Y’all. This October lineup is incredible, with even more events rolling in daily that we’ll be sure to keep you updated on. Let’s get out there and enjoy a fresh new season and all the city has to offer for families. Mark your calendars, send this to your friends, and let’s welcome in your FUN To-Do List of October events!
Here’s what’s happening in October
All Month Long:
- Pumpkin Patches and Pumpkin Festivals! Check out our big list here
- Fortlandia @ Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (open October 4 through February 2)
- Boo at the Zoo (Friday and Saturday nights in October)
- Bunnicula @ Austin Scottish Rite Theater (through Oct. 27)
Oct. 4 – 6: Round Rock Arts Fest
Oct. 4 – 6: Fredericksburg Oktoberfest
Oct. 4 & 5: 19th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Oct. 5: Free First Saturdays: Fit N’ Fun Running @ Pease Park
Oct. 5: Instrument Zoo with Austin Soundwaves @ Pease Park
Oct. 5: Free Family Fun Day @ Austin Scottish Rite Theater
Oct. 5: 4th Annual Diwai & Garba @ the Domain
Oct. 5: Austoberfest @ Scholz Garten
Oct. 5: Family Campout @ YMCA of Austin Camp Moody
Oct. 5: Movies Behind the Museum: Jurassic Park @ Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Oct. 6: H-E-B Free First Sunday @ Bullock Texas State History Musem
Oct. 8 – 13: MJ The Musical @ Bass Concert Hall
Oct. 9: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl @ Pease Park
Oct. 9: Party for the Parks with Orville Peck @ Zilker Park
Oct. 9: DAC Nights: I Love Rock’N’Roll @ Dougherty Arts Center
Oct. 10: Glow in the Dark Concert & Dinner @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Oct. 12: Blanton All Day: Photo/Synthesis @ Blanton Museum of Art
Oct. 12: Austin Oktoberfest @ German Texan Heritage Society
Oct. 13: Second Sundays @ Mueller Farmers Market
Oct. 13: Sunday Funday: Bee Hotel @ Neill-Cochran House Museum
Oct. 14 – 19: Original Round Rock Antiques Fair @ Big Red Barn Event Center
Oct. 15: Spark After Dark: Joy in Bloom @ Thinkery
Oct. 16: Playdates in the Park @ Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
Oct. 18: Formula 1 Grand Prix (Day one; Day two; Day three)
Oct. 18-20 & 25-27: Real Ghosts: A Halloween Adventure @ Scottish Rite Theater
Oct. 18: Gold Over America Tour Starring Simone Biles @ Moody Center
Oct. 19 – 20: Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure!” @ H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
Oct. 19 – Nov 3: Roots & Wings Festival
Oct. 19: Public Tour & Sculpture Garden Storytime @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum
Oct. 19: Family Campout @ YMCA Camp Moody
Oct. 19 – Nov. 16: LUNA @ Zach Theater
Oct. 20: Livestrong Challenge: Ride, Run, or Walk for Cancer
Oct. 20: Halloween Children’s Concert @ Long Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 23: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl @ Pease Park
Oct. 24 – 31: Austin Film Festival
Oct. 25: Spooktacular 2024 @ Bullock Texas State History Museum
Oct. 25: KUTX Rock the Park @ Mueller Lake Park & Amphitheaterr
Oct. 26: Creekside Hangout @ Duncan Park
Oct. 26: Fall Fitness Festival @ Pease Park
Oct. 26: Viva La Vida 2024
Oct. 26: Round Rock Diwali Festival 2024 @ Centennial Plaza
Oct. 26: Fall Festival and Movie in the Patch @ King of Kings Lutheran Church
Oct. 27: STRAWFEST @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
Oct. 27: H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday @ Texas Science & Natura History Museum
Oct. 31: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert @ Long Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 31: Happy Halloween! (stay tuned for our roundup of Halloween events)
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