The Big Picture

This weekend Austin has a seven-way spread of Halloween options ranging from family-friendly festivals to full-tilt scare houses, per Austin Monthly. The list gathers neighborhood pop-ups, outdoor pumpkin displays, haunted attractions and the Austin Film Festival, giving you choices whether you want cotton-candy pumpkins or genuinely questionable life decisions.

What's Next

Austin Monthly names the seven choices and the logistics it provides are below. Do not assume anything beyond the dates, addresses and the through dates listed by the outlet.

  • Twisted Carnival at Gibson's — carnival-themed bar pop-up with themed cocktails, photo ops, cage rooms and DJs; through Nov. 1; 1109 S. Lamar Blvd.
  • Uhland Fall Festival — family-friendly festival with a petting zoo, balloon art, train rides, pumpkin carving and hair braiding; through Nov. 1, 10 a.m.; 2400 Cotton Gin Road.
  • Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms — outdoor festival with fire dancers, tarot readings, a live pumpkin artist and themed sections like the Forbidden City and Pirate's Cove; through Oct. 31; 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive.
  • Moe's Tavern pop-up at Nickel City — Simpsons-themed pop-up serving Duff Beer and Krusty Burgers with nostalgic decor and costumed bartenders; through Oct. 31; 1133 E. 11th St.
  • Fear Fair at Sign Bar — haunted maze with jump scares and an actor-free daytime walkthrough option; open select days through Nov. 1; 9909 FM 969 Bldg. 3.
  • House of Torment — long-running haunted attraction with multiple terrifying areas, mini escape games, zombie simulations and a secret bar; through Nov. 8; 2632 Ridgepoint Drive.
  • Austin Film Festival — film screenings and panels with filmmakers and writers; Oct. 29–Nov. 5 at various locations.

Yes, that is seven things. Pick your trauma level and move accordingly.

What's Next

Dates and addresses are listed above per Austin Monthly. The source gives through-dates for each attraction; the festival runs Oct. 29–Nov. 5. Austin Monthly does not list specific ticket prices or daily hours for most entries; consult each attraction's direct site or box office for current times and ticketing before you go.

Go somewhere that gives you a story worth telling and not just another forgotten swipe right.