2026 Free Halloween Events at the Y
Halloween Fun is Taking Over the Y! 🎃
Grab your costumes and celebrate Halloween with the Greater Austin YMCA! We have FREE family-friendly events happening at Y locations across the Greater Austin. Enjoy treats, activities and spooky fun for everyone!
All events are open to the community, so invite your friends, family and neighbors to celebrate at the Y!
Greater Austin YMCA Spooktacular
Join us for our annual Spooktacular at 1 of our 4 participating locations and enjoy a free evening filled with family-friendly activities, treats and spooky fun. Come in
Spooktacular
🎃🦇 SPOOKTACULAR!
Halloween fun is taking over the Y! Join us for our annual Spooktacular at 1 of our 4 participating locations and enjoy a free evening filled with family-friendly activities, treats and spooky fun. Come in costume and celebrate with us!
Activities include:
- Obstacle Course
- Tie-Dye Station
- Bounce House
- Music
- Snacks & Candy
- And so much more!
Spooktacular is free and open to the community, so invite your friends, family and neighbors to join the fun. Register today and celebrate Halloween with us at the Y!
We’re also a Teal Pumpkin–friendly spot so every child can join in the fun.
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Trick Or Treat Events at the Greater Austin Y
🎃 Trick Or Treat Events
at the Greater Austin Y
Put on your favorite costume and join us for a fun-filled indoor Trick-or-Treat experience at 1 of our 3 participating locations! Collect candy and treats throughout the center and enjoy spooky Halloween activities for the whole family.
- EAST COMMUNITIES YMCA
- 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Austin, TX 78723
- HAYS COMMUNITIES YMCA
- 465 Buda Sportsplex Dr. Buda, TX 78610
Community Food Resources for Those in Need
As many Greater Austin families face uncertainty due to recent changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), we want to do our part at the Y to help maintain your health.
Food insecurity not only affects physical health, but emotional well-being and a family’s ability to thrive. That’s why we’re sharing vital resources to help families access nutritious food and support during this challenging time.
What’s Happening with SNAP?
Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, SNAP benefits have only been partially funded in November. This change impacts over 160,000 individuals in Central Texas, including more than 25,000 children under age 5 and 15,000
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Outdoor Activities in Texas for the Whole Family
With summer coming to a close and school back in session, you may be looking for some new family outdoor activities in Texas to fill your weekends. While the world has been dealing with a lot this year and things look less than normal, there are still a wide variety of family-friendly  outdoor adventures in Texas that we think you and your kiddos will love. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite outdoor activities for your family to enjoy together this year.
Texas National Parks
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend is currently open for
