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Flatwater Fest will raise funds to cover the cost of mental health therapy for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families. (Photo by Roland Jimenez\/Courtesy Flatwater Fest)Flatwater Fest<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tFrom making ears for Halloween costumes and celebrating D\u00eda De Los Muertos to enjoying armadillo races and trick-or-treating, community members in Austin and beyond have a variety of events to attend this weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.<\/p>\n
Austin<\/p>\n
Austin Film Festival & Conference<\/p>\n
Attendees can enjoy watching feature films and short films as well as attend filmmaker Q&A\u2019s. The festival also offers volunteer opportunities where individuals can get a closer look at individual departments including registration, theater operations, conference, hospitality and transportation.<\/p>\n
Make & Take: Animal Ears<\/p>\n
Community members can stop by and learn how to make origami animal ears at the nonprofit\u2019s community space.<\/p>\n
Tacos and Tires 3rd Annual Bicycle Show<\/p>\n
Bicycle lovers can enjoy an afternoon of admiring custom and vintage bicycles owned by local community members. Attendees can also enjoy tacos, beer, live music and raffles.<\/p>\n
Vida la Vida<\/p>\n
The annual D\u00eda De Los Muertos event will include over 20 vendors, traditional foods, hands-on art activities, a low-rider exhibition and live performances.<\/p>\n
Country Fried Dance Lesson<\/p>\n
Country Fried Dance will teach community members how to line dance.<\/p>\n
Flatwater Fest will raise funds to cover the cost of mental health therapy for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families. (Photo by Roland Jimenez\/Courtesy Flatwater Fest)Flatwater Fest<\/p>\n
The inaugural community festival will feature live music, local vendors, a silent auction and local food trucks. Kids can enjoy the Kids Zone, which will showcase creative art and writing workshops and face painting led by Austin Bat Cave and free popsicles from GoodPop. All proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit\u2019s mission to cover the cost of mental health therapy for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their families.<\/p>\n
Oct. 26, noon-5 p.m.$25 (early bird general admission), $35 (general admission at the door), $105 (VIP admission)Radio East, 3504 Montopolis Drive, Austinwww.flatwater.org\/flatwater-fest<\/a> The Contemporary Austin\u2019s annual fundraiser will raise funds for contemporary art experiences for local K-12 students. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy live music from a theremin player, a vibraphonist and traditional Chinese folk music, as well as a magic performance and more.<\/p>\n Oct. 26, 1-5 p.m.Free (general admission for ages 5 and under), $35 (general admission for members), $40 (general admission for nonmembers)The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., Austinwww.thecontemporaryaustin.org<\/a> The all-ages event features a trunk-or-treat, games and a haunted house alongside food trucks, a pumpkin patch and a photo booth.<\/p>\n Bee Cave<\/p>\n Trunk or Treat<\/p>\n Held by the city of Bee Cave, the event in the Hill Country Galleria will allow community members to trick or treat, with various local businesses handing out candy.<\/p>\n Rolling Sculpture Car Show<\/p>\n Benefiting Friends of Bee Cave Public Library, the annual event features over 200 collector cars lining the streets of the Hill Country Galleria.<\/p>\n Buda<\/p>\n Booda Halloween<\/p>\n The Halloween bash will offer trick-or-treating, games, a kids\u2019 costume contest, story time from Buda library representatives and food vendors. A sensory-sensitive area will also be available and include noise-canceling headphones, seating with pillows and stuffed animals, and low lighting.<\/p>\n Fall Roundup<\/p>\n Community members are invited to gather at Lakeline Park for Western-inspired fun, including armadillo races, hayrides, a petting zoo, country music, mechanical bull riding, crafts and dancing.<\/p>\n Trunk or Treat<\/p>\n Heroes Resource Center will host a free Trunk or Treat event for families in the community. Event registration is free for families and non profit organizations and $75 for local businesses and vendors. Prizes will be awarded to the best costume and car. Heroes Resource Center is also looking for sponsors for the event, with opportunities ranging from $350 to $1000.<\/p>\n Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m.Free (families, non profits), $75, (local businesses, vendors), $350-1000 (sponsorships)1150 S. Bell Blvd., Bldg. 5, Cedar Parkwww.heroesresourcecenter.org<\/a>D\u00eda de Muertos<\/p>\n The Cedar Park Public Library invites all residents to celebrate D\u00eda de Muertos at the library by making a memory portrait while listening to live music by Mariachi los Gallos and viewing the ofrenda.<\/p>\n Georgetown<\/p>\n Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup<\/p>\n Williamson County will host a hazardous waste collection event for residents to dispose of materials safely. Residents may bring materials such as antifreeze, brake fluid, pesticides, paint and more, limited to five gallons per vehicle.<\/p>\n U.S. Marine Band Concert<\/p>\n The United States Marine Band will perform a free concert at the Klett Performing Arts Center as part of the band’s tour. Community members can reserve up to four free tickets per request.<\/p>\n Hutto<\/p>\n Frights at Orgain<\/p>\n A trunk-or-treat trail will be set up at Adam Orgain Park for families to walk and collect treats. The event will also have a spooky maze, pumpkin patch and hayrides. Food trucks and local vendors will also be on hand. A sensory-friendly time will be held from 5-5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Trunk-or-Treat<\/p>\n Another trunk-or-treat event will take place at Hutto Discovery United Methodist Church. It will include decorated trunks with candy and games.<\/p>\n Lakeway<\/p>\n Lake Travis Public Safety Day<\/p>\n The annual educational event allows the public to interact with first responders to learn about their jobs and see equipment such as helicopters, police cars, ambulances, fire trucks and more. A prescription drug take-back opportunity will also be held during the event.<\/p>\n Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.FreeLake Travis Elementary School, 15303 Kollmeyer Drive, Lakewaywww.lakeway-tx.gov<\/a>‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’<\/p>\n The 1922 classic horror film \u201cNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror\u201d will be screened for the event, accompanied by a chamber orchestra. Concessions will be available, with sales supporting Lake Travis High School Chamber Orchestra. Attendees are encouraged to wear vampire costumes.<\/p>\n Oct. 25, 7 p.m.$7 (admission)Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakewaywww.lakeway-tx.gov<\/a>Leander<\/p>\n Tricks and Treats Spooktacular<\/p>\n The city of Leander invites residents to gather for a spooky-fun event at the Leander Activity Center. Attendees can expect to enjoy trick or treating, a haunted maze, a costume contest, photo booth and sweet treats.<\/p>\n October Sugar Cookie Decorating Class<\/p>\n Community members are invited to gather at LH Learning Hub to decorate sugar cookies with guided instruction. Students can expect to learn about icing consistency, piping techniques and recipes with help along the way.<\/p>\n Pflugerville<\/p>\n Pfloating Pumpkin Patch<\/p>\n Families will have a chance to take a swim while they choose a pumpkin, as well as get to decorate their pumpkin onsite. The floating pumpkin event will be at Gilleland Creek Pool, which will be heated.<\/p>\n \u201cRosita y Conchita\u201d<\/p>\n Penfold Theatre Company will present \u201cRosita y Conchita\u201d featuring choreography by Round Rock Ballet Folklorico for young audiences. The play is set on the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos and follows a young girl named \u201cConchita\u201d whose sister has passed on. Tickets may be purchased in advance online.<\/p>\n San Marcos<\/p>\n Dia de los Muertos 5K & Kids Fun Run<\/p>\n Participants can walk or run during this annual event, which will culminate with an awards ceremony.<\/p>\n Oct. 25, 7:30 a.m.Free (registration, kids ages 1-10), $25-$40 (registration)Hernandez Elementary School, 333 Stagecoach Trail, San Marcoswww.visitsanmarcos.com<\/a>The Great Pumpkin Dash<\/p>\n Organized by the San Marcos Kiwanis Club, the 5K run or walk will offer awards for the overall top contestants in several categories.<\/p>\n Taylor<\/p>\n Williamson County Fair & Rodeo<\/p>\n Attractions for this year include carnival rides, a children\u2019s business fair, a petting zoo, pig races, the H-E-B Beer and Wine Garden and more. Children can partake in the rodeo activities through the kids\u2019 calf scramble and mutton busting competitions.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/10\/22\/391752.jpg\")
The Very ‘Rary will feature live music performances. (Photo by Kaitlin Sargusa\/Courtesy The Contemporary)The Vary \u2019Rary<\/p>\n![\"Courtesy](\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/10\/22\/391753.jpg\")
Riverfest @ Riverbend will offer a trunk-or-treat, games and more. (Courtesy Riverfest @ Riverbend)Riverfest @ Riverbend<\/p>\n![\"Courtesy](\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/10\/22\/391754.jpg\")
Booda Halloween will take place Oct. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m. and feature a sensory-sensitive area. (Courtesy city of Buda)Cedar Park<\/p>\n![\"Pfloating](\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2025\/10\/22\/391755.jpg\")
The Pfloating Pumpkin Patch will take place at the Gilleland Creek Pool which will be heated. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)Round Rock<\/p>\n