\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ Enjoy Weekend 1 of ACL Fest<\/p>\n
Catch your favorite artists (and discover some new ones) at this lively music festival<\/a> in Zilker Park, which features more than 100 per\u00adformances across three days during two consecutive weekends. The 2026 iteration includes can\u2019t-miss concerts from the likes of Charli XCX, R\u00fcf\u00fcs Du Sol, Kings of Leon, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, and The XX. Oct. 2-4, 12 p.m., 2100 Barton Springs Road <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2 \/ Hear Christy Carlson Romano at BookPeople<\/p>\n Adored by fans for her refreshing blend of candor, humor, and vulnerability, former Disney star Christy Carlson Romano<\/a> has spent the last two years writing about her past for her new memoir, Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star. The book delves into everything from her youthful stardom, losing all her money, battles with substance abuse, and how motherhood has shaped her. Discover more about her memoir during this BookPeople conversation and signing event<\/a> with Romano hosted by Austin Monthly editor-in-chief Madeline Hollern. Oct. 3, 4 p.m., 603 N. Lamar Blvd. <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3 \/ Get Your Heart Pumping at House of Torment<\/p>\n Warning: Austin\u2019s longest-running haunted attraction<\/a> is not for the faint of heart. In fact, the 25-year-old horror hot spot was once named \u201cThe Scariest Haunted House in America\u201d by the Travel Channel. Be prepared to shriek with delight as you brave your way through its multiple terri\u00adfying areas. In addition to all the jump scares, House of Torment features mini escape games, zombie simula\u00adtions, and even a secret bar.\u00a0Through Nov. 8, various times, 2632 Ridgepoint Drive<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4 \/ Come Out of Your Shell at TLC Oyster Fest <\/p>\n If you can\u2019t get enough of briny bivalves,<\/a> come slurp to your heart\u2019s content at this full-day fest. Guests can dig into fresh $1 Gulf and $4 Atlantic oysters throughout the day, plus compete in contests such as a Best Oyster Costume Contest and an Oyster Shucking & Eating Contest. Oct. 3, 11 a.m., 1100 S. Lamar Blvd. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5 \/ Take the Family to Uhland Fall Festival <\/p>\n A perfect event for families, this nearby festival<\/a> features dozens of fall-inspired activities and attractions to entertain little ones and adults alike. Celebrate the season with a petting zoo, balloon art, train rides, pumpkin carving, hair braiding, and so much more. Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m., 2400 Cotton Gin Road<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6 \/ Get in the Fall Spirit at Pumpkin Nights<\/p>\n Discover fire dancers, tarot card readings, a live pumpkin artist, and more at this outdoor escape<\/a> filled with carved, painted, and all-natu\u00adral pumpkins. Bring walking shoes to traverse the grounds at Pioneer Farms, which has special sections like the Forbidden City and Pirate\u2019s Cove. Through Oct. 31, various times, 10621 Pio\u00adneer Farms Drive\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7 \/ Explore Sweet Berry Farm During Harvest of Fall Fun<\/p>\n While Sweet Berry Farm is best known for berry and flower picking in the spring and summertime, the adorable Marble Falls destination also turns into an autumn wonderland<\/a> starting this month. Gear up for a lively day of hayrides, mazes, pumpkin painting, and scarecrow stuffing. The farm also has a large selection of pumpkins and gourds for sale to take home. Through late November, various dates and times, 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t