Events are a dime a dozen in an area as big as North Austin. What events and festivals are happening in September? Here’s a look at some of the most notable North Austin events and festivals to enjoy with your friends and family:
Splash Jam
Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Enjoy live music, food concessions, inflatables, carnival games and rides, a washer tournament at 4 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Swim in Milburn Pool from 1 to 8 p.m. – regular pool rates apply.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sept. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Recycling Center – 310 Deepwood Drive
Cost: FREE for City of Round Rock water utility customers. For non-resents, the cost to drop off materials is $40 per car.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Ratatouille. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Market Days on the Square
Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Georgetown Town Square
A variety of vendors set up tents around the town square for a day of shopping. Vendors include arts & crafts, jewelry, unique clothing, woodcrafts and more.
Pfurry Splash Party
Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Scott Mentzer Pool – Pflugerville
Cost: $5 per dog (cost includes two humans)
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Leander Public Works – 607 Municipal Drive, Leander
Cost: Free for Williamson County Residents
Brew for the Heart
Sept. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Whitestone Brewery – 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500
Cost: FREE
Beer, music and a raffle. The event benefits HeartGift.
Games on Main
Sept. 11, 18, 25 at 8 p.m.
Prete Main Street Plaza – Round Rock
Cost: $40
Meet up with some of your Round Rock neighbors to learn a variety of yard games: washers, corn hole, ladder golf and more. Only for ages 21+. Register here.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 14 at 7:45 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Cars 3. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Children’s Safety Seminar Hosted by Cedar Park Police
Sept. 15 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Hill Country Bible Church – 12124 RM 620
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated
Self-defense tips for ages 3 to 18.
Old Town Summer Nights Final 2018 Event
Sept. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Old Town Leander – 100 N. Brushy Street
Cost: FREE
Concert, shopping opportunities, farmers market, the Leander Car Show and dining options.
Family Campout
Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. to September 22 at 11 a.m.
Old Settlers Park – Round Rock
Cost: $10-$15
Spend the night in Old Settlers Park! Each participant receives two meals, s’mores and a t-shirt. Register here.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Despicable Me 3. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival
Sept. 29 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Georgetown Town Square
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the event
Enjoy a night on The Most Beautiful Square in Texas while sipping on a taste of wine and beer from the participating businesses. Purchase tickets here.
Please note: This list is not comprehensive.
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As the Central Texas region transitions to fall, the change of season brings cooling temperatures, changing leaves, pumpkin patches, autumn-themed events and festivals, football and more. Are you ready for the upcoming season? For those of you looking for something to add to your calendar this fall, here’s a look at some Central Texas fall events and festivals happening this season:
September
1-3
Central Texas State Fair
Belton, TX
23 – 24
Old Pecan Street Festival
Sixth Street Austin
30
AustOberfest
Austin Saengerrunde
30
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
Fiesta Gardens
30
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival
Georgetown Town Square
October
6-15
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
13-14 & 27-28
Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Tours
Georgetown Town Square
14
Oktoberfest
German Free School
26
Halloween Festival
Georgetown Community Center
28
Cedar Park Arts and Crafts Festival
Recreation Center
28
Round Rock Dia de los Muertos Procession and Festival
Centennial Plaza
28
Cedar Park’s Fable Fest
Elizabeth Milburn Park
29
Boo Bash
Georgetown Town Square
TBD
The Great Pumpkin Festival
St. Richards Episcopal Church, Round Rock
31
Trunk-or-Treat
Parking Lot between Lowe’s and Kohl’s in Leander
31
Halloween in the Hall
Cedar Park City Hall
TBD
Fall Fun Festival
Old Settlers Park
November
3-12
Wurstfest
Landa Park, New Braunfels
4-5
Austin Celtic Festival
Fiesta Gardens
5
Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
City Terrace at The Long Center
6 – 8
Fun Fun Fun Fest
Auditorium Shores
10 – 12
Sound on Sound Festival
Sherwood Forest
11
Veterans Memorial Parade and Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park
23
Turkey Trot
The Long Center
24
Lighting the Square
Georgetown Town Square
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Have a festive and fun fall season at these Central Texas fall events and festivals.
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What does fall mean to you? Cooler weather, falling leaves, football, Thanksgiving, Halloween, oh, and pumpkins! Fall wouldn’t be complete without a few Georgetown pumpkin patch visits throughout the month of October. We love going out to select a yearly pumpkin to turn into our Halloween Jack-O-Lantern or our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Now, we know some of you may already have a favorite pumpkin patch to visit every year; but, if you’re new to the Georgetown community, or you’re just looking for a new pumpkin patch to explore, here are a couple of our favorite pumpkin patches around the Georgetown and North Austin areas.
Happy pumpkin hunting!
Georgetown
Location: 410 E University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
Hours: Pumpkin patch is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Trunk or Treat: October 31st from 4 to 6 p.m. on the MCMC Lawn.
Round Rock
St. Richard’s Episcopal Church
Location: 1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664
Hours: October 1st to 31st, Sunday to Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cedar Park
Cedar Park First United Methodist Church
Location: 600 West Park Street, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to dark and Sundays 12 p.m. to dark
Fall Fun Fest: October 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall Fun Fest is a family event with face-painting, bouncy house, games, and food and drinks for purchase.
Liberty Hill – Bertram
Location: 4625 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605
Hours: Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fun of Fall: Admission to the farm is free but you have to pay for the fall activities. Food and beverages are available for purchase. A big grill, serving hamburgers, sausage wraps, grilled cheese, etc., is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
North Austin
Location: 12881 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX 78729
Pumpkin Patch is open daily during business hours
Red Barn’s Annual Pumpkinfest: October 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Did you find the perfect pumpkin to carve into this year’s Halloween Jack-O-Lantern? For your reference, here is a link with several pumpkin carving patterns and stencils. Happy carving!
After spending the time carving your pumpkin it can be extremely disappointing for it to rot before Halloween. So, after carving, do the following to ensure your pumpkin doesn’t rot before Halloween:
- Spray all the carved areas of the pumpkin with a bleach solution (1 tablespoon of bleach per quart of water)
- Allow the bleach to penetrate the pumpkin and let dry for approximately 20 minutes
- Once dry, rub all the carved areas with petroleum jelly
- Applying the bleach and petroleum jelly will help keep your pumpkin from rotting before Halloween
- And, as an extra precautionary measure, always keep your pumpkin out of direct sunlight
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We hope you have a fantastic time at the pumpkin patches and this year’s Halloween Jack-O-Lantern turns out amazing!