HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS EXPO 2026
The 12th annual weekend of holiday horror fun
Time & Location
Nov 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – Nov 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
HILTON AUSTIN, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
About the event
12th Annual HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS EXPO
Saturday, Nov. 21: 11am-7pm / Sunday, Nov. 22: 11am-5pm
The 12th annual HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS Expo is the biggest and longest running horror-themed holiday event in Austin. Started as a shopping market in 2014, our vendors will always be the heart of HFTH. Along the way, we've added tons of attractions to add to the weekend of horror fun. Making it more of a unique "horror experience" rather than a giant convention. We have always been focused on our local community and it's become an Austin tradition for horror fans.
Come and shop till you drop, meet some horror icons, get your pic with Evil Santa, watch the Krampus Parade, take a spooky craft class, enjoy our Film Festival and hang out with your fellow fiends. Our new move to a hotel will offer a level of horror camaraderie that will make…
Tickets
SATURDAY
Sale ends
Nov 22, 5:00 PM
SATURDAY Admission: 11am-7pm NO REFUNDS unless event is cancelled.
$25.00
+$2.06 Sales Tax
+$0.68 ticket service fee
SUNDAY
Sale ends
Nov 22, 5:00 PM
SUNDAY Admission : 11am-5pm NO REFUNDS unless event is cancelled.
$25.00
+$2.06 Sales Tax
+$0.68 ticket service fee
WEEKEND
Sale ends
Nov 22, 5:00 PM
WEEKEND Admission for the entire weekend. Sat: 11am-7pm & Sun: 11am-5pm NO REFUNDS unless event is cancelled.
$40.00
+$3.30 Sales Tax
+$1.08 ticket service fee
V.I.P.
V.I.P. Admission for the entire weekend, preferred seating in panels and Q&As, skip the line privilege for special guests, V.I.P. lanyard and badge, goodie bag . Only 50 VIP available Sat: 11am-7pm & Sun: 11am-5pm. NOTE: You will be picking up your shirt at the event. Sizes are subject to availability. If you need a specific size, please contact us before the event so we can set aside your preferred size. NO REFUNDS unless event is cancelled.
$100.00
+$8.25 Sales Tax
+$2.71 ticket service fee
Sold OutCLASS: SHADOW SEASON ALTAR BOX
Sale ends
Nov 21, 12:30 PM
Saturday: 1:30-2:30pm — Create a magical altar box for the Shadow Season. You must have an entry ticket to the event to access the Craft Classes. All supplies are included in the price of the ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and get settled before the class begins.
$35.00
+$2.89 Sales Tax
+$0.95 ticket service fee
CLASS: HORROR TRADING BRACELET
Sale ends
Nov 21, 11:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00-1:00pm — Create horror-themed trading friendship bracelets to trade at the event or keep for yourself. You must have an entry ticket to the event to access the Craft Classes. All supplies are included in the price of the ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and get settled before the class begins.
$25.00
+$2.06 Sales Tax
+$0.68 ticket service fee
CLASS: WET SPECIMEN - Saturday
Sale ends
Nov 21, 2:00 PM
Saturday 3:00-4:00pm — Learn the basics of preserving and preparing a specimen and create your own preserved mouse specimen in a jar. You must have an entry ticket to the event to access the Craft Classes. All supplies are included in the price of the ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and get settled before the class begins.
$75.00
+$6.19 Sales Tax
+$2.03 ticket service fee
CLASS: WET SPECIMEN - Sunday
Sale ends
Nov 22, 12:30 PM
Sunday 1:30-2:30pm — Learn the basics of preserving and preparing a specimen and create your own preserved mouse specimen in a jar. You must have an entry ticket to the event to access the Craft Classes. All supplies are included in the price of the ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and get settled before the class begins.
$75.00
+$6.19 Sales Tax
+$2.03 ticket service fee
CLASS: CLOCHE JAR - Saturday
Sale ends
Nov 21, 3:30 PM
Saturday 4:30-5:30pm — Create a miniature world of nature beneath a mini-glass cloche. You must have an entry ticket to the event to access the Craft Classes. All supplies are included in the price of the ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and get settled before the class begins.
$35.00
+$2.89 Sales Tax
+$0.95 ticket service fee
CLASS: CLOCHE JAR - Sunday
Sale ends
Nov 22, 11:30 AM
Sunday 12:30-1:30pm — Create a miniature world of nature beneath a mini-glass cloche. You must have an entry ticket to the event to access the Craft Classes. All supplies are included in the price of the ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to check in and get settled before the class begins.
$35.00
+$2.89 Sales Tax
+$0.95 ticket service fee
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