The Texas Hill Country comes alive in October with pumpkins, parades, haunted houses, and family festivals. From Buda’s Boo-Da Halloween to Driftwood’s Fall Festival, there’s something for everyone — whether you’re chasing thrills, taking the kids trick-or-treating, or looking for a cozy market day.
Here are the biggest Fall and Halloween events in Hays County you can’t miss this season, plus a full roundup of even more fall fun in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Buda, Kyle, Driftwood, and San Marcos.
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Main Events
Buda – Boo-Da Halloween (Oct. 25)
Best Audience: Families, kids of all ages
Cost: Free
Website: Boo-Da Halloween
Insider Tip: Costumes aren’t required, but they make the trick-or-treating and games extra fun.
One of Buda’s signature annual events, Boo-Da Halloween transforms City Park into a family-friendly celebration with candy stations, games, live entertainment, and plenty of photo ops.
Buda – Nightmare in the Studio Haunted House (Oct. 23-25)
Best Audience: Teens, adults, thrill seekers
Cost: $15–20
Website: Nightmare in the Studio
Insider Tip: Not for the faint of heart — expect strobe lights, jump scares, and immersive sets.
Hosted by Inspired Minds Art Center, this creative haunted house blends artistry with terror.
Dripping Springs – Hill Country Harvest Market (Oct. 11-12)
Best Audience: Shoppers
Cost: $6 per person
Website: Hill Country Harvest Market
Insider Tip: Save $1 on your entry fee by bringing a non-perishable food donation for Helping Hands Food Pantry.
Our vendors will be bringing the best in clothing, home and holiday decor, jewelry, gourmet food, Texas handmade, Scentsy, gifts for the guys, art, accessories, candles, and so much more. We will also have lots of hourly door prizes along with tons of great shopping!
Dripping Springs – Hell Country Haunt Presents: INVASION Haunted House & Hayride
Best Audience: Teens, adults, horror fans
Cost: ~$20–25
Website: INVASION Haunted House & Hayride
Insider Tip: Wear sturdy shoes and bring a jacket — the hayride can get chilly at night.
An extraterrestrial-themed haunted house and hayride at Ranch Park, mixing spooky sets with outdoor thrills.
Dripping Springs – 2025 DSRP Family Fall Fest (Oct. 26th 2-5PM)
Best Audience: Families, kids, community members
Cost: $5 per person
Website: DSRP Fall Fest
A family festival at Dripping Springs Ranch Park featuring games, activities, and a hop-on, hop-off hayride featuring themed stations throughout the park.
Driftwood – Driftwood Fall Festival (Oct. 15 – Nov. 2)
Best Audience: Families, festival-goers, shoppers
Cost: $8-15 per person
Website: Driftwood Fall Festival
Enjoy fall activities such as a haze maze, hay mountain, beautiful pumpkin photo ops, farm animal experiences, petting zoo, an artisan market and quality, local food & beverage.
Kyle – Kyle Founders Parade & Fall Festival (Oct. 11)
Best Audience: Families, parade lovers
Cost: Free
Website: Kyle Founders Parade
Insider Tip: Arrive early for the parade — kids will love catching candy from floats.
One of Kyle’s biggest annual celebrations with floats, food trucks, music, and vendors.
San Marcos –Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival (Oct. 24)
Best Audience: Families, kids
Cost: Free
Website: Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival
There’ll be ghoulies and ghosties and long-legged beasties, sodas and popcorn and other sweet eats, contests and games and all kinds of treaties, in an evening of fun and fall-themed freebies at Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival.
Wimberley – Valley Pumpkin Fest (Oct. 7–31)
Best Audience: Families, kids, photographers
Cost: Free Admission, Cash for certain attractions
Website: Wimberley Valley Pumpkin Fest
Insider Tip: Go early on weekends for lighter crowds and better photo ops.
Celebrate fall in the Hill Country at our first-ever Wimberley Valley Pumpkin Fest! Bring the whole family (and your pups too!) for a full day of fall fun at the winery & brewery.
Wimberley – Boo Hole Halloween (Oct. 18)
Best Audience: Families, kids
Cost: Free
Website: Boo Hole Halloween
Insider Tip: Bring a flashlight — evening trails get dark quickly.
All ghouls and goblins will enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, Halloween-themed carnival games, live music, and more! Show off your creativity in the costume contest for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Hold onto your witch hats for the haunted trail, s’mores, and photo booths!
Wrapping It Up
From pumpkin festivals and parades to haunted houses and costume bashes, Hays County knows how to celebrate fall. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly trick-or-treating or late-night parties, there’s something happening almost every weekend in October.
So put on your costume, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and dive into one of these fall and halloween events in Hays County.