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Embrace Spooky Season: Your Ultimate Guide to Halloween Fun and Festivities

Halloween is almost here, bringing with it seasonal spookiness and its thrilling charm. You might have had your Halloween plans set since mid-September, but if you're still working out the details, I'm here to help.

From candy shops to must visit pumpkin patches, let me be your guide to ensure that every aspect of your spooky season is perfectly planned and effortlessly executed.

Big Top Candy Shop

1706 South Congress Avenue / South Congress / @bigtopcandyshop

If you are looking for something sweet, look no further than Big Top Candy Shop.Big Top has been offering everything from nostalgic favorites to new creations from across the globe to South Congress since its conception in 2007.

Austin Ghost Tour

@austinghosttours

Austin blends its rich history with a spooky edge. From haunted hotels to eerie ghost tours, this vibrant city offers a thrilling mix of old-world charm and supernatural intrigue. 

Tarrytown Methodist Pumpkin Patch

2601 Exposition Boulevard / Tarrytown / @tumcaustin

Whether you are in the mood to bake a pie, carve a lantern or simply decorate your porch stoop Tarrytown Methodist is happy to supply you with all of your pumpkin needs. 

Boo at the Zoo

10808 Rawhide Trail / @austinzoo

Boo at the Zoo promises a fun-filled evening for families and children of all ages, with a Haunted House, a Haunted Train Ride, and an entertaining animal show. The zoo, beautifully decorated for Halloween, provides a magical and spooky backdrop for an unforgettable experience.

Panic at the Paramount

713 Congress Avenue / Downtown / @paramountaustin

This Halloween, dive into a spine-chilling experience at the Paramount Theater with a thrilling lineup of scary movies. Enjoy a night of suspense and scares in the historic, atmospheric setting of the theater, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit. 

Gibson Street Bar's Twisted Carnival

1109 South Lamar Boulevard / Zilker / @gibsonstbar

Gibson Street Bar is transforming into the Twisted Carnival this Halloween!

Get ready to step into a realm of eerie excitement and spine-chilling surprises where the circus never left. The menagerie is still waiting. And in the dark you may hear something moving where nothing should be.

Freaky Floats at the Austin Motel

1220 South Congress Avenue / South Congress / @austinmotel

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Austin Motel with a poolside, sundown screening of Beetlejuice!

Sweet Berry Farm

1801 FM 1980 / Marble Falls / @sweetberryfarm

For a laid-back autumn adventure with plenty of space to roam, visit

Sweet Berry Farm until November 3 for the annual Harvest of Fall Fun. Both kids and adults will enjoy hayrides, the Candy Corn Kid Maze, pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, face painting, crafts, and much more!

Am I missing one of your favorite Halloween haunts? Let me know so I can add it to the list!

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