How To Have The Best October in Austin With Kids

Looking for some fun things to do this month? Here’s how to have the best October in Austin with kids.

Daily Events

Pumpkin Nights runs every night through October 30 from 6-11 p.m. Reservations required online before you go. $15-28. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin

Fortlandia is opening back up at the Wildflower Center and will run during the following dates: Oct. 6, 2023 – Feb. 4, 2024. The Wildflower Center is open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival is open Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. at 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown

Sweet Berry Farm Harvest of Fall Fun is open through November 5, 2023. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily, closed Wednesdays, Sunday hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1801 FM1980, Marble Falls. Admission is free (just pay for each activity). CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch is open Sept 30 – Nov 12, 2023. Wednesdays-Fridays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $9 online, $13 at the gate for ages 3 and up. Limited activities on those days. Sat-Sun from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m $17 online, $21 at the gate for ages 3 and up. CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS except Oct 30 & 31. For the full write-up and list of activities, go here. 5701 Williamson Rd, Creedmoor

Round Rock Pumpkin Festival is open daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (CLOSED TUESDAYS) from October 7-29, 2023 at Old Settler Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. Fall Festival, Food, Funnel Cakes, Face Painting, Games, and 100 thousand pounds of pumpkins.

October 1

Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum is on October 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state. Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month this year by celebrating Puerto Rico! Explore Texas cultures through engaging programs and participate in hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Learn about Puerto Rican culture and create a Puerto Rican folktale vejigante-inspired mask.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

Robinson Family Farm holds a fall festival from Sept 23-Nov 5, 2023 on weekend days from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at their new location. Tickets at the gate are $25 (cheaper online!) and includes all activities like axe throwing, farm animals, live music, corn maze, train rides, and more. 2651 Bob White Rd, Temple

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Oktoberfest at Meanwhile Brewing Co includes various activities all day long. There’s even a kid-friendly pop-up from Creative Action from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with special activities just for kids!

October 1

Oktoberfest celebrations at Easy Tiger S Lamar are happening on October 1, 2023.

12 Fox Beer is hosting an Oktoberfest in Dripping Springs on September 30th, October 1st, October 7th, and October 8th with free admission! Artisan vendors, live music, food trucks, beer, games, and more! Kid and dog friendly brewery with a playground!

Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Free! 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin

Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores- free craft event on most Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

October 3

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. – noon. Children 5 years and under ONLY. $8.00 per person. Skates and skatemates are included. -Plus, bring your favorite toy on wheels!

Morning Glories at Waterloo Park Tuesday mornings from 10-11 a.m. from Sept 19-Oct 17 on the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck. Little hands get hands-on fun at wonder-filled workshops focused on literacy, bilingual storytelling, music and dance, cultural learning, and nature play. Each week features a different style of play. 500 E 12th St, Austin

October 4

Music on Main Fall 2023 Every Wednesday through November 15, 2023 from 7-9 p.m. Each week different musical acts in a variety of genres will be performing a free concert in Downtown Round Rock. Bring chairs or blankets. Pack a picnic, or pick up takeout and join us in Prete Plaza to enjoy a night of music! 221 E Main St, Round Rock

October 5

Texas Pumpkin Fest is open September 30 – October 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. CLOSED Monday-Wednesday. Thursday $10. Fri-Sun $13. Babies in diapers are free! Parking is free. 8760 FM 2243, Leander. We liked their pumpkin bowling and yard games, their many photo-ops, and the big hay mountain. They also have train rides and a small hay maze. You may bring in coolers, wagons, chairs, strollers. No pets or alcohol allowed (alcohol is sold onsite). Food trucks are also on site.

October 6

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Fortlandia is is an interactive collection of forts built by local architects, designers, and artists. It reopens on October 6, 2023 and stays open daily through February 4, 2024 at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin.

The Chalk Walk is October 6 & 7 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Come see the amazing chalk art! 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is image-9.png

Check out ACL on October 6-8 & 13-15 with the kids! Kids 8 and under get in free with adult tickets. Take the kids to Austin Kiddie Limits and experience the festival together.

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Texas Pumpkin Fest opens September 30 – October 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. CLOSED Monday-Wednesday. Thursday $10. Fri-Sun $13. Babies in diapers are free! Parking is free. 8760 FM 2243, Leander. We liked their pumpkin bowling and yard games, their many photo-ops, and the big hay mountain. They also have train rides and a small hay maze. You may bring in coolers, wagons, chairs, strollers. No pets or alcohol allowed (alcohol is sold onsite). Food trucks are also on site.

Walburg German Restaurant is a cute little German spot in Georgetown that’s great for kids! There’s an indoor restaurant, a fun patio, live music, and a little indoor arcade. Oktoberfest is on Friday & Saturday nights through October 28 from 6-11 p.m.

October 7

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Home Depot has FREE Kids DIY Workshops the first Saturday of every month.

They may best be known for their Christmas trees, but Evergreen Farms also has a Pumpkin Hunt every year. From October 7-29, 2023 you can buy pumpkins and enjoy activities such as a zip line, mazes, a train ride, pumpkin launcher, and more. Admission and parking are free and each activity is $3.50. Fridays 1-5 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.

October 7

The Chalk Walk is October 6 & 7 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Come see the amazing chalk art! 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

October 7

Check out ACL on October 6-8 & 13-15 with the kids! Kids 8 and under get in free with adult tickets. Take the kids to Austin Kiddie Limits and experience the festival together.

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

Visit Wimberley for their free Wimberley Market Days (first Saturday of the month), Pioneer Town, and the creek downtown.

A Christmas tree farm in Elgin that also has a pumpkin patch is Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. 120 Natures Way, Elgin. Their fall fun festival runs weekends in October (starting Oct 7th) from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. It’s $10 admission for ages 2 and up and activities are $2 each once you enter.

October 8

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Free! 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin

Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores- free craft event on most Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2006 Philomena St, Austin

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day is from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The second Sunday of each month, families get in free and can do Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin

October 8

Check out ACL on October 6-8 & 13-15 with the kids! Kids 8 and under get in free with adult tickets. Take the kids to Austin Kiddie Limits and experience the festival together.

Austin Japan Community- AJC Kids Halloween Festival at Cat Hallow Park from 2-4 p.m. Each ticket costs $9. Free admission for adults! It’s time to get together for the Halloween Fun with AJC Family Support!! Please join us in your Halloween costumes!

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

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Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Check out ACL on October 6-8 & 13-15 with the kids! Kids 8 and under get in free with adult tickets. Take the kids to Austin Kiddie Limits and experience the festival together.

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

Pumpkin Chunkin Fall Festival is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct 13 at the South Austin Recreation Center at 1100 Cumberland Rd, Austin. This FREE event includes games, fall activities like pumpkin decorating, face painting, PLUS snow cones, popcorn, bounce houses, photo booth, and a pumpkin tossing contest! For more information call 512-978-2440.

October 14

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

Second Saturdays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Lakeline from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct 14. Every Second Saturday, enjoy fun activities for kids at TFM at Lakeline! Activities will vary each month so keep an eye out here for details as the Second Saturday approaches. 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park

Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria, free admission on October 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3809 W 35th St, Austin

Free Kids DIY Workshop is on Oct 14th at all Lowes stores from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oktoberfest at German Texas Heritage Society is on October 14, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. This family friendly event offers a lot of kids activities, live music, and more. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up.

Check out ACL on October 6-8 & 13-15 with the kids! Kids 8 and under get in free with adult tickets. Take the kids to Austin Kiddie Limits and experience the festival together.

Fall Fest + Solar Eclipse at Dreamland Dripping Springs from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

October 14

Halloween at The Hive is on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm-5pm (except 10/28 will be from 12pm to 5pm). Parents FREE with child’s admission. Price – $15 for hands-on Halloween Arts and crafts and other fun activities. 12700 Hill Country Boulevard, Bee Cave

Fall Fest/Halloween Fun concert with Wilco Symphony is Oct 14 from 7:30-8:50 p.m. at Prete Plaza, 221 E Main St, Round Rock

The Cork & Barrel Oktoberfest will be Saturday, October 14th with German Food Specials, Bluebonnet Beer Company Specials, cornhole tournament, The Hot Peppers Polka Band.

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

October 15

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Free! 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin

Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores- free craft event on most Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

October 15

Check out ACL on October 6-8 & 13-15 with the kids! Kids 8 and under get in free with adult tickets. Take the kids to Austin Kiddie Limits and experience the festival together.

Another Christmas tree farm in Elgin that also has a pumpkin patch is Elgin Christmas Tree Farm. 120 Natures Way, Elgin. Their fall fun festival runs weekends in October (starting Oct 7th) from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. It’s $10 admission for ages 2 and up and activities are $2 each once you enter.

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

October 16

SoCo Pumpkin Patch is October 16 – 31 (or until we sell out of pumpkins, whichever comes first). M-F 11 am – dusk. SAT 10 am – dusk. SUN 12 noon – dusk. Cash or checks only. 212 East Monroe Street, Austin

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October 20

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Pflugerville’s most popular pfestival, the Deutschen Pfest is held every year in Pfluger Park. The pfestival schedule is always bursting with pfun with live music, food, beer, shopping, Pfun Run and Community Pfair! October 20-22, 2023. Admission is $10-15. No outside food, no pets, no cash, no onsite parking. There’s an entire area dedicated to children.

October 20

Pflugerville’s most popular pfestival, the Deutschen Pfest is held every year in Pfluger Park. The pfestival schedule is always bursting with pfun with live music, food, beer, shopping, Pfun Run and Community Pfair! October 20-21, 2023. Admission is $10-15. No outside food, no pets, no cash, no onsite parking. There’s an entire area dedicated to children.

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

October 21

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

Boo & Brew at the Arboretum is Oct 21 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Trick or Treat Trail at McKinney Towne Lake Park from 3-9 p.m. This free 1.2-mile trail is full of haunting fun for the whole family. The trail is open from 3 – 6 p.m. FREE!

October 21

Pflugerville’s most popular pfestival, the Deutschen Pfest is held every year in Pfluger Park. The pfestival schedule is always bursting with pfun with live music, food, beer, shopping, Pfun Run and Community Pfair! October 20-21, 2023. Admission is $10-15. No outside food, no pets, no cash, no onsite parking. There’s an entire area dedicated to children.

Round Rock Trunk or Treat for kids with disabilities and their families is Oct 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Seton Medical Center Williamson located at 201 Seton Parkway in Round Rock.

Oktoberfest at Slackers is Saturday, October 21st! Stein holding, brats from interstellar, lederjörtsen Kölsch release, etc.

Trunk or Treat for children with disabilities or limitations is Oct 21 from 4-6 p.m. This FREE trunk or treat is at 201 Seton Parkway.

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

October 22

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Free! 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin

Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores- free craft event on most Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

Halloween Party at Playland Skate Center from noon-3 p.m. $13 (includes skates). Costume contest, face painting, trick-or-treating, and more! 8822 McCann Dr, Austin

October 22

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

The Austin Symphony’s Halloween Children’s Concert is on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 3 p.m. It’s creepy, crawly and so much fun it’s spooky! Your little ghost or goblin will help haunt Long Center’s Dell Hall for Austin Symphony Orchestra’s annual Halloween Children’s Concert. This exciting concert features frightfully fun symphonic music that is stimulating for young eyes and ears (ages 2-10). The entire family is invited to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy “boo-tiful” music with their Austin Symphony Orchestra! Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin.

October 24

Halloween Cookies at Toybrary from 10:30 a.m. – noon on October 24. Make a Spider Web for Halloween at Toybrary from 10:30 a.m. – noon on October 25. Cotton Ghosts at Toybrary from 10:30 a.m. – noon on October 26. 2001 Justin Lane, Austin

Storytime, Tacos, & Coffee with Austin Public Library at Meanwhile! An event for children 5 or under and their parents, storytime starts at 10 a.m. near the playground. Afterwards, stick around for playtime and socializing. Tuesday, October 24, Tuesday, November 14, Tuesday, November 28. Bring a blanket to spread out comfortably. Breakfast is available at Pueblo Viejo, and coffee is available in the taproom! 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin

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October 26

Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail from 5-7 p.m.: Trick or Treat Trail 7 p.m.: Movie at the Legacy Pavilion – Coco (PG). This FREE and fun-filled family event will definitely get you into the spirit of Halloween, so get dressed up and come on out for candy, games and fun! Parking is available throughout San Gabriel Park, at the Georgetown Recreation Center, and across the river at the Georgetown Parks & Recreation Administration Office and McMaster Athletic Complex.

Free Movies in the Park! October 26 is Hocus Pocus at Mueller Lake Park, Austin. Movie begins at dusk.

October 27

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

October 27

Oddwood is having an Oktoberfest party on October 28. German food, beer, music, and family-friendly activities.

Epic Fun is having a Halloween Party from 4-7 p.m.

Rock the Park at Mueller Lake Park amphitheater is a night of free, family-friendly live music – curated by KUTX and the Sunday-evening kids’ show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child, and presented by Dell Children’s Medical Center. Come early to grab a spot on the lawn! Please note that music for the fall season begins 15 minutes earlier – at 6:30 P.M. – due to dwindling daylight.

Howl-O-Scream is Oct 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gus Garcia Recreation Center, 1201 E Rundberg Ln
Austin. Families are invited to Howl-O-Scream – a FREE event with fun activities and lots of candy and treats!

October 28

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

October 28

Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch Annual Trunk or Treat is Oct 28. Trunk or treat admission is included with your general admission ticket. Admission price: Age 3 and up: $17 online/$21 onsite.

Round Rock Diwali Festival 2023 is Oct 28 from 2:30-10 p.m. The 8th annual celebration of “Festival of Lights” in Downtown Round Rock. Event is free and open to all. Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad, Round Rock.

Viva La Vida Fest is Oct 28 from 12-6 p.m. Mexic-Arte Museum’s 40th Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. 4th Street and Congress Avenue.

Frontyard Brewing is having a Boos & Brews Halloween Bash from noon-9 p.m. $10 admission. Join us for a ghoulishly good time at Frontyard as we celebrate Halloween. Come for sweet treats, pumpkin painting, costume contest, live music and movie night!

Boo at the Zoo will be October 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2023 at 5:45 p.m. Come in costume, ride the haunted train, explore the haunted house, and see the animals at night! Bring flashlights!

October 28

Trick or Treat at Hill Country Galleria in Oct 28 from noon-3 p.m. Dress up in your BEST costume, pick up a festive pumpkin bag from the Central Plaza, and then stroll down Hill Country Boulevard to collect treats from your favorite retailers (while supplies last!)

Jungle Movement Academy Halloween Party and Trunk-Or-Treat from 5-7 p.m.

Kalahari Spooktacular is Saturday October 28 from 5-9 p.m. Reserve your parking spot for $20. Additional Items & Activities for purchase. Get ready to eat, drink, and be scary at the Kalahari Spooktacular – the Halloween event of the year! Dive into a world of Halloween entertainment featuring 14 trick-or-treat stations that you’ve come to love, live music at Amatuli, DJ dance parties, a Halloween-themed bounce house, and so much more! Kids will treasure exclusive Kalahari Collectible Badges as mementos of this eerie adventure. Dress up, bring the family, and immerse yourself in the magic of Halloween at Kalahari Spooktacular – where memories come alive in the most spooktacular way!

October 28

McKinney Falls State Park Halloween Hike is on Oct 28 & Oct 29 from 8:30-10 p.m. Event is free with paid entrance fees; Adults: $6, Children 12 and under: Free. Discover a whole new way to experience the night! Join us as we walk an easy trail (about 3/4 mile round-trip). We will keep our eyes and ears open for creepy crawlers like wolf spiders, scorpions, and other nocturnal wildlife! Fun for all ages! Registration required.

Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo’s Howl-O-Ween Extravaganza is on Oct 28 & 29 from 10:00 am -6:00 pm. Free admission for children in costume. Event is included with online purchase of admission. $20, Kids can GET IN FREE when you purchase your tickets online. Make sure to reserve your tickets now, as AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED!

Howl-O-Scream is Oct 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Dittmar Recreation Center (1009 W Dittmar Rd, Austin), the Dove Springs Recreation Center (5801 Ainez Dr, Austin), and the Givens Recreation Center (3811 E 12th St, Austin). Families are invited to Howl-O-Scream – a FREE event with fun activities and lots of candy and treats!

October 29

Funbox, the world’s largest bounce park, opens on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through November 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Reserve your spot online. A 90 minute jump is $22.

Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Free! 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin

Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores- free craft event on most Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $15 per person ages 4 and up. 419 Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs

October 29

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

2nd annual Family Fall Festival at Ranch Park in Dripping Springs on October 29, from 2pm – 6pm. Trunk or Treat, Petting Zoo, giveaways, Scavenger Hunt Hayride, Photo Ops, etc. 1042 Event Center Dr., Dripping Springs

October 29

Straw Fest at the Umlauf is a free fall festival FROM 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. that has pumpkin decorating, petting zoo, games, and more. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin

Neill-Cochran House Museum Halloween Carnival from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Grab your costume or wear your favorite comfy autumn clothes, and head over to the Neill-Cochran House Museum this Halloween afternoon. Kids can enjoy Trunk-or-Treat*, a bouncy house, scavenger hunts, and more! Our friends from Latinitas will be leading an activity to make ofrendas in tribute to ancestors who have passed on in observation of el Día de los Muertos. This event is free! Sunday, October 29th between 11 AM and 3 PM, access to the lawn is free and open to the public. Drop in anytime to join the fun. The Neill-Cochran House Museum will be open for tours and children under 12 are always free. Free parking is available behind the Museum.

The Pumpkin Express at the Austin Steam Train is on October 29 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

12 Fox Beer is having a Trunk or Treat on Oct 29 from 3-5 p.m. Free! Family Party. Best in costume 10 + under. Best Trunk. Live Music.

October 31

Fall Fun Festival in Round Rock is Oct 31 from 9-11:30 a.m. Petting zoo, hayrides, snacks, and fun entertainment for all to enjoy. Come in costume and bring a canned good to donate to the Round Rock Food Pantry. Old Settlers Park, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock.

Hometown Halloween is Oct 31 from 3-7 p.m. Are you ready for a gleefully, ghoulishly, deliciously good time this Halloween? Come to Hometown Halloween in Downtown Round Rock! We’ve got trick-or-treating with Downtown Round Rock businesses along two blocks of East Main Street, all kinds of giveaways, activities, and interactive experiences along East Main Street, in the Downtowner Gallery, and in Prete Plaza, including a live concert with FreezeFrame! You’re invited to enjoy this free and festive celebration. Dress to impress and stay tuned for announcements about all of the fun planned for this year’s Hometown Halloween!

Howl-O-Scream is Oct 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center (1200 Montopolis Dr, Austin) and the Turner-Roberts Recreation Center (7201 Colony Loop Dr, Austin). Families are invited to Howl-O-Scream – a FREE event with fun activities and lots of candy and treats!

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