If there’s one thing about this city, it’s that there is always something going on. So, if you’re looking for fun things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of September 29, 2023, there’s plenty of fun to be had, including Texas Pumpkin Fest 2023, Touch-a-Truck 2023, Boulderfest 2023, American Indian Heritage Day 2023, and more!
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Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of September 29, 2023 – Friday
Oktoberfest at Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden
It’s Oktoberfest season! Celebrate it with your friends or family this Thursday at Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden. The place will have a three-day celebration featuring German beer, food, games, and live music.
When: Friday – Saturday, September 29 – 30, 2023 | 4 pm
Where: Banger’s Sausage House and Beer Garden, 79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
How much: No cover
89th Annual St. Elias Mediterranean Festival
Celebrate the rich Mediterranean culture through a weekend of delicious Mediterranean foods, wine, cocktails, and beer. In the festival, you can feast on everything from gyros and falafel to baklavas and spanakopita. There will also be a shopping bazaar with henna drawings, jewelry, and other goods.
When: Friday – Saturday, September 29 – 30, 2023 | 6 pm
Where: St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, 408 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
How much: Free
Bat City Scaregrounds
The Bat City Scaregrounds is back just in time for fall Austin!
This 15-acre immersive entertainment complex is dedicated to all things scary and Halloween. In there, you’ll find three spooky haunted houses: Ancient Evil, Castle Orlock, and Clownocalypse 3D. You can also enjoy seasonal food, Vegas-style performances, live music, and more.
When: Friday, September 29 – October 31, 2023 | 7:30 pm
Where: Bat City Scaregrounds, 14101 S Turnersville Rd, Buda, TX 78610
How much: $30 – $45
American Indian Heritage Day 2023
Celebrate the cultural, historic, and social contributions of American Indian communities and leaders to the nation today with your family at the Bullock Museum. There will be special programs throughout the day. You can also explore the exhibition Becoming Texas.
When: Friday, September 29, 2023 | 6 pm – 8 pm
Where: Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
How much: Free
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Things to do in Austin with kids on Saturday, September 29, 2023
NAMIWalks Central Texas
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 7:30 am
Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
How much: Free
Boulderfest 2023
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 9 am – 10:30 pm
Where: Austin Bouldering Project, 979 Springdale Rd #150, Austin, TX 78702
How much: Free
Touch-a-Truck 2023
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Pl, Austin, TX 78758
How much: $15 -$50
2nd Annual LinkedGlenn Charity Sandcastle Contest
When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark, 16107 Farm to Market Rd 2769 Suite D, Leander, TX 78641
Texas Pumpkin Fest 2023
When: Saturday, September 30 – October 29, 2023 | 10 am – 7 pm
Where: Texas Pumpkin Fest, 8760 FM 2243, Leander, TX 78641
How much: $13
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Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of September 29, 2023 – Sunday
Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
When: Sunday, October 1 – 29, 2023 | 10 am
Where: Founders Memorial Park, Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
How much: $15
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