The Trifecta For Enjoying Autumn In Austin: Free, Family, Fun

AUSTIN, TX — October is perhaps the most perfect month for families to go out and take part in all the best Austin has to offer. The month offers a trifecta of FAMILY, FUN and FALL! We've put together some ideas for FREE and low-cost events for kids of all ages to enjoy and invite you to check them out.

• Berkeley Farm October Open Hours: Visitors get a chance to explore farm living and see what a real urban farm is like. Enjoy an afternoon with lovable farm animals, admire the gardens, and get up close to the animals in the farm's petting corral. Wear comfy and casual clothes and please remember to bring close-toed shoes. Visitors may bring snacks or a picnic to enjoy. Open hours in October are Sundays from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. and admission is FREE, but visitors must have a ticket to enter. For FREE tickets and additional information, please click HERE. Berkeley Farm, 1914 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745
• Lakeshore's FREE Crafts for Kids Monster Celebration Saturdays in October: Kids ages 3 and over can enjoy FREE crafts each Saturday in October from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Lakeshore Learning located at 9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759. No registration required, and kids will enjoy an afternoon of crafts and hands-on activities. For more information, please click HERE.
• Austin Creative Reuse Kid's Art Workshop October: Families are invited to enjoy a creative and fun day of art as part of a special Austin's Creative Reuse 3-hour workshop designed for children ages 3-15. Participants will incorporate reuse materials and paint, collage, draw, and create unique artwork to take home. Kids will tap into their creativity through games and fun material exploration. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and watch or may drop off their child for this event. Kids Art Workshop is scheduled each month, and will take place Sunday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Austin Creative Reuse- Creative Reuse Center, 6406 N. IH 35, Suite 1301, Austin, TX 78752. For ticket pricing and additional information, please click HERE.
• The Music of Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular at Mohawk: The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, giving kids a chance to listen, move and play along to the songs of iconic musicians from rock history. Designed for kids of all ages, The Rock and Roll Playhouse ensures little ears are protected and parents and caregivers can rest assured knowing the volume is turned down to an adequate level. Children may also wear hearing protection earmuffs if more comfortable. This one-of-a-kind event is a perfect opportunity to have little one's explore music and its many genres. The Music of Phish for Kids Halloween Spooktacular takes place Sunday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. at Mohawk, 912 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701. For full event details, including ticket prices please click HERE.
• 2019 Austin Bubble RUN: On your mark, get set...to have the most fun running, walking, playing or dancing your way across 3 miles of colored (and safe) foam. Waves start every 3-5 minutes and at each kilometer, participants run through Foam Bogs filled with foam. Adults, kids, strollers...all welcome! Event FREE if registering before Sept. 25. The run takes place Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8 a.m. at the Travis County Fairgrounds on 7311 Decker Ln Austin, TX 78724. Registration includes: Includes Bubble RUN finisher medal, tee shirt, temp tattoo, Race Bib Number, and entry into the raddest Bubble 5K! For full event details, click HERE.
• Kids Music Day FREE Concert and Family Festival: The Heartsong Music Foundation invites all to take part in the 4th Annual Kids Music Day Concert and Family Festival on Friday, Oct. 11 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 2700 W. Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78757. The FREE fun-filled family event features a free concert, petting zoo and kid-centric festival booths, games and prizes! For more details, please click HERE.