Your Guide To Lubbock’s Halloween Events And Fall Fun In 2026

The fall activities are falling into place. Of course, when I say “fall,” I’m really talking about all of the cool stuff happening around Halloween.

Yeah, 20 years of Nightmare On 19th Street have certainly helped put Lubbock on the map for Halloween. I’ll also give some credit to the stores for coming up with cooler and cooler decorations, and, of course, to people themselves for blowing Halloween up to almost Christmas-size proportions.

I’m all for it.

So, with all of that in mind, here are some of the fall and Halloween essentials you’ll want on your calendar in Lubbock.

Nightmare On 19th Street

A trip to Nightmare is definitely a must-do...if you’re not a scaredy-cat. Nightmare On 19th Street is celebrating its 20th Year of Fear in 2026 with four themed haunted attractions spread across indoor and outdoor areas. The entire trail stretches about 1.25 miles, so you’re getting a full evening of scares, creeps and Halloween fun right here in Lubbock.

At'l Do Farms Corn Maze

For the kids, and for a more wholesome type of Halloween experience, Lubbock has At'l Do Farms. The corn maze is only part of the attraction these days. Admission also includes the hayride to the pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Hollow, the Cow Train, animal barn, corn pit, play area and more. Horse rides are also available for an additional charge. The 2026 season runs September 12 through November 7, and yes, they will be open on Halloween.

Haunted Hollow On Broadway

This is the first year for this event, and we certainly wish it well. Haunted Hollow on Broadway is Lubbock's first Halloween parade and is scheduled to roll through Downtown Lubbock on Halloween morning, Saturday, October 31, at 10 a.m. Expect floats, costumes, music and plenty of Halloween weirdness.

Pumpkin Trail

Details aren't completely solid yet, but the Pumpkin Trail at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum is always a great choice. A 2026 “Call for Pumpkins” calendar entry has already appeared, although some of the information on the page still references the 2025 event. In other words, the pumpkins are coming; we're just waiting for all of this year's details to be carved in stone.

The Spooky Science Carnival

This fun event at the Science Spectrum combines trick-or-treating, carnival games, spooky science experiments, creepy critters, costume contests and more. The Spooky Science Carnival takes place Friday, October 30, from 5 to 9 p.m. and is recommended for families with kids up to age 12.

Rocky Horror At Buddy Holly Hall

It should be one heck of a Halloween at Buddy Holly Hall, with not one but two showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. That should make it a little easier to squeeze in a showing without missing everything else happening around town.

The early performance is at 7 p.m., with the second performance at 10:30 p.m. The Lubbock Shadow Cast Players will once again perform along with the movie.

Other Halloween Events

And that's not everything. Several more Lubbock Halloween events have already been announced for 2026:

• LubbockPRIDE Trunk or Treat — Saturday, October 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Halloween Pub Crawl — Saturday, October 24, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Downtown Lubbock.
• Halloween Party at McPherson Cellars — Saturday, October 24, from 7:30 to 11 p.m.
• Texas Tech Tech-or-Treat — Tuesday, October 27. Texas Tech says more details are still coming.
• Silly Science Carnival — Thursday, October 29 at the Science Spectrum, geared toward younger children.
• Haunted House Night at the American Windmill Museum — Halloween, October 31, from 4 to 8 p.m. This one is a family-friendly members-only event.

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And keep in mind, it's only August. Plenty of Lubbock churches, businesses, schools and organizations haven't announced their trunk-or-treats and Halloween parties yet.

If you're one of those people who thinks Halloween deserves an entire season instead of just one night, 2026 is already shaping up pretty nicely in Lubbock.