Austin, TX \u2014 Looking for something to do this weekend that doesn’t involve ACL?<\/p>\n
Whether you’re planning a family outing, looking for some fall fun or hoping to score a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume, there’s plenty happening around Central Texas.<\/p>\n
This week’s Weekend Check includes a Georgetown pumpkin festival, a movie under the stars, live sumo wrestling, a magical ballet and a costume sale giving old theater wardrobes a new life.<\/p>\n
1. Fall Festival at Sweet Eats Adventure Farm<\/a><\/p>\n Ready to get lost in a corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin or cheer on a pig race?<\/p>\n Sweet Eats Adventure Farm in Georgetown is celebrating fall with a 4.5-acre themed corn maze, a Texas-sized pumpkin patch featuring more than 40 pumpkin varieties and over 30 farm-themed activities.<\/p>\n Families can enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, wagon rides, apple cannons and daily pig races.<\/p>\n And the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Friday and Saturday nights feature live fire performances and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n The festival runs through November 8, with many activities included in general admission.<\/p>\n Sweet Eats Adventure Farm<\/p>\n When: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.\u201310 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.\u20139 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: 14400 E. State Highway 29, Georgetown<\/p>\n Admission: Ticketed; separate pumpkin-patch-only admission is available.<\/p>\n Sweet Eats Fall Festival details and tickets<\/p>\n 2. Movies Behind the Museum: Hoppers<\/a><\/p>\n How about a movie under the stars with a little science beforehand?<\/p>\n The Texas Science & Natural History Museum is hosting a special outdoor screening of Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers on Saturday.<\/p>\n Your ticket includes access to the museum and the movie, so families can explore the exhibits before settling in for the show.<\/p>\n Bring a blanket for the lawn or a camp chair for the patio. You’re also welcome to bring snacks, but glass containers are not allowed.<\/p>\n The film will be shown with closed captions.<\/p>\n College of Natural Sciences<\/p>\n When: Saturday, Oct. 10. Museum opens at 6 p.m.; movie begins at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Texas Science & Natural History Museum, 2400 Trinity St., Austin<\/p>\n Admission: $10 general admission; $6 for UT students, faculty and staff with ID.<\/p>\n Movie details and tickets<\/p>\n 3. Sumo Championship League at H-E-B Center<\/a><\/p>\n Central Texas is getting a chance to experience the strength, tradition and spectacle of live sumo wrestling.<\/p>\n The Sumo Championship League is bringing its inaugural live event to the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Saturday night.<\/p>\n Spectators can watch sumo athletes compete head-to-head in a series of bouts showcasing the sport’s combination of strength, balance, agility and traditional techniques.<\/p>\n It’s an opportunity to experience a sport with centuries of history without leaving Central Texas.<\/p>\n When: Saturday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: H-E-B Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park<\/p>\n Sumo Championship League tickets and details<\/p>\n