The Most Fun Ways To Spend September in Austin
Labor Day weekend, Oktoberfest, Family Campout, Austin Museum Day, Pecan Street Festival, Pumpkin Patches, Pumpkin Nights, Fortlandia, Touch-A-Truck, and more! September is packed full of fun things to do in Austin. Here are the most fun ways to spend September in Austin with kids.
September 1
Spare Time Labor Day Weekend Madness Bowling + Shoes • Laser Tag, Unlimited Video Game Play (not for tickets/prizes). $18 on Sept 1-4. Sessions are open-5 p.m. or 5 p.m. – close. 1724 FM 685 Pflugerville
Walburg German Restaurant is hosting Walburgfest on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend! They will have live music and German food and beer (no admission). They have a big beer garden and an indoor arcade for kids.
September 2
Home Depot has FREE Kids DIY Workshops the first Saturday of every month.
The Breakfast Boogie is at 10 a.m. at The Far Out Lounge $5-10, 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin
Spare Time Labor Day Weekend Madness Bowling + Shoes • Laser Tag, Unlimited Video Game Play (not for tickets/prizes). $18 on Sept 1-4. Sessions are open-5 p.m. or 5 p.m. – close. 1724 FM 685 Pflugerville
Walburg German Restaurant is hosting Walburgfest on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend! They will have live music and German food and beer (no admission). They have a big beer garden and an indoor arcade for kids.
Screen on the Green at Fareground at 8:30 p.m. Mary Poppins, 111 Congress Ave, Austin
September 3
Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum. Free admission from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Strawbitty Yops concert at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. Free! 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin
Spare Time Labor Day Weekend Madness Bowling + Shoes • Laser Tag, Unlimited Video Game Play (not for tickets/prizes). $18 on Sept 1-4. Sessions are open-5 p.m. or 5 p.m. – close. 1724 FM 685 Pflugerville
Sunday Makebreak: Fall Painted Rocks at all Michael’s stores- free craft event from 2-4 p.m.
Walburg German Restaurant is hosting Walburgfest on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend! They will have live music and German food and beer (no admission). They have a big beer garden and an indoor arcade for kids.
Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.
Labor Day Concert from 6-9 p.m. downtown Round Rock, Sharon Prete Main Street Plaza is at 221 E Main St, Round Rock.
September 4
Spare Time Labor Day Weekend Madness Bowling + Shoes • Laser Tag, Unlimited Video Game Play (not for tickets/prizes). $18 on Sept 1-4. Sessions are open-5 p.m. or 5 p.m. – close. 1724 FM 685 Pflugerville
September 5
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!
Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. at the Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin
September 8
Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Old Settlers Park, 3103 Aten Loop. $10 Sausage Plate that will include: a drink, sausage wrap, side, bag of chips, and dessert! All proceeds go to the People & Parks Fund which gets returned to you through improving out parks and outdoor spaces in Round Rock.
September 9
Sweet Eats Fruit Farms 2023 Georgetown Fall Festival opens on September 9 and is open daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. in September (hours change in October). Admission is $20-25 depending on the day. Activities are included with admission. Giant pumpkin patch, hay ride, corn maze, petting zoo, apple sling shots, pig races, pony rides, bounce pillow, duck races, and more. 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown.
Second Saturdays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Lakeline from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sept 9. 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 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3809 W 35th St
Austin
The Breakfast Boogie is at 10 a.m. at The Far Out Lounge $5-10, 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin
Strawbitty Yops Family Concert at The Hive at 10 a.m., 10542 Menchaca Rd, Austin
Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills Back to School Bash from 2-4 p.m. Enjoy an evening of open swim and refreshing treats, face painting, Petting Zoo, Bounce House, Play in our 90 degree pool and tropical environment. Free! 8038 Mesa Dr, Austin
September 10
Zilker Botanical Garden Free Day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
Free Groundwork Music Project concert at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin
Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 2006 Philomena St, Austin
Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin
Oita Japan Summer Festival from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10-15 This family-friendly event is a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture, eagerly inviting Austin locals to partake in the festivities.
Sunday Makebreak: Fall Pom-Pom Trees from 2-4 p.m. at all Michael’s stores. Free craft activity!
Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.
September 12
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!
September 13
Free Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at Pease Park at 10 a.m. 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin
September 15
Family Campout 2023 is on September 15 at 4 p.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Bring your camping gear and the whole family out for a night of games, s’mores, a movie in the park, sleep under the stars, and breakfast the next day. Registration for the campout is required. Registration fee is $10 and will increase to $15 on September 1. Each registered participant will receive two meals (dinner on Friday, breakfast on Saturday), s’mores and a t-shirt. Participants are responsible providing all of their own camping equipment, as well as setup and take down of tents. No pets allowed. 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
September 16
Pecan Street Festival is September 16 & 17, 2023. 501 Old Pecan St, Austin
Free Kids DIY Workshop at all Lowes stores from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
September 17
Free Oh Antonio concert at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin
Austin Museum Day is on September 17, 2023. This is the day where you can get into most Austin museums for FREE!
Pecan Street Festival is September 16 & 17, 2023. 501 Old Pecan St, Austin
Round Rock Express Kids Day is on September 17th at 1:05 p.m. Free train rides in front of the ballpark before the game, kids get to run the bases after the game. Plus inflatables, a playground, and more fun for kids! 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
Sunday Makebreak: Watercolor Leaf Art from 2-4 p.m. at all Michael’s Stores.
Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.
September 19
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!
Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. at the Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin
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
September 21
Pumpkin Nights is returning to Pioneer Farms from September 21 – October 30, 2023. Tickets are $15-28. We have done this the last two years, and it’s always super fun! Crazy cool carved pumpkins, a fire throwing show, a walk through Halloween displays (and that hardly covers it). 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin.
September 23
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
Sweet Berry Farm Harvest of Fall Fun opens on September 23, 2023. 1801 FM1980, Marble Falls
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
September 24
Free Staci Gray concert at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin
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
Sunday Makebreak: Pumpkin Fest– free craft activity at all Michael’s stores.
Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.
September 26
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
September 27
Free Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at Pease Park at 10 a.m. 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin
September 29
Meanwhile Brewing Co Oktoberfest is September 29-October 1, 2023.
September 30
Touch-A-Truck is a fun-filled event where kids of all ages get the chance to touch, explore, and climb on just about any vehicle they can imagine. From fire trucks and ambulances to backhoes and bulldozers, Touch-A-Truck has them all! 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023. $15-20 admission for ages 3 and up. VIP tickets are $50 for each child and adult. VIP HOUR 9-10 a.m. Tickets and more info here. Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Pl, Austin
Meanwhile Brewing Co Oktober Fest is September 29-October 1, 2023.
Texas Pumpkin Fest is open September 30 – October 29, 2023. $10/person on Thursdays (babies in diapers are free). $13/person Friday-Sunday. Open 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free parking. Coolers, wagons, and strollers are allowed. Dogs and alcohol are not allowed. There will be alcohol for sale on site, as well as food trucks. 8760 FM 2243, Leander
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
Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch is open Sept 30 – Nov 12, 2023. Weds-Fri 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 Mon & Tues except Oct 30 & 31. For the full write-up and list of activities, go here. 5701 Williamson Rd, Creedmoor
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