The weather will begin to cool, the stores have started setting up for the holidays to come, there are fall colors all around, and of course, HALLOWEEN! 🎃 Oh, how we love October! Let the celebrations begin! Here are the October family events for the month for you to enjoy. Happy fall, y’all!
If we’ve missed any, feel free to submit them to our Community Calendar for approval!
Festivals and Fairs
BIG Co-op Fair – October 1 – Wheatsville Coop
Texas Teen Book Festival – October 7 – St. Edward’s University
Family Fun
620 Painter Reception – October 6 – Old Bakery & Emporium
Barnes & Noble Storytime – October 7 – Every Saturday – All Locations
Austin School Expo – October 1 – Pan Am Rec Center and Austin Sports Complex
Chalk Walk 2017 – Recurring – Centennial Plaza
Day Out With Thomas – October 1 – Austin Steamtrain
Fire House Bank Kids’ Workshop – October 7 – Home Depot
Girlstart Starry Nights – October 5 – Recurring – Girlstart Stem Center
Krispy Kreme Family Night – October 4 –Recurring – Various
Landmarks Dog Walk – October 1 – The University of Texas
Oktober Block Party – October 6 – in.gredients
Play Groups for all Abilities – October 6 – Easter Seals Central Texas
Shakespeare at the Market: Romeo and Juliet – Recurring Event – Whole Foods Market
Schlotzsky’s Day in Austin! – Recurring – Schlotzsky’s Austin – Lamar
Family Theater and Shows
A Moon of My Own – Recurring – The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Big Don’s Big Class CD Release – October 1 – Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Come Meet My Little Pony’s Rarity at Amy’s Ice Creams – October 6 – Amy’s Ice Creams
Community First! Cinema – Recurring – Community First! Village
Concerts in the Park – October 6 – Milburn Park
Movies at Lake Park: Moana – October 6- Mueller Lake Park
Movies In The Park – October – Various Locations
Saturday Night Concert Series – Every Saturday – Hill Country Galleria
Singing in the Rain – October 1 – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
Soaring Movie Scores – October 1 – Klett Center for the Performing Arts
Staci Gray Kid’s Concert – October 1 – in.gredients
The Iron Giant- Community Cinema – October 3 – Community First! Village
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
Wednesday Night Live: Vinyl Spin Art at Aldrich Street Paseo
Museum Events
H-E-B Free First Sundays – October 1 – Bullock Museum
Selfies on Paper – Pinhole Cameras – October 1 – Neill-Cochran House Museum
Parent Enrichment Events
The Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens: A Free Workshop for Parents – October 19 – C2 Change
Festivals and Fairs
Texas Archeology Month Fair 2017 – October 14 – J.J. Pickle Research Campus
Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Storytime – October 7 – Every Saturday – All Locations
Build Your Own Cat Castle –October 11 – Blue Cat Cafe
Crafternoon – October 14 – in.gredients
Pumpkin Patch Weekend 2: Mr. Will Kid-Friendly Tunes – October 14 – Recurring Event Proof & Cooper
Schlotzsky’s Day in Austin! – Recurring – Schlotzsky’s Austin – Lamar
Family Theater and Shows
A Moon of My Own – Recurring – The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Community First! Cinema – Recurring – Community First! Village
Laugh, Darn It! Comedy Game Show – October 14 – Barrel O’ Fun
Movies at Lake Park: Jungle Book (2016) – October 13 – Mueller Lake Park
Rosita y Conchita – Recurring – Austin Scottish Rite Theater
Saturday Night Concert Series – Every Saturday – Hill Country Galleria
Shakespeare at the Market: Romeo and Juliet – Recurring – Whole Foods Market
Singing in the Rain – October 1 – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
Mama and Couple Escapes!
barre3 Outdoor Class Benefitting Susan G. Komen Austin – October 12 – Hill Country Galleria
PINK Wine Walk – October 12 – Hill Country Galleria
Festivals and Fairs
1st Annual Monstronomus Booriffic Spooktacular – October 20 – Suds Monkey Brewing
10th Annual Dogtoberfest Austin – October 21 – The Domain
10th Annual Pfall Chili Pfest – October 21 – Main Street Plaza
$10,000 Food Truck Taste-Off – October 21 – Austin American-Statesman
Austin’s 2017 Arbor Day Celebration – October 21 – Austin Nature & Science Center
Fall Festival – October 15 – Ashley’s Playhouse
Hairy Man Festival – October 21 – Cat Hollow Park
Nurture My Child Family Fair – October 15 – Norris Conference Center
Round Rock Diwali Festival – October 21 – Centennial Plaza
Family Fun
Barnes & Noble Storytime – October 7 – Every Saturday – All Locations
Halloween at the Y – October 21 – Main Street Plaza
Koo Koo Kanga Roo – October 15 – The Domain
Pumpkin Patch Weekend 4: Trick or Treat Party – October 28 – Proof & Cooper
Storybook Dance Making – October 21 – in.gredients
Touch A Truck – October 21 – Old Settlers Park
Family Theater and Shows
A Moon of My Own – Recurring – The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Community First! Cinema – Recurring – Community First! Village
Movies In The Park – October 19 – Recurring – Various Locations
Musicale – October 20 – Alma Thomas Theater
Not Afraid of the Dark—The Show that Glows® – Recurring – Long Center for the Performing Arts
Rosita y Conchita – Recurring – Austin Scottish Rite Theater
Saturday Night Concert Series – Every Saturday – Hill Country Galleria
Shakespeare at the Market: Romeo and Juliet – Recurring – Whole Foods Market
Singing in the Rain – October 1 – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
Museum Events
Chihuahua Day – October 15 – Mexic-Arte Museum
Festivals and Fairs
3rd Annual Austin Sunshine Camps (ASC) Carnival – October 28 – Zilker Park
Arts & Crafts Festival– October 28 – Cedar Park Recreation Center
Austin Film Festival – October 26 -Recurring – Various Locations
BOO Bash – October 29 – Moontower Saloon
Boo Fest! – October 28 – in.gredients
Fable Fest 2017 – October 28 – Elizabeth Milburn Park
Morning Glory Community Health Awareness and Music Festival – October 28 –Givens Park
Last Straw Fest 2017 – October 29 – Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
Rolling Sculpture Car Show – October 29 – Hill Country Galleria
Family Fun
AIDS Walk Austin – October 29 – Republic Square Park
Barnes & Noble Storytime – October 7 – Every Saturday – All Locations
Fare Food Allergy Heroes Walk – October 29 – O Henry Middle School
Pumpkin Patch Weekend 4: Trick or Treat Party – October 28 – Proof & Cooper
Spooktober – October 28 – Austin State Supported Living Center
Travis County Histories and Mysteries – October 27 – Travis County Administrative Building The Hall of Government
Family Theater and Shows
Bring the Sing Karaoke – October 29 – Recurring – Barrel O’ Fun
Community First! Cinema – Recurring – Community First! Village
Halloween at the Y – October 28 – Dell Diamond
Halloween Songs with Staci Gray – October 27 – Briarcliff Community Center
KUTX Live at Mueller – October 27 – Mueller Lake Park
Not Afraid of the Dark—The Show that Glows® – Recurring – Long Center for the Performing Arts
Rosita y Conchita – Recurring – Austin Scottish Rite Theater
Saturday Night Concert Series – Every Saturday – Hill Country Galleria
Shakespeare at the Market: Romeo and Juliet – Recurring – Whole Foods Market
Singing in the Rain – October 1 – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe – Recurring – ZACH Theatre
Museum Events
Fourth First Annual Polkapocalypse! – October 30 – Elisabet Ney Museum
Mama and Couple Escapes!
Shops & Hops – October 26 – Hill Country Galleria