Austin Weekend Events: October 9-12, 2026

Find pumpkin patches, fall festivals, movies, crafts and more family fun around Austin this weekend. Event details can change, so check the linked event page before you go.

Friday, October 9

• Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Interactive forts in the Family Garden. Included with admission
• Sweet Berry Farm 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free admission. Just pay for the activities you want to do.
• Indian Springs Ranch Fall Fest
• Mama Mary’s Farm Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkin patch admission and tickets online.
• Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival – Fall festival and pumpkin patch in Georgetown.
• Round Rock Pumpkin Festival – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Old Settlers Park.
• Boo at the Zoo at Austin Zoo – 5:45-9 p.m.; $24; advance tickets required.
• Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend Two at Zilker Park.
• Pumpkin Nights – Walk-through Halloween experience; timed tickets online.
• Spooky Movie Under the Stars: Hotel Transylvania – 7 p.m. at Rudy Mendez Recreation Center; free; bring blankets; free popcorn.
• Dive-In Movie at Fairmont Austin: The Addams Family – Doors at 6:30 p.m.; movie at sundown; reservations required.
• Haunted Shores at Volente Beach – Halloween walk-through at the abandoned waterpark.

Saturday, October 10

• Family Fishing Fun at Garey Park – 8-10 a.m.; $20-$25 online.
• Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Interactive forts in the Family Garden.
• Pumpkin Hunt at Evergreen Farms in Elgin 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sweet Berry Farm 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free admission. Just pay for the activities you want to do.
• Indian Springs Ranch Fall Fest – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $17; children under 2 free.
• Texas Pumpkin Fest – Pumpkin festival in Leander.
• Mama Mary’s Farm Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkin patch admission and tickets online.
• Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival – Fall festival and pumpkin patch in Georgetown.
• Round Rock Pumpkin Festival – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Old Settlers Park.
• Fall Fest at Crowe’s Nest Farm – Weekend fall festival in Manor.
• Uhland Fall Fest – $20; kids 5 & under free; 10am–7pm.
• Music & Movement in the Park at Lakeline Park – 10 a.m.; confirm event details with the organizer before heading out.
• Austin Oktoberfest at the German-Texan Heritage Society – 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $20; children under 12 free.

Saturday, October 10

• Oktoberfest at Old Gregg Brewing Company – Goat races and petting zoo from noon, plus games, face painting and polka music.
• Oktoberfest at Amatuli, Kalahari Resorts Round Rock – 5-9 p.m.; free admission.
• Foxtoberfest at 12 Fox Beer – Family- and dog-friendly Oktoberfest in Dripping Springs.
• Castle Creation at Lakeshore Learning – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; walk in; ages 3 and up.
• Kyle Founders Day Parade – 11 a.m. along Center Street between Gregg-Clarke Park and Mary Kyle Hartson Park.
• Lil’ Witching Hours: Yarn-Wrapped Frame at Michaels – 10 a.m.-noon; free in-store craft; times can vary by store.
• BookPeople Storytime with Laura De La Cruz – 10:30-11 a.m.; reading Lowrider for Sale.
• Second Saturdays Are for Families at Laguna Gloria – 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; family art activities at The Contemporary Austin.
• The Seventh Night Sky at Ballet Austin – Performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m.
• JCPenney Kids Zone: Dalmatian Firefighter Craft – 11 a.m.-noon; free while supplies last; no registration.
• Boo at the Zoo at Austin Zoo – 5:45-9 p.m.; $24; advance tickets required.
• Movies Behind the Museum: Hoppers – Museum opens at 6 p.m.; movie at 7:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $6 youth ages 5-17, seniors and UT students/staff; members and children under 5 free.
• Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend Two at Zilker Park.
• Pumpkin Nights – Walk-through Halloween experience; timed tickets online.
• Haunted Shores at Volente Beach – Halloween walk-through at the abandoned waterpark.

Sunday, October 11

• Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Interactive forts in the Family Garden.
• Indian Springs Ranch Fall Fest – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $17; children under 2 free.
• Texas Pumpkin Fest – Pumpkin festival in Leander.
• Sweet Berry Farm 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free admission. Just pay for the activities you want to do.
• Fall Fest at Crowe’s Nest Farm – Weekend fall festival in Manor.
• Mama Mary’s Farm Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkin patch admission and tickets online.
• Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival – Fall festival and pumpkin patch in Georgetown.
• Round Rock Pumpkin Festival – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Old Settlers Park.
• Kids Halloween Costume Swap at Brentwood Social House – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; free to swap; drop off gently used children’s costumes October 5-10.
• Uhland Fall Fest – $20; kids 5 & under free; 10am–7pm.
• Free Live Kids Music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse – 10 a.m.
• Family Day at Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum – 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free.
• Sunday Funday at Neill-Cochran House Museum– 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Pumpkin Hunt at Evergreen Farms in Elgin 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• AJC Kids Halloween Festival – 1-3 p.m. at Cat Hollow Park purchase tickets in advance
• Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend Two at Zilker Park.
• Foxtoberfest at 12 Fox Beer – Family- and dog-friendly Oktoberfest in Dripping Springs.
• Oktoberfest at Old Gregg Brewing Company – Check the linked organizer page to confirm Sunday’s hours and activities.
• Pumpkin Nights – Walk-through Halloween experience; timed tickets online.
• Haunted Shores at Volente Beach – Halloween walk-through at the abandoned waterpark.

Monday, October 12

• Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Interactive forts in the Family Garden.
• Sweet Berry Farm 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free admission. Just pay for the activities you want to do.
• Indian Springs Ranch Fall Fest – Special Monday hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; ticket prices available online.
• Texas Pumpkin Fest – Pumpkin festival in Leander.
• Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival – Fall festival and pumpkin patch in Georgetown.
• Round Rock Pumpkin Festival – 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Old Settlers Park.
• Pumpkin Nights – Walk-through Halloween experience. Buy tickets online.