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No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
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Things to do with kids this weekend in Austin
Updated October 25, 2026
October 23–25
Sun · 11:00 AM · Austin
Free
Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026
Free Halloween Carnival at the Neill-Cochran House Museum — games and candy on the lawn.
Sun · 4:30 PM · Cedar Park FreeDía de Muertos: Round Rock Ballet Folklórico Performance
Round Rock Ballet Folklórico performs for Día de Muertos — free, all ages.
Sun · All day · Round Rock
Free
Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest — bring a book-inspired pumpkin.
Sun · 5:15 PM · Cedar Park FreeDía de Muertos: Crafts and Movie (all ages)
Día de Muertos crafts and a family movie at Cedar Park Library.
The weekend of October 23–25 brings Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026 in Austin (Sunday). Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.
8 family events across 3 Austin cities this weekend — 8 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (7), holiday (1).
8 family events
8 likely free
3 cities
Don't miss this weekend
Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.
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Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026
Why it ranks rare one-off · city-wide festival · editor's pick
Free Halloween Carnival at the Neill-Cochran House Museum — games and candy on the lawn.
FreeAll agesOfficial ↗
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Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Why it ranks pumpkin · library program · editor's pick
Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest — bring a book-inspired pumpkin.
Ages 2–13Official ↗
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Día de Muertos: Round Rock Ballet Folklórico Performance (all ages)
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Round Rock Ballet Folklórico performs for Día de Muertos — free, all ages.
All agesOfficial ↗
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Día de Muertos: Crafts and Movie (all ages)
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Día de Muertos crafts and a family movie at Cedar Park Library.
All agesOfficial ↗
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Family Movie - Minions & Monsters (PG) ©Universal Pictures
Why it ranks one-time special · library program
All agesOfficial ↗
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Celtic Myths, Magic & Witch Trials
Why it ranks one-time special · library program
Ages 10–13Official ↗
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Toddler and preschool picks
Shorter, earlier programs with age signals that are easier for little kids.
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Open this plan →Family events in Austin this weekend: October 23–25
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Sunday, October 25
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Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026
A free family carnival on the museum lawn the Sunday before Halloween, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Costumes are welcome but optional.
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Día de Muertos: Round Rock Ballet Folklórico Performance (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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Día de Muertos: Crafts and Movie (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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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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Family Movie - Minions & Monsters (PG) ©Universal Pictures
Bring some snacks, pillows, and blankets, and watch a family-friendly film in the library’s second-floor Youth Program Space.
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Repair Clinic
Our Round Rock Public Library team and volunteers are excited to offer a new service: A Repair Clinic!
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Celtic Myths, Magic & Witch Trials
Step into the world of Celtic folklore and uncover the real stories of witches, wise women, and the trials that condemned them. #1 Amazon…
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Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest that begins on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Free Official ↗
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Jump to the kind of weekend you're after — story time, hands-on science, music, the outdoors, and more.
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating ContestRound Rock Public Library · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
- Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026Neill-Cochran House Museum · Austin · All ages
- Día de Muertos: Crafts and Movie (all ages)Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · All ages
Story time & books
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
- Family Book Character Pumpkin Decorating ContestRound Rock Public Library · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
- Celtic Myths, Magic & Witch TrialsMeeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 10–13
Music & performance
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
- Día de Muertos: Round Rock Ballet Folklórico Performance (all ages)Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · All ages
Active & outdoors
Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
- Chess Academy: Open PlayTechnology Classroom · Round Rock · Ages 5–12
Festivals & community
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
- Halloween Carnival at the NCHM 2026Neill-Cochran House Museum · Austin · All ages