#EventsToBeScene: Halloween 2020 Edition

Get your dose of #eventstobescene and check out these awesome local Halloween and Fall 2020 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 19 – Oct 18

Keep Abilene Beautiful 2020 Fall Sweep

This year’s annual Keep Abilene Beautiful Fall Sweep clean-up event will look a little different. Your small group can pick the day, time and location of your choice to volunteer and clean-up one of Abilene’s parks, recreation areas, or lakes. Keep Abilene Beautiful will still provide the clean-up supplies you pick the time that fits your schedule. Website: www.keepabilenebeautiful.org/fall-sweep-is-here

Oct 1-31

The Grace Museum

The Grace Museum library is open to the public with special illustrated Halloween books out and accessible for families to read together from their Family Reading Collection for the month! Website: https://www.thegracemuseum.org/

Oct 1-31

Premiere Cinema 10 at The Mall of Abilene

Hocus Pocus (PG) is playing now though the end of the month of October for $5.00! They will also have popcorn tubs on special for $5.50. Enjoy one with your movie or take one to go! For current policies and showtimes visit their website: https://www.pccmovies.com/location/3906/Abilene-PREMIERE-LUX-Cine-10-Abilene-Mall

Oct 3, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Socktoberfest

Celebrate the 4th Annual Socktoberfest with Sockdolager Brewing Company and The Toasted Traveler. Sockdolager Brewing Company, 833 S. 1st St., Abilene, 325-261-3247

Oct 8, 8 a.m.

October ArtWalk: Dia de los Muertes

ArtWalk is a monthly mini arts festival downtown hosted by the Center for Contemporary Arts. Bring the entire family to historic downtown where restaurants, shops, museums, galleries and entertainment await you! The October Artwalk theme is Dia de los Muertes. Adult Beverages available for purchase thanks to The Local. Special thanks to Lone Star Dry Goods for sponsoring live music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Website: https://www.center-arts.com/

Oct 10, 8 a.m.

Haunted Half Marathon

Have a haunted fun time on October 10 at the Haunted Half Marathon! The race starts at 8:00am at Elmdale Baptist Church (233 Elmdale Road S.). Racers will run down Elmdale to Potosi Road, down Bronco Road and then back the same way. Prizes will be awarded, including those who have the best costume! Invite your friends to join, it’s just $35 per racer. Registration is open now until Thursday, October 8 at 5pm, and racers can pick up their packets either at Community Services on Friday, October 9 between 8am-5pm or the morning of the race. Racers can sign up for the half marathon the day of the race, however there will be an additional $10 late fee. The first 50 racers to sign up will get a free t-shirt! Website: https://www.abilenetx.gov/368/Events

Oct 10-31, 6 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo

“House of Horrors” will open with a “Scaredy Cat Hour” at 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at 120 W. Third St. in Baird, TX with “regular scares” following from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Following opening night, the haunted house will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and $5 for “scaredy cats.” Website: https://www.thescarefactor.com/haunted-house-directory/texas/house-of-horrors-abilene/

Oct 16-31, 9 a.m. – dusk

Pumpkin Patch at Ridgemont Baptist Church

A pumpkin patch will be open at Ridgemont Baptist Church, 4857 Buffalo Gap Rd. Photo opportunities will be available. Proceeds will benefit the church children and youth ministries. Website: http://ridgemontbaptist.org/welcome

Oct 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo

The largest fall festival in West Texas! Website: https://abilenezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-4/2020-10-17/

Oct 18, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Halloween Photos

West Texas Photography & Modeling will conduct a free Halloween photo shoot from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Everman Park, at the corner of North First and Pine streets. Prints will be sold for $5. Website: https://www.facebook.com/West-Texas-Photography-Modeling-1457672121033337/

Oct 22-24, 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Haunted House – Dragon’s Lair, a Labyrinth of Horror

The 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. Cost is $10. Play Faire Park, 2300 N. 2nd St. Website: https://www.playfairepark.com/events

Oct 23-31, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays

Haunted Estate

A haunted house will be open from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 at 13 Vultures Estate, 3516 I-20 W. Admission is $10. Website: https://www.facebook.com/13-Vultures-Haunted-Estate-1132672613426217/

Oct 23-31, 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

House of Horrors

“House of Horrors” will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31 at 120 W. Third St. The first hour of each night is “Scaredy Cat Hour,” with milder frights. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and $5 for “scaredy cats.” Website: https://www.facebook.com/HouseOfHorrorsAbilene/about/

Oct 23-25

Pumpkin Decorating Contest – South Branch of the Abilene Public Library

Entries for a pumpkin decorating contest will be accepted Oct. 23-25 at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. Entries will be on display Oct. 26-30, with winners announced at noon Oct. 31. Pumpkins should not be carved, but rather decorated using paint or other supplies. For information, call 325-698-7565. Entry forms are available at the library, and at abilenetx.gov/986/Contests.

Oct 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo

The largest fall festival in West Texas! Website: https://abilenezoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo-4/2020-10-24/

Oct 24 – Nov 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Scarecrow Festival

The 2nd Annual Taylor County History Center Scarecrow Festival will begin on Saturday, October 24th! Scarecrows created by local art students inspired by this year’s theme Community Heroes will be on view throughout our grounds. Scarecrows made by local businesses will also be on view throughout the Buffalo Gap Community. Website: https://www.taylorcountyhistorycenter.org/scarecrow-festival

Oct 24, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Doc-tober Fest

Come one, come all! Doc’s will be having its yearly Doc-tober fest Saturday, October 24th! 11 AM until Midnight!! Live music, great German food, German beer, games and more! 2042 FM 1750 Abilene, Texas 79602. Website: https://www.docsabilene.com/home

Oct 24, 11:15 a.m.

Spooky Movies at the Library

A free showing of “The Addams Family” will begin at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 24 at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. “Underwater” will follow at 2:30 p.m.

Oct 24, 7 p.m.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Untamed Things will present a shadow cast of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” – with games, costume contests, dancing and more – at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Play Faire Park, 2300 N. Second St. Website: https://www.playfairepark.com

Oct 26, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Ghoulish Grab and Go at Mall of Abilene

Join us for a FREE, no contact, family-friendly Halloween. You are invited to bring your little ghosts and goblins to Mall of Abilene for a spooktacularly, sweet event! Use the El Chico entrance and line starts in front of Sears. Website: https://www.mallofabilene.com/events/

Oct 28, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Southern Hills Church of Christ Trunk or Treat

4:00-5:00 drive through trunk or treat, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road

Oct 28-31, 8 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Drive Through Haunted House

Come experience the Halloween spirit and be spooked while staying safe in your car!  Cost is $20 per car. 1529 FM 1750

Oct 29, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Halloween Party at Crunch Fitness

Oct 29, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Local Trunk or Treat

Join The Local for their first Trunk-or-Treat! The event will be held in the back parking lot of The Local. Come in costume and don’t forget your sweet tooth! The parking lot will be filled with face painting, a petting zoo, snack vendors, and of course, cars that are decked out and full of candy for the kids! Street tacos, desserts, and homemade agua fresca will be available outside for all of the ghoulish guests, 250 Cypress St.

Oct 29, 7 p.m.

Dracula at the Drive-In

Oct 29-31, 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Haunted House – Dragon’s Lair, a Labyrinth of Horror

The 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. Cost is $10. Play Faire Park, 2300 N. 2nd St. Website: https://www.playfairepark.com/events

Oct 30 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Hendrick Blood Drive

Hendrick Regional Blood Center will conduct a Dia de los Muertos blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at Abilene Cataract and Refractive Surgery Center, 2120 Antilley Road. Website: https://www.hendrickbloodcenter.org/blood-center/blood-center-landing.aspx

Oct 30, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

McGavock Nissan Trunk or Treat

McGavock Nissan, 818 E Overland Trl

Oct 30

Swenson Boo Bash

The Swenson House at 1726 St. presents “Swenson Boo Bash.” This is a 21 & UP event. There will be drinks & food, music & a costume contest!  Website: https://swensonboobash.com

Oct 30

Paramount Special Halloween Film: Hocus Pocus

A curious youngster moves to Salem, awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.  Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy Website: https://www.paramountabilene.com/

Oct 31, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

HOWL-O-WEEN

Sockdolager Brewing Company will host the first ever HOWL-O-WEEN dog costume contest! Get your fur babies all dressed up and bring them up to the brewery to show them off. The costume contest will begin at 2:30, and ALL PUPS MUST BE ON A LEASH. The winning doggo will receive a prize both he/she and the owner will enjoy Website: http://www.sockdolagerbrewery.com/

Oct 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Wylie Baptist Church Treats-N-Eats

A “Treats-N-Eats” drive-thru event will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 at Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road. Free hot dogs, chips, treat bags and prizes will be available, with a fall-themed backdrop open for photos. Website: https://www.wyliebaptist.org/

Oct 31, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Boos and Brews

Celebrate Halloween this Saturday with boos and brews and a costume contest! Kiddos and fur babies are always welcome! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 costumes! Judging begins at 3 pm! BoThai will be with us! Let’s get spooky and have some fun! Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/627379674595850

Oct 31, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Splash Halloween Party

Join us for our FIRST ANNUAL family and pet friendly Halloween party! There will be games, giveaways, treats for dogs AND people and a fun Halloween costume contest so you don’t want to miss this! All games will be FREE for your pup to participate in! We will be offering FREE nail trims from 1:00-1:30 and 2:30-3:00! Bring the kids for trick or treating too! Website: https://www.splashabilene.com/

Oct 31, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Drug Emporium Trunk or Treat

Drug Emporium, 2550 Barrow St

Oct 31, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Spanky P’s Tavern and Dandy Auto Trunk or Treat

Spanky P’s Tavern, 2442 S. 7th St

Oct 31, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge Trunk or Treat

Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge, 1265 N. 2nd St

Oct 31, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

First Baptist Church Mask or Treat

First Baptist Church is having a drive thru Mask or Treat in the church’s south parking lot, 1333 North 3rd St.

Oct 31, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Ridgemont Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Ridgemont Baptist Church, 4857 Buffalo Gap Road

Oct 31, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

South Pointe Church Trunk or Treat

South Pointe Church, 3050 Buffalo Gap Road

Oct 31, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Wylie Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Oct 31, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Arrow Ford Trunk or Treat

Arrow Ford, 4001 S. 1st St

Oct 31, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.

La Reyna: Dia de los Muertos

Halloween is almost here as well as Dia de los Muertos and La Reyna de Ballet Folklorico wants to celebrate with Abilene and the surrounding areas 10/31/2020 from 5p-Midnight, food booths, free games, Live DJ, Trunk-or-Treat candy for the kids and a LIVE Performance by the La Reyna Dancers., 4001 S. 1st St

Oct 31, 5 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Lytle South Baptist Church Trunk or Treat

Lytle South Baptist Church, 1125 E Industrial Blvd

Oct 31, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Elmwood West United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat

Elmwood West United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Pioneer Drive

Oct 31, 6 p.m.

Night of the Living Deadlift

The third annual Night of the Living Deadlift will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 at Firehouse Fitness, 3518 S. Seventh St. Weightlifting and trunk-or-treating will be available, and costumes are encouraged. Website: https://firehouse.fitness/mission

Oct 31, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Premiere Martial Arts Trunk or Treat

This is a community event from Premier Martial Arts in Abilene where they decorate the trunks of their vehicles, give out candy and prizes, and teach safe trick-or-treat practices to children and their parents. Website: https://premiermartialarts.com/abilene/

Oct 31, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Station 1  Haunted House

Halloween Night! The largest indoor haunted house in Abilene! Tickets at the door are $20.00, $15.00 w/student, military or first responder ID, and children under 5 are free! 140 Mulberry St, Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/361321518534744

Oct 31, 9 p.m.

Halloween Bash

A Halloween bash featuring Parkside will begin at 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Heff’s Burgers, 4310 Buffalo Gap Road. Dancing and costume contests will be available.