Ghosts of Old Georgetown Ghost Tour
All-ages walking tour that includes a complimentary scoop of ice cream.
8 unique & unusual Halloween events near Killeen.
Killeen and surrounding towns present Halloween events for those seeking frights or family gatherings. Look for ticketed attractions like the Ghosts and Legends Tour in Waco, or consider free, family-friendly outdoor events such as Halloween at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin. Beyond these, explore further afield for unique celebrations, from arts markets to themed parties.
Family-friendly trick-or-treating from decorated trunks with games and music.
Overlooks downtown Austin from the Fairmont's 7th-floor spaces with four DJs.
Over 30,000 square feet of horror spanning five haunted attractions.
Annual Halloween classic ballet returning with new surprises.
See all the unique and unusual Halloween events in one place.
Eat first: tours run 90 minutes of walking, and most start between 7 and 9 pm, so book dinner two hours before the tour within a short walk of the meeting point, and keep it lighter than you would for a movie night. Afterward, a nightcap spot near the route's end lets the group unpack the stories, the debrief is half the fun.
The season doesn't end at midnight on the 31st: Día de los Muertos celebrations run October 31 through November 2, harvest markets and fall festivals continue into mid-November, and some attractions run one final discounted weekend. Costume and decor clearance peaks November 1-2 for next-year planning. If October overflowed, the first November weekend is the graceful catch-up window.
Cash in small bills alongside your card, since some vendors are cash-only while others are card-only, plus a sturdy tote or backpack for purchases and a cooler in the car for anything perishable. Go early for selection or the last hour for deals. Walk the full market once before buying, note the two best stalls, then circle back and commit.