10.12.2023

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👻 Are you s-s-s-scared?

Your guide to Halloween costumes and events in ATX

Bring the kids along for some festive activities, trick-or-treating, and costume planning at the Hill Country Galleria. | Photo via kirin_photo and Getty Images

There are just 19 days left until Halloween, are you scared and prepared yet?

Before the witching hour hits, don’t forget to secure a costume (maybe one of these fa-boo-lus Austin-themed looks) and gear up for one of these events.

Where to get a costume

ATX_CPE_Experience_Fall-Halloween_2021_41 (2).jpg — You’ll want to dress up for the haunted mansion experience at the decked-out Commodore Perry Estate.
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Photo via the Commodore Perry Estate

Aside from Spirit Halloween and Party City, get costumes at these local shops:

Coco Coquette, 2109 E. Cesar Chavez St.
While this might not be a costume shop, this accessory store vends fantasy rainbow wigs + jewelry.

A Cut Above Costumes, 150 Texas Ave., Ste. #105, Round Rock
From capes and corsets to murder mystery attire, consultants at this shop can help you find costumes to rent.

Secret Oktober, 5318 Menchaca Rd.
This shop offers new, used, and handmade items. You’re sure to find goth and post-punk attire here.

Violet Crown Costume Company, 704 State Hwy. 71, C100, Bastrop
Rent vintage and contemporary costumes, equipment, and uniforms for men and women.

Where to celebrate

ATX_MOIhalloween — Try some creepy treats like cotton candy with candy worms, and ice cream sundaes with toppings like meringue ghosts, gummy bugs, and licorice bats.
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Photo courtesy Museum of Ice Cream

Make the most of the scariest holiday with one of these events:

Halloween Trick or Treat | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 12-3 p.m. | Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave | Free | Have the kids collect treats from local retailers and enjoy a performance by Joe McDermott.

Haunted Mansion Party | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 4-7 p.m. | Commodore Perry Estate, 4100 Red River St., Austin | $15-$35 | Grab the kids for some trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a scavenger hunt, and a performance by the Bros Fresh.

Lefty’s Shop of Horrors | Now-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | Lefty’s Brick Bar, 1813 E. 6th St., Austin | Cost of purchase | Step into this 21+ Halloween experience with themed cocktails and rotating events through Halloween night.

Halloween at the Museum of Ice Cream | Now-Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | Museum of Ice Cream, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin | $29 | Enjoy devilishly good, themed treats at this photo museum.

Asked

What’s your favorite part of Halloween?

A. The costumes
B. Giving out candy
C. Haunted houses
D. Pumpkin carving

Cat's outta the bag

Events

Thursday, Oct. 12

2nd Street Block Party | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 3-7 p.m. | 2nd Street District, 421 W. 3rd St., Austin | Free | Head to the 2nd Street District for an unofficial ACL pre-party with DJ sets, shopping, and tarot card readings.
Latin Heritage Night | Thursday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Wax Myrtle’s, 506 San Jacinto Blvd., 4th Floor, Austin | Free | Celebrate Latin Heritage Month with Austin Latinas Unidas, live music, vendors, and festive specials.
“Twelfth Night” | Now-Saturday, Oct. 21 | 8-10:30 p.m. | The Curtain Theater, 7400 Coldwater Canyon Dr., Austin | $17-$25 | See the Shakespeare classic on stage.

Friday, Oct. 13

Ghouls Nite Party | Friday, Oct. 13 | 5-8 p.m. | The Art Garage, 11190 Circle Dr., Ste. 202-4, Austin | $15-$30 | Enjoy the fall vibes with pumpkin pottery painting, a complimentary pumpkin martini or mocktail, and witchy music.
Tucson Roadrunners vs. Texas Stars | Friday, Oct. 13-Saturday, Oct. 14 | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | $22-$59 | Cheer on the Texas Stars — a Dallas Stars affiliate — at this hockey game.
Austin City Limits Festival | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin | $170-$5,705 | Enjoy two weekends of live music at this annual festival.

Saturday, Oct. 14

Halloween at the Hive | Saturday, Oct. 14-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 1-5 p.m. | The Hive, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave | Take spooky photos with the family, make some art, enjoy face-painting, and win prizes.
Bonnie Raitt | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $64-$649 | The “Just Like That” tour is making a stop in the Capital City.

Events calendar here

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Drink

Should you really drink 8 glasses of water per day?

LMNT supports all activities — from trail running with the family to making healthier spicy margaritas with the girls. | Photos by LMNT

Since the 1940s, we’ve been told to drink eight glasses of water per day. But drinking beyond thirst dilutes blood electrolyte levels (especially sodium levels), leading to headaches, low energy, cramps, confusion, or worse.

The key? Add electrolytes into the mix.

Enter: LMNT.

Created by scientists, LMNT has enough sodium, potassium, and magnesium to get you truly hydrated. It has zero sugar and artificial colors — while offering fan-fave flavors like Citrus Salt and Raspberry Salt.

Get a free sample pack with any purchase

News Notes

Announced

The first round of showcasing artists for SXSW 2024 is here, including dozens of bands from around the world. Expect artists like Reality Club — who hail from Jakarta — and at least 10 from Austin, including Mama Duke and Lord Friday the 13th.

Sports

Talk about a game changer. After selling his first one-of-one Prizm Black Panini America trading card for $102,500 at auction, Arch Manning has decided to donate the proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.

Number

55,000. That’s how many new apartments are under construction along the I-35 corridor, with another 23,000 apartments proposed and thousands of single-family homes are in the pipeline. View a map of where they’re going. (Austin Business Journal)

Arts

Artists have four days left to submit an application for Tempo on the Trail, a public art program to create pieces along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. The Trail Conservancy will select eight teams, giving each a budget of $25,000. Submit an application.

Community

Spanish- and Vietnamese-speaking Texans can now seek legal help via TexasLawHelp.org. The free service offers every page in both languages to locals who can’t afford traditional legal help.

Watch

The Watcher boys (aka the former hosts of Buzzfeed Unsolved) took over the city last month to try some of Austin’s tastiest bites + bevs. Where did they go? Veracruz All Natural, Tiki Tatsu-Ya and OMG Squee.

Correction

In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared an incorrect date for the upcoming annular solar eclipse. The eclipse will take place at ~11:40 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 14 — don’t forget to pick up some free eclipse glasses.

Food

🍣 You had me at omakase

Get your dream omakase dinner in Austin at Sushi|Bar ATX

City editors Laura Figi and London Gibson were able to try the omakase experience for themselves. | Photo by ATXtoday

17. That’s how many gourmet bites you’ll savor when you sit down for Sushi|Bar ATX’s signature omakase dinner.

The moment you step through Sushi|Bar’s doors and sip on a complimentary welcome cocktail, all your troubles will melt away as the sushi melts in your mouth. Here’s what you can expect:

Arranged seating, complete with name placards
Dual sushi chefs to guide you through each bite
Expertly prepared fish imported from Japan, China, and elsewhere
Fresh wasabi
Optional wine or sake pairings

Visitors can also try the Terry Black’s bite — a piece made with cold smoked ocean trout, bacon jam, cornichon, and topped with the barbecue restaurant’s signature glaze — made in partnership with the barbecue restaurant through the fall.

Meals run $159-$300 per person, so consider this a special occasion dinner. Reservations are released on the first day of the month, one month in advance.

Don’t wait to book — reservations fill up fast.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

It has been a long, long time since I’ve dressed up for Halloween. I’d love to do something local as my costume this year, and as much as I could pull off a Liz Lambert costume, I don’t think the kids would get it.

Right now, the top option is Wooderson from “Dazed and Confused.”

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