Austin Halloween & Día de los Muertos Guide 2025
Austin Halloween 2025 is here! This guide highlights the top haunted houses, live music, and family-friendly Halloween events. We also cover the vibrant Día de los Muertos celebrations happening around the city.
Live Music & Festivals
Levitation Halloween Freakend feat. Stereolab
Where: The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S Congress Ave
When: Oct. 31, 5:00 PM
Legendary UK band Stereolab headlines a two-day psychedelic and garage rock mini-festival. All ages.
Levitation Halloween Freakend (Night 2)
Where: The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S Congress Ave
When: Nov. 1, 4:00 PM
The second night features Machine Girl, Clown Core, and Black Moth Super Rainbow.
Austin Haunted Houses
House of Torment
Where: 2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin
When: Select nights through Nov. 9
A nationally recognized haunted house with brand-new, elaborate attractions like "Blood Stained" and "Cursed: Pharaoh's Tomb."
Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park
Where: 149 Split Rail Ln, Smithville
When: Select nights through Nov. 2
Located on 20 acres, this park features five distinct haunted attractions, live music, and themed bars.
UNDEAD: Haunted House of Dances
Where: East Side Performing Arts, 979 Springdale Rd
When: Starts Oct. 23
An adults-only immersive dance show that blends performance art with a haunted house experience.
Movies & Performances
Panic at the Paramount
Where: Paramount Theater, 713 Congress Ave
When: Select dates including Oct. 31
Catch classic horror thrillers like 'Halloween' and 'Pet Sematary' in the historic Paramount Theater.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Where: St. David's Episcopal Church, 301 E 8th St
When: Oct. 30
The Austin Camerata String Quartet performs eerie classics like “Thriller” and the 'Stranger Things' theme by candlelight.
Halloween Children's Concert
Where: The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr
When: Oct. 26, 3:00 PM
The Austin Symphony Orchestra's annual, all-ages concert with themed music and costumes.
Family-Friendly Austin Halloween Events
Pumpkin Nights
Where: Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr
When: Sep. 18 – Oct. 31
A half-mile trail featuring over 7,500 hand-carved pumpkins in themed "Lands."
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
When: Sep. 25 – Nov. 30
An immersive, 8,300+ sq ft light trail experience based on the classic movie.
Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum
Where: Bullock Texas State History Museum
When: Oct. 24, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A free, family-friendly event with slimy science activities, music, and a scavenger hunt.
Boo at the Zoo
Where: Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide Trail
When: Oct. 24 & 25, 5:45 PM
The zoo transforms with festive lights, a Haunted Train ride, and a Haunted House.
Bars & Pop-Ups
Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar
Where: King Bee Lounge, 1900 E 12th St
When: Oct. 1 – Oct. 31
An international, goth, and horror-inspired pop-up bar with themed cocktails.
Twisted Carnival Pop-Up Bar
Where: Gibson Street Bar, 1109 S Lamar Blvd
When: Oct. 1 – Nov. 2
Gibson Street Bar’s annual Halloween pop-up with carnival decor and twisted cocktails.
Día de los Muertos Events
Viva La Vida Festival & Parade
Where: Downtown Austin, starts at 4th & Congress
When: Oct. 25, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Austin's largest Día de los Muertos event with a grand procession, art activities, and live music. Free and family-friendly.
Día de los Muertos at Waterloo Park
Where: Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
When: Nov. 1 & 2, 6:00 PM
A two-night celebration with a community ofrenda, music, and an artisan marketplace. One of the best Austin Halloween events.