October 30–November 1, 2026 edition
Halloween falls on Saturday this year, so the costumes come out all weekend. Friday has a free trunk-or-treat in West Lake Hills and a late-night monster ball at the Blanton, Saturday is an all-day costume party downtown, and Sunday brings Día de los Muertos to Waterloo Greenway. The Austin Film Festival screens all weekend. Times below are for October 30–November 1, 2026. Check with each organizer before you go, since schedules can change.
This weekend’s events
Austin Film Festival
*Friday, October 30–Sunday, November 1; times vary*
The 33rd Austin Film Festival runs October 29 through November 5, with screenings of independent features and premieres, filmmaker Q&As, and panels and workshops on screenwriting and the film business. A Film Pass covers screenings; badges add the conference panels and parties. See badges and film passes.
Trunk or Treat in the Hills
*Friday, October 30; 5:00 PM–8:00 PM*
Hotel Viata, at 320 S. Capital of Texas Highway in West Lake Hills, hosts a free Halloween evening with decorated cars and specialty vehicles, a trick-or-treat trail, music and a costume parade with prizes. Seasonal cocktails, zero-proof drinks and bites are available to buy. Outdoor plans depend on the weather. RSVP for Trunk or Treat.
B Scene: Monster Ball
*Friday, October 30; 7:00 PM–11:00 PM*
The Blanton Museum of Art stays open late for a monster ball inspired by its exhibition Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley. Golden Dawn Arkestra plays live, and there is a pop-up monster print show, gallery scavenger hunts, hands-on art making and a costume contest. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for Blanton members and $10 for youth; children get in free. Buy B Scene tickets.
Upstairs at Scareoline: Halloween Party
*Saturday, October 31; starts at 11:00 AM, runs all day*
Upstairs at Caroline, the rooftop bar downtown, turns into a Halloween party from late morning into the night, with live DJs, a themed cocktail menu and a costume contest with giveaways. Reserve a spot ahead on Eventbrite. Reserve a spot at Scareoline.
Dia de los Muertos at Waterloo Greenway
*Sunday, November 1; 4:00 PM–8:00 PM*
Waterloo Greenway's free Día de los Muertos celebration fills the Moody Amphitheater with community ofrendas, a pet altar, mariachi, Aztec dance and ballet folklórico. There is an artisan market presented by Future Front Texas, calavera face painting and local food and drinks. The altars stay up through Monday, November 2. Learn more about Día de los Muertos.
Homes featured this weekend
Three Keenan Group homes: a private exclusive in Northwest Hills, a new listing near Hyde Park and a Northwest Hills home that is back on the market. Prices shown are list prices.
7311 Running Rope
*Private Exclusive · Now Scheduling Tours*
Northwest Hills · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths · 3,584 square feet · $2,750,000
A 2024-built home in Northwest Hills with modern design, five bedrooms, four full baths and a backyard set up for entertaining year-round. Because it is a private exclusive, contact us to schedule a tour before it reaches the MLS.
3504 West Avenue
*Just Listed*
Heritage · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths · 1,851 square feet · $1,100,000
A 1950s home with a modern renovation, a detached ADU, a screened back patio and a front courtyard. With a 99 Bike Score and an 87 Walk Score, it is an easy ride to the UT Medical District and a short walk to Central Market, Honey Moon Spirit Lounge and Via 313, with Quack's Bakery and Antonelli's Cheese Shop nearby in Hyde Park.
6213 Edwards Mountain Cove
*Back on Market*
Northwest Hills · 4 bedrooms · 3 full baths · 1 half bath · 3,307 square feet · $1,500,000
A Muskin-built traditional on a quiet cul-de-sac in Edwards Mountain, on a 0.31-acre lot under mature live oaks, with Hill Country and downtown skyline views to the north, east and south. The level front yard and long driveway are rare in the hills. Inside are just-refinished hardwood floors, a two-story entry, a kitchen with a Wolf gas range, an office with pocket doors and a flexible second living space. The primary suite has a sitting area, a large walk-in closet and its own deck facing the views.
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