Bat City Scaregrounds packs three substantial haunted houses and a lively Halloween midway into a multi-acre property just south of Austin. The 2026 season introduces Ritual alongside Castle Orlock and the fluorescent chaos of Slaughter Mall 3D. One admission covers all three haunts plus roaming monsters, live stage acts, music on select nights, photo opportunities, vendors, and seasonal food. It feels less like one quick maze and more like a compact scream park built for groups to linger.