
10 Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of October 6, 2023 include Boo at the Zoo, AJC Kids Halloween Festival, and more!
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 October 6, 2023, there’s plenty of fun to be had, including Boo at the Zoo, AJC Kids Halloween Festival, Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, and more!
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Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of October 6, 2023 – Friday
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, October 6 – October 31, 2023 | 7:30 pm
Where: Bat City Scaregrounds, 14101 S Turnersville Rd, Buda, TX 78610
How much: $30 – $45
Fortlandia
Pick up a mini-map and explore the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center with the kids! The map will guide you through new custom-designed forts in the Family Garden. It also has plenty of creative prompts to stimulate the imagination while you’re exploring the space.
When: Friday, October 6, 2023 | 9 am
Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
How much: Free
18th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Head out with the family and enjoy food vendors and a fun zone for the kids while listening to some pretty good live bluegrass jams. Friendly, leashed pets are also welcome to join the celebration.
When: Friday, October 6, 2023 | 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: 1101 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641
How much: Free | $15 for fun zone wristbands
43rd Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg
Celebrate our German Heritage in the Polka Capital of Texas this weekend with the family!
Music, dancing, food, artisans, a children’s area, and tons of family fun – that’s what you’ll get at this fantastic festival. Mark your calendars now!
When: Friday – Sunday, October 6 – 8, 2023 | 6 pm
Where: 100 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
How much: $1 – $20
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Kids and adults romp around the trampoline park that features numerous onsite attractions such as foam pits, ropes course, cardio wall, and more.
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Things to do in Austin with kids on Saturday, October 6, 2023
Austin Walk to End Epilepsy
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 7 am
Where: Concordia University Texas, 11400 Concordia University Dr, Austin, TX 78726
How much: Free | Donations are welcome
Crowe’s Nest Farm Fall Fest
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 10 am
Where: Crowe’s Nest Farm Inc, 10300 Taylor Ln, Manor, TX 78653
How much: $5 – $15 | Free for kids under 2
Boo at the Zoo
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 5:45 pm
Where: Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736
How much: $22
Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience
When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 | 9 am – 12 pm
Where: First Baptist Church Round Rock, 306 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664
How much: Free
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Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of October 6, 2023 – Sunday
Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
When: Sunday, October 8 – 29, 2023 | 10 am
Where: Founders Memorial Park, Founders Park Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
How much: $15
AJC Kids Halloween Festival
When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: Cat Hollow Park, 8600 O’Connor Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
How much: Not stated
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