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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos for Sun., Oct. 29
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    Bat City Scaregrounds

    A fully immersive, multi-acre entertainment complex dedicated to all things Halloween, with three highly detailed haunted houses, live music, Vegas-style performances, seasonal food, and a dark market with 10 vendors.
    Sept. 29-Oct. 31. Open select Thu.-Sun. evenings and Halloween  
    Bat City Scaregrounds, 14101 South Turnersville Rd., Buda
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    "Howl-o-Ween" Dog Costume Contest & Market

    Phantom Fest and Zilker Bark host a pup-arazzi party where dapper doggos can win a ton of cool prizes at the 3pm costume contest, with the $10 entry fee going to Austin Humane Society. Shop a market from Eastside Pop Up from noon to 5pm featuring plenty of dog-friendly vendors.
    Sun., Oct. 29, noon-5pm. Free.  
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    Austin Halloween MiniFEST

    Bridging the Music is headed to Austin for an evening of music, art, and community in a festival-style atmosphere.: Support top-notch local and touring acts, visual artists, and more.
    Sun., Oct. 29, 5pm. $25.  
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    Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival

    It's the third and final year for this family-friendly fest on the beautifully shaded farmstead, with tons of activities beyond the pumpkin patch: live music, shopping, art, games, a hay maze, armadillo races, camel and pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more.
    Sept. 23-Oct. 29. Sat.-Sun., 10am-7pm. $15; free for seniors and kids under 3.  
    Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, 419 Founders Park Rd., Dripping Springs
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    Greater Austin YMCA’s Boo Bash

    Little ghouls, mummies, and daddies: Get ready for a boo-tiful time at the Y with a bounce house, arts & crafts, games, candy, and face painting. Costumes welcomed but not required.
    Sun., Oct. 29, 1-4pm. Free.  
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    Hallelujah Night

    Join in for fun, food, raffles, games, and prizes at a free event for all ages.
    Sun., Oct. 29, 4-6pm
    Alpha Church, 3016 E. 51st
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    Arts & Culture

    Halloween Drag Queen Storytime

    TLGS, Future Front, and Brigitte Bandit bring y'all a happy Halloween drag story hour. All ages are invited, and costumes are encouraged.
    Sun., Oct. 29, 10am-noon. Free but RSVP.  
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    Halloween Party at the Cathedral Of Junk

    The Cathedral of Junk and the Discount Pills put on an all-ages, costumes-encouraged bash with a stacked lineup of live music and refreshments (BYOB if you like). Park on St. Elmo.
    Sun., Oct. 29, 3-7pm. $10 suggested donation.
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    Holiday and Harvest

    Offering activities for all ages at two locations, including pumpkin patches, decoration stations, hay mazes, a micro-market, build-your-own scarecrow stations, photo ops, and more.
    Sept. 29-Nov. 1. Free.  
    VFW Post 8787, 500 VFW Rd.; Skaggs Dr., Bee Cave
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    House of Torment

    Beyond the terrifying haunted house attractions, find escape rooms, themed bars, a zombie shooting game, and more.
    Open select dates Sept. 23-Nov. 11  
    2632 Ridgepoint
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    LCRA Parks Tricks, Treats & Trails

    Enjoy a day of family fun collecting goodies from the trick-or-treat trail and getting into the spirit with Halloween face painting. Adventure awaits with rock climbing, archery, and paintball experiences for all ages. A food truck will also be on-site.
    Oct. 28-29. Sat, 2-8pm; Sun., noon-4pm. $10-20; free for kids 3 and under.
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    Lefty's Shop of Horrors

    Lefty's Brick Bar transforms into Lefty's Shop of Horrors, featuring five hauntingly unique and Instagrammable spaces, an eerie food and drink menu, and wickedly fun events happening all month long, including a tarot residency, a Scream Queen drag show hosted by Louisianna Purchase, Howl-O-Ween for your furry friends, and a murder mystery party.
    Through Oct. 31
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    Pumpkin Nights

    Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover fantastical installations built using thousands of hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.
    Sept. 21-Oct. 30. $14-26; kids 3 and under, free.  
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    Out of Town

    San Antonio Día de los Muertos Festival

    The annual festival of remembrance returns to Hemisfair Park with music, a procession, altars, vendors, and family fun.
    Sat.-Sun., Oct. 28-29. Free.
    San Antonio
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    Special Screenings

    The Exorcist (1973)

    Big Screen Classics
    Sun., Oct. 29, 6:45pm  
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    Special Screenings

    The Omen (1976)

    Big Screen Classics: A diplomat (Peck) surprises his wife (Remick) with a new adopted son, who happens to be the devil's spawn. Shoulda gotten her a puppy!
    Sun., Oct. 29, 4:10pm  

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