How to Halloween in Hub City 

By: Lindsey Neas

Halloween is underway in Lubbock with festive activities, fright experiences and more waiting just around the corner. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or looking for a place to show off your costume, there’s a Halloween celebration waiting for you.

From jump scares in a haunted house to a family-friendly walk in the park, Lubbock is gearing up to celebrate this season. Take a look below at some of the holiday events and celebrations that are sure to be a “ghoul” of a time:

16th Annual Pumpkin Trail | 46th Street and Avenue U

Carved jack-o-lanterns line the path and light the way for the annual pumpkin trail sponsored by the City of Lubbock’s Park & Recreation team. This free family-friendly event takes place Oct. 17 – 20 in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum in Clapp Park. Wheelchair and stroller access is readily available.

Pesadilla en la calle 19 | 602 E. 19th Street

Prepare for a spine-chilling spectacle that will raise the hair on the back of your neck. This four-stop haunted journey is laid out over a 1.25 mile track worth of scares. Make your way through the Blood Moon Manor, KarnEvil, Castle Dominus and Krampus 3D, a spectacle with visual effects. Regular events happen from Thursday to Sunday and on Halloween night.

Parque de aventuras | 5110 29th Street

Explore Harvest Month at Adventure Park every Saturday and Sunday. Check out the Hay Maze, Community Pumpkin Patch, Fall Scavenger Hunt, games, crafts and more! Bring the family for a free Trick or Treat on Oct. 31. Dress up in your best (not scary!) costumes and play games, laser tag and grab a bite with other best-dressed Halloween-goers.

Bodegas embrujadas de Newsom | 408 E Woodrow Road

Hauntings are talked about more during October than any other time of year. With the adrenaline of horror movies and haunted houses, sometimes it’s good to slow down with a trip to the cellar. Visit the cellar on Oct. 26 and 28th for live music, wine and food to satisfy all ghouls and goblins.

Granjas At'l Do | 6323 FM 1294

The corn maze by At’l Do Farms is a must-see for the fall. Open every day except Monday, visitors explore the corn maze and enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Discounted tickets are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The final day for the season is Nov. 9.

The Spooky Science Carnival | 2579 Bucle S 289 #250

Make your way to the Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater for a family-friendly, “spooky, not scary” Spooky Science Carnival. This annual event has carnival games with guaranteed prizes, robotic demonstrations, creepy critters, hands-on science experiments and science shows throughout the night. This carnival is the perfect place for children under 12, all entertainment is spooky but not a scary experience. Visit Oct. 30 from 5-9 p.m.

Get dressed and hit the haunted houses for a season full of spooktacular festivities. Happy Halloween!