Fall may only last for 2 months, but there are plenty of reasons to celebrate its arrival: pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, costumes—the list goes on!
Doing things like wearing costumes, visiting a pumpkin patch, going trick-or-treating, or just having some good Halloween fun will keep everyone happy—even parents! So if you’re still deciding what to do for this spooky holiday season, we have some great ideas for you.
Take a look at these fun Halloween and fall events for kids happening in the Austin area and get the little ones ready for a fantastic holiday season!
From pony rides and pig races to a hay maze and expansive petting zoo, there’s an abundance of entertainment to delight visitors of all ages at the Sweet Eats Fall Festival! Pick your own fruit, where you’ll only pay for what you gather, or make a day of it with delightful farm activities, all available for one affordable, unlimited-access price!
Location:
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
DATES:
September 9-November 12, 9 AM- 6 PM
At Pumpkin Nights, families will venture along a half-mile walking path with over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, where they’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands.
The celebration continues with entertainment and games in The Village, the festival area.
Location:
PIONEER FARMS
DATES:
September 21- October 30, 6 PM- 11 PM
There’s an array of enjoyable experiences waiting for everyone at the farm during the fall festival, including more than 20 family-friendly attractions to enjoy!
Location:
The Robinson Family Farm
DATES:
Starts on September 23.
The Texas Pumpkin Fest will be filled with attractions, pumpkins, and pure fun!
As the name suggests, there will be an immense selection of pumpkins and gourds totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds to choose from. Beyond the staggering pumpkin options, you can immerse yourself in magic shows, professional wrestling matches, pumpkin smashing, axe throwing, and go wild on the 24-person Tasmanian spinner.
Location:
Texas Pumpkin Fest
DATES:
September 30- October 29, 10 AM- 7 PM | Thursday- Sunday
Families can join the farm in celebrating their 25th year of having the pumpkin patch.
You can fill up a wagon with pumpkins, take pictures with the big piles of pumpkins, and also support them in raising money for charities, both locally and around the world.
Location:
Saint Richard’s Episcopal Church
DATES:
September 30– October 31, 2 PM- 7 PM
Families will enjoy a day filled with excitement and celebrations at Crowe’s Nest Farm!
Guests will get to explore the expansive pumpkin patch, interact with over 250 farm animals and Texas wildlife residents, and groove to live music performed by talented Austin musicians.
Location:
Crowe’s Nest Farm
DATES:
October 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29.
Georgetown’s Original Ghost Tour!
Operating for over 15 years, families will get to take a historically accurate one-hour walk through the legends, haunts, and spirits of Downtown Georgetown.
Location:
The Williamson Museum
DATES:
October 6, November 3 | 8 PM, 9 PM
Families can join the Williamson Museum to hear stories of ghosts who have haunted local places for more than a hundred years.
Ghost hunting tours with heightened stories, imagery, and interactive elements leave at 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. for about an hour and a half.
Location:
The Williamson Museum
DATES:
October 6, 7, 13, 14, 27. Starts at 7:30 PM
The premier event includes a free wagon ride into the Christmas tree fields where mini pumpkins are hidden (one ticket gets you two mini pumpkins).
Activities available include pumpkin hunt, pumpkin launcher, train ride, fishing pond, spinner, bounce track, Big Kids Zip Line 2 tickets, Little Kids Zip Line, mazes, The Famous Striker, bounce house, and more!
Location:
Evergreen Farms
DATES:
October 7 – October 29 | Friday and Sundays, 1 PM- 5 PM | Saturdays, 10 AM- 5 PM
Not Afraid of the Dark is a magical show that is a visual treat for all ages!
Halloween season seems like a pretty great time to talk about the dark with your little ones. Don’t miss this wonderful family-friendly show!
Location:
Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center
DATES:
October 7, 8, 14, 15.
The whole family can enjoy this free event!
The final nature night of the year is happening on Thursday, Oct. 12, and it might get a little spooky! In anticipation of Halloween, guests of all ages will learn about nighttime critters, including bats; discover whether spiders are pollinators; see what the gardens look like once the sun goes down, and more!
Location:
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
DATES:
October 12, 5 PM- 9 PM
Families and kids with disabilities can join Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department and Seton Medical Center Williamson for the annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event!
Cars will be lined up in the parking lot, ready to hand out candy.
Location:
Seton Medical Center Williamson
DATES:
October 21, 4 PM- 6 PM
Kids ages 4 and up will get to create intricate designs, spooky faces, or anything their imagination can conjure using the sheer power of tools.
This event is a great way to bond with your kids while introducing them to the world of creativity and craftsmanship. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill pumpkin carving—it’s a high-voltage, hair-raising extravaganza!
Location:
Thinkery
DATES:
October 25, 26. 4:30 PM- 6 PM
“The Addams Family” is a hilarious celebration of the quirks found in every family. It tells an original story that explores every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a kind, intelligent young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met.
Location:
Bastrop Opera House
DATES:
27 October – 5 November
Make sure everyone in the family puts on their favorite ocean-themed costume and wins prizes at the “under the sea” themed costume contest, judged by the museum’s friends at Dragon’s Lair!
Visitors will enjoy Girlstart hands-on STEM fun for the whole family, as well as having a thrilling after-hours adventure exploring the Texas History Galleries and rocking out with School of Rock Austin’s house band, the B-Team!
Location:
Bullock Texas State History Museum
DATES:
October 27, 5 PM- 8 PM
The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to the 2nd annual Halloween Boogie Dance for Individuals with Disabilities.
This Halloween-themed dance party will feature a DJ, music, S.W.A.G. bags, raffle prizes, and fun!
Location:
Gemstone Palace
DATES:
October 27, 5:30 PM- 8 PM
During Halloween Hootenanny, you’ll get to celebrate Halloween, Thinkery-style!
Make sure your kids dress in their Halloween best to enjoy a variety of spooky, gross, and silly activities for kids and adults.
Location:
Thinkery
DATES:
October 27, 6 PM- 8 PM
WorkCastle is putting together a real Halloween party just for your kids!
There will be exciting games and activities to ensure they have a great time in a safe and friendly setting. And don’t forget to have your children wear their costumes because there will be a costume contest for them!
Location:
WorkCastle
DATES:
October 27, 6 PM- 10 PM
Besides watching the animals get lots of Howl-o-Ween-themed goodies, guests will splurge on free candy at over a dozen trick-or-treating stations around the Zoo!
There will be awesome activities and attractions, from facing your fears at the creepy crawly station to conquering the epic hay maze!
Location:
Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo
DATES:
October 28, 29
Kids can join the Scholar Ship for a spooky night filled with fun activities!
There will be food, drinks, candy, a costume contest, trivia, karaoke, prizes, and a haunted escape room!
Location:
The Scholar Ship
DATES:
October 29.
Children and adults can visit Georgetown Square in costume and enjoy trunk or treating a DJ, and lots of fun activities, including a pet costume contest!
Location:
Downtown Georgetown Association
DATES:
October 29, 1 PM- 4 PM
Head over to the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department for the annual Fall Fun Festival!
This year’s Old MacDonald theme will sure be exciting for all of the little toddler and preschool farm friends! Farm-themed fun activities include carnival games, a petting zoo, hayrides, snacks, and fun for all to enjoy.
Location:
Old Settlers Park
DATES:
October 31, 9 AM- 11:30 AM
Kids ages 4.5–14 (they will be split up according to age) will be making all of their Thanksgiving favorites, including pumpkin pie, butter rolls, au gratin potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and cranberry sauce!
Location:
Foodie Kids
DATES:
November 20, 10 AM- 1 PM
Give your kids the chance to get crafty and creative over the holiday break!
This Thanksgiving Workshop offers two full days of maker-ed projects, process art, and playtime with the Figment Furry Friends. Spots are limited, so please register in advance to ensure you get a spot.
Location:
Figment Creative Labs
DATES:
November 21- 22 | 9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
Kids ages 4.5–14 (they will be split up according to age) will celebrate everybody’s favorite part of Thanksgiving—the dessert! In this camp, they will be making pumpkin layered cake, caramel apple crisp, cranberry upside-down cake, and scarecrow cupcakes!
Location:
Foodie Kids
DATES:
November 21, 10 AM- 1 PM
Kids ages 4.5–14 (they will be split up according to age) will celebrate Thanksgiving…with a twist! In this camp, they will be making Mashed Potato Monsters, Rice Krispie Turkeys, Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes, Apple Cheddar Pizza, and Pumpkin Spiced Popcorn!
Location:
Foodie Kids
DATES:
November 22, 10 AM- 1 PM
