Halloween Events in Texas 2025

October is a great time to visit Texas not just because of the moderate temperature, but also due to tons of fun things to do. Kids go pumpkin picking and carving, trick-or-treating and hay-riding. Scary decorations and jack-o'lanterns are everywhere. Theme parks, haunted houses and zoos also offer special programs. And due to strong Mexican influence, Texas also has a vibrant Day of the Dead celebration.

Halloween on Sixth Street in Austin (October 31, 2024)

Austin's Halloween season offers a vibrant mix of spooky bar crawls, family-friendly events, cultural festivals, and haunted attractions, ensuring memorable experiences for all ages. One of the standout events is Halloween on Sixth Street, where thousands of revelers descend upon the heart of Austin's nightlife. As the darkness falls on the city, be prepared to meet large crowds in the most outrageous costumes. Every year, there are more and more partygoers. Over 100,000 costumed people might show up to hop from bar to bar on the scariest night of the year!

San Antonio Zoo Boo (September 21–October 31, 2024)

Zoo Boo at San Antonio Zoo is a family-friendly, not-so-scary Halloween celebration for all ages. The daytime event runs from 9 am to 6 pm featuring such fun activities as Hay Maze and Slide, Dance Parties, Monster Mash, Pumpkin Painting, Costume Contest, and exclusive Halloween games. San Antonio Zoo completely transforms for the holidays featuring trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin painting stations, and decorations everywhere. Visitors can ride the Zoo Boo! Express. Children are encouraged to wear non-scary, family-friendly costumes.

Halloween Spook-track-ula, Texas Transportation Museum (October 19-20, 26-27, 2024)

Halloween Spook-track-ula is a seasonal three-day family-friendly Halloween Show taking place in San Antonio every October. A non-scary "Halloween Spook-track-ula" at the Texas Transportation Museum offers a large decorated site designed with younger children in mind. It is exciting but not frightening. Kids can ride on the "Transylvania Express," check out the "Ghost Train," and see the whole museum in Halloween spooky decorations. Tickets for adults are $12, kids (4-12) pay $10, and kids under 4 get in for free.

Freaky Deaky Festival in Austin (October 26–27, 2024)

Freaky Deaky Festival is one of the best annual electronic dance music events in Texas. Held at Travis County Expo Center in Austin every October, Freaky Deaky Texas combines a big-name lineup and a costumed party. With artists like Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, and Rezz, this Halloween-themed festival is indeed one of a kind. Freaky Deaky is hosted annually by Houston, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago. Houston Freaky Deaky is the largest two-day festival of the four. 2024 Lineup includes Chase & Status, deadmau5, Subtronics, Andy C, Liquid Stranger, Sullivan King, Deathpact, Apashe, Bou, Infekt, and Mersiv, DJ Susan, Dombresky, and Kaleena Zanders.

Halloween Pub Crawls, Houston & Dallas (October 26, 31, 2024)

Houston Halloween Weekend Pub Crawl (October 26, 2024) and Dallas Halloween Bar Crawl (October 31, 2024) are excellent occasions to enjoy a costumed outing and embrace your inner kid. With vibrant nightlife and bar scene Houston is also one of the best cities for a bar crawl. You can join the best party crowds in Texas hopping from bar to bar sipping on the best-priced drink cocktails and specials. The Halloween madness on the streets of Midtown and Downtown Houston attracts thousands of party-goers. Some of the best participating venues included: The Dogwood, Saint Danes, Little Woodrows, Christian’s Tailgate, Howl at the Moon, Komodus Pub, Mongoose versus Cobra, and more. Dallas Halloween Bar Crawl features the best locations and party spots in Dallas. There are dance parties, DJs, live bands, spooky cocktails, and lots of entertainment at dozens of venues.