Round Rock Edition | October 2022

FALL TODO LIST

October & November events

COMPILED BY TAYLOR CRIPE, CARSON GANONG & BROOKE SJOBERG

2022 FALL GUIDE

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.

Robertson Elementary School and Hope Alliance. 2 p.m.-dark (Mon.-Thu.), noon- dark (Fri., Sun.), 9 a.m.-dark (Sat.). Free (admission). Richard’s Episcopal Church, 1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-5436. www.saintrichards.org KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 02 THROUGH 30 FUND LOCAL MISSIONARY WORK The First United Methodist Church of Pugerville will host its annual pumpkin patch with its Fall Festival occurring Oct. 29. Proceeds from the festival and pumpkin patch sales will benet youth mission work. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.), noon-9 p.m. (Sun.). First United Methodist Church of Pugerville, 500 E. Pecan St., Pugerville. 512-251-2575. www.pugervilleumc.org KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 22 THROUGH 23, 29 THROUGH 30 VISIT A TREE FARM On the last two weekends in October, Elgin Christmas Tree Farm will host its fall festival. Activities will include rubber duck races, train rides, animals and photo-ops. This year’s event will 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 01 THROUGH 30 PARTICIPATE IN FARMING DEMOS Crowe’s Nest Farm’s annual Family Fall Fest will feature a pumpkin patch, farm animals and Texas wildlife, milking demonstrations, hay and horse rides, a snack bar, and more. 10 a.m.- 5p.m. (Saturdays and Sundays in October). $5-$50. Crowe’s Nest Farm, 10300 Taylor Lane, Manor. 512-272-4418. www.crowesnestfarm.org KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 14 THROUGH 16 ATTEND DEUTSCHEN PFEST The schedule of events at Pugerville’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 there will be a shuttle service with stops at Pugerville High School, The Peld and Brookhollow Elementary. 5 p.m.-midnight

FREE Free KID Kid-friendly FOOD & DRINK Food and drink are for sale

OUTDOOR Outdoor

PUMPKIN PATCHES OCTOBER THROUGH OCT. 30

be on-site. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Wed-Sun.), $7 (Wed.-Fri.), $14 (Sat.-Sun.). 5701 Williamson Road, Creedmoor. 512-644-4799. https://mamamarysfarm.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR THROUGH OCT. 31 PICK THE PERFECT PUMPKIN The inaugural Round Rock Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin Patch will feature 50,000 pounds of pumpkins, food trucks, a barrel train, face painting and games. Local professional photographers will also oer mini sessions on-site on Wed.- Mon. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross to benet victims of the March tornado. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (teachers, military and rst responders), $5 (ages 3-12), $10 (adults). Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. www.roundrockpumpkinfestival.com KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR

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THROUGH NOV. 06

PICK FLOWERS AND RIDE PONIES SWEET BERRY FARM

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. https://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

(Fri.), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Sun.). Free (children age 6 and younger), $5-$10. Puger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pugerville. www.deutschenpfest.com 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 The 37th Annual Hutto Olde Tyme Days features crafts, food, live music, ddling contests and a classic car show. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. Downtown Hutto, 122 East St., Hutto. 512-248-7620. www.huttochamber.com

Halloween-themed crafts and treats. There will also be three contests to enter: the hairiest man contest, a costume contest and a 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 The Round Rock DiwaliFest will bring live performances, a Diya lighting ceremony, a fashion show and dance lessons. 3-10 p.m. Free. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. www.roundrocktexas.gov

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. https://sweetberryfarm.com

https://bartonhillfarms.com/ austin-pumpkin-patch KID FOOD & DRINK OUTDOOR 01 THROUGH 31

THROUGH NOV. 6 GET LOST IN A CORN MAZE

At the Austin Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch, visitors can pick pumpkins, play with farm animals, take a hayride, listen to live music and enjoy fall activities, a 5-acre corn maze and 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.

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A PUMPKIN PURCHASE The St. Richard’s Pumpkin Patch will oer gourds for purchase to benet local and global charities. Local eorts that benet from sales at St. Richard’s are the Round Rock Area Serving Center,

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Find more or submit Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto 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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