Weekend of Fri, Oct 16 · Central Time

This weekend with kids in Austin

26 family events from Friday to Sunday in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:00 PMAstronomy Afternoons (spectroscopy demos)Texas Science & Natural History Museum · Public · Included with museum admission (General $10, Youth 5–17 $6, 4 and under free).
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PMKids' Night Out at Southwest Family YMCASouthwest Family YMCA · Ages: 3–12 (must be potty trained) · Fee not printed on the page ('a fraction of the cost of a babysitter')
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PMStar Stories: Constellations Night ProgramLockhart State Park · All ages welcome. · Program is free with entry to the park. Regular park entrance fees are $3/adult, free for children 12 & under.
Fri, Oct 16Boo at the Zoo NightsAustin Zoo · Check age guidance · Separate Boo at the Zoo ticket; price not shown on pages read.
Through Feb 28Campfire (Zach Theatre for the very young)Zach Theatre – JLA Studio · children ages 0–5 · Ticket prices not shown on the shows page (detail pages blocked by a session redirect).
Through Jan 31Fortlandia 2026–27Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center · People of all ages · Included with general admission. Free for members. Weekday general admission: $15 Adults, $9 Youth (Ages 3 – 17), FREE Children 2 years and under; Friday–Sunday $18 Adults, $12 Youth.
Through Nov 8Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch – Fall 2026Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch · All guests 2 and older require a ticket · Weekdays: Online $10 per person, Onsite $13; Sat/Sun: Online $17, Onsite $23. Taxes and ticketing fees not included.
Through Feb 14The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Zach Theatre)Zach Theatre – The Whisenhunt · Family audience (age guidance not shown on shows page) · Ticket prices not shown on the shows page (detail pages blocked by a session redirect).
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMFloating Pumpkin Patch (Lakeway)City of Lakeway pool at 3103 Lakeway Blvd · Check age guidance · FREE
Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AMPokémon ClubRound Rock Public Library · School Age Children (ages 5-12), Teens (ages 13-18); under 12 must be accompanied by an adult · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMPredators of the Pines – Guided HikeBastrop State Park · Check age guidance · Program is free after park entrance fee is paid. Park entrance fee is $5 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free!
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSkins and Skulls – Exploration TableMcKinney Falls State Park · All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. · Event is Free with paid entrance fees; Adults: $6, Children 12 and under: Free.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMUhland Fall Fest 2026 (pumpkin patch & fall festival)Uhland Fall Fest farmstead · Babies in diapers free · $20 Single-Day Pass (Includes Ticketing Fees); $27.50 Multi-Day Pass. Online only — not sold at the gate. Babies in diapers free; seniors 65+ free.
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMCostume Dance Party with DJ JesskaLaura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library) · Kids · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMSpring Lake Explorers Family Fun DayThe Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake · Families; free and open to the public · Cost: Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMBallet Folklórico DanceDripping Springs Community Library · All ages are welcome · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMThe Seventh Night Sky (Ballet Austin TWO, Fables of the World)Ballet Austin's AustinVentures StudioTheater · All Ages Welcome · All tickets $25
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PMKids' Night Out at Townlake YMCATownlake YMCA · Ages: 3–12 (must be potty trained) · Fee not printed on the page ('a fraction of the cost of a babysitter')
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PMKids' Night Out at Hays Communities YMCAHays Communities YMCA · Ages: 3–12 (must be potty trained) · Fee not printed on the page ('a fraction of the cost of a babysitter')
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:30 PMWitches Ride Halloween Parade and CarnivalLakeway Drive parade route and Lakeway City Hall · All activities are free and open to everyone · FREE!
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:00 AMBlanton All Day: A Very Haas HalloweenBlanton Museum of Art · All ages; Ages 5 & under free · $20 ages 18 & up; $15 K-12 teachers w/ID; $10 ages 6–17; free ages 5 & under; free for Blanton Members. Regular museum discounts do not apply.
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PMThe Social Players! (parent-and-child theatre and social skills group)Dell JCC (Shalom Austin) · students currently in (or entering) 1st grade through 5th grade, with a parent · Full Payment: $162 or 3 Installments of $54 (series)
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PMThe Very 'Rary 2026 at Laguna GloriaThe Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria · all-ages · General $40; Members $35; Ages 4 and under free (page also says 'Children under 4 are free'). Tickets include food and drink.
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMAustin Symphony Halloween Children's Concert: Peter and the WolfLong Center for the Performing Arts – Dell Hall · Ages 4 and up · Ticket prices not shown on pages read (fees included in listed prices per Long Center).
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:30 PMFall Family Film: Monster HouseState Theatre · family film; kids 12 and under ticket · Adult $15; Kids 12 and under $9 (fees included); member film pass $0
Sun, Oct 18 · 7:00 PMAustin Youth Orchestra: American Voices (free concert)Westlake Performing Arts Center (Westlake High School) · All ages · Free and open to the public. No tickets required.