Spooktacular Halloween Fun in Texas State Parks

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent this bulletin at 10/13/2021 03:00 PM CDT

Get a jump-start on Halloween this year by visiting a state park near you! Many parks are offering holiday-themed festivities all month long for you and your friends and family to enjoy. From trick-or-treating and edible creepy crawlies to costume contests and "zombie" hikes, we've planned great Halloween-themed events for everyone.

Find Halloween Events Near You:

Austin Area
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
East Texas
Houston Area
Panhandle Area
San Antonio
South Texas Events

Some events are weather dependent; call ahead to confirm park events.

Austin Area

Trail of Terror at Lockhart (Oct. 22, 23) – Hike a haunted trail in the dark – if you dare! Registration required; recommended for ages 12+.

Halloween Treats from a Dutch Oven at Colorado Bend (Oct. 30) – Learn how to cook a Pumpkin Spice Cake in a Dutch oven. Free samples!

Halloween Fest at McKinney Falls (Oct. 30) – Join us for a fun evening of candy, costumes, and creativity!

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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Boo in the Park 2021 at Lake Tawakoni (Oct. 23) – Bring the family out for a campsite decorating contest, pumpkin carving contest, trick-or-treating, and spooky storytelling.

Boo in the Park at Eisenhower (Oct. 30) – Explore our decorated campground and enjoy some trick-or-treating and other fun activities.

Halloween at the Hatchery 2021 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (Oct. 28) – Grab your costumes and trick-or-treating bags for an evening of family-friendly fun.

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East Texas

Jack-o-lantern Scavenger Hunt at Martin Dies, Jr. (Oct. 30) – Can you find the plastic jack-o-lanterns hidden along park trails?

5th Annual Halloween Boo Camp at Lake Bob Sandlin (Oct. 30) – Come join us for a great night of trick-or-treating and jack-o-lantern contests!

Candy and Cauldrons at Martin Creek Lake (Oct. 30) – Trick-or-treat at our ghoulishly decorated shelter loop for some safe family fun!

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Houston Area

HOWL-oween Campfire Program and Guided Night Hike at Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 30) – Experience the mystery of the night with a fireside chat and ranger-led walk. Costumes welcome!

Halloween Spooktacular at Sea Center Texas (Oct. 24) – Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun.

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Panhandle Area

Caprock Campers Hall of Fall at Caprock Canyons (Oct. 30) – Celebrate Fall by decorating your campsite! Who will win the top prize?

Campsite Crime Scene Mystery at San Angelo (Oct. 30) – There has been a crime committed at one of our campsites; help a park ranger solve the mystery and find the culprit!

Campfire Stories and S'mores at San Angelo (Oct. 31) – Enjoy this Halloween with some tasty s'mores and haunted stories by the campfire.

Halloween in the Park at Abilene (Oct. 30) – Safe trick-or-treating at the park!

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San Antonio

Halloween Discovery Tables at Hill Country State Natural Area (Oct. 30) – Learn about bats, snakes, skulls, and more!

Halloween Night Hike! at Guadalupe River (Oct. 30) – Come on a Halloween Night Hike with us, as we focus on some of the "spooky" critters we might encounter at night!

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South Texas Events

Spiders of the Night at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley (Oct. 16) – Friend or foe? Uncover the secrets of spiders and learn how to sniff them out.

Hallowed Moon at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley (Oct. 21) – Take a closer look at the full moon through a telescope with a ranger.

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