Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos · TX
Things to do with kids in Austin — October 2026
138 family events in October 2026, 105 still to come. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Central Time.
What’s on now in Austin →Still to come
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Feb 28
Campfire (Zach Theatre for the very young)
Zach Theatre – JLA Studio
PaidAges 0–5
Oct22ThuPumpkins and patchesThrough Nov 8
Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch – Fall 2026
Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
From $10
- Outdoors
Through Jan 31
Fortlandia 2026–27
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
With admissionAll ages
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Nov 1
Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Austin Scottish Rite Theater
From $17
- Outdoors
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM
Sprouts: Nature Play for Ages 3–5
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
With admissionAges 3–5
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM
Little Texans (ages 2–5) at the Bullock Museum
Bullock Texas State History Museum (Bluebonnet Room, 3rd floor)
With admissionAges 2–5
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 23 · 3:00 PM
Astronomy Afternoons (spectroscopy demos)
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
From $6
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 23
Boo at the Zoo Nights
Austin Zoo
Paid
Oct22ThuCommunityThu, Oct 22 · 8:00 AM
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Events Center
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM
Kids' Night Out at Southwest Family YMCA
Southwest Family YMCA
PaidAges 3–12
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThrough Feb 14
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Zach Theatre)
Zach Theatre – The Whisenhunt
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Hidden History Walking Tours at Pioneer Farms
Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms
With admission
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM
Kids' Night Out at Hays Communities YMCA
Hays Communities YMCA
PaidAges 3–12
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM
Kids' Night Out at Townlake YMCA
Townlake YMCA
PaidAges 3–12
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Pokémon Club
Round Rock Public Library
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Predators of the Pines – Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Spring Lake Explorers Family Fun Day
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake
Free
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Uhland Fall Fest 2026 (pumpkin patch & fall festival)
Uhland Fall Fest farmstead
From $20
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
The Social Players! (parent-and-child theatre and social skills group)
Dell JCC (Shalom Austin)
From $162
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Art for Teens
Westbank Library
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Casa de la Cultura: Manos a la Obra — Día de Muertos art workshops
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
All ages
- Sports & play
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Kids' Golf Club at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admission
Oct28WedCommunityWed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM
Music on Main: Fall/Holiday 2026 — Round Rock
Prete Plaza
FreeAll ages
- Community
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM
ACGtalks: The Adventures of Prince Achmed with Celil Refik Kaya
The Rosette
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Bee Cave Haunted Trail (teens and adults)
Bee Cave trailhead near Chick-fil-A
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: Candy Construction
Buda Public Library
Oct22ThuCommunityThu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM
Picnic in the Park at Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park
Free
Oct22ThuCommunityThu, Oct 22 · 7:30 PM
Trail of Terror at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
From $10
Oct23FriCommunityFri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Casa de la Cultura: Cine Familiar at the MACC
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Oct23FriPumpkins and patchesThrough Oct 30
Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Round Rock Public Library
- Pumpkins and patches
Fri, Oct 23 · 3:30 PM
Pumpkin Decorating!
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 6–18
Oct23FriArts & craftsFri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM
To Have and to Hold
Dell Hall
Oct23FriOutdoorsFri, Oct 23
Zoo Tots (fall 2026 sessions)
Austin Zoo
From $30
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival & Parade (Día de los Muertos)
4th Street & Congress Avenue (outside Mexic-Arte Museum)
Free
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
A Spookiaccino Cafe
Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park
From $39All ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM
ACG Originals: The Adventures of Prince Achmed
The Rosette
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat
Seton Medical Center Williamson
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Alpaca Pumpkin Picnic at Laura's Library
Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)
- Community
Sat, Oct 24
Booda Halloween
204 San Antonio St (venue name not published on the city listing)
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Center Street Trick-or-Treat
Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Common Ground Arts Festival
Hill Country Galleria – Central Plaza
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 2:30 PM
Fall Family Film: Halloweentown
State Theatre
From $9
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Family Day - Halloween Cuties (Pick One)
Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park
From $29All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Going Batty – Bat Craft at Bastrop State Park
Bastrop State Park
With admission
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
Golfing with a Ranger at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admission
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Lisa's Fall Festival at Delores Duffie Recreation Center
Delores Duffie Recreation Center
FreeAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Nature Festival & Spooktacular
North Austin Community Garden (North Austin YMCA)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24
Parent & Child Workshop: Halloween Art – Art School at Laguna Gloria
The Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin)
PaidAges 6–11
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Round Rock Diwali Festival
Centennial Plaza
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Spooky Season Pollinators – Exploration Station
Bastrop State Park
With admission
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Stories in the Stream Walk at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike at Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park
With admission
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Trailside Market at Memorial Park — October24
Memorial Park
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Tricks and Treats Spooktacular — Leander
Devine Lake Park
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Where the Wild Things Roam – Animal Mask Craft
McKinney Falls State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Bee Cave Trunk or Treat and Rolling Sculpture Car Show
Hill Country Galleria
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Family Movie: Minions & Monsters at Round Rock Public Library
Round Rock Public Library
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Frightlandia: Halloween at Fortlandia
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
With admissionAll ages
- Oct25SunOutdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Intro to Fly Fishing at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admission
Oct25SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Oil Pastel Pumpkins Art Workshop at Laura's Library
Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25
Parent & Child Workshop: Bountiful Platters – Art School at Laguna Gloria
The Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin)
PaidAges 6–11
Oct25SunSpooky and hauntedSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Spooky Day at Thinkery
Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab
With admission
- Oct25SunArts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 8:00 PM
To Have and to Hold
Dell Hall
- Community
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:30 AM
Boo Babies Storytime at Westbank Library
Westbank Library
Oct26MonSports & playMon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Casa de la Cultura: Yoga en Familia
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
All ages
Oct26MonCommunityMon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM
Halloween Family Storytime at Round Rock Public Library
Round Rock Public Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM
Rockin' Kids Club: Halloween Crafts
Round Rock Public Library
Oct27TueSpooky and hauntedTue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM
Bubbles & (Spooky) Music
Round Rock Public Library
All ages
Oct27TuePumpkins and patchesTue, Oct 27 · 11:30 AM
Spooky Science: Erupting Pumpkins at Thinkery
Thinkery – Meredith Learning Lab
With admission
Oct27TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Oct 27 · 4:30 PM
STEAM Lab
Lake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library
Ages 4+
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 3:00 PM
Teen Halloween Movie Series: Coraline
Austin Public Library – Carver Branch
Free
Oct28WedSports & playWed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AM
Fall Fun Festival for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Old Settlers Park
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: Pumpkins Galore!
Buda Public Library
Oct29ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Neighborhood Fright Night and Haunted House at Metz Park
Rodolfo "Rudy" Mendez Recreation Center / Metz Park
With admissionUp to 12
- Oct29ThuPumpkins and patches
Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Pumpkin Parade (Lakeway)
Lake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library
Oct29ThuPumpkins and patchesThu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Pumpkin Parade (West Library)
Lake Travis Community Library – West Library
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Art in Cahoots! Pop-Up Arts Experience for Caregiver & Child
Austin Public Library – University Hills Branch
Free
Oct30FriNot-so-scaryFri, Oct 30 · 9:30 AM
Babytime Halloween Playtime
Round Rock Public Library
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Farmer Fred's Harvest Fall Carnival
City Park (San Marcos)
Free
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Hallo's Eve at Pan Am Recreation Center
Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Hometown Halloween in Downtown Round Rock
Downtown Round Rock (East Main Street and Prete Plaza)
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
John O'Bryant Magic Show
Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Monster Ball at Taylor Public Library
Taylor Public Library
All ages
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Raíces y Alas: A Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Los Fandangueros de Austin
Austin Public Library – Southeast Branch
FreeAll ages
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Spooky Creatures of the Night Hike at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Storyteller Sue Kuentz: Ghost Tales
Lake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library
Oct30FriTrick-or-treatFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Trunk or Treat
Dripping Springs Community Library
All ages
- Oct31SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
BOO! B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike with Your Dog
Bastrop State Park
With admission
- Oct31SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Family Crafting Memories – Spook-tacular Mask
Round Rock Public Library
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM
Halloween Mad Science
Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Halloween Party with music by Mariachi Amor (Fiesta de Noche de Brujas)
Austin Public Library – Little Walnut Creek Branch
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatSports & playSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Public Skate at Ice & Field
Ice & Field at The Crossover
Paid
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Trick or Treat at Hill Country Galleria
Hill Country Galleria
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Howl-O-Scream at Givens Recreation Center
Givens Recreation Center
- Oct31SatCommunity
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM
Howl-O-Scream at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center
Turner-Roberts Recreation Center
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
LVISD Education Foundation Trunk or Treat – Lago Vista
Lago Vista High School – PAC parking lot
FreeAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Pfloating Pumpkin Patch
Gilleland Creek Pool
From $10
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Pumpkin Carver Fall Festival at the Carver Museum
George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Roots & Wings Festival: Flutter Through the Forest at Zilker Botanical Garden
Zilker Botanical Garden
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Sábados en Familia: Latine Superheroes Throughout History (with Mexamericon)
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
FreeAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Spooktacular! Scare on the Square
Heritage Square Park
- Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Spooky Spanish Moss – Halloween Craft at Buescher State Park
Buescher State Park
With admission
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Sweet & Spooky Skull - Set
Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park
From $29All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Teen Night: Costumes, Crafts & Creepy Movies
Dripping Springs Community Library
Already happened
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 3:30 PM
Ghost Portraits
Austin Public Library – Menchaca Road Branch
FreeAges 9+
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 10:00 AM
National Fossil Day: Fossil Identification
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
From $6
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: LEGO Day – Halloween Challenges
Buda Public Library
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Family Fun Thursday: Lego Master Challenge with Lego Masters Ian & Sage
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 9–12
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 7:30 PM
play! Thatcher Harrison with David Manzanares & Leonela Alejandro
The Rosette
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 5:30 PM
Pumpkin Decorating at Heritage Square Park
Heritage Square Park
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 7:30 PM
Batman in Concert (1989)
Dell Hall
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 7:30 PM
Star Stories: Constellations Night Program
Lockhart State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Air Rifle 101 at Lockhart State Park
Lockhart State Park
With admissionAges 9+
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Ballet Folklórico Dance
Dripping Springs Community Library
All ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 7:30 PM
Batman in Concert (1989)
Dell Hall
- Costumes and parades
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Costume Dance Party with DJ Jesska
Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 3:30 PM
Family Day Let's Glow Batty
Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park
From $29All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 9:00 AM
Floating Pumpkin Patch (Lakeway)
City of Lakeway pool at 3103 Lakeway Blvd
Free
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
Let's Glow Batty - Book 3:30PM
Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park
From $29All ages
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
Skins and Skulls – Exploration Table
McKinney Falls State Park
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 2:00 PM
The Seventh Night Sky (Ballet Austin TWO, Fables of the World)
Ballet Austin's AustinVentures StudioTheater
From $25All ages
- Costumes and parades
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 5:30 PM
Witches Ride Halloween Parade and Carnival
Lakeway Drive parade route and Lakeway City Hall
Free
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Austin Symphony Halloween Children's Concert: Peter and the Wolf
Long Center for the Performing Arts – Dell Hall
PaidAges 4+
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 7:00 PM
Austin Youth Orchestra: American Voices (free concert)
Westlake Performing Arts Center (Westlake High School)
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Blanton All Day: A Very Haas Halloween
Blanton Museum of Art
From $10All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 3:30 PM
Fall Family Film: Monster House
State Theatre
From $9
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Halloween Children's Concert
Dell Hall
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 9:00 AM
Lady Bird Day at the Wildflower Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
With admissionAll ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Sukkot Yom Bakibbutz – Family Kibbutz Afternoon
Congregation Agudas Achim
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 2:00 PM
The Very 'Rary 2026 at Laguna Gloria
The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
From $40
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 2:00 PM
Maker Kids: Raised Salt Paintings
Round Rock Public Library
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 12:00 PM
No School - A Ghost With The Most-Pick one
Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park
From $29All ages
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 3:30 PM
Science Monday
Austin Public Library – Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
FreeAges 6–10
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Youth Art Class with Bregan Ford
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 8–12
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 3:30 PM
Kids Create: Frog and Toad Homes
Austin Public Library – Howson Branch
FreeAges 6–12
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 2:00 PM
Homeschool Robotics: LEGO SPIKE Coding
Dripping Springs Community Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 3:30 PM
Kids Crafternoon: Halloween Shrinky Dink Keychains
Austin Public Library – Milwood Branch
Free