Do you ever feel like there are just TOO MANY EVENTS in the Texas Hill Country, especially in the Fall? In true Texas spirit, Halloween and Fall events get bigger and better every year.
In a previous post, I shared how you can “Fall so hard” throughout the months of October and November, visiting pumpkin patches, immersing yourself in nature on guided hikes, peeping some leaves, carrying on the Friday Night Lights tradition, and enjoying carnival games at multiple festivals.
This post, however, is all about the big day at the end of October: Halloween. If you’re into costumes, candy, and family-friendly-frights, here’s the list of Halloween-themed events you’re looking for. And if you’re still in need of a costume, we’ve got you covered with affordable last-minute ideas.
Trick or Treat Events
Boo Hole in Wimberley: Saturday, Oct 18th, 4-8 pm at Blue Hole Park. Trick or treat trail, games, costume contest, and food trucks. FREE
Trick or Treat at the Springs Family Y: Wed, Oct 23rd from 9-11 am OR 4-6 pm. Registration required (click the link). FREE, recommended for younger children.
Trunk or Treat and Kidpreneur Fair at DSCL: Saturday, October 26th, 1-3 pm at Dripping Springs Library. FREE but bring $$ to buy handmade products sold by local kidpreneurs.
Boo-da Halloween in Buda: Saturday, Oct 26th, 4:30-7:30 pm at Buda City Park. Trick or treating, costume contests, story time, games, and food trucks. FREE
Trunk or Treat at 12 Fox Beer Co in Dripping Springs: Sunday, Oct 27th, 3-6 pm. FREE. (Adult costume contest event will be held the night before.)
Trunk or Treat at Chick Fil A in Belterra Village: Tues, Oct 29th, 5-8 pm. Music, games, and treats.
Hallows-Eve-Eve Trick or Treat Party at Dreamland DS: Wednesday, Oct 30th, 5-8 pm. Trick or treat at each mini golf hole and watch Hocus Pocus on the big screen.
Smiles Tooth Town Trick or Treating Experience at Smiles of DS: Thursday, Oct 31st, 2:30 – 4 pm. Costumes encouraged. Games and treats. 170 Benney Lane. FREE.
Movie Nights
Evo Cinemas in Belterra: Check showtimes for the new Beetlejuice, as well as Halloween classics like Hocus Pocus, The Lost Boys, Hotel Transylvania, and Nightmare Before Christmas.
Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theater in New Braunfels: Check link for special showings of family-friendly Halloween classics.
Waterloo Ice House Fall Family Movies: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 7 pm at the 360 & 2222 location. (Some Saturdays will be football games.)
Haunted Houses
Haunted House @ Proof and Cooper in Johnson City: Sat Oct 18th & 25th, Sun Oct 19th & 26th. $5 entry fee donated to local volunteer fire department. 13 haunted rooms and horror movie characters, plus haunted cocktail bar. Younger kids can attend from 6-7 pm for a tame version; older kids and adults can test their courage starting at 7:30 pm.
Outbreak Haunted House and Hayride in Dripping Springs: Fridays and Saturdays in October at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 7:30-10:30 pm. For ages 13+. Advanced tickets recommended, $5-$18.
Haunted Trail in Wimberley: Saturdays, Oct 19th and 26th, 8-9:30 pm at Blue Hole Regional Park. $2, advanced registration recommended.
Best Neighborhoods in Drip for Trick or Treating on Halloween
The city of Dripping Springs is known for its small-town charm, neighborly behavior, and generosity. We know that many Drip residents live in rural areas and can’t go trick or treating near home. The large neighborhoods in the area are fun and safe places to spend Halloween. Please remind kids to be respectful when visiting other people’s neighborhoods and that gratitude (not attitude) goes a long way. Here’s our list of the top picks for neighborhood trick or treating:
- Belterra
- Headwaters
- Big Sky
- Founders Ridge
- Ledgestone
We hope you enjoy the recommendations we make on this website. We don’t copy and paste a list or calendar of everything going on in the area. Not only would that list be overwhelming, but we only want to recommend events or attractions that we ourselves or our friends have personally enjoyed. Please subscribe so that you don’t miss out on the best of the Texas Hill Country!
