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Día de los Muertos With ESB-MACC
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's programming is mostly virtual this year, and it's time to begin preparations. To participate, you can register for a free sugar skull kit and watch instructional videos on creating them and other crafts, submit photos or videos of your ofrenda, enter the Catrina/calavera contest, visit the outdoor art installation, and more, all leading up to the digital program packed with performances and presentations.Sugar skull kit pickup: Oct. 26-30; digital program: Nov. 1-2ESB-MACC and online -
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Polkapocalypse 2020
Just a few more days left, now, but – d'you think the spookiness is still too far away? Fear not, citizen! The annual polkamonster's coming for us this very weekend, with Sunday's celebration featuring a music-fueled taste of Oktoberfest, Día de los Muertos, and Halloween the Texas Folklife and Elisabet Ney way – with Brave Combo, Piñata Protest, and more.Sun., Oct. 25, 2-5pm. Free.Online -
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Scare for a Cure
Scare for a Cure is raising funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with a fun Halloween challenge. Participate by uploading photos of your spooky decor, and they'll make you a donation page that you can share with your fans, with the option of adding your location to the map. Everyone's welcome to visit the displays (virtually or IRL) and contribute to your faves.: Read more here.Through Nov. 9 -
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The Austin Chronicle's Costume Contest
The Austin Chronicle is hosting its first-ever readers' Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by Zip Lost Pines. Enter your most creatively spooky getups by sending hi-res photos to halloween@austinchronicle.com. The grand prize winner will receive a weekend staycation from Springhill Suites by Marriott (San Antonio Northwest at the Rim) and be featured in the Halloween issue of the Chronicle. Runners-up and honorable mentions will also be eligible for special prizes. Not dressing up this year? That’s okay! Send pics of your best Halloween home displays and tell us how you’re spooking up the neighborhood! Follow @AustinChronicle and @ChronEvents for more info.Through Tue., Oct. 27
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A Cut Above Costumes
Make an appointment (virtual or in-person) and let A Cut Above's consultants help you build a unique look from 50,000+ costumes, whether you're attending a socially distanced event or just for some fun Halloween pictures.OngoingA Cut Above Costumes, 150 Texas Ave., Round Rock -
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APH Recommendations for Safe Holidays
Austin Public Health has published recommendations for celebrating Halloween and Día de los Muertos safely during the pandemic, encouraging families to make new traditions this year and be mindful of the risk level of holiday activities. Low-risk ideas like a candy hunt at home or virtual celebration are advised, and you can get more inspiration and advice on what to avoid with their helpful infographics online.OngoingCitywide -
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Bethany Lutheran Pumpkin Patch 2020
Pumpkin season has arrived! Get your gourds here, and don't forget to wear your mask.Through Oct. 30. Mon.-Fri., noon-7pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-6pm -
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Ethereal Horror Fest
The inaugural Ethereal Horror Fest promises two full days of live horror film screenings, plus an awards ceremony and red carpet, a complimentary food truck, and cocktail hour sponsored by Dripping Springs Vodka. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place; get all those details and a look at the 20 film showcases online.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 24-25. $5-25.Tiger Den, 1648 E. Third -
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Frida Friday ATX October Virtual Holiday Market
Shop from a virtual market full of independent BIPOC artists and community creatives, and meet featured vendors all week through the @fridafridayatx Instagram and Facebook pages. Special sessions from DJs Chorizo Funk, Diggy Dutch, and Karla KickIt round out the FF experience.Oct. 23-Nov. 2Online -
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Halloween With EVO Entertainment
Guests can visit the pumpkin patch each weekend and enjoy the outdoor bar, full menu, movie screenings, and live music, and enter the Great Halloween Giveaway for a chance to win a private screening at any EVO location.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 23-25 & Oct. 30-Nov. 1 -
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Happy Fall Y'all
Fall is beautiful in Texas, and Natural Bridge Caverns offers a gorgeous outdoor setting to enjoy the season, with daily attractions and special weekend events from live music to animal shows. Check out the Trail of Treats the last two weekends of October, which features special Halloween events for little ones.Weekends through Nov. 1 -
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Pioneer Pumpkin Patch
The photogenic Pumpkin Patch in the center of Pioneer Farms' historic village square offers a wide selection of pumpkins to chose from at great prices, and proceeds benefit their unique historical programming. Hay bales, scarecrows, and benches offer opportunities for family photo ops, and shoppers can buy pumpkins without paying museum admission. Sponsored by Precision Camera.Through Nov. 1. Thu.-Sun., 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Reuse & Rethink Halloween Challenge
For Halloween decor and costumes, don't forget about Austin Creative Reuse. They've got all manner of supplies to craft Earth-friendly creations, so get the creative juices flowing and submit your reused Halloween mask, costume, or accessory to rethink@austincreativereuse.org for your chance to win a $10 ACR gift card.Through Oct. 31 -
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Trail of Treats
Choose from a variety of activities including live music, a Happy Tails Entertainment petting zoo, trick-or-treating, and a mini hay maze, and get free admission to the AMaze’N Ranch Round-Up when you wear a family-friendly costume to the park.Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1Natural Bridge Caverns, 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd., San Antonio -
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Un-boo-lievable Pumpkinfest
Every evening of Pumpkinfest features a schedule of family-friendly events, demonstrations, live music, and more. From a new lighted walking tour of decorated historic sites to an array of spooky ghost tours, pumpkin-carving demonstrations and outdoor movies to Texas yodeling, circus performers, light-up DJs, a Pioneer Pumpkin Patch, Día de los Muertos exhibits, a Ghost Egg Hunt, and food, the programs will celebrate the spirit of the Orange Orbs in a uniquely Austin way.Oct. 23-31. $10-20; children under 6, free.
