Austin family weekend planner
Free things to do with kids this weekend in Austin (October 9–11)
Updated October 10, 2026
The weekend of October 9–11 in Austin brings Halloween Hijinks: Halloween I at Jellystone Park Austin North (Friday) and Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages) at Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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- Halloween Hijinks: Halloween I · Jellystone Park Austin North · Friday
- Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages) · Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Saturday
- Sacred Rhythmz: Pause, Breathe & Experience a Sound Bath · Courtyard · Friday
- Family Construction Zone (ages 5+) · Youth Program Space · Friday
- Library on the Go at Meadow Lake Park · Round Rock Public Library · Saturday
Free family events in Austin this weekend: October 9–11
Friday, October 9
3 events · 3 free · already happened
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Sacred Rhythmz: Pause, Breathe & Experience a Sound Bath
Take a break from your day to pause, breathe, and reset.
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Family Construction Zone (ages 5+)
RRISD is out! Stop by the Second-Floor Program Space and explore our construction zone, where you can build, create, and imagine with the…
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Halloween Hijinks: Halloween I
A themed Halloween weekend at Jellystone Park Austin North running Friday October 9 through Sunday October 11, with a costume contest (pets…
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Saturday, October 10
6 events · 6 free
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Library on the Go at Meadow Lake Park
Our pop-up library service, Library on the Go , is intended to reach people in our community who may not have easy access to the library.
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Pokémon Club
Pokémon fans, drop in for come-and-go fun with fellow Pokémon fans.
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Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This…
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Family Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes alongside your toddlers and preschoolers.
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Old School D&D - Youth Edition (Ages 10-15)
Due to multiple requests from parents, we're going to try and offer our Old-School D&D game sessions to younger folks!
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Ruan Sisters: Traditional Instrument Performance
Stop by the Round Rock Public Library to hear the striking tones and melodies of the ancient Ruan, a lute/guitar-like instrument.
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Sunday, October 11
2 events · 2 free
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Chess Academy: Open Play
The Round Rock Public Library Chess Academy meets on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Story Club (ages 6 - 8)
Story Club is a fun, beginner-friendly program for kids ages 6 to 8 transitioning from storytime but not yet ready for book club.
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