Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos · October 1 – November 1, 2026

Halloween events for kids in Austin

Halloween beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Austin listings whose title names Halloween, trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, ghosts or the like, dated between October 1 and November 1. 38 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Central Time.

This weekTue, Oct 13 – Thu, Oct 15

Wed, Oct 14 · 3:30 PMGhost PortraitsAustin Public Library – Menchaca Road Branch · Limited to kids aged 9 and up · Free and open to the public
Thu, Oct 15 · 3:30 PMBuda Kids: LEGO Day – Halloween ChallengesBuda Public Library · Geared for children ages 7+. Children ages 5-6 welcome with an adult. · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMPumpkin Decorating at Heritage Square ParkHeritage Square Park · Bring the family · Check official pricing

This weekendFri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18

Fri, Oct 16Boo at the Zoo NightsAustin Zoo · Check age guidance · Separate Boo at the Zoo ticket; price not shown on pages read.
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMFloating Pumpkin Patch (Lakeway)City of Lakeway pool at 3103 Lakeway Blvd · Check age guidance · FREE
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMUhland Fall Fest 2026 (pumpkin patch & fall festival)Uhland Fall Fest farmstead · Babies in diapers free · $20 Single-Day Pass (Includes Ticketing Fees); $27.50 Multi-Day Pass. Online only — not sold at the gate. Babies in diapers free; seniors 65+ free.
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMCostume Dance Party with DJ JesskaLaura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library) · Kids · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PMWitches Ride Halloween Parade and CarnivalLakeway Drive parade route and Lakeway City Hall · All activities are free and open to everyone · FREE!
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMBlanton All Day: A Very Haas HalloweenBlanton Museum of Art · All ages; Ages 5 & under free · $20 ages 18 & up; $15 K-12 teachers w/ID; $10 ages 6–17; free ages 5 & under; free for Blanton Members. Regular museum discounts do not apply.
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMAustin Symphony Halloween Children's Concert: Peter and the WolfLong Center for the Performing Arts – Dell Hall · Ages 4 and up · Ticket prices not shown on pages read (fees included in listed prices per Long Center).

Next weekMon, Oct 19 – Sun, Oct 25

Wed, Oct 21 · 3:30 PMKids Crafternoon: Halloween Shrinky Dink KeychainsAustin Public Library – Milwood Branch · Recommended for kids and tweens ages 6-12 · Free and open to the public
Fri, Oct 23 · 3:30 PMPumpkin Decorating!Wimberley Village Library · For ages 6 to 18 · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMCenter Street Trick-or-TreatMary Kyle Hartson City Square Park · ghosts and goblins young and old; costume contests for ages 0-5, 6-12, 13-18 and 19+ · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:30 PMFall Family Film: HalloweentownState Theatre · family film; kids 12 and under ticket · Adult $15; Kids 12 and under $9 (fees included); member film pass $0
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PMNature Festival & SpooktacularNorth Austin Community Garden (North Austin YMCA) · Family-friendly; listed audiences include kids, tweens and teens · Free and open to the public
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PMAdaptive and Inclusive Trunk or TreatSeton Medical Center Williamson · Individuals with disabilities and their families · free event
Sat, Oct 24Booda Halloween204 San Antonio St (venue name not published on the city listing) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24Parent & Child Workshop: Halloween Art – Art School at Laguna GloriaThe Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin) · Ages 6-11 (with parent) · Fee in full course catalog (not on snapshot page); Contemporary Austin membership required for Art School classes (20% off membership with code ARTSCHOOL)
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMBee Cave Trunk or Treat and Rolling Sculpture Car ShowHill Country Galleria · family-friendly · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMFrightlandia: Halloween at FortlandiaLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center · Guests of all ages · Frightlandia activities are included with regular admission, and admission is always free for members. Weekday general admission: $15 Adults, $9 Youth (Ages 3 – 17), FREE Children 2 years and under; Friday–Sunday $18 Adults, $12 Youth.

Later in OctoberMon, Oct 26 – Thu, Oct 29

Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PMRockin' Kids Club: Halloween CraftsRound Rock Public Library · Designed for children aged five and up with a responsible adult · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AMBubbles & (Spooky) MusicRound Rock Public Library · Kids of all ages with caregivers (audience: Young Children (birth-6 years)) · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PMTeen Halloween Movie Series: CoralineAustin Public Library – Carver Branch · Tweens (ages 9-12), Teens (ages 13-18), Adults (ages 18+) · Free and open to the public
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AMPumpkin Parade (Lakeway)Lake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library · All are invited · No Registration Required
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AMPumpkin Parade (West Library)Lake Travis Community Library – West Library · All are invited · No Registration Required
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PMBuda Kids: Pumpkins Galore!Buda Public Library · Geared for children ages 7+. Children ages 5-6 welcome with an adult. · Check official pricing

Halloween weekendFri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AMStoryteller Sue Kuentz: Ghost TalesLake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library · Check age guidance · No Registration Required
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PMHometown Halloween in Downtown Round RockDowntown Round Rock (East Main Street and Prete Plaza) · family friendly · Admission is free
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PMTrunk or TreatDripping Springs Community Library · All Ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMSpooktacular! Scare on the SquareHeritage Square Park · Bring the kiddos out in their best costumes · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AMHalloween Mad ScienceLaura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library) · Kids · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PMPfloating Pumpkin PatchGilleland Creek Pool · An adult is required to get in the water with any child who is under the age of 6 · Registration is $10 per person.
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMFamily Crafting Memories – Spook-tacular MaskRound Rock Public Library · All ages are welcome · Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMHalloween Party with music by Mariachi Amor (Fiesta de Noche de Brujas)Austin Public Library – Little Walnut Creek Branch · All ages welcome (listed audiences: Preschoolers (ages 3-5) through Adults) · Free and open to the public
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PMHalloween Public Skate at Ice & FieldIce & Field at The Crossover · Check age guidance · Price not listed on the announcement; standard public skate admission is $14 plus $6 skate rental.
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PMTeen Night: Costumes, Crafts & Creepy MoviesDripping Springs Community Library · Teens · Check official pricing

All of OctoberPumpkin patches, exhibits and programs that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open days and times.

Through Nov 8Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch – Fall 2026Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch · All guests 2 and older require a ticket · Weekdays: Online $10 per person, Onsite $13; Sat/Sun: Online $17, Onsite $23. Taxes and ticketing fees not included.
Through Feb 14The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Zach Theatre)Zach Theatre – The Whisenhunt · Family audience (age guidance not shown on shows page) · Ticket prices not shown on the shows page (detail pages blocked by a session redirect).