Fall in Austin: Your 2025 To-Do List

Experience by Dusana Risovic for Austin Food and Wine Festival 2023

Fall in Austin: Your 2025 To-Do List

There’s just something about fall in Austin. The air feels lighter, the evenings glow a little warmer, and the city comes alive with the kind of energy that makes you want to be out and about every weekend. Whether it’s wandering through a pumpkin patch, raising a stein at Oktoberfest, or sampling BBQ in Lockhart, this season is full of ways to celebrate.

We’ve rounded up the best things to do in Austin (and just beyond) this fall — consider it your curated checklist for October and November.

Spooky Fun

Photo by Steven Van Elk

Boo at the Zoo
- 📍Austin Zoo, Oak Hill | Oct 3–25 (Fridays & Saturdays)
- A fall tradition — costumes, train rides, haunted houses, and the zoo after dark. Perfect for the whole family.

Pumpkin Nights
- 📍Pioneer Farms, North Austin | Sept 18–Oct 31
- 7,500 glowing pumpkins light up immersive trails and themed lands. It’s pure magic for kids and adults alike.

Nightmare Before Christmas Trail
- 📍Wildflower Center, Circle C | Sept 25–Nov 30
- Step inside Tim Burton’s iconic world at this rare Disney immersive event — one of only two in the country.

Twisted Carnival
- 📍Gibson Street Bar, South Lamar | Oct 1–Nov 2
- Austin’s favorite Halloween pop-up bar with themed cocktails, carnival vibes, and late-night sliders. Strictly 21+, and always a good time.

Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivals

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Georgetown Fall Festival
- 📍Georgetown | Sept 20–Nov 7
- Corn mazes, fireworks, pig races, pony rides, and a pumpkin patch that feels like Texas-sized fun.

Texas Pumpkin Fest
- 📍Leander | Oct 3–Nov 1
- Ten acres of pumpkins, photo ops, games, and seasonal fun — a weekend must.

Uhland Fall Fest
- 📍Uhland (near Kyle) | Sept 27–Nov 2 (Weekends)
- Six weekends of carnival rides, pumpkins, and entertainment just south of Austin.

Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch
- 📍Manchaca | Sept 27–Nov 1
- Where else can you feed exotic animals, bounce on a giant jumping pillow, and pick out your pumpkin all in one stop?

Sweet Berry Farm
- 📍Marble Falls | Mid-Sept–Late Nov
- Classic fall charm — hayrides, horse rides, scarecrow stuffing, and homemade ice cream straight from the farm.

Christ Lutheran Church Pumpkin Patch
📍South Congress | Oct 13–31
- Rows of pumpkins with proceeds supporting Water to Thrive, bringing clean water to rural communities in Africa. A local tradition for a good cause.

Oktoberfest

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Austin Oktoberfest
- 📍German Free School, Downtown | Oct 11
- A true Austin tradition — German food, live music, beer, and plenty of Gemütlichkeit (that warm sense of togetherness). Family-friendly and full of charm.

Austoberfest
- 📍Scholz Garten, Downtown | Oct 25
- Beer, sausage, and live music at the oldest tavern in Texas. This one’s always a favorite.

Wurstfest
📍New Braunfels | Nov 7–16
- Ten days of Bavarian fun — think music, dancing, carnival rides, and plenty of beer — in the heart of the Hill Country.

Foodie Favorites

Experience by Charles Reagan for Austin Food and Wine Festival 2023

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest
- 📍Lockhart | Nov 1–2
- Texas’ best pitmasters gather in the BBQ capital for a weekend of smoky, savory perfection.

Quesoff
- 📍Mohawk, Red River Cultural District | Nov 2
- An only-in-Austin event: a queso competition featuring chefs, home cooks, and restaurants — yes, queso has its own festival.

Austin Food + Wine Festival
- 📍Auditorium Shores, Downtown | Nov 7–9
- Three indulgent days of tastings, chef demos, wine pairings, and live music lakeside. One of the city’s most anticipated culinary events.

Arts & Culture

Photo by Markus Spiske

Austin Studio Tour
- 📍Across Austin | Nov 8–9 & 15–16
- Meet the artists, explore local galleries, and take home one-of-a-kind finds during this citywide celebration of Austin’s creative community.

The Front Market
- 📍East Austin | Fall 2025
- A free, biannual marketplace curated by Future Front Texas, spotlighting women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC creatives. More than shopping — it’s a celebration of local culture.

Fall in Austin is more than a season; it’s a reason to get out, explore, and connect. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, raising a stein, or discovering a new artist in East Austin, these are the moments that make our city feel like home.

Save this list, send it to a friend, maybe let it inspire your next weekend plan! Because the best way to experience Austin is together.

–The Giles Group

Fall in Austin: Your 2025 To-Do List