Check out these events in the Austin metro area happening this weekend, Sept. 26-28, including fall activities, volunteer opportunities and a film festival.

This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.

St. Jude Walk

Attendees can raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at this annual 5K walk.2025 Texas Barbell Fall Showdown

Participants will compete in weight classes and qualify to compete in the virus weightlifting finals in Daytona Beach. Awards will be presented to first through third place overall, youth male and youth female, and more.Hands On in the Garden: Fall Lawn Care with September & October Gardening Tips


The Williamson County Master Gardeners will host a workshop to help community members get their lawns ready for cooler temperatures as autumn approaches. Topics covered include a drought-tolerant garden educational walk through, butterflies in the garden, and cool season veggies and flowers.Feed The City Austin: Making Meals for People In Need

Community members can gather with supplies, including deli meat, cheese, bread, yellow mustard, tangerines, large bags of chips and Ziploc bags, to make 25-30 sandwiches per attendee.Mainly Art

The city of Round Rock Arts and Culture department is offering an opportunity for visual artists to show and sell art. The event will spotlight 15 different artists, giving visitors the opportunity to walk down Main Street and enjoy a variety of artwork.9th annual Pflugerville Library Con

The city of Pflugerville’s annual Library Con will feature a day of panels, crafts, cosplays and gaming. Attendees can meet with comic authors and artists, voice actors, cosplayers and others. The event will also feature a cosplay contest.GTX Film Festival


The festival will feature films all day, an awards ceremony and an after party with refreshments.
  • Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • $33.85 (tickets)
  • 206 W. Second St., Georgetown
  • www.gtxfilm.org
Common Ground Art Fest

Hosted by artist-run nonprofit Contracommon, the full-day event will celebrate local artists with over 35 creative vendors, four live music acts and hands-on activities for all ages on the Hill Country Galleria’s Central Plaza. The festival was previously called the Summer Arts Festival.Bollywood Dandiya

Dancers of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy an evening with music, dances and vendors. The event will showcase traditional Gujarati and Bollywood music and there will be a kids garba in the evening.
  • Sept. 27, 6 p.m.
  • $19.32 (tickets)
  • 1401 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park
  • Eventbrite: Bollywood Dandiya
Puppy Mill Awareness Day

The nonprofit organization’s annual event will feature animal rescues, vendors, contests, a training demonstration and cash awards.Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch


Visitors can participate in fall-themed activities such as a pumpkin patch, photo opportunities, hay and barrel train rides, apple cannon, hay maze, outdoor bowling, food vendors, and more. A new feature this year includes a 1.4-mile scarecrow maze.
  • Sept. 28-Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $17-$23 (weekend admission), $10-$13 (weekday admission)
  • 5701 Williamson Road, Creedmoor
  • www.mamamarysfarm.com