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Weekend Events in Austin, Texas
Austin Pumpkin Festival | Through October 27 | Downtown
Get ready to experience the magic of fall at the Austin Pumpkin Festival, where the city meets the season’s best delights! From enchanting train rides and a dazzling Ferris wheel to the largest corn pit you’ve ever seen, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss your chance to snap perfect Insta-worthy photos and explore over 45 types of pumpkins in this vibrant celebration. Grab your tickets now and join the fun from September 27 to October 27—this is one autumn event you won’t want to miss!
Fortlandia | THRU Feb. 2, 2025 | LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
Fortlandia aims to connect people of all ages to the environment by evoking a sense of childhood play and wonder. Get ready to explore a brand new lineup of custom designed forts in our Family Garden this fall. Your secret hideout awaits!
Boo at the Zoo | Fridays and Saturdays in October | Austin Zoo
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at Boo at the Zoo! Join us on Friday and Saturday nights in October for a family-friendly adventure with Halloween-themed activities and games throughout the zoo
Bunnicula | Saturdays and Sundays in October | Scottish Rite Theatre
A dancing cat, a howling dog, and a vampire bunny. The perfect pet combination for any family. It’s a dark and stormy night and Chester (the family cat) and Harold (the family dog) sit waiting for their owners to return home from the movies. Chester and Harold are more than just pets, they’re good friends too. When the Monroes finally get home, they come bearing a surprise: they’ve found a bunny in the movie theater. But this is no ordinary rabbit… this is the extraordinary Bunnicula. When the family’s produce starts losing its juice, Chester thinks he knows what’s causing the fantastic phenomenon. Bunnicula is a vampire! Or maybe Chester’s imagination is getting the better of him. Singing and dancing their way through this hilarious mystery, the furry friends find room in their hearts, and in their home, for one very unique bunny.
Pumpkin Nights | Through October 31 | Pioneer Farms
Robinson Family Farm | Through November 10
Join us for our Fall Festival on the farm, where traditions and memories are made! Whether you are looking for a fun day out with the family, or looking for a unique place to hang out with friends, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the farm! Come hungry because we’ve got delicious treats waiting for you too!
Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt | October 11-13, October 18-20; October 25-27
Fridays: 1-5 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays: 1-5 p.m. ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION & PARKING. Pumpkins available for purchase and photo opportunities. The premier event, the Pumpkin Hunt, includes a free wagon ride into the Christmas tree fields where mini pumpkins are hidden (one ticket gets you two mini pumpkins). Pay for activities you want to do.
2024 Georgetown Fall Festival | EVERY DAY IN SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER | Sweet Eats
All the FALL things!
BEYOND VAN GOGH & BEYOND MONET: AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE | Austin American-Statesman Building
Step into the captivating world of Van Gogh and Monet as their masterpieces come to life. Join us for Beyond Van Gogh & Beyond Monet.
Ultimate Guide to Pumpkin Patches in Austin
Friday
FREE Live music | 5:30-8p | Central Market North Lamar
Enjoy free music on the patio every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Saturday
Blanton All Day | All Day | Blanton Museum of Art
Formerly Second Saturdays. Full day featuring storytime, art talks, music, food, & more! Once a month, every second weekend.
Second Saturdays are for Families | October 12 | 11-3pm | at Laguna Gloria
Electrify your art! Use circuits to transform a graphite drawing into light and sound. Check out guest artist Adam Hilton’s Moving Sound, an interactive fusion of touch, light, and sound. Inspired by Carl Cheng: Nature Never Loses, on view at The Jones Center between September 6 and December 8, the whole family is invited to explore the connection between art and technology.
Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a fun and creative art-making experience at The Contemporary Austin!
Austin Oktoberfest | 11-7 | German Free School
The most famous German celebration has been happening for over 200 years. It is so über that it has its own special brew – Oktoberfest beer. And GTHS ensures Austin gets to share in this celebration as the second most famous Oktoberfest happens right here in Austin, Texas.. “the German-Texan Heritage Society certainly brings the most authentic Oktoberfest game in town” – Austin Chronicle. We’re located in the heart of the Red River Cultural District where you will find one of Austin’s best kept secrets, the German Free School: a historical building and terraced gardens to enjoy the afternoon of all things German and Gemütlichkeit. Gemütlichkeit, you ask? It’s a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness. Bands: Yodel Blitz (11am – 2pm), Walburg Boys (2pm -5:00pm), Off the Grid (5:30pm-7:00pm). Our family friendly event offers a lot of kids activities and children 12 and under are free. And of course German food and drinks.
Barton Creek Farmers Market | 9-1pm | 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Austin’s first farmers market! Located in the Barton Creek Mall parking lot, enjoy this multi-award winning market providing fresh food and artisan gifts.
Baby Bloomers | 8-10am | Thinkery
A special program during which the museum is open exclusively for visitors ages 0–3 years and their families. Baby Bloomers provides caregivers and early learners the chance to experience Thinkery together in an environment focused solely on them. The program takes place on the second floor and backyard of the museum and includes two-story times, parachute play, and free play that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of our earliest learners.
Texas Farmers Market at BELL | SATURDAYS | 9-1pm
**Formerly Texas Farmers Market at Lakeline** Shop fresh produce and artisan foods from local farmers and vendors, enjoy live music from local artists, and participate in our community composting program.
Enjoy free music on the patio every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Sunday
Please join us at Kendra Scott Flagship on South Congress (1701 S Congress Ave) Sunday, October 13th 11 AM-7 PM Each year, we honor Kendra’s close personal friend and cancer awareness advocate Holley Rothell Kitchen and help fund Legacy Retreats® through Inheritance of Hope, to support and uplift other families facing a terminal diagnosis. And you can join us—just by shopping with us on October 13.
Bee Cave Farmers Market | 10am-2pm | Central Plaza @ Hill Country Galleria
Enjoy local fresh produce, prepared foods and other goods, plus some incredible live music! It’s sure to be a lively event that you won’t want to miss.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy the beautiful Hill Country Galleria and support your local farmers, gourmet food vendors and artisans!
Texas Farmers Market at Mueller | SUNDAYS | 10-2pm
Open rain or shine! 120+ vendors, about 40% of which are agricultural producers. Check out the current vendor list and their offerings here.
Domain Farmers Market | SUNDAYS | 12-4 PM
A vibrant and organized marketplace for local farmers and specialty product makers.
Free admission, donations accepted