loud jump scares, plus add-on escape games and a zombie simulation.
Immersive walk-through dance performance staged as a haunted house, with spooky vignettes, fog, strobe effects, adult humor and strong language; about an hour long.
Bat City Scaregrounds, House of Torment and UNDEAD: Haunted House of Dances. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is House of Torment on September 12, 2026.
The most intense in this guide are Bat City Scaregrounds and House of Torment, rated up to 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
The milder picks are UNDEAD: Haunted House of Dances, rated 3 of 5 ghosts.
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