# Austin family events

> Family-friendly events across the Austin metro: fall festivals, pumpkin patches, concerts, and museum days.

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### [Mrs. Doubtfire at Bass Concert Hall](https://robo.app/r/jbwkhn/mrs-doubtfire-at-bass-concert-hall)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712 (30.28609, -97.73047)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: broadway, musical, comedy, family
- About: The hit Broadway musical comedy based on the beloved film comes to Bass Concert Hall for a weekend run the whole family can enjoy.
- Source: https://do512family.com/this-weekend/

### [Meanwhile Oktoberfest](https://robo.app/r/uy43eb/meanwhile-oktoberfest)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3901 Promontory Point Drive, Austin, TX 78744 (30.20893, -97.72937)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, live-music, free, playground, family
- About: Family-friendly Oktoberfest at Meanwhile Brewing: live polka and brass bands, traditional eats, all-ages games like stein hoisting and inflatable pretzel toss, plus the playground and soccer field. Free RSVP.
- Source: https://do512family.com/this-weekend/

### [Sweet Eats Fall Festival](https://robo.app/r/8mvh6f/sweet-eats-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 14400 East State Highway 29, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.63898, -97.4606)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, farm, animals, family
- About: Full day of fall fun at Sweet Eats Adventure Farm in Georgetown: pumpkin patch and pumpkin house photo spots, apple cannons, big bounce pad, tire mountain slides, and petting and feeding farm animals.
- Source: https://www.sweeteats.com

### [Mama Mary's Farm and Pumpkin Patch](https://robo.app/r/xcjjgv/mama-marys-farm-and-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 5701 Williamson Road, Creedmoor, TX 78610 (30.06265, -97.7396)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: farm, pumpkin-patch, hay-maze, animals, family
- About: Visit the farm in Creedmoor for animals, a hay maze, hay ride, tractor tire playground, and rubber duck races, plus the pumpkin patch.
- Source: https://austinwithkids.com/fall-events-austin/

### [Uhland Fall Fest](https://robo.app/r/st4nks/uhland-fall-fest)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2400 Cotton Gin Road, Kyle, TX 78640 (29.97415, -97.80677)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, petting-zoo, animals, family
- About: Six-weekend fall festival on a shady 15-acre farmstead south of Austin: pumpkins, games, Wild Things Zoofari animal shows, free petting zoo, School of Rock instrument try-outs, and a Saturday Colored Smoke Show. Kids 5 and under free; parking free.
- Source: https://uhlandfallfest.com

### [Pumpkin Nights](https://robo.app/r/bn9x5d/pumpkin-nights)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78754 (30.36988, -97.65847)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: halloween, pumpkins, light-display, nighttime, family
- About: Walk through thousands of carved and illuminated pumpkins arranged into glowing art scenes at Pioneer Farms, a family-friendly nighttime tradition.
- Source: https://pumpkinnights.com

### [Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch](https://robo.app/r/juj29b/indian-springs-ranch-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-09-27 all day (America/Chicago), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 403 Elm View Way, Manchaca, TX 78652 (30.12975, -97.82237)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, exotic-animals, fall, family
- About: Pumpkin patch plus exotic-animal encounters at Indian Springs Ranch: buffalo, camels, yak, alpacas, and Texas longhorns, with a giant spider web, corn pit, weekend jumping pillow, face painting, and food and craft vendors. $12 Thu-Fri, $17 Sat-Sun; free under 2.
- Source: https://austinwithkids.com/fall-events-austin/

### [Evergreen Farms Pumpkin Hunt](https://robo.app/r/u8fmwm/evergreen-farms-pumpkin-hunt)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX 78621 (30.32054, -97.38764)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, wagon-ride, free, family
- About: Free-admission pumpkin hunt in Elgin: ride a wagon into rows of Fraser firs where pie pumpkins hide in the branches, then decorate your pumpkin at the pavilion. Pumpkin launcher, train ride, zip line, and mazes $3.50 per activity.
- Source: https://austinwithkids.com/fall-events-austin/

### [Austin Kiddie Limits](https://robo.app/r/vxnpsr/austin-kiddie-limits)

- When: 2026-10-02 all day (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2207 Lou Neff Road, Austin, TX 78746 (30.26909, -97.76705)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: acl, live-music, kids-zone, zilker-park, family
- About: The family zone inside the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park: kid-sized stages, interactive music experiences, and shaded hangout space for families. ACL festival ticket required.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Boo at the Zoo](https://robo.app/r/3qgujf/boo-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-02 17:45-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736 (30.26309, -97.93724)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, zoo, costume, haunted-train, family
- About: Experience the Austin Zoo after dark in costume: haunted train ride, haunted house with unlimited visits, musical entertainment, and the animals at night. Advance tickets required.
- Source: https://austinzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

### [Live On The Lawn at Hill Country Galleria](https://robo.app/r/2yf36s/live-on-the-lawn-at-hill-country-galleria)

- When: 2026-10-02 18:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 12700 Hill Country Boulevard, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (30.30843, -97.93839)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, free, outdoor, family
- About: Free evening concert on the lawn at Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [21st Annual Bluegrass and Folk Festival in Leander](https://robo.app/r/mtb5cq/21st-annual-bluegrass-and-folk-festival-in-leander)

- When: 2026-10-02 18:00-21:30 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1101 South Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641 (30.55943, -97.86219)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: live-music, bluegrass, folk, free, family
- About: Free two-night festival at the Mason Homestead in Leander with live bluegrass and folk music, food vendors, and a fun zone. Leashed pets welcome; fun zone wristbands extra.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Austoberfest](https://robo.app/r/jvvxwg/austoberfest)

- When: 2026-10-03 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1607 San Jacinto Boulevard, Austin, TX 78701 (30.27776, -97.73629)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: oktoberfest, german, live-music, family
- About: The Austin Saengerrunde's annual Oktoberfest at Scholz Garten, the oldest continuously operating tavern in Texas: German food, beer, live music, and bowling, in a family-friendly setting.
- Source: https://www.austintexas.org/events/october-and-november/

### [Free First Saturdays: Beginner Biking at Pease Park](https://robo.app/r/emwwqm/free-first-saturdays-beginner-biking-at-pease-park)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:00-10:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1100 Kingsbury Street, Austin, TX 78703 (30.28103, -97.7515)
- Ages: 4 to 17
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: biking, free, learn-to-ride, outdoor
- About: Free Austin Youth Fitness beginner biking program for kids ages 4 and up learning to ride without training wheels, covering safety and trail etiquette. Registration required.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Texas French Market at the French Legation](https://robo.app/r/rjj3tr/texas-french-market-at-the-french-legation)

- When: 2026-10-03 09:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 802 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX 78702 (30.26712, -97.73158)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: market, vendors, anniversary, kids-activities, family
- About: The French Legation Museum celebrates its 175th anniversary with a Texas French Market featuring more than 50 local vendors and children's activities at the oldest home in Austin.
- Source: https://do512family.com/tag/arts-and-crafts/

### [Fall Family Fun Days at Crowe's Nest Farm](https://robo.app/r/x3d2ky/fall-family-fun-days-at-crowes-nest-farm)

- When: 2026-10-03 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 10300 Taylor Lane, Manor, TX 78653 (30.29894, -97.53039)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: farm, animals, pumpkin-patch, hayride, family
- About: Fall festival at the 100-acre Crowe's Nest Farm animal rescue sanctuary in Manor: 250-plus rescue animals, raptor and reptile shows, cow-milking demos, hayride and barrel-train ride, pumpkin patch, and live Austin music. Starts at $10 adults, $8 kids 2-12.
- Source: https://www.crowesnestfarm.org

### [ArtFest at Lakewood Park Sculpture Trail](https://robo.app/r/8pgja8/artfest-at-lakewood-park-sculpture-trail)

- When: 2026-10-03 14:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2040 Artesian Springs Crossing, Leander, TX 78641 (30.56056, -97.81426)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, sculpture, outdoor, family
- About: Art festival along the Lakewood Park sculpture trail in Leander with local artists and family-friendly activities.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum](https://robo.app/r/8yyqhv/free-first-sunday-at-the-bullock-museum)

- When: 2026-10-04 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 (30.28028, -97.73886)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: museum, free, texas-history, family
- About: H-E-B Free First Sundays: free exhibition admission all day, with family activities from 10am to 2pm exploring the Story of Texas across three floors of exhibitions.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Driftwood Fall Festival at Vista Brewing](https://robo.app/r/tcej97/driftwood-fall-festival-at-vista-brewing)

- When: 2026-09-30 all day (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 13551 Ranch to Market Road 150, Driftwood, TX 78619 (30.10513, -98.02143)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, petting-zoo, hay-maze, family
- About: Three weeks of family-friendly fall fun at Vista Brewing (Wednesdays through Sundays): photo ops, hay maze and hay mountain, pumpkin patch, farm animal experiences, petting zoo, artisan market, and food and drinks.
- Source: https://www.driftwoodfallfestival.com

### [Haunted Shores at Volente Beach](https://robo.app/r/xmdcxt/haunted-shores-at-volente-beach)

- When: 2026-10-01 all day (America/Chicago), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 16107 Farm to Market Road 2769, Leander, TX 78641 (30.4416, -97.91263)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, haunted, boat-ride, nighttime
- About: Abandoned-waterpark themed haunted attraction with a boogie boat ride at Volente Beach, running nightly through October (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Check age guidance for younger kids.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Round Rock Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin Patch](https://robo.app/r/cwdp4b/round-rock-pumpkin-festival-and-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-02 all day (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78665 (30.52715, -97.63452)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $12.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, corn-pit, bounce-houses, fall, family
- About: Round Rock's fall festival at Old Settlers Park: bounce houses, corn pit, barrel train, yard games, and pumpkin patch. $10 before Oct 2, $12 after.
- Source: https://roundrockpumpkinfestival.com

### [Fortlandia](https://robo.app/r/re8xub/fortlandia)

- When: 2026-10-02 all day (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 (30.18547, -97.87326)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: forts, garden, interactive, kids, family
- About: Immersive fort-building exhibition at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center where kids build and explore imaginative forts along the garden trails, included with garden admission.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/