Miss Staci Musical Storytime
Wednesday, October 7, 10:30–11:00 AM BookPeople, 603 N Lamar BlvdAustinFree
A lively musical storytime for young children and their families.
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Pumpkin Nights Austin
Oct 7, timed entry from 6 PM Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.AustinFrom $24
Walk among 10,000 handcrafted pumpkin displays, Halloween art and live fire shows.
The Crafty Adult: Monster Eyeball Wreath
Thursday, October 8, 6:00 PM Milwood Branch Library, 12500 Amherst DrAustinFree
Adults can make a playful monster-eyeball wreath for Halloween.
Austin City Limits Music Festival Weekend Two
Oct 9-11, gates at noon Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd.AustinTicket prices vary
Three days of major and local artists performing across nine stages, plus Austin food and festival activities.
Boo at the Zoo
Friday, October 9, evening Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide TrlAustinPaid; advance tickets required
A costumed night at the zoo with Halloween attractions, animals and a haunted train.
Family Scarecrow Craft and Spooky Drinks
Friday, October 9, 5:30–7:00 PM Bethany UMC Pumpkin Patch, 10010 Anderson Mill RdAustinFree activities; pumpkins for sale
Make a family scarecrow craft, sip spooky drinks and visit the seasonal pumpkin patch.
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
Oct 10, 9 AM-1 PM Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St.AustinFree admission
Saturday market with local farmers, ranchers, food artisans, baked goods, crafts and picnic space.
Winnie-the-Pooh Birthday Picnic
Saturday, October 10, 2:00 PM Milwood Branch Library, 12500 Amherst DrAustinFree
Watch and make activities celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh's birthday with a picnic theme.
Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller
Oct 11, 10 AM-2 PM Branch Park Pavilion, 2006 Philomena St.AustinFree admission
Rain-or-shine Sunday market featuring verified local farmers, ranchers and food producers.
Science Storytime
Oct 12, 9:30 AM Austin Nature & Science CenterAustinFree
Drop-in science storytime for ages four and younger, including an animal encounter or nature object.
Austin Horror Film Festival
Oct 15-17 29th Street Ballroom, AustinAustinTicket prices vary
A three-day showcase of independent horror films in the heart of Bat City.
Batman in Concert
Oct 16-17, 7:30 PM Long Center's Dell Hall, 701 W. Riverside Dr.AustinTicket prices vary
Watch Tim Burton's 1989 Batman while the Austin Symphony performs Danny Elfman's score live.
Boo at the Zoo
Oct 16-17, 5:45-9 PM Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide TrailAustinTicketed; see site
Explore the zoo after dark, hear nocturnal animals and enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities.
Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival
Oct 16-17 Franklin Barbecue and other Austin venuesAustin$41-$373
A chef-driven celebration of live-fire cooking, inventive bites, concerts and casual outdoor parties.
Austin Coffee Festival
Oct 17-18 Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.AustinTicket prices vary
Sample specialty roasters and coffee shops while enjoying snacks and live entertainment.
Centennial Party at Central
Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Austin Central Library, 710 W César Chávez StAustinFree
A huge library birthday with family activities, live music, art, cooking and Austin PBS Family Fest.
Roots & Wings Festival
Oct 17, 10 AM-2 PM Austin Nature & Science CenterAustinFree
Pollinator parade, honey tasting, nature activities and tree and pollinator garden starter kits.
Texas Youth Music Festival Main Event
Saturday, October 17, 2:00 PM Dell Hall at the Long Center, 701 W Riverside DrAustinPaid; check venue
Young performers take the stage for a battle of the bands and vocal showcase.
Angela DiTerlizzi: A Very Scary Book
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 PM BookPeople, 603 N Lamar BlvdAustinFree; RSVP requested
A children's author event and signing built around a playful, spooky picture book.
Halloween Children's Concert
Oct 18, 3 PM Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.AustinTickets from $22
Costumed family concert featuring Peter and the Wolf, Danse macabre and music from How to Train Your Dragon.
Tío Tóto: The Spooky Silly Singalong
Oct 18, 10 AM Cherrywood Coffeehouse, 1400 E. 38th 1/2 St.AustinFree
A bilingual children's concert with friendly monsters, puppets, scarves, dancing and improvised songs.
Halloween Shrinky Dink Keychains
Wednesday, October 21, 3:30 PM Milwood Branch Library, 12500 Amherst DrAustinFree
A kids crafternoon making colorful Halloween shrink-plastic keychains.
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25 Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdAustin · AustinSingle-day tickets from $109.13
Four days of racing, track activities and live music, including Maroon 5, Post Malone and Alesso.
Trail of Treats
Oct 22, 5-7 PM Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyola Ln.AustinFree
Wear a costume for a festive trail with candy, games and a haunted mad-scientist experience.
43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade
Saturday, October 24, 12:00–6:00 PM Congress Avenue and E 4th StAustin · AustinFree
Día de los Muertos procession, live performances, hands-on art, traditional food and lowriders.
Austin Capital City Lions Club Fall Festival
Saturday, October 24, 3:00–6:00 PM Austin Capital City Lions Club event siteAustinCheck listing
A community fall festival with seasonal activities supporting the Lions Club's local projects.
Balance Dance Studios Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 24, 5:00–7:00 PM Balance Dance Studios, AustinAustinFree
Wear costumes and enjoy an open-to-all evening of decorated trunks, treats and family fun.
Kids Ball at Central Market
Oct 24, 5-7 PM Central Market, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd.AustinFree
A family-friendly costume celebration presented by Creative Action, with arts and seasonal fun.
Lisa's Fall Festival
Oct 24, 6:30-8:30 PM Delores Duffie Recreation Center, 2300 Rosewood Ave.AustinFree
Community fall festival with food, music, games, free parking and activities for all ages.
Nature Festival and Spooktacular
Saturday, October 24, 3:00–6:00 PM Austin Public Library event siteAustinFree
An outdoor family festival celebrating fall with nature activities and seasonal fun.
UMLAUF StrawFest
Oct 25, 11 AM-4 PM UMLAUF Sculpture Garden, 605 Azie Morton Rd.AustinFree
Fall garden festival with pumpkin painting, art projects, costume parades and live animal demonstrations.
Milwood Movie Night
Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 PM Milwood Branch Library, 12500 Amherst DrAustinFree
A relaxed community movie night at the neighborhood library.
Austin Film Festival
Oct 29-Nov 5 Downtown and central Austin theatersAustinPass and badge prices vary
Eight days of film premieres, independent screenings, filmmaker Q&As and a four-day writers conference.
Art in Cahoots: October
Friday, October 30, 10:00–11:00 AM University Hills Branch Library, 4721 Loyola LnAustinFree
A collaborative art-making session for young children and their grown-ups.
Hallo's Eve at Pan Am
Oct 30, 6-8 PM Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 E. 3rd St.AustinFree
Indoor family carnival with games, candy, costume contests and prizes inside the spooky gymnasium.
BookPeople’s Trick-Or-Read
Saturday, October 31, 2:00–4:00 PM BookPeople, 603 N Lamar BlvdAustinFree; RSVP requested
Halloween storytime with treats and family fun featuring Amy's Ice Creams and The Soup Peddler.
Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 31, 12:00–4:00 PM Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point DrAustinFree admission
Kids costume contest, games, balloon twisting, face painting, crafts, vendors and a puppet magic show.
Moonlight Nature Night
Nov 1, 5-8 PM Austin Nature & Science CenterAustinFree
Meet nocturnal animals, take guided night hikes and explore astronomy through hands-on family activities.
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