FALL TODO LIST
September, October & November events
08 THROUGH 30
15 GO TO A CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL Games, face painting, a petting zoo, hot dogs and prizes will be included in the Round Rock Community Christian Church’s Fall Festival. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). 4300 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock. 512-244-0310. www.cccroundrock.net FREE KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 15 GET WILD AT THE HAIRY MAN FESTIVAL Hosted by the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District, the Hairy Man Festival will oer live music, food vendors, arts and craft booths, and carnival games with Halloween-themed crafts and treats. There will also be three contests to enter: the hairiest man contest, costume contest and chili contest. 8 a.m. (Hairy Man 5K), 11 a.m. (festival opens). Free admission. Cat Hollow Park, 8600 O’Connor Drive, Round Rock. 512-255-7871. www.bcmud.org/hairyman FREE KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 29 GET A TASTE OF FALL Participate in the annual Spicewood Fall Festival’s stew cooking contest or enjoy other events such as a cakewalk, Halloween treats and games for kids. The festival is co-sponsored with The Spicewood General Store and The Spicewood Library. 6 p.m. $10 (stew cooking contest). Spicewood Community Center, 7901 CR 404, Spicewood. 512-626-3175. www.spicewoodschoolhouse.org KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 29 TANTALIZE THE TASTEBUDS The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce is starting a new tradition with its inaugural Taste Lake Travis Food and Drink Festival. This food and wine festival will bring together the region leaders in wine making, cuisine, brewing and making artisan goods. 6-10 p.m. Information on pricing and location will be made available on the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce website closer to the event. Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce, 14425 Falcon Head Blvd., Bldg. E., Ste. 100, Austin. 512-387-3180. www.laketravischamber.com FREE KID FOOD & DRINK HALLOWEEN EVENTS OCTOBER 14 HALLOWEEN MOVIE IN THE PARK The city of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a Halloween movie in the park event. The movie will begin at sundown on the basketball court at Gregg-Clarke Park. Movie information will be announced closer to the event date. 8 p.m. Free (admission). Gregg-Clarke Park, 1301 W. Center St., Kyle. 512- 262-3939. www.cityo§yle.com/recreation/ halloween-movie-park FREE KID OUTDOOR
There are many ways to enjoy fall in the Central Texas area, whether it is checking out a family-friendly festival, picking the perfect pumpkin at a patch or getting lost in a spooky haunted house. Note: The information for each event is accurate as of press time but is subject to change.
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PUMPKIN FEST The annual festival in Leander will feature 5 acres of pumpkins and gourds, trains, photo-ops, a “tent of terror,” food trucks and entertainment on weekends. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (closed Mondays except Oct. 10). Free (admission on Tuesdays), $5 (Wed.-Thu.), $10 (Fri.-Sun.). 8760 FM 2243, Leander. 512-222-8055. www.texaspumpkinfest.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 22 THROUGH 23, 29 THROUGH 30 VISIT A TREE FARM For the last two weekends in October, Elgin Christmas Tree Farm will host its fall festival. This outdoor event will include activities, such as rubber duck races, train rides, animals to visit and pumpkin photo- ops. This year’s event will also scale back some of the tree farm’s regular activities, such as the corn maze and pumpkin decorating. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Sat.), noon-5:30 p.m. (Sun.). $8 (per person). 120 Natures Way, Elgin. 512-281-5016. www.elginchristmastreefarm.com/fall-fun KID OUTDOOR FALL FESTIVALS OCTOBER 14 THROUGH 16 ATTEND A PFLUGERVILLE PFEST The schedule of events at P£ugerville’s 46th annual Deutschen Pfest will feature live music, food, beer, shopping, a Pfun Run and a Community Pfair. On-site parking is not available for the festival, but shuttle service will be available. 5 p.m.-midnight (Fri.), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Sun.). Free (age 6 and younger), $5-10. P£uger Park, 515 City Park Road, P£ugerville. www.deutschenpfest.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR
FREE Free KID Kid-friendly FOOD & DRINK Food and drink are for sale
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PUMPKIN PATCHES OCTOBER THROUGH OCT. 31 TAKE THE FAMILY TO A PUMPKIN PATCH The annual pumpkin patch at Cedar Park First United Methodist Church will oer pumpkins through Halloween. Pumpkins are sold in a variety of shapes and sizes. The pumpkin patch will open once it gets pumpkins. 2:30-7:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.), noon-7:30 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.). Free admission. Cedar Park First United Methodist Church, 600 W. Park St., Cedar Park. 512-335-9540. www.cpfumc.org/ pumpkin-patchfall-festival FREE KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR THROUGH OCT. 30 EXPLORE A SPOOKY PUMPKIN PARK At Pumpkin Nights, visitors can journey into six pumpkin-themed lands, watch re dancers and dig for buried treasure in pirate cove. Other games, entertainment and food vendors will be available for guests to enjoy. 6-11 p.m. $18-$26 (age 13 and up), $14-$18 (ages 4-12), free (age 3 and younger). Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin. 512-837-1215. www.pumpkinnights.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR THROUGH OCT. 30 HAVE FUN ON THE FARM Enjoy autumn-themed fun at Mama Mary’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch. Fall events include a pumpkin patch, an animal barn, apple cannons and outdoor bowling. Craft and food vendors will also be on-site.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Wed-Sun.). $7 (Wed.-Fri.), $14 (Sat.-Sun.). 5701 Williamson Road,
Creedmoor. 512-644-4799. www.mamamarysfarm.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR THROUGH OCT. 31
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND PUMPKINS Take the whole family to a fall-inspired event at the second annual Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival. There will be over 50 activities to choose from, including cornhole, yard volleyball, barrel rides, goat yoga, a monster maze and more. There will also be food and beverage vendors, and 100.1 Sun Radio will host the live music events. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays. $5 (weekdays), $10 (weekends). 419 Founders Park Road, Dripping Springs. www.drippingspringspumpkinfestival.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR THROUGH NOV. 6 GET LOST IN A CORN MAZE AT BARTON HILL FARMS Visit a family-owned farm for the Austin Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch. Visitors can pick pumpkins, complete a 5-acre corn maze, play with farm animals, take a hayride, listen to live music and nd more fall activities. There is also a craft beer and cider garden. The festival is open Saturdays, Sundays and on Monday, Oct. 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $21.95 (per person). Barton Hill Farms, 1115 FM 969, Bastrop. 855-969-1115. www.bartonhillfarms.com/ austin-pumpkin-patch KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR
SEPT. 10 NOV. 20
PICK A PUMPKIN SWEET EATS FRUIT FARM
SEPT. 17 NOV. 06
GATHER FLOWERS AND RIDE PONIES SWEET BERRY FARM
The Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Fall Festival is open daily and includes a safari corn maze, a 2-acre pumpkin patch, pig races and more. Hours vary. $19.95-$24.95. 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown. www.sweeteats.com
Visit Sweet Berry Farm to pick owers, stu scarecrows, ride ponies and paint pumpkins. All events are family-friendly. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mon., Tue., Thu.-Sat.); 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.); closed Wed. Prices vary by event. $4 (hayrides), $5.25 (pumpkin painting), $3.25 (candy corn kid maze). Sweet Berry Farm, 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls. 830-798-1462. www.sweetberryfarm.com
Find more or submit fall events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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