Happy fall, y’all! Austin is the perfect backdrop for fall, full of beautiful foliage, changing colors, and (hopefully) cooler temperatures. Heading into the new season, you can expect various family-friendly seasonal activities across the Austin area, including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, and more!
So grab your pumpkin spice lattes and take the family to these fun Austin-area festivals and events!
Austin
Pumpkin Nights – Pioneer Farms
September 19th-October 31st
Founded in 2016 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Pumpkin Nights takes place throughout October in various U.S. cities. Featuring over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, venture along a half-mile walking path and discover six magical fantasy lands, fire dancers, pumpkin carving, and more!
Austin Boo at the Zoo – Austin Zoo
October Weekends
Boo at the Zoo is a spooktacular adventure that takes place on Friday and Saturday nights in October. Explore fun events throughout the zoo, including a Haunted Train Ride, Haunted Mansion, Animal Show, and more!
Round Rock
Round Rock Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Patch – Old Settlers Park
September 28th-October 27th
Back for their 3rd year, the Round Rock Pumpkin Festival & Pumpkin Patch is fun for the whole family (including the dogs!) The list of fun and activities goes on and on, including face painting, games, bouncy houses, a corn pit, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, firetrucks, a barrel train, and so much more!
Georgetown
Sweet Eats Fall Festival – Sweet Eats Farm
September 21st-November 8th
Explore a 4.5-acre pre-historic Jurassic dinosaur-themed corn maze and Texas-sized pumpkin patch with 40+ varieties of pumpkins at Sweet Eats Farm! With over 30 farm-themed activities, including daily pig races, a petting zoo, pony rides, apple and candy cannons, and wagon rides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Leander
Texas Pumpkin Fest 2024 – VFW Post 10427
October 4th-31st
Texas Pumpkin Fest 2024 is a fun-filled event with exciting attractions that will have you feeling the fall vibes all day long! Located on over 10 acres, experience everything the farm has to offer, including the Hall of Monsters, magic shows, pumpkin pie eating and costume contests, zombie hay rides, pumpkin smashing, zombie laser tag, games, and more!
Tricks & Treats Spooktacular – Leander Activity Center
October 26th
The Leander Activity Center is hosting a free Tricks and Treats Spooktacular from 5pm-8:30pm, full of fun Halloween events, including trick or treating, a costume contest, a haunted maze, and a photo booth!
As you can see, Austin has something for everyone! If you’re looking for more recommendations on fun fall events for the whole family, reach out to us! We would love to help you experience the best of Austin!