We can’t help but post more about Halloween and the fact that it is fall (although still 92 degrees out…oh well). Neighborhoods come alive, families are out and about, and there are so many fun fall festivals to boot! Here are a few spooky and pumpkin-y activities to check out to get you in the fall and Halloween spirit, too. BOO!
Harvest The Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm
Now through Nov. 2, 2014 @ FM 1980, Marble Falls, TX
Hayfield mazes, hayrides, stuff your own scarecrows and pumpkin painting, etc.
The 20th annual Halloween Hayride and Carnival, Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ San Gabriel Park/Community Center
Think hayrides (not spooky ones this year), a Trick-or-Treat Village, carnival rides, costume contest and a free movie in the park!
Oct. 18, 2014, 12-9 p.m. @ YMCA Camp Twin Lakes, Cedar Park, TX
This third annual event is sure to provide something for everyone in the entire family to enjoy including live music, costume contest, hay rides, more.
Oct 17-18, 2014 @ San Gabriel Park, Georgetown
Features cowboy breakfast, live music all day, cattle drive along the river, pony and wagon rides for the kids, stick horse rodeo, much more.
October 18, 2014, 12-7 p.m. @ Downtown Pflugerville, East Main Street
Family friendly fall event, chili cook-off, games, crafts car show, music and more.
Oct. 18 and 25, 5:30-10 p.m. @ Biff Johnson Fire Administration Bldg, 101 E. Sonny Drive, Leander, TX
Carnival style games, vendors, food, haunted house, silent auction and more at this family event. All proceeds go to the Leander Volunteer Fire Department.
Family Fall Festival
Oct. 26, 2014, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Texas Baptist Children’s Home (look for the tents on the northeast corner of Hwy 79 and Mays St.), Round Rock
This event is free and offers a ton of activities for kids of all ages. There will be games, hay rides, petting area, bounce houses, crafts and more. Hot dogs, snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks will also be available. For more information, contact Central Baptist Church at 512.388.3408.
Oct. 26, 2014, 4-10 p.m. @ Old Settlers Park in Round Rock
One of the largest Halloween events throughout Central Texas, this festival will include everything from carnival games to inflatables and rides to climbing walls, FREE Halloween candy, music, prizes, concessions and more.
Oct. 30, 2014, 6-9 p.m. @ Main Street and Heritage Square, Taylor, TX
Join in the fun, safe, family activities down Main Street and Heritage Square. Costume contest, treats, and fun for all ages.
Round Rock Parks and Recreation Fall Fun Fest
Oct. 31, 2014, 9 – 11:30 a.m. @ Old Settlers Park, Soccer Fields, Round Rock
The festival is a fun and free event for toddlers and preschoolers with carnival games including spider ring toss, pumpkin knock down and much more! Bring your trick or treat bags and collect goodies. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned item for Round Rock Serving Center.