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

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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

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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

Things to do in Austin with kids on Saturday, October 6, 2023

Austin Walk to End Epilepsy

Join the community at the Austin Walk to End Epilepsy and become part of the movement that advocates and supports those living with the disease. Here, you’ll get to learn more about the sickness and connect with people affected by it while raising funds.

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

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Celebrate fall with the family at Crowe’s Nest Farm. Expect reptile presentations, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, an owl and hawk show, milking demonstrations, and much more.

The farm will be hosting the festival every weekend this October.

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

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Explore the Austin Zoo at night and discover all the spooky secrets it hides with your friends or family.

The event features a haunted house, an animal show, and a haunted train ride. Costumes are highly encouraged.

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

Let your inner chemist out with the kids with hands-on experiments at the Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience. The event is sure to be filled with explosions, glow-in-the-dark solutions, colored foam, liquid nitrogen, and more.

There will also be a stage show that will provide hilarious audience involvement and an inspiring message to all.

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

Things to do in Austin with kids this weekend of October 6, 2023 – Sunday

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival

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Pumpkin season has officially begun and one of the best places to enjoy all that pumpkin-y goodness is at the Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival.

Visitors can enjoy tons of fall-inspired games, attractions, and activities. There will be a courtyard marketplace offering all kinds of fall goods, live music, and a selection of seasonal foods and drinks. There will also be tons of photo ops for you and the family.

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

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It’s time to break out the kids’ Halloween costumes for the AJC Kids Halloween Festival!

Expect plenty of fun activities like making bat airplanes, pumpkin decor, and ghost lollipops. There will also be games with prizes like ghost toss, glow-in-the-dark monster eyeball scooping, pin the eye on the monster, catch the spiders, and many more.

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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