Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so Lubbock gets a whole week of costumes, candy and the occasional scare. Below are the haunted houses, festivals, library programs, Día de los Muertos events and top trunk-or-treat picks we could confirm for Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Lubbock and nearby towns. Each event name links to the source we used. Plans can change, so check with the host before you head out.
Looking further back in October? Our full trunk-or-treat and Halloween calendar covers the whole month, and our first week of November guide picks up after the candy runs out.
This weekend (Oct. 30–Nov. 1)
- Friday: the Spooky Science Carnival at Science Spectrum, Mahon Library’s adults-only Ghost Tour and the first night of the Día de los Muertos Masquerade Ball at the Historic Baker Building, plus a busy night of trunk-or-treats (see every Lubbock trunk-or-treat by date).
- Saturday (Halloween): the Haunted Hollow on Broadway parade at 10 a.m., Resthaven’s Día de Muertos celebration, Mo’s Monster Mash in the Depot District, Nightmare on 19th Street’s final night and two showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Sunday: a free artist reception for the Buddy Holly Center’s Día de los Muertos exhibition, 2–4 p.m.
Trunk-or-treat top picks
Dozens of trunk-or-treats are happening this week. Here are seven of the biggest for Halloween weekend, mostly from EverythingLubbock’s 2026 roundup.
- Buckner Family Hope Center, Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m., 1510 S. Loop 289. Organizers are expecting 500 to 700 people.
- Wolf & Sparrow Studio Friday Night Market, Friday, Oct. 30, 6–10 p.m., 3701 50th St.
- Mo’s Monster Mash, Saturday, Oct. 31, free trunk-or-treat 5–7 p.m., then a night market and dance party until 10 p.m., 1712 Buddy Holly Ave. in the Depot District.
- 806 DC Offroad and Kaotik Stanze “Light Up the Night”, Saturday, Oct. 31, 5–10 p.m., 12409 Indiana Ave., with a car show.
- Adventure Park, Saturday, Oct. 31, 6–9 p.m., 5110 29th Drive. Free.
- Trunk or Treat at Miss Ann’s Classic Diner, Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 p.m. until the candy runs out, 3218 34th St. Hosted with a local car club, the Panhandle Pushrods. Source: event flyer from Miss Ann’s Classic Diner.
- Levelland Noon Lions and Main Street Trunk or Treat, Saturday, Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m., 1709 Ave. H, Levelland.
Looking for one closer to home, including Wolfforth, Slaton, New Deal and Ransom Canyon? You can see every Lubbock trunk-or-treat by date in our full list.
Festivals, haunted houses and more
Monday, Oct. 26
- Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin and Light-Up Ghost Craft, Lubbock Public Library, Godeke Branch, 5034 Frankford Ave. Pumpkins 2:30–3:30 p.m.; ghost craft 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Tech-or-Treat, Texas Tech Student Union Building, 15th Street and Akron Avenue, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Free parking from 5 p.m. in R-11 and any Z lot.
- Anime Horror & Costume Night, Groves Branch Library, 5520 19th St., 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29
- Silly Science Carnival, Science Spectrum, 2579 S. Loop 289, 10 a.m.–noon. Made for ages 18 months to 5, with a costume parade. Included with museum admission.
- Daycares & Homeschoolers Fall Fest, Patterson Branch Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Ghost Tour at Mahon Library, Thursday and Friday, 7–8 p.m., 1306 9th St. Adults 18 and up; reservations at 806-775-2835.
- Nightmare on 19th Street, Thursday through Saturday at Lonestar Amphitheater, 602 E. 19th St. Box office opens at 7:30 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 11 p.m. Friday. Tickets run $20–$30 depending on the night.
Friday, Oct. 30
- Spooky Science Carnival, Science Spectrum, 5–9 p.m., for kids up to 12. Family and kids costume contests at 7 p.m.; no scary costumes. Included with admission ($10 adults, $8 kids and seniors, free for 2 and under).
- Día de los Muertos Masquerade Ball, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.–midnight, Historic Baker Building, 1211 13th St. A grown-up night out; tickets start at $45.
Saturday, Oct. 31
- Haunted Hollow on Broadway parade, 10 a.m. Free. The route starts near Avenue A and East Broadway and ends at Mae Simmons Park.
- Resthaven’s Día de Muertos, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5740 W. 19th St. Ballet folklórico, mariachis, pan dulce and a community ofrenda.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Lubbock Shadowcast Players, 7 and 10:30 p.m., Buddy Holly Hall, 1300 Mac Davis Lane. Ticketed; best for adults.
Sunday, Nov. 1
- Celebración artist reception, 2–4 p.m., Buddy Holly Center Fine Arts Gallery, 1801 Crickets Ave. Free.
Tips for families
- Look at the host’s page or social media the day of. West Texas wind and weather can move outdoor events indoors or change times.
- Some events have costume rules. The Science Spectrum, for example, asks for no scary costumes.
- Bring a sturdy bag, a flashlight or glow stick for evening events, and reflective tape for dark costumes.
- If your child has food allergies, pack a few safe treats to swap in.
- Expect crowds and road closures around East Broadway Saturday morning for the parade.
Know of one we missed?
Email info@hubcitydigitalco.com with the event name, host, date, time, address and a link, and we’ll add it once we can confirm it.
Last checked Monday, Oct. 26, 2026.
