{"id":2838,"date":"2018-10-18T17:43:20","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T17:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.showmoonmag.com\/?p=2838"},"modified":"2018-10-27T16:28:01","modified_gmt":"2018-10-27T16:28:01","slug":"halloween-austin-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.showmoonmag.com\/en\/agenda\/halloween-austin-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"HALLOWEEN 2018 IN AUSTIN | THINGS TO DO"},"content":{"rendered":"

Halloween already stalks Austin. It’s time for witches and ghosts. Also for parties, vices and costumes. The city offers you a lot of fun and the possibility of becoming who you want to be, no matter how macabre is your character in a few magical hours. Don\u2019t miss the best that Austin has prepared for your most fun night of the year. Boo!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Parade of Life<\/h2>\n

Viva La Vida<\/a> – October 27th – 12am – 6pm – Downtown Austin<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Halloween<\/p>\n

A parade<\/strong> to celebrate life and diversity honoring the Day of the Dead.<\/a> This is Viva la Vida.<\/strong> The street festival of Mexic-Arte<\/strong> celebrates 35 years with good vibes, dances and music<\/strong>. Costumes<\/strong> take to the streets of downtown Austin<\/a> on one of their most colorful days to the beat of Latin songs. Prepare your skull or your portable altar and immerse yourself in this party<\/strong>. This year also pays tribute to Frida Khalo<\/strong> for its 110th anniversary. Beyond the parade, foodtrucks, concerts<\/strong> and various cultural activities<\/strong> pay tribute to the dead<\/strong> and the living.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some Deadly Parties<\/h2>\n

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Haunted W Austin Hotel – Halloween Costume Ball<\/a> – October 27th – 9pm – W Hotel. Map<\/a> – $32 – $1695\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most luxurious hotels<\/strong> are also haunted. In the Great Room<\/strong> of the W Hotel<\/strong> in Austin<\/strong> the most terrifying seduction will dance with the most festive spirits of this enchanted party.<\/strong> The best djs in the city will make a musical incantation so that your fears evaporate on the dance floor. Come with your best costume<\/strong> and do not forget to dance til the afterlife.<\/p>\n

Keep it Quiet Presents: The Halloween Party<\/a> – October 27th – 10pm – Ironwood Hall. Map<\/a>\u00a0– $55 – $125<\/strong><\/p>\n

The spirits of the night nest in Ironwood Hall<\/strong> to create the craziest Halloween<\/strong> party<\/strong> in Austin<\/strong>. Masks, devils, vampires and witches will fall to the spell of the music of imposing djs<\/strong> like Autograf<\/a>, which will insert electronic music<\/strong> into our ears. Don’t forget your disguise<\/strong> and your desire to be free.<\/p>\n

Halloween is Delicious<\/h2>\n

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Nelly Nights SupperClub presents: D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a> – October 28th – 7pm – Laced with Romance Vintage. Map<\/a> – $80<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gastronomy<\/strong> also has a special spirit that makes you sigh in the darkest nights. A menu worthy of the Day of the Dead<\/strong> will invoke the best flavors in Nelly Nights SupperClub<\/strong>. On a date like that, nothing better than an eternal menu<\/strong> designed by chef Josie Paredes<\/strong>. Between the candles and the offerings of those present to their dead you will savor immortal wonders such as Chilled Avocado Soup<\/strong>, based on Nopales, agave, avocado, epazote or radish, or a miraculous Tartar de Tuna taco with red chili<\/strong>. More surprises await you in a supernatural menu.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Austin Tequila Fest<\/a> – November 1st – Casa Chalapa. Map<\/a> – 6.30pm – $35 – $65<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another tasty way to celebrate the Day of the Dead<\/strong> is to enter the universe of Tequila, Sotol and Mezcal<\/strong>. The Austin Tequila Festival<\/strong> collects the legacy and the diverse varieties of these Mexican flavors that serve to drown sorrows and toast for those who are not. Taste the best liquors<\/strong> from Mexico<\/strong> and experience endless rhythms and activities commemorating the Day of the Dead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Supernatural Experiences<\/h2>\n

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Haunted Halloween trails<\/a> – October 19th and 20th \/ October 26th and 27th – Pioneer Farms. Map<\/a>\u00a0– $15<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Haunted Hollywood Trails<\/strong> is full of terror<\/strong> and adventure.<\/strong> In these cabins on the outskirts of Austin<\/strong> you can find Edgar Allan Poe<\/strong> reciting The Raven<\/em> or get lost in the nearby enchanted forests. The most horror Halloween<\/strong> experience in the city is at your disposal to live Victorian Gothic Terror<\/strong> realistically and in style with fear, drinks<\/strong> and food.<\/strong> Return to the darkest nineteenth century in Pionner Farms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boo in the Zoo<\/a> – October 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th – Check schedule here<\/a>\u00a0– Austin Zoo. Map<\/a>\u00a0– $17.50<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nature inspired the ancient Celts<\/strong> to create the primal Halloween.<\/a> Now, in Austin<\/strong> we get scared again with nocturnal animals, ghosts and costumes in a very fun tour of the zoo<\/strong>. Activities of all kinds will animate a night that will end in the house of horrors<\/strong> of the zoo.<\/p>\n

Planet K Fireworks Austin Halloween<\/a> – October 31st – 9.30pm – Krieg Field. Map<\/a> – Free<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the 31st, look to the sky.<\/strong> The spirits return in the form of spectacular fireworks.<\/strong> The show is held in the vicinity of the Krieg Baseball Fields<\/strong> and is open to anyone who wants to see the Austin<\/strong> sky shine like never before. An unbeatable way to dismiss Day of the Dead<\/strong> and Halloween<\/strong> with a brilliant picnic.<\/p>\n

Immortal Art<\/h2>\n

D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a> – November 2th: 5-9pm \/ November 3th: 1-4pm –\u00a0Emma S Barrientos Center. Map<\/a>\u00a0– Free<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Halloween<\/p>\n

As a finishing touch to some fun Halloween parties<\/strong>, The Emma S Barrientos Center<\/strong> brings together musicians and artists to revive our spirit through art and music<\/strong>. There will be plenty of altars with colorful offerings or foodtrucks<\/strong> to satisfy our most deadly hunger and fun pi\u00f1atas.<\/strong> Two days full of exhibitions, dance and concerts<\/strong> to honor the deceased.<\/p>\n

Living Theater for the Dead<\/h2>\n

La Vida de los Muertos<\/a> – October 20th and 27th \/ November 1st – Hideout Theater. Map – $15<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Halloween<\/p>\n

If life is pure theater<\/strong>, death must be too. That premise must have been the starting point of this hilarious two-act play<\/strong> totally improvised. Cat Drago<\/strong> and JR Zambrano<\/strong> have created a fascinating parallel universe colored with Day of the Dead<\/strong> masks in which the fears of life and death are analyzed with humor. Each show is completely different and the only rule is fun and connect with a public rendered to La Vida de los Muertos<\/strong>. Transcend the limits of existence with this intelligent and inspired play.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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