Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Oh my gourd, it’s already time for the spookiest weekend in Bat City. With Halloween falling on a Sunday this year, Austinites will be celebrating the holiday all weekend. We’re helping you plan ahead for the parties.
From a BBQ Halloween party taking place at a filming location from the Austin classic movie “Dazed and Confused” to a Spooky Silent Disco at The Belmont, here are 12 Halloween events happening around town that are sure to offer you a scary good time.
Scary cool installation at Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms | Photo by @thecookiegays
Friday
Saturday
- Haunted W Hotel Austin Halloween Costume Party | Sat., Oct. 30 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | W Austin | $45+ | Get ready for a night of cocktails and fun at this costume ball.
- Beerburg's Dog Costume Contest | Sat., Oct. 30 | 3-6 p.m. | Beerburg Brewing | $10 dog registration | In celebration of Pitbull Awareness Month, this Halloween dog costume contest will raise funds for rescue organization Love-a-Bull.
Sunday
- Pumpkin Nights | Sun., Oct. 31 | 6-11 p.m. | Pioneer Farms | $16+ | It’s the last day to enjoy the pumpkin passage, monster mash, neon reef, and The Forbidden City.
- Halloween Trunk-or-Treat 2021 | Sun., Oct. 31 | 6-8 p.m. | Katherine Fleischer Park | Free | Car trunks + truck beds will be filled with candy and goodies for the community.
- Spooky Silent Disco Party | Sun., Oct. 31 | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | The Belmont | $10+ | Put on headphones with your glow in the dark gear and get ready to dance it out to three DJs spinning tunes at the party.
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Today
- Deer Fellow | Tues., Oct. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Company | Free | Head to the outdoor stage to listen to music by Indie folk + chamber pop duo Deer Fellow.
Wednesday
- Wine Wednesday | Wed., Oct. 27 | 12-11 p.m. | Wanderlust Wine Co., 610 N. I-35 | Pour into this major sweet deal: 50% off all wines on tap. 🍷
Thursday
- Ladies Night | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 6 p.m. | District Kitchen + Cocktails | This will be a night of fellowship and cocktails hosted by Bethany Lutheran Church.
- Paintin For Fun | Thurs., Oct. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | 3511 E. 7th St. | $40 | Attend this art class and paint using acrylics — no painting experience required. 🎨
Saturday
- 5k Fun Run/Walk + Fall Fest | Sat., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Circle Brewing Company | $30 | Run, walk, or jog to the finish line where beer will be waiting for you. 👟
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 87º | Cloudy | 16% chance of rain
Ranked
- Austin comes in at No. 3 as the top-performing labor market in the country, according to software company ThinkWhy’s recent report. Key economic indicators included working age population growth, college degree holders, and job growth. 💼 (ThinkWhy)
Now Open
- Pearl’s Tea — an Atlanta-based tea shop — has officially opened its first Texas location at 1311 S. First St. at the South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery. The bubble tea spot offers drinks like brown sugar boba milk tea + thai tea lattes. 🧋 (Eater Austin)
UT Austin
- Leona Street will be the home of UT’s new Child Development Center — replacing the facility on Jacinto Boulevard. The center will provide child care services to students, faculty, and staff. Construction is scheduled to begin next month. 🚸 (Community Impact Austin)
DYK
- Did you know that the LBJ Presidential Library at 2313 Red River St. has reopened? The museum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with limited capacity. Additionally, a maximum of six tickets are allowed per visit. (CultureMap Austin)
Gallery
- Want a peek inside Tesla’s $1.1 billion factory in East Austin? Take a look at some of the new office space + a picture of the pre-production Model Y vehicle. 🚘 (CultureMap Austin)
Humans aren’t the only ones dressing up for Halloween in Austin. Nickel City — a local favorite bar in East Austin — just put on its annual costume as Moe’s Tavern from “The Simpsons.”
The bar's website is even dressing up, and so is its menu — Stop by for a Krusty Burger or a “Frozen Moe” if you’re really hoping to lean into the spirit. 👻
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