Get your dose of #eventstobescene and check out these awesome local Halloween and Fall 2022 celebrations!
Fall is here, and Abilene has plenty for you and the family to do this time of year. Check out these Halloween and Fall activities in Abilene!
Sep 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Matera Gardens Fall Vendor Market
Join us for the Matera Gardens Fall Vendor Market on September 10th 2022!
Sep 17, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
6th Annual Socktoberfest
Join us on Saturday, September 17th for our Socktoberfest festival! This is a free event for the community! We will have live music, food trucks, our West Texas take on traditional Oktoberfest tasty treats, and traditional Oktoberfest games! It is a family friendly environment and we would love to celebrate the day with y’all! We highly encourage dancing, singing, playing games, and dressing in traditional dress for the event! So Prost y’all! Stay tuned for a post with our hour by hour happenings. It’ll be up soon!
Sockdolager Brewing Co., 833 S. 1st St.
Sep 17, 10 a.m.
Socktoberfest 5k/1 Mile Beer Run
Come out for Abilene’s first and only beer run!
https://www.active.com/abilene-tx/running/distance-running-races/socktoberfest-5k-1-mile-beer-run-2022
Sep 23 – Nov 6
Denton Valley Farms Fall Festivities
Join us at SUP Abilene for a HP2 Watch Party!
The Toasted Traveler, Where’s The Bar, Abilene Axe Company and Welded by Kady will arrive at 7:30 so come early, grab a drink, enjoy the entertainment and sunset on the beach. Movie starts at 8:30. Bring a blanket, seating is on a sandy beach.
Sep 23, 7:30 p.m.
Hocus Pocus 2 Watch Party
We will be open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday through November 6th
Fridays 4:30-11pm
Saturdays 10am-11pm
Sundays 11am-5pm
Saturdays 10am-11pm
Sundays 11am-5pm
Biggest Pumpkin Patch in The Big Country! Huge expansion this year including an additional parking lot, more booths for ticket purchasing to keep lines down, and additional bathrooms! We are also opening up another portion of our farm to give you even more space to roam and have fun!
Sep 29, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Extreme Pumpkin Carving at the NCCIL
Come learn some fun ways to carve and decorate your pumpkins!
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St.
Oct 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hocus Pocus Candle Making Event
Join us as we gather around the wax cauldron for a fun night of ‘Hocus Pocus’ Candle Making. We will have a special label for this candle making event. Reserve your seat online. Spots are limited. Featured Fragrances: ‘I Smell Children’ + ‘Witches Brew’ + ‘I Put a Spell on You’ + “Come, we fly!” this October 1st
To reserve a private group, please contact us.
Abilene Candle Co., 806C S. 2nd St.
https://www.abilenecandleco.com/product/hocus-pocus-candle-workshop-saturday-10-1/17?cs=true&cst=custom
Oct 6, 6 p.m.
Grace Studio: Autumn Scene Painting
Create a stand-out art piece for your wall or porch! This class will show you how to paint a custom autumn scene onto a glass window pane, reclaimed from a downtown business building. Receive ideas and instruction from our Art Educator and design your painting to fit your style. Leave with a finished piece ready for display.
No experience necessary. Bring your own snacks and beverages to enjoy while you work!
We only have 19 of these vintage windows left, so register today!
The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
Oct 8, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Holy Family Fall Fest
We look forward to everyone joining us at Holy Family Catholic Church for our Fall Fest! Games, entertainment and great food!
Holy Family Catholic Church, 5410 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Oct 11, 7:30 p.m.
Abilene Community Band Fall Concert
The Abilene Community Band will present a fall concert on Tuesday, October 11th, at 7:30pm in the historic Paramount Theatre. Admission is free, and donations will be accepted toward the Joe Stephens Community Band Endowment Fund.
Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 29, Oct 30, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Boo at the Zoo
Abilene’s favorite Halloween tradition is back, welcoming families from all over the Big Country! This year Boo at the Zoo has GROWN to four days. Join us October 15th! Your little ghosts and goblins will sink their fangs into goodies at community based Trick-or-Treat stations spread throughout the Zoo while also enjoying live entertainment – including the Bubble Lady – animal encounters, costume dance parties, and more throughout the day.
Abilene Zoo, 2070 Zoo Ln
Oct 15, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Join us for our fall trunk or treat! Fun for the whole family!!!
Minda Street Church of Christ, 701 Minda St.
Oct 20, 7:30 p.m.
The Banishing – Murder Mystery Party
Will you be the one to solve the mystery of Screaming Sheila?! Join us on October 20th 2022 for a spooky show by the Crawford Theatre. Tickets are $30 per person. Charcuterie Table by Graze Abilene & Two Craft Cocktails included with ticket price. Purchase tickets by emailing us at Colby@kaolounge.com.
Kao Lounge, 137B Oak St.
Oct 20, 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Haunted House at Play Faire Park
Enter the Lair… if you dare. The Umpteenth Annual Haunted House at Play Faire Park has been revamped into the Dragon’s Lair, a Labyrinth of Horror. Be prepared for a scare and watch out for dragons. $10 a tour, miniature golf included.
Play Faire Park, 2300 N. 2nd St.
Oct 22, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Girls Night – Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
All ‘Gourd-geous’ Girls Welcome!
Wear your coziest PJs and come enjoy Crafts and a Movie with us.
DIY Pumpkin Sugar Scrub
Decorate your Pumpkin Craft
Halloween Movie to ‘FALL’ for
Wear your coziest PJs and come enjoy Crafts and a Movie with us.
DIY Pumpkin Sugar Scrub
Decorate your Pumpkin Craft
Halloween Movie to ‘FALL’ for
$10 per ‘Gourd-geous’ Girl.
*Lovely Ladies only** Ages 4+ if accompanied by a parent
*Lovely Ladies only** Ages 4+ if accompanied by a parent
Rose Recreation Center, 2601 S. 7th St.
Register online at AbileneTX.gov/Signup
Oct 22, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Boo Bash at the Swenson House
Be part of the historic Swenson house Boo Bash Halloween Costume Party on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 7pm-11pm. Enjoy dancing, appetizers and beverages for $75 a person. Prizes will be awarded for winning costumes! Come out and support this fundraiser for the Swenson. This is a 21 & up ONLY event.
Swenson House, 1726 Swenson St.
Oct 26, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Southern Hills Church of Christ
Southern Hills will host Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 26, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in our parking lot. In addition to costumes and candy, this year’s family-friendly event will feature food trucks and outdoor games.
Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Oct 27, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Trunk r Treat at Abilene Police Department
Halloween at the Abilene Police Department.
Abilene Police Department, 4565 S. 1st St.
Oct 27, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos Family Festival
Join The Grace Museum and other downtown partners at this year’s Día de los Muertos Family Festival!
A FREE EVENT for the Abilene Community
Folklorico Dancers | Community Ofrenda | Crafts | Snacks | Activities for all ages
We’ll have many activities happening downtown at our different partner locations! Everything is free and activities can be enjoyed by all ages:
The Grace Museum – Community ofrenda | St. Vincent’s Ballet Folklorico performance | Sugar skulls
North’s Funeral Home (hosted at The Grace) – Marigold headbands
Center for Contemporary Arts – Face painting | Papel picado
Abilene Public Library, Main Branch – Book readings | Coloring
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature – Book readings | Playing Loteria | Loteria craft
Seven and One Books – Book reading
North’s Funeral Home (hosted at The Grace) – Marigold headbands
Center for Contemporary Arts – Face painting | Papel picado
Abilene Public Library, Main Branch – Book readings | Coloring
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature – Book readings | Playing Loteria | Loteria craft
Seven and One Books – Book reading
Visit https://thegracemuseum.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2022/ to learn more!
Oct 27, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Fall Outdoor Movie Series at Moose Mountain
Join us for our Fall Outdoor Movie Series at Moose Mountain! Enjoy our patio and cozy fireplace, while watching a good flick with friends and family!
10/27 Hotel Transylvania
• Bring a camping chair and blankets and get comfy!
• FREE popcorn while supplies last!
• FREE popcorn while supplies last!
Moose Mountain Coffee Bar, 817 S. 2nd St.
Oct 28, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Costume Parent’s Night Out
Includes food, fun, and games. Movie time, DANCE PARTY.
$35 for first child.
$20 for siblings.
$35 for first child.
$20 for siblings.
Please note: If your child has any special dietary concerns, you are welcome to provide their food.
Team Chip Martial Arts, 2218 S. 14th St.
Oct 28, 6 p.m.
Halloween Family Fun
Join us for this awesome Halloween family fun event! There will be an outdoor showing of “Hotel Transylvania,” bounce house, concessions, a kid-friendly haunted walkthrough, and photo areas! Admission includes access to all areas! Bring a lawn chair!
Nelson Park Festival Gardens, E.S. 11th and Loop 322
Oct 28 – 31, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Haunted House at Station 1
Trapped @ Station 1!! Haunted house!!
Station 1, 140 Mulberry
Oct 28-29, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
12th Armored Division Haunted House
Are you ready for a good scare this Halloween? Come enjoy our first annual, multi-floor haunted house! Bring the whole family and those not interested in the high-thrill scares can enjoy our carnival with WWII and Halloween-themed games, prizes, and crafts. Buy just an admission to the Haunted House, or save and buy a combo that includes a haunted house admission, unlimited carnival games, AND admission to the 12th Armored Division Museum, valid up to 6 months after purchase.
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum, 1289 N. 2nd St
Oct 28, 7 p.m.
Halloween Trivia Night
Trick or treat yo’self with some spooky trivia on the creek! Give ’em pumpkin to talk about and dress up for extra points toward the big prize at the end!
October 28th at 7pm!
**Doors will open at 6pm**
**Doors will open at 6pm**
Creep it real cause you can WIN! There are 6 rounds with a winner each round! If you don’t win a round, don’t be a jerk-o-lantern.…the overall winner gets a CASH POT of up to $500!
Tickets are required to take part.
Groups of 4 people per team.
Tables are $40 each – This will reserve you a spot for a team of 4.
Groups of 4 people per team.
Tables are $40 each – This will reserve you a spot for a team of 4.
Grab your team and eat, drink, and be scary.
The Winery at Willow Creek, 4353 S. Treadaway Blvd.
Oct 29, 10 a.m.
Family Fall Fest
Join us at Wylie Baptist on October 29 for a fun day of fall festivities! We’ll have something for every member of the family: craft fair, car rally, May Farm petting zoo, kiddie train rides, carnival games (prizes and candy!), inflatables, illusionist shows, face painters, balloon artist, cake walk, bingo, and FREE food. Bring your entire family and come FALL in love with Jesus at Wylie Baptist Church!
Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Oct 29, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Center for Transformational Development Fall Fest
Free fun event for the kids! Free Hotdogs to the first 200 attendees, games and trunk or treat!!
The Center for Transformation Development Fall Fest, 300 N. Judge Ely Blvd
Oct 29, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Drug Emporium
It’s time again for our Halloween Family Fun Trunk-or-Treat right here in our parking lot! Bring the kids for a safe and fun Halloween Celebration!
We are looking for Halloween Fun-Loving folks to decorate their trucks and pass out candy! We will have a contest and the best decorated trunk will win a $100 Drug Emporium Gift Card!! 
Please contact the store or send us a message through FB or Instagram! Thank you!!
Drug Emporium, 2550 Barrow St.
Oct 29, 2 p.m.
Trunk & Treat
Join us for our outdoor trunk & treat in the center parking lot. We will begin at 2pm and the TRUNK DECORATING CONTEST winner will be announced at 3pm. Candy & treats for the kids with a contest for the adults!
Wisteria Place Retirement Living, 3401 S. 32nd St.
Oct 29, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Team Chip Trunk or Treat
Join us for an EPIC trunk or treat!
Team Chip Martial Arts, 2218 S. 14th St.
Oct 29, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Express ER
Come one come all and join ExpressER for this very fun TRUNK-OR-TREAT! We will have a costume contest along with some creepy decorated trunks for all the trick or treaters! You can even trick or treat in our ER!!!! We cant wait to see everyone!
Express ER, 4157 Buffalo Gap Rd.
Oct 29, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at Aldersgate Abilene
Join us for the Aldersgate Abilene Trunk or Treat this year on October 29th. Please feel free to share and invite your friends!
Aldersgate Abilene, 1741 Sayles Blvd.
Oct 29, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fall Festival
Join us for the 2022 Fall Festival at GV Daniels Recreation Center on October 29th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The Trunk or Treat will start at 6:00pm Haunted House will Open at 6:30pm Spend the evening Clowning Around at the trunk or treat, or enjoy some Spooky Snacks while you Scream in Fright in our Haunted House. Bring the Family for Free Food, Games and more!
G.V. Daniels Recreation Center, 541 N. 8th St.
Oct 29, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Halloween in the Park
Come out for a night of safe trick-or-treating and help support the Friends of Abilene State Park at our annual Halloween event! There will be educational programs, candy, and lots of screams! Make sure to stick around for the Star Party afterwards. Bring flashlights as it will be dark. Cost: $10 per car
Abilene State Park, 150 Park Rd, Tuscola
Oct 30, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Come join us for some family friendly Halloween fun! October 30th from 2-4 PM we will be at our north location. We will have the driveway partially blocked off for safety. There will be games, candy, music, themed snowcones & coffee! Fun for everyone. Come out, bring the fam & hangout with us for a bit! Anyone wearing a costume will be put in a raffle for a prize. 
ShowCones & Coffee Abilene, 3375 Ambler Ave.
Oct 31, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Halloween Open Gym
We are hosting a HALLOWEEN OPEN GYM! It’s like regular Open Gym but with even more fun options!! All ages welcome!
-Pumpkin Spike court: volleyball pick up games
-Fantasy Futsal court: indoor soccer pick up games #ghouuuuls
-Dunk-or-Treat court: basketball pick up games
-Dodgeball court: dodgeball games
-Fantasy Futsal court: indoor soccer pick up games #ghouuuuls
-Dunk-or-Treat court: basketball pick up games
-Dodgeball court: dodgeball games
There will also be carnival games, face painting, LONE BULL SHAVED ICE, candy, and a COSTUME CONTEST (please keep it PG and family-friendly).
You either pay $5 to come in OR you can dress up and get in for FREE (as long as your costume has court-appropriate shoes)!
Come hang out with us on Halloween!!
Dodge Jones Youth Sports Center, 1042 Loop 322
Oct 31, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Trunk or Treat Festival at Lytle South Baptist Church
Free Food (Hot Dogs to Cotton Candy) Drink, Bounce House, Characters, and much more. LOTS OF CANDY!!!
Lytle South Baptist Church, 1125 E. Industrial Blvd.
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