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AUSTIN (KXAN) — From pups in costume to spooky pop-ups, Austin's Halloween weekend is packed with events that bring the community together without breaking the bank. Here's a curated list of free low-cost happenings from Oct. 25-31 that offer more than just thrills. Bakery Lorraine is offering a limited-time Halloween pastry collection from Oct. 25-31. The handmade treats include candy corn macarons, pumpkin cream puffs and ghost moon pies. While not an event, this is still a sweet way to support a local business. The Seaholm coffee shop is hosting "Brewja Week" Oct. 26-30, featuring Latino vendors, tarot readings and seasonal treats. The event is free and celebrates Austin's diverse creative community. Located just outside of Austin in Driftwood, Desert Door's Howl-o-Ween Weekend runs Oct. 30-Nov. 2. The event is completely free and features a dog costume contest, adoptable pups from the PAWS shelter and of course, Halloween cocktails for the humans. Sign Bar's immersive haunted maze, Fear Fair, runs through Nov. 2. Created by local artists, the carnival-horror attraction offers creepy corridors and spooky themed cocktails. Entry is free to this one; drinks will be available for purchase. On Oct. 31, Mueller's Aldrich Street hosts a free trick-or-treat trail offering candy, of course, small goodies and a raffle. Simply collect ghost names from participating businesses to enter the Grand Goodies Raffle. YMCA locations across Austin are hosting free Halloween events Oct. 24-25, including games, bounce houses and trick-or-treating. The Y will be offering non-food treats for children with allergies at each of these events. Lefty's Brick Bar has been transformed into a haunted pop-up all spooky season and will stay through Nov. 2. The creepy look also features tarot readings, drag bingo, movie screenings, Djs and a dog costume contest. Entry is free, and spooky-themed drinks are available for purchase. The historic Paramount Theatre's annual horror film series includes a free-to-low-cost lineup of screenings with live music and some special guests. Event highlights include a Halloween night screening of "Deep Red" with a live score by Goblin and a double feature hosted by Robert Rodriguez on Oct. 29. The Bullock Museum's free Halloween event is happening on Oct. 25 and features spooky science, scavenger hunts and Dia de los Muertos crafts. Costumes are encouraged as you participate in this spooky fun. From now to Nov. 2, Gibson Street Bar is hosting a free Halloween pop-up featuring carnival-themed decorations, creepy clowns, and some creepy cocktails. While geared toward adults, it's also a creative community space with free entry.
