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October is one of the most exciting months on the Austin calendar. From the enormous Austin City Limits Music Festival and Formula 1 racing to pumpkin patches, Halloween celebrations and D\u00eda de los Muertos, the city is buzzing nearly every weekend. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If you're planning a visit—or simply looking for something new to do close to home—here are some of the October events worth putting on your calendar. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n And if you’re looking for a new place to call ‘home,’ Juniper Springs apartments for rent in Austin, Texas<\/a> would be happy to call you ‘home sweet home.’<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Austin City Limits Music Festival<\/a> | October 2–4, 2026 & 9–11, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Austin's biggest October tradition returns to Zilker Park<\/b> for two weekends of music. The festival offers more than 140 artists performing across eight stages, making it one of the country's premier music festivals. Even if you don't have a festival ticket, many Austin venues host official and unofficial concerts throughout the city during ACL weekends.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms<\/a> | Through October 31, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n For a magical nighttime fall experience, check out Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms. Thousands of carved pumpkins are transformed into elaborate art installations along an illuminated walking trail. The family-friendly attraction runs through Halloween and is especially impressive after dark.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Austin's Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n There are plenty of places around Austin to pick a pumpkin and enjoy traditional fall activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Sweet Eats Fruit Farm<\/b><\/a> in Georgetown hosts its Fall Festival through November 8, with a corn maze, petting zoo, apple slingshots and obstacle courses. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Indian Springs Ranch Fall Fest<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b> in South Austin runs through November 1 and combines a pumpkin patch with unusual attractions including camels, zebras and buffalo. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Uhland Fall Fest<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/b>, south of Austin near Kyle, runs weekends through November 1 with rides, games, food and a pumpkin patch.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Closer to Austin, Bethany Pumpkin Patch<\/b><\/a> runs October 4–31 at Bethany United Methodist Church. Visitors can choose pumpkins, take fall photos and enjoy free games and activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Boo at the Zoo<\/a> | October 2–24, 2026<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Families can celebrate Halloween at the Austin Zoo's Boo at the Zoo on weekends throughout October. Children can trick-or-treat along the zoo's pathways, see themed decorations and enjoy a Halloween experience designed especially for younger visitors.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n