AUSTIN, Texas — The most haunted days of spooky season are well within reach. Here in Austin, venues are getting ready to host their wicked events.
From dog costume contests to outdoor concerts, there's a Halloween party for everyone taking place this weekend across Central Texas.
KVUE made it easy for you to find an event to go to. Check out our list of what to do this "HalloWeekend" below:
Thursday, Oct. 28
Hotel Ella is hosting a screening of Disney’s "Hocus Pocus" on Thursday at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15 per person and include a caramel apple from The Cupcake Bar.
The event is outside, so come prepared with lawn chairs, blankets and whatever else you need to stay warm. It is also a costume party “if you dare.”
If you head to dinner at Goodall’s before the movie, you can get 15% off your meal when you show the staff your ticket confirmation email. Tickets are available online.
Jo’s Coffee on South Congress is closing out its 2021 Thursday Fright Night series with a screening of "Beetlejuice." The movie will begin at 7 p.m.
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden is a having Halloween costume party hosted by DJ Mel.
The event includes a costume contest for both humans and dogs. It starts at 6:30 p.m., and winners will receive special Cosmic, Shakey Graves and Roughhouse merchandise as a prize.
Your furry friend can also get a free dog tarot card reading from 5 p.m. 7 p.m. All sales, including donations from the tarot card reading, will benefit the Central Texas Food Bank.
Friday, Oct. 29
Meanwhile Brewing Co. is hosting its first-ever "Werewolf Costume Contest and Dog Party" on Friday at 7 p.m.
Owners are encouraged to dress their dog as best they can to “impress some of our favorite pup influencers.” A “tasty prize” is up for grabs.
You can RSVP for free on Meanwhile’s website.
Saturday, Oct. 30
Huckleberry Hospitality will transform its food truck into the titular shop from "Bob's Burgers" for one night, complete with themed sandwiches like the ones Bob Belcher makes on the show.
The pop-up will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., or until sold out, on Saturday, Oct. 30. The Huckleberry food truck sits at Circle Brewing Co., located at 2340 West Braker Lane.
The fun at Meanwhile Brewing Co. continues into the weekend. On Saturday at 8 p.m., six bands will play Meanwhile’s outdoor stage. There will also be a costume contest, games and prizes.
The cover is $5 and tickets are available online.
On Saturday from noon until 4 p.m., the Hill County Galleria is hosting its family-friendly "Boo Bash on the Lawn." The event will include an interactive performance for kids by Joe McDermott and a dog costume contest.
The performance starts at 4 p.m., and the contest starts at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, is the last day to register for the contest. You can do so by clicking here.
Hotel San Jose says its "annual Halloween party looms." On Saturday, the hotel is offering drink specials, music by DJs Chuck'N'Coffins and a costume contest.
The event is from 8 p.m. to midnight and is free for everyone.
Dreamland in Dripping Springs is hosting a free Halloween event. The main event is an outdoor concert by Hair Metal Giants.
From 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., you can also enjoy photo opportunities with more than 3,500 pumpkins, a costume contest, pumpkin painting, food and drink specials and more.
LCRA Parks is opening a trick-or-treating trail on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It will be located at Zip Lost Pines at McKinney Roughs Nature Park in Cedar Park.
Tickets are $15 for people 13 and older and $15 for children 12 and younger. They're available online for purchase.
Several other activities and attractions will be available on top of trick-or-treating. And for an extra cost, you can purchase tickets to a spooky zip line tour.
Altitude Trampoline Park in Round Rock is hosting its first annual Trunk-or-Treat event from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event will include games and a maze of decorated trunks for trick-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged.
Altitude is located at 2800 S. Interstate 35 in Round Rock.
AISD Police Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru
The Austin ISD Police Department is hosting a drive-thru trunk-or-treat event Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The department said everyone is welcome at the Nelson Field Athletic Complex.
Part of Phantom Fest, an event benefitting Austin Pets Alive!, this costume contest and party will be held on the Domain Northside Great Lawn at the intersection of Palm Way and Rock Rose Avenue from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday.
You can enter your pup for the costume contest using the pop-up registration form at Barkincreek.com.
Phantom Fest and Central Machine Works are teaming up for a zombie prom and Halloween costume party to benefit Austin Pets Alive!. The event will feature a costume contest, live music from Honey Made, "Thriller" and "Time Warp" dance contests, prizes for the zombie prom king and queen and more.
The prom will be held from 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Central Machine Works, located at 4824 East Cesar Chavez Street.
The first annual Texas Spooks and Chuckles event will be held at Center Stage Theater, located at 2826 Real Street, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The event will include a costume contest, comedy show and roast.
Featured performers include Mary Helen, D. Austin, Bobby Freedom, Mysia Chabert and Panda Chacon. The event will be hosted by Texas Chuckle. Face masks are required.
Sunday, Oct. 31
From 9 p.m. Sunday to 1 a.m. Monday, The Belmont is "holding it down" with three DJs at its Halloween party silent disco. Upon arrival, you'll receive special wireless headphones.
Costumes are not required but are "strongly suggested." You must be 21 years old to attend.
Tickets range from $10 to $15 and are available online.
Korean restaurant Seolju is hosting a kill-free version of Netflix's popular series "Squid Game." But the prizes are still to die for! Losers get a free shot, and the winner gets paid everyone's entry fees combined.
To participate, you need need to Venmo Seoulju $10 by Friday, Oct. 29. The event is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Halloween Pet Parade
You and your pet can show off your outfits in a Halloween pet parade in Travis Heights on Sunday. The walk and pet costume contest will be held on Fair Lawn Lane and Fairmont Avenue.
The event is free and kicks off at 5:15 p.m.
Jo's Coffee is hosting its fourth annual Ugly Dog Contest at its West Second Street location. The finalists will walk the runway at Jo's at 12:30 p.m. Sunday and winners will be announced shortly after.
You can see the finalists' pictures and vote at Jo's West Second or Red River locations through Saturday. It costs $2 per vote and the proceeds will benefit the Austin Humane Society.
Phantom Fest and Central Machine Works are teaming up again for a Halloween costume party to benefit Austin Pets Alive!. The event will feature live music by The Vapor Caves and Chief Cleopatra, pop-up vendors, spooky signature drinks and more.
The party will be held from 7 p.m. Oct. 31 until 12 a.m. Nov. 1 at Central Machine Works, located at 4824 East Cesar Chavez Street.
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