# Austin family events

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

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/ku4szb.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/ku4szb/austin-family-events. Updated 2026-10-16T19:03:45.279Z.

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

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- 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

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

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 11 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- 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

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

- When: 2026-10-17 17:45-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- 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/

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

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/Chicago), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- 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/

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

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/Chicago), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- 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

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

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 22 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- 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

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

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/Chicago), and 76 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- 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/

### [Floating Pumpkin Patch at Robin Bledsoe Pool](https://wknd.app/r/55s23n/floating-pumpkin-patch-at-robin-bledsoe-pool)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-12:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Robin Bledsoe Pool, 601 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641 (30.5664653, -97.8658119)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $8.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, halloween, outdoor
- About: Kids wade into the pool to pick their pumpkin right out of the water at this floating pumpkin patch morning in Leander.
- Source: https://wilcoguide.com/news/halloween-in-williamson-county-october-2026-events-to-put-on-your-calendar

### [Kyle Founders' Day Parade](https://wknd.app/r/6xukem/kyle-founders-day-parade)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mary Kyle Hartson Park, 101 S Burleson St, Kyle, TX 78640 (29.9883142, -97.8770852)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: parade, outdoor, fall
- About: Kyle celebrates its founding with a morning parade rolling down Center Street to Mary Kyle Hartson Park, followed by family festivities.
- Source: https://www.cityofkyle.com/

### [Texas Pumpkin Fest](https://wknd.app/r/ebdwf9/texas-pumpkin-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Texas Pumpkin Fest, 8760 FM 2243, Leander, TX 78641 (30.5812696, -97.8211554)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, corn-maze, hayride, animals, outdoor, live-music
- About: Leander's pumpkin festival packs in a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, and live music across four October weekends.
- Source: https://wilcoguide.com/news/halloween-in-williamson-county-october-2026-events-to-put-on-your-calendar

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

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- 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

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

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- 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/

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

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- 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

### [Hairy Man Festival](https://wknd.app/r/65dk9s/hairy-man-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Cat Hollow Park, 8600 O'Connor Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681 (30.504552, -97.731642)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, live-music, games, food-available, outdoor
- About: Round Rock's legendary Hairy Man headlines this free family festival with live music, crafts, carnival games, face painting, inflatables, a petting zoo, and the Hairiest Man Contest (bring canned goods or $2 for the food bank).
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/venue/cat-hollow-park/

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

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/Chicago), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- 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/

### [Blanton All Day: A Very Haas Halloween](https://wknd.app/r/adwhxy/blanton-all-day-a-very-haas-halloween)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 (30.2811, -97.73729)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: art
- Topics: art, indoor, music, halloween
- About: A full day at the Blanton with live music, gallery tours and talks, and family art activities, given a light Halloween twist for the October edition.
- Source: https://blantonmuseum.org/programs/blanton-all-day/

### [Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt](https://wknd.app/r/822ste/judy-moody-stink-the-mad-mad-mad-mad-treasure-hunt)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-14:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Austin Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 (30.2799485, -97.7406673)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: books, indoor
- About: The beloved book siblings hunt for pirate treasure in this stage adaptation at the Scottish Rite Theater, with two shows each performance day at 11am and 1pm.
- Source: https://austinscottishritetheater.thundertix.com/events/268516/performances

### [The Very 'Rary 2026](https://wknd.app/r/ugvybe/the-very-rary-2026)

- When: 2026-10-18 14:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 (30.31212, -97.7744)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $40.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: art, outdoor, crafts, music
- About: The Contemporary Austin's annual family party fills the Laguna Gloria sculpture grounds with hands-on art workshops, live music, and local food for kids and grown-ups together.
- Source: https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/event/the-very-rary-2026/

### [Playdate in the Park: Great Hills Neighborhood Park](https://wknd.app/r/d7b5tx/playdate-in-the-park-great-hills-neighborhood-park)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-11:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Great Hills Neighborhood Park, 10801 Sierra Oaks, Austin, TX 78759 (30.414295, -97.763274)
- Ages: 0 to 6
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: little-kids, crafts, live-music, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Austin Parks Foundation's free playdate brings story time, crafts, and a Creative Action music and movement session to Great Hills Neighborhood Park.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/venue/great-hills-neighborhood-park/

### [Spooktacular at the Bullock Museum](https://wknd.app/r/e7qjnp/spooktacular-at-the-bullock-museum)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (30.28028, -97.73886)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor, drop-in
- About: The Bullock Museum's free Halloween evening packs in trick-or-treating, crafts, and spooky (not scary) activities for costumed kids.
- Source: https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

### [Center Street Trick-or-Treat in Kyle](https://wknd.app/r/m3x2u4/center-street-trick-or-treat-in-kyle)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-13:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mary Kyle Hartson Park, 101 S Burleson St, Kyle, TX 78640 (29.9883142, -97.8770852)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Kyle's Center Street closes for a morning of trick-or-treating with local businesses, plus family activities at Mary Kyle Hartson Park.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Viva La Vida Fest](https://wknd.app/r/a5tvx3/viva-la-vida-fest)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (30.2668387, -97.7428149)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, outdoor, live-music, art, food-available
- About: Downtown Austin's free Dia de los Muertos festival fills Congress Avenue with a parade, live music, art vendors, and traditional foods honoring loved ones.
- Source: https://mexic-artemuseum.org/

### [Round Rock Diwali Festival](https://wknd.app/r/ntxxed/round-rock-diwali-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-22:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664 (30.50667, -97.68092)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: diwali, outdoor, music, dance, free
- About: The 10th annual Diwali festival takes over Centennial Plaza with more than 60 stage performances, a rangoli competition, food vendors, and kids activities. Free entry and parking.
- Source: https://www.rrdiwalifest.com/

### [Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat](https://wknd.app/r/kkzyut/adaptive-and-inclusive-trunk-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-24 16:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Ascension Seton Williamson, 201 Seton Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78665 (30.5671232, -97.650807)
- Ages: 0 to 17
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Round Rock Parks and Rec and Ascension Seton Williamson host a free trunk-or-treat designed for children with disabilities and their families; bring your own treat bags.
- Source: https://roundtherocktx.com/fall-festivals-pumpkin-patches-halloween-events-in-round-rock.html

### [Boo-Da Halloween](https://wknd.app/r/y6789k/boo-da-halloween)

- When: 2026-10-24 16:30-19:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio St, Buda, TX 78610 (30.08534, -97.84303)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, costumes, free
- About: Buda's Halloween bash brings trick-or-treating, games, a kids costume contest, a library story time, and a sensory-sensitive room to City Park for the evening.
- Source: https://budatx.gov/580/Boo-Da-Halloween

### [Austin Central Library Centennial Party](https://wknd.app/r/72k4kb/austin-central-library-centennial-party)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Austin Central Library, 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 (30.2660164, -97.7517064)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: books, indoor
- About: Austin's Central Library throws a free 100th birthday party with family activities, performances, and a look back at a century of library history.
- Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/

### [Elgin Hogeye Festival](https://wknd.app/r/x5kba8/elgin-hogeye-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Elgin, Main Street, Elgin, TX 78621 (30.3487, -97.3719)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: outdoor, fall, live-music, food-available
- About: Elgin's beloved Hogeye Festival takes over downtown on Saturday with carnival rides, live music, vendors, and small-town festival fun, free to attend.
- Source: https://www.elgintx.com/

### [Halloween Hustle at Lakeline Park](https://wknd.app/r/ttkbuy/halloween-hustle-at-lakeline-park)

- When: 2026-10-25 08:45 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613 (30.4931093, -97.8161092)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, halloween, outdoor
- About: Cedar Park's Halloween Hustle opens with a $10 kids dash at 8:45am for ages 10 and under, followed by 5K and 10K runs; costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://wilcoguide.com/news/halloween-in-williamson-county-october-2026-events-to-put-on-your-calendar

### [Frightlandia](https://wknd.app/r/vvnnpm/frightlandia)

- When: 2026-10-25 10:00-13:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 (30.18547, -97.87326)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, costumes, garden
- About: Costumed kids trick-or-treat through the play forts of the Family Garden in this gentle daytime Halloween party; playful costumes welcome, nothing violent or scary.
- Source: https://www.wildflower.org/event/frightlandia-2026

### [StrawFest](https://wknd.app/r/6jshsb/strawfest)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.26324, -97.76616)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, outdoor, crafts, free, halloween
- About: A free fall afternoon in the sculpture garden with pumpkin painting, a kids costume parade, live raptors and reptiles, sculpture searches, and a giant straw pit to play in.
- Source: https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/strawfest

### [Halloween Carnival at the Neill-Cochran House Museum](https://wknd.app/r/m37cp8/halloween-carnival-at-the-neill-cochran-house-museum)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705 (30.28746, -97.74837)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, free, games
- About: A free Halloween carnival on the museum lawn with trunk-or-treat cars, spooky scavenger hunts through the historic house, games, crafts, and a bouncy house.
- Source: https://www.nchmuseum.org/nchm-events/halloween-2026

### [H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science & Natural History Museum](https://wknd.app/r/bn5duw/h-e-b-free-fourth-sunday-at-texas-science-natural-history)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: 2400 Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78712 (30.28632, -97.73292)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: museum, free, dinosaurs, fossils, family
- About: Free museum admission: explore Texas from the age of dinosaurs to today, see fossils and Texas wildlife, touch real meteorites, and walk beneath a massive pterosaur and tyrannosaur.
- Source: https://do512family.com/this-weekend/

### [Fall Fun Festival at Old Settlers Park](https://wknd.app/r/edjp6z/fall-fun-festival-at-old-settlers-park)

- When: 2026-10-28 09:00-11:30 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665 (30.54114, -97.63559)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: A free morning festival built for toddlers and preschoolers at Old Settlers Park, with fall games, crafts, and activities (bring a canned food donation).
- Source: https://roundtherocktx.com/fall-festivals-pumpkin-patches-halloween-events-in-round-rock.html

### [Arty Party at Laguna Gloria](https://wknd.app/r/tr52ax/arty-party-at-laguna-gloria)

- When: 2026-10-30 10:00-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 (30.312146, -97.774368)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, crafts, outdoor, little-kids
- About: A free morning art party for little ones at Laguna Gloria with hands-on creative activities in the sculpture garden.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Halloween Party at Toybrary Austin](https://wknd.app/r/n2eug8/halloween-party-at-toybrary-austin)

- When: 2026-10-30 10:30-12:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Toybrary Austin, 2001 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757 (30.3438135, -97.7345774)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor
- About: Austin's toy lending library throws a Halloween party for its littlest members with costumes, play, and seasonal fun in its indoor play space.
- Source: http://www.toybraryaustin.com/

### [Hometown Halloween in Downtown Round Rock](https://wknd.app/r/7trm4f/hometown-halloween-in-downtown-round-rock)

- When: 2026-10-30 15:00-19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Round Rock, 221 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664 (30.5084721, -97.6767065)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, live-music, games, drop-in
- About: Downtown Round Rock closes East Main Street for free trick-or-treating with local businesses, live music, face painting, balloon twisting, and a kiddie train.
- Source: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/hometown-halloween-2026/

### [Art in the Park: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park](https://wknd.app/r/mk5g2v/art-in-the-park-walnut-creek-metropolitan-park)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, 12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753 (30.3948302, -97.6807402)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, crafts, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Austin Parks Foundation's free Art in the Park pop-up brings guided art activities for kids to Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park.
- Source: https://austinparks.org/park/walnut-creek-metro-park/

### [Kids Halloween Party at Pins & Wheels](https://wknd.app/r/nanb2r/kids-halloween-party-at-pins-wheels)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Pins & Wheels At Playland, 8822 McCann Dr, Austin, TX 78757 (30.3724903, -97.7299423)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor, games, drop-in
- About: Pins & Wheels opens its whole skating rink, arcade, bowling lanes, and karaoke rooms for a kids Halloween party with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and face painting; advance tickets required.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/halloween-events-for-kids-in-austin/

### [Austin Symphony Halloween Children's Concert](https://wknd.app/r/gbrwqa/austin-symphony-halloween-childrens-concert)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2602594, -97.7512449)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music, halloween, indoor
- About: The Austin Symphony's Halloween children's concert invites costumed kids to hear spooky classical favorites in a relaxed family setting at the Long Center.
- Source: https://austinsymphony.org/education-community/halloween-childrens-concert

### [Trick or Treat at Hill Country Galleria](https://wknd.app/r/kcywwy/trick-or-treat-at-hill-country-galleria)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-14:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (30.3086456, -97.9387518)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Costumed kids collect treats from Hill Country Galleria retailers along Hill Country Boulevard; pick up a pumpkin bag at the Central Plaza while supplies last.
- Source: https://hillcountrygalleria.com/

### [Truck-Or-Treat at Q2 Stadium](https://wknd.app/r/3jm9ex/truck-or-treat-at-q2-stadium)

- When: 2026-10-31 16:00-19:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Pl, Austin, TX 78758 (30.3853074, -97.719227)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Q2 Stadium's parking lots fill with decorated trunks and food trucks for a big Halloween truck-or-treat night.
- Source: https://www.q2stadium.com/

### [Halloween Party at IKEA Round Rock](https://wknd.app/r/t9yhwk/halloween-party-at-ikea-round-rock)

- When: 2026-10-31 16:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: IKEA Round Rock, 1 IKEA Way, Round Rock, TX 78665 (30.5575868, -97.6901105)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor, drop-in
- About: IKEA Round Rock's Swedish Restaurant hosts a Halloween party for kids with costumes, games, and treats.
- Source: https://www.ikea.com/

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

- When: 2026-11-01 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- 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/

### [ESB-MACC Dia de los Muertos](https://wknd.app/r/ayhem6/esb-macc-dia-de-los-muertos)

- When: 2026-11-01 13:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St, Austin, TX 78701 (30.25814, -97.73992)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, outdoor, crafts, free, music
- About: The MACC's 19th annual Day of the Dead celebration offers free face painting, sugar skull decorating, flower crown making, community altars, live music, and dance.
- Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/macc/day-dead

### [Dia de los Huesos (Day of the Bones)](https://wknd.app/r/mr24b5/dia-de-los-huesos-day-of-the-bones)

- When: 2026-11-01 13:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Texas Science & Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity Street, Austin, TX 78712 (30.28632, -97.73292)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, indoor, science, crafts
- About: A Day of the Dead afternoon at the science museum with hands-on skull activities, a scavenger hunt, and face painting, all included with museum admission.
- Source: https://sciencemuseum.utexas.edu/events/dia-de-los-huesos-day-of-the-bones/

### [Dia de los Muertos at Waterloo Park](https://wknd.app/r/j5289y/dia-de-los-muertos-at-waterloo-park)

- When: 2026-11-01 16:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701 (30.27505, -97.73614)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: dia-de-los-muertos, outdoor, free, dance
- About: A free Day of the Dead celebration at Moody Amphitheater with community altars, traditional dance, face painting, and room for families to add their own remembrances.
- Source: https://waterloogreenway.org/fall-festivities-for-all-return-to-waterloo-greenway/

### [Fort Night](https://wknd.app/r/amrf7a/fort-night)

- When: 2026-11-01 17:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 (30.18547, -97.87326)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: outdoor, night, play, garden
- About: Bring a flashlight and explore the towering Fortlandia forts in the Family Garden after dusk, one evening only. Children ages 0 to 2 are free.
- Source: https://www.wildflower.org/event/fortlandia-night

### [A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre](https://wknd.app/r/egkf7y/a-christmas-carol-at-zach-theatre)

- When: 2026-11-01 all day (America/Chicago), and 60 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: ZACH Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.263973, -97.758737)
- Ages: 6 to adult
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, indoor
- About: ZACH Theatre's 51st annual production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol brings Scrooge's redemption to life; recommended for ages 6 and up.
- Source: https://www.zachtheatre.org

### [Austin Veterans Parade](https://wknd.app/r/a3ahhk/austin-veterans-parade)

- When: 2026-11-07 09:00-12:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Texas Capitol, Congress Avenue, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (30.27551, -97.74038)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: parade, outdoor, free, veterans-day
- About: The annual parade steps off at 9am from the Congress Avenue bridge with marching units and JROTC groups, then a resource fair and an 11am ceremony on the Capitol South Steps.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-austin-veterans-parade-registration-1995020870127?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

### [Morning Glories: Diwali](https://wknd.app/r/kmnypu/morning-glories-diwali)

- When: 2026-11-07 09:00-12:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Waterloo Park - Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, 1401 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701 (30.27505, -97.73614)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: diwali, outdoor, free, storytime, crafts
- About: Waterloo Park's morning program for young children celebrates Diwali with hands-on art, storytelling, and music under the heritage trees. Free.
- Source: https://waterloogreenway.org/fall-festivities-for-all-return-to-waterloo-greenway/

### [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: Sensory-Friendly and ASL Performances at ZACH](https://wknd.app/r/njyyy6/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-sensory-friendly-and-asl)

- When: 2026-11-07 11:00-12:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2641, -97.75773)
- Ages: 5 to adult
- Price: $23.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: indoor, christmas, sensory-friendly, asl
- About: ZACH's one-hour Narnia adventure, staged for ages 5 and up, gets a relaxed sensory-friendly performance on November 7 and an ASL performance on November 8.
- Source: https://www.zachtheater.org/tickets/pdps/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/

### [Austin Celtic Festival](https://wknd.app/r/bkqzf4/austin-celtic-festival)

- When: 2026-11-07 12:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78754 (30.36988, -97.65847)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, live-music, outdoor, food-available, fall
- About: Pioneer Farms hosts Austin's Celtic Festival with Irish and Scottish music, dancing, Highland games, and heritage crafts; kids 5-16 are $12 and under 5 free.
- Source: https://austincelticfestival.com/faqs

### [A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Kleberg (ZACH Theatre)](https://wknd.app/r/6x6br9/a-charlie-brown-christmas-at-the-kleberg-zach-theatre)

- When: 2026-11-07 14:00-14:40 (America/Chicago), and 19 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: The Kleberg at ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2641, -97.75773)
- Ages: 5 to adult
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas, indoor
- About: Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang learn what Christmas is really about in ZACH's 40-minute stage version for ages 5 and up, with daytime shows all season.
- Source: https://tribeza.com/events/a-charlie-brown-christmas-at-zach-theater/

### [Family Day: Seeds of Change](https://wknd.app/r/egha43/family-day-seeds-of-change)

- When: 2026-11-08 11:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin, TX 78704 (30.26324, -97.76616)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: outdoor, art, crafts, free
- About: UMLAUF's free monthly family day pairs sculpture searches through the garden with hands-on art-making for kids of all ages. Admission is free all day.
- Source: https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/programs

### [Blue Genie Art Bazaar](https://wknd.app/r/t4f7zx/blue-genie-art-bazaar)

- When: 2026-11-13 10:00-22:00 (America/Chicago), and 41 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752 (30.3262991, -97.7161402)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts, art, indoor, winter-holidays, christmas
- About: Austin's beloved free-admission holiday art bazaar gathers 200-plus local artists and makers under one roof for six weeks of gift shopping.
- Source: https://bluegenieartbazaar.com/contact

### [Family Fishing Fun at Garey Park](https://wknd.app/r/gstkva/family-fishing-fun-at-garey-park)

- When: 2026-11-14 09:00-12:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Garey Park, 6450 Ranch to Market Rd 2243, Georgetown, TX 78628 (30.5951944, -97.7882515)
- Ages: 0 to 17
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: nature, outdoor
- About: A free family fishing morning at Garey Park's ponds with loaner gear and instruction, perfect for first-time young anglers.
- Source: https://www.georgetowntexas.gov/garey_park

### [Second Saturdays Are for Families at Laguna Gloria](https://wknd.app/r/yg74j8/second-saturdays-are-for-families-at-laguna-gloria)

- When: 2026-11-14 11:00-15:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703 (30.312146, -97.774368)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, crafts, outdoor
- About: The Contemporary Austin's Laguna Gloria opens its art school grounds for free family art-making, gallery activities, and sculpture garden exploring every second Saturday.
- Source: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

### [Family Art Adventures: Sound Play](https://wknd.app/r/u87wbh/family-art-adventures-sound-play)

- When: 2026-11-14 12:00-16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78712 (30.2811, -97.73729)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: art
- Topics: art, indoor, music, crafts
- About: Families explore how art and sound connect in this guided afternoon of looking, listening, and making at the Blanton, included with museum admission.
- Source: https://blantonmuseum.org/programs/family-art-adventures/

### [Texas Book Festival](https://wknd.app/r/4sdp9r/texas-book-festival)

- When: 2026-11-14 all day (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 (30.276513, -97.739758)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: books, outdoor
- About: Texas's biggest free book festival takes over the Capitol grounds with author talks, children's storytimes, book signings, and literary activities for all ages.
- Source: https://texasbookfestival.org/festival

### [A Christmas Affair Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/jhst4t/a-christmas-affair-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-11-19 12:00-20:00 (America/Chicago), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.260241, -97.753823)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts, art, indoor, winter-holidays, christmas
- About: The Junior League of Austin's 51st annual holiday market fills the Palmer Events Center with 200 merchants; note that strollers are not permitted inside, so plan accordingly.
- Source: https://www.jlaustin.org/

### [Luminations](https://wknd.app/r/shb88v/luminations)

- When: 2026-11-20 17:45-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 (30.18547, -97.87326)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $30.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, outdoor, lights, garden, night
- About: Thousands of hand-placed luminarias and light installations glow along the Wildflower Center gardens. Timed entry starts at 5:45pm; children 2 and under are free.
- Source: https://www.wildflower.org/luminations

### [Turkey Trails: Kids Dash and Family Races](https://wknd.app/r/55tjty/turkey-trails-kids-dash-and-family-races)

- When: 2026-11-21 07:55 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Southeast Metro Park, 4511 E Hwy 71, Del Valle, TX 78617 (30.1938892, -97.6085555)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $17.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, outdoor, thanksgiving
- About: Bodies Race Company's family-friendly Turkey Trails opens with a kids dash at 7:55am for ages 10 and under (free without swag, $17 with), plus 1-mile, 5K, 10K, and half marathon options with pie at the finish.
- Source: https://www.ticketsignup.io/Race/TX/Georgetown/BodiesTurkeyTrailsAustin

### [Austin Powwow](https://wknd.app/r/kac24s/austin-powwow)

- When: 2026-11-21 09:00-21:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln, Austin, TX 78724 (30.2949582, -97.6208653)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $15.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, dance, live-music, food-available
- About: The Austin Powwow brings Native American dance competitions, drumming, crafts, and food vendors to the Travis County Expo Center; kids under 12 free.
- Source: https://austintexas.org/event/the-austin-powwow/380004

### [The Front Market - Fall 2026](https://wknd.app/r/j345th/the-front-market-fall-2026)

- When: 2026-11-21 11:00-17:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701 (30.27505, -97.73614)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: outdoor, christmas, shopping, free, crafts
- About: An open-air holiday market at Waterloo Park with more than 150 independent makers and small businesses; the fair-style weekend is free and family-friendly.
- Source: https://partiful.com/e/VQ3wBC4c5TWZfQUYbIDU

### [ZACH Theatre Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/y94upz/zach-theatre-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-11-21 15:00-19:00 (America/Chicago), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: ZACH Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.263973, -97.758737)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts, art, outdoor, winter-holidays, christmas, drop-in
- About: ZACH Theatre's free outdoor holiday market features local artisans and gifts, plus a special Kids' Holiday Market on December 5 where young makers sell their creations.
- Source: https://www.zachtheatre.org

### [ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot](https://wknd.app/r/g47bx6/thundercloud-subs-turkey-trot)

- When: 2026-11-26 08:15-10:45 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (30.25998, -97.75108)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, outdoor, thanksgiving, running
- About: Austin's Thanksgiving morning tradition opens with a Kids K at 8:15, then timed and untimed 5-mile runs and a 1-mile walk. Proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin.
- Source: https://thundercloud.com/turkeytrot/

### [Georgetown Lighting of the Square](https://wknd.app/r/w7ea9v/georgetown-lighting-of-the-square)

- When: 2026-11-27 15:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Georgetown Square, 710 Main Street, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.63704, -97.67751)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, outdoor, lights, free
- About: Georgetown flips the switch on its historic square lights; come early for a free craft at the Williamson Museum from 3pm, then live music around the lit courthouse.
- Source: https://austin-christmas-lights.com/events/georgetown-lighting-of-the-square/

### [North Pole Flyer](https://wknd.app/r/g9ybd8/north-pole-flyer)

- When: 2026-11-28 08:30-10:30, 12:00-14:00, 15:30-17:30 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Bertram Depot, Austin Steam Train Association, 100 W State Hwy 29, Bertram, TX 78605 (30.74389, -98.05543)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $57.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, train, santa, outdoor
- About: A two-hour vintage train ride from Bertram with Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard, hot cocoa, a cookie, caroling, a story, and balloon twisting. Daytime departures only here.
- Source: https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/north-pole-flyer-info-2/

### [Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://wknd.app/r/y4xc44/zilker-holiday-tree-lighting-ceremony)

- When: 2026-11-29 17:15 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78701 (30.2656013, -97.7664668)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Austin flips the switch on the 155-foot Zilker Holiday Tree with a free lighting ceremony and pre-event festivities starting at 5:15pm.
- Source: https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/programs/zilker-holiday-tree

### [Sights & Sounds of Christmas in San Marcos](https://wknd.app/r/fqybpd/sights-sounds-of-christmas-in-san-marcos)

- When: 2026-12-03 17:30-23:00 (America/Chicago), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sights & Sounds of Christmas, 206 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 (29.8827359, -97.9372921)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: San Marcos's drive-through and walk-through Christmas light park runs Thursday through Saturday evenings with millions of lights, Santa visits, and holiday treats.
- Source: https://sights-n-sounds.org

### [Christmas Stroll on the Georgetown Square](https://wknd.app/r/upqng9/christmas-stroll-on-the-georgetown-square)

- When: 2026-12-04 16:00-21:30 (America/Chicago), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Downtown Georgetown Square, 116 W 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 (30.6363542, -97.6776806)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, parade, market, outdoor
- About: Georgetown's free Christmas Stroll fills the historic square with vendors, live music, carriage rides, and a Saturday morning parade.
- Source: https://festivalnet.com/61044/Georgetown-Texas/Holiday-Celebrations/The-Christmas-Stroll

### [Christmas on Mercer Street](https://wknd.app/r/dd3b3h/christmas-on-mercer-street)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:00-17:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (30.1927602, -98.0907238)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, market
- About: Dripping Springs closes Mercer Street for a free old-fashioned Christmas festival with vendors, music, kids' activities, and a visit from Santa.
- Source: https://fodscl.org/

### [Budafest](https://wknd.app/r/qae3jr/budafest)

- When: 2026-12-05 12:00-21:00 (America/Chicago), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Downtown Buda, 303 Main Street, Buda, TX 78610 (30.08838, -97.81431)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, outdoor, free, santa, market
- About: Buda's 46th annual holiday festival fills Main Street with a craft market and a carnival at City Park, plus free photos with Santa under the gazebo from noon to 5pm.
- Source: https://www.budafest.org/

### [The Nutcracker: Family Matinees by Ballet Austin](https://wknd.app/r/9dneyx/the-nutcracker-family-matinees-by-ballet-austin)

- When: 2026-12-05 14:00 (America/Chicago), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Long Center, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (30.2602594, -97.7512449)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $69.00
- Category: dance
- Topics: christmas, classical-music, indoor
- About: Ballet Austin's sparkling Nutcracker returns to the Long Center with afternoon matinees perfect for young dancers; tickets from $69.
- Source: https://balletaustin.org/performances/the-nutcracker/

### [Downtown Holiday Sing-Along and Stroll](https://wknd.app/r/ncta6t/downtown-holiday-sing-along-and-stroll)

- When: 2026-12-05 17:00-20:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Texas State Capitol, Congress Avenue, 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 (30.27551, -97.74038)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: christmas, outdoor, music, free, santa
- About: Thousands sing carols as the Capitol tree lights up, then stroll Congress Avenue for live music, artisan vendors, Santa visits, and interactive art. Free.
- Source: https://downtownaustin.com/holidaystroll/

### [Austin Jingle Bell 5K and Kids Run](https://wknd.app/r/39d32z/austin-jingle-bell-5k-and-kids-run)

- When: 2026-12-06 08:00-11:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Domain, Amy Donovan Plaza, 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin, TX 78758 (30.39619, -97.72792)
- Ages: 1 to 12
- Price: $20.00
- Category: sports
- Topics: race, outdoor, christmas, running
- About: A holiday fun run at The Domain with a Kids Run for ages 1 to 12 alongside the 5K. Jingle bells and costumes encouraged; morning benefits MADD.
- Source: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/TX/Austin/MADDJingleBell5K

### [Armadillo Christmas Bazaar](https://wknd.app/r/vb8uz8/armadillo-christmas-bazaar)

- When: 2026-12-12 11:00-21:30 (America/Chicago), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 (30.260241, -97.753823)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts, art, indoor, winter-holidays, christmas, live-music
- About: Austin's iconic Armadillo Christmas Bazaar pairs 200-plus artists and makers with live music for ten days of holiday shopping at the Palmer Events Center.
- Source: https://armadillobazaar.com/

### [Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Thinkery](https://wknd.app/r/cx5s8h/noon-years-eve-celebration-at-thinkery)

- When: 2026-12-31 09:00-15:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723 (30.2975662, -97.7048316)
- Ages: 0 to 11
- Price: $35.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, indoor, crafts
- About: Thinkery rings in the new year early with two kid-friendly sessions (9-11am and 1-3pm) featuring countdowns, crafts, and a juice toast; $35 includes same-day museum admission.
- Source: https://thinkery.org/

### [Daytime New Year's Eve Party at St. Elmo Brewing](https://wknd.app/r/dhsyej/daytime-new-years-eve-party-at-st-elmo-brewing)

- When: 2026-12-31 12:00-18:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: St. Elmo Brewing Company, 440 E St Elmo Rd, Austin, TX 78745 (30.2174455, -97.761209)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: new-years, outdoor, drop-in
- About: St. Elmo Brewing's kid-friendly New Year's Eve party gives families a daytime celebration with DJs, games, room for kids to play, and a 4pm balloon drop; free with RSVP.
- Source: https://www.stelmobrewing.com/