5 spooky things to do before Halloween
There are two types of people in October: those who like to sip pumpkin spice lattes while dreaming of cold weather and those who like to get spooked.
There are a handful of events in Round Rock and Georgetown that will scare the daylights out of you before Halloween. From haunted houses to creepy ghosts tours on the Georgetown Square, it might be advisable to drag a friend or two along with you.
Nightmare on Jail Hill
It is rumored that the old Williamson County Jail is haunted, so obviously the city puts the cells to use as a creepy haunted house. The jail held prisoners from 1889 until 1990, and was even featured on “Ghost Hunters” TV show for its grimness.
The event will be Saturday and Sunday at the Historic Williamson County Jail, 306 W. Fourth St. in Georgetown. The haunted house runs from 7-11 p.m. and portions of proceeds will be donated to the Williamson County Brown Santa program. Adult tickets are $10 and tickets for children ages 8-12 are $5. Go to visit.georgetown.org/nightmare-on-jailhill for more information.
Ghosts on the Square tour
The Williamson Museum in Georgetown will host creepy ghost tours, so if you’ve always wanted to talk to one, now is your chance. Tickets are $15 for non-museum members and $12 for members and students, and you can purchase them at the museum or by calling 512-943-1670.
The tours will be on Oct. 27-28 in the Downtown Square of Georgetown. Tour times are 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. both weekends. Just beware, the last tour is the scariest. Visit williamsonmuseum.org for more information.
Dia de Los Muertos Procession and Festival
Although this isn’t particularly scary, this Meso-American holiday can’t be missed. As the story goes, people celebrating the holiday dress as skeletons to honor both the dead beneath the ground and the cycle of life. The festival is 2-10 p.m. Oct. 28 at Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad, Round Rock.
Terror on Two Jacks Haunted House
A haunted house built on top of the grave of Hairy Man of Brushy Creek will surely keep you on your toes. The haunted house is created from the ground up, and is known for its spook factor in the Brushy Creek neighborhood.
Admission is free, but they ask for a dollar donation or one can of food per person. The house is at 7410 Two Jacks Trail in Round Rock and will run Oct. 29-31 starting at 7 p.m.
Take a ride in a haunted limo
If you have always wanted to visit the famous Scream Hollow Haunted House in Bastrop but don’t feel like driving, this may be the spookiest option. Large groups can take a ride to the haunted house in a limo filled with goblins, ghosts and refreshments to make the trip one to remember.
The company will be booking rides through Oct. 29 for $20. Tickets are expected to run out, so it’s advisable to get them early. Visit eventbrite.com and search for “Haunted House Limousine Ride” to buy tickets.