Spook-tacular Halloween events in the Highland Lakes
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Highland Lakes communities are getting into the spirit of Halloween throughout October with festivals, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, live entertainment, and more.
Check out the events below to help scare the boredom away. Be sure to check out the DailyTrib calendar throughout the week as more events crop up ahead of Oct. 31.
Downtown Square, E. Jackson Street in Burnet
4:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22
Downtown Burnet will be filled with ghoulish fun during this year’s Boo-tiques and Brews. Community members can expect trick or treating at local businesses, raffles and giveaways, free hotdogs, and cold brews.
Hill Country Haunted House at The Old Lumberyard
209 E. Main Street in Johnson City
Pee-wee hour 6-7:30 p.m., terror hours 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 23-24
Faint-hearted residents beware, the Hill Country Haunted House is back and scarier than ever, bleeding screams into the Halloween night in Johnson City. Admission is $10, with all proceeds going to the Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department and 4H.
Halloween Hayrides at the Cider Mill
Round Mountain Cider Mill, 222 Lee Lane in Round Mountain
Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Oct. 31-Nov. 1
The RMCM is hosting free Halloween hay rides during the last two weekends of October. Pumpkins will also be available for any crafty residents ready to make a spook-tacular jack-o-lantern.
Badu Park, 300 Legion Drive in Llano
5-9 p.m. Oct. 24
A festive favorite in Llano, the river pumpkin float is back and kicks off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. Watch carved pumpkins light the river while snacking on candy and enjoying games.
Trunk or Treat at FMC Marble Falls
1101 Bluebonnet Drive in Marble Falls
5-7 p.m. Oct. 25
First Methodist Church is hosting its annual trunk or treat event on Sunday, Oct. 25. The event is free and open to the public, and features candy, costumes, and more.
Quarry Park, 2221 Phillips Ranch Road in Granite Shoals
6-8 p.m. Oct. 30
Granite Shoals residents gather ‘round with costumes on and candy bags in hand for an evening of trunk or treating at Quarry Park.
Haley Nelson Park, 200 Garden Trails Road in Burnet
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31
The Highland Lakes Metal Detecting Club is hosting a Halloween egg hunt for kids under 18. Metal detectors will be provided, and parents are welcome to hunt with kids. Entry is a $5 donation to the club.
301 E. Graves Street
4-6 p.m. Oct. 31
First Methodist Church of Burnet will celebrate Halloween in grand fashion this year, bringing a bounce house, costume contest, dance-off, live music, and more to Graves Street.
Main Street in Marble Falls
4-7 p.m. Oct. 31
Miniature Marble Falls residents rejoice! Trick or treating, games, and more are coming to downtown on Halloween night, ensuring there’s enough candy to go around this October.
Vaughan Street in Bertram
5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31
Gather the family for trick or treating madness in downtown Bertram. Visitors can expect free candy, festive games, and a costume contest that starts at 7 p.m.