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Free things to do with kids this weekend in Austin (October 23–25)

Updated October 25, 2026

The weekend of October 23–25 in Austin brings Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026 at Neill-Cochran House Museum (Sunday) and Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Round Rock Public Library (Sunday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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Free family events in Austin this weekend: October 23–25

Sunday, October 25

8 events · 8 free

  1. Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026

    Neill-Cochran House Museum · Austin · All ages

    A free family carnival on the museum lawn the Sunday before Halloween, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Costumes are welcome but optional.

    Free Official ↗

  2. Repair Clinic

    Literacy Classroom · Round Rock · Ages 10–13

    Our Round Rock Public Library team and volunteers are excited to offer a new service: A Repair Clinic!

    Free Official ↗

  3. Chess Academy: Open Play

    Technology Classroom · Round Rock · Ages 5–12

    The Round Rock Public Library Chess Academy meets on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

    Free Official ↗

  4. Family Movie - Minions & Monsters (PG) ©Universal Pictures

    Youth Program Space · Round Rock · Ages 3–13

    Bring some snacks, pillows, and blankets, and watch a family-friendly film in the library’s second-floor Youth Program Space.

    Free Official ↗

  5. Celtic Myths, Magic & Witch Trials

    Meeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 10–13

    Step into the world of Celtic folklore and uncover the real stories of witches, wise women, and the trials that condemned them. #1 Amazon…

    Free Official ↗

  6. Día de Muertos: Round Rock Ballet Folklórico Performance (all ages)

    Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · 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…

    Free Official ↗

  7. Día de Muertos: Crafts and Movie (all ages)

    Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · 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…

    Free Official ↗

  8. Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

    Round Rock Public Library · Round Rock · Ages 3–13

    The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest that begins on Friday, October 23, 2026.

    Free Official ↗