4 costume parties to visit this Halloween

All dressed up with nowhere to go?

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The Arboretum’s Boo + Brew has activities for adults and kids alike.

Photo by Ben Porter

Halloween is this Monday, so we’re pulling our skeleton (costume) out of the closet. 💀

All dressed up but nowhere to go? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with local Halloween parties.

  • Boo + Brew | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4-6 p.m. | The Arboretum | Free | This family-friendly event features a candy crawl, face painting, alcohol sampling, and plenty of vendors.
  • Brew Paul’s Drag Show | Sat., Oct. 29 | 9 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Free | Catch a Halloween-themed show from your local drag queens + participate in a costume contest with gift card prizes. Arrive early for a good seat.
  • Hall-o-Funky | Sat., Oct 29 | 10-11:30 p.m. | Geraldine’s | Free | Get freaky + funky with live music from Noella Gray and the Imaginary Band, themed cocktails, and a creepy ambiance.
  • Nightmare on Gibson Street | Sat., Oct 29 | 12 p.m.-2 a.m. | Gibson Street Bar | Free | Don your costume while you dance to a DJ + grab Halloween-themed cocktails.

Send us a photo of your Halloween costume, and we might include it in an upcoming newsletter.

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Laura Figi has called Austin home for more than 12 years and has been known to say it’s her “favorite city in the world.” A proud graduate of Texas State University, she’s been working in local news since 2020. When she’s not working and learning about the community, you can find her at the local thrift shop, spending time with her two cats, or listening to live music.