Mystery: Ghost Train—A Halloween Adventure Murder Mystery
Oct. 25 7–10 p.m., Oct. 26 3–6 p.m. The Austin Steam Train Association hosts multiple murder mysteries each year on its trains, but when Halloween rolls around, things get spooky. A seance gone wrong keeps train passengers entertained while they watch skits and gather clues to determine the murderer. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes to the event, which is intendent for patrons 17 and older. A box dinner, beer and wine are included in the ticket price. Ticket prices vary. Austin Steam Train Association, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-477-8468. www.austinsteamtrain.org
Picture-worthy: St. Richard’s Episcopal Church pumpkin patch
Sept. 27–Oct. 31 According to St. Richard’s Episcopal Church in Round Rock, its pumpkin patch is the largest in Texas—making it a must for pumpkin patch photo enthusiasts. Each year the church brings in 11,000 pumpkins, drawing more than 10,000 visitors. Pumpkins are priced by size. Noon until dark (Sun.–Fri.), 9 a.m.–dark (Sat.). St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-5436. www.saintrichards.org
Music: Symphony of Terror
Oct. 24 The scariest soundtrack in town is performed at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Led by Peter Bay, the Austin Symphony Society fills Dell Hall with music from movies such as “Halloween,” “Psycho,” “Poltergeist” and “The Exorcist.” All attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite character to accompany the music. 8 p.m. Ticket costs vary. Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064. www.austinsymphony.org/events/symphony-of-terror
Family fun: Hawaiian Falls Fall Festival
Weekends Oct. 4-Nov. 2 Hawaiian Falls Water and Adventure Park is embracing the season by celebrating fall each weekend in October in the Adventure Park and Aloha Event Center sections. Visitors can see a pumpkin patch, a Spooky Maze of Fun and a daily Monster Mash Dance Party. Although the festivities run through Nov. 2, Halloween visitors are encouraged to dress up and go trunk-or-treating from 3–9 p.m. on Oct. 31. 3–9 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sun.). Free. Hawaiian Falls, 18500 N. SH 130, Pflugerville. 512-270-6967. www.hfalls.com/pflugerville
