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Austin Chronicle Costume & Yard Art Contest
Participants can enter their most creatively spooky getups or home displays by sending hi-res photos to halloween@austinchronicle.com. The grand prize is a pair of tickets to Austin FC's last home game on Nov. 3 and the winner will be featured in the Halloween issue of the Chronicle, on stands Oct. 29. Runners-up and honorable mentions will also be eligible for special prizes.Through Oct. 25 -
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Drag Supreme of Halloween Pageant
Poo Poo Platter brings back some of their favorite – and spookiest – contestants from previous years for a second chance to win Drag Supreme of Halloween. Brigitte Bandit, Targét, Banshee Rose, Good Lucifer, Jack Rabid, and Lucy Fur compete for the crown in front of this year’s judges Selma Bawdy, Midknight Purchase, Rosalind Hussell, and more. Bulimianne Rhapsody and Louisianna Purchase are your macaabre hostesses with the mostesses.Fri., Oct. 15, 10pm. Presale, $10; at door, $15. -
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House of Torment
The longstanding and beloved Halloween attraction is back after a year off due to the pandemic, and it's better than ever. A variety of fun activities await beyond haunted house tours: a mini escape game, the Torment Tavern, and axe-throwing complement the scary thrills.Daily through Oct. 31; Fri.-Sat., Nov. 5-13. $19.99 and up. -
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Nightmare on Fourth Street Vogue Ball
A kiki ball featuring legends of mainstream, commentated by J-Rock! With very special guests Akasha Luxe (HBO's Legendary) and Amiyah Scott (Fox's Star).Fri., Oct. 15, 10pm. $10-300.
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Bat City Scaregrounds
This fully immersive, 15-acre entertainment complex dedicated to all things Halloween and horror offers not only three terrifying haunted houses, but also Vegas-style stage performances, live music, festive concessions, and more.Weekends, Oct. 1-Nov. 6. $25-45. -
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Day of the Dead at MACC
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is the hub for Austin's Day of the Dead. Pick up a free sugar skull kit on Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm, starting Oct. 8 (while supplies last). Create an altar or submit photos/mementos for MACC's altar by Oct. 25. Displays will be on view through Nov. 7.Oct.8-Nov. 7 -
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Ghost Hunting Tours
Seek out spirits on an interactive tour around Georgetown's historic town square, led by costumed tour guides telling stories of the haunted local establishments.Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 8-23, 7:30-10pm. $20.Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown -
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Halloween by Design Online Challenge
Submit photos of your best Halloween decor for the chance to win prizes and raise funds for HBD’s beneficiaries, the Shade Project and To Cure a Rose Foundation.Oct. 1-31. $10 donation to enter; $1 to vote.Virtual -
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Phantom Fest
Austin's first Halloween fest celebrates all things spooky with a goal of raising $10,000 for Austin Pets Alive! Get all the details on costume contests, movie parties, and more on their website or Facebook page.Oct. 15-31Various locations -
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Phantom Fest Opening Night Party
Phantom Fest is a series of spooky Halloween events around town, and the opening night starts with a DJ set by Sailor Poon's Billie Buck, live screenprinting from Fine Southern Gentlemen, trivia for prizes, and more, all benefiting Austin Pets Alive!Fri., Oct. 15, 7pm-12mid. Free. -
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Pumpkin Nights
A half-mile walking trail lined with displays dedicated to the glorious gourd, including giant jack-o'-lanterns, the world’s largest pumpkin guitar, a flying 40-foot handmade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, and more fantastic surprises built by artists using over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins.Through Oct. 31; closed Tuesdays -
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Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins? Pickle ball? Putt-putt? Dreamland offers all things Halloween, all things fun. Buy a pumpkin and get 50% off mini golf. Stay tuned for news about more spooky games, food, and drinks.Oct. 1-31 -
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Scare for a Cure: Lockdown
This terrifying interactive haunted house at the J. Lorraine Ghost Town comes with a special bonus: It's raising funds for the Breast Cancer Resource Center and Manor ISD. Called "Lockdown" because it takes place in a futuristic prison setting, it's also so interactive you'll emerge covered in goo and guts, so be ready to get messy!Sat., Oct. 9; Fri.-Sat., Oct. 15-16; Thu.-Sat., Oct. 21-23 & 28-30 -
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Zombies: Silent Death
First-person shooter games come to life on five acres of tactical battle terrain, and for Halloween they're adding zombies to the mix.Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 8-31. $35.Battleground Ranch, 15112 Fagerquist Rd., Del Valle
