Area residents have the opportunity to get into the fall spirit, enjoy the outdoors and honor veterans with these events taking place in Leander, Liberty Hill and Cedar Park.

Central Texas SPCA Barktoberfest

The organization will host its 21st annual 3K dog walk and 5K fun run. The event also includes a fall festival, vendors and costume contests. Additionally, dogs can participate in “Coolest Trick” and “Peanut Butter Eating” contests.
  • Oct. 21, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free (admission to festival), $15 (3K walk), $25 (5K run)
  • Veteran’s Memorial Park, 2525 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
  • www.centraltexasspca.org
Rockbridge Church Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival and Artisan’s Market

Children can play free games at the Fall Festival, and adults can browse local vendors at the Artisan’s Market. Tiny Tails to You will offer a petting zoo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Ghoulish Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

This two-hour class hosted by Joy Leigh will cover the basics of sugar cookie making from dough to decoration. Icing and baking tools will be provided, but attendees should bring their own aprons. Tickets are available for anyone 8 years old and up. Children under age 13 will need an adult supervisor.Healthy Halloween


Several local businesses, including Colburn Chiropractic, Instill Coffee and Poppy Avenue Clean Beauty Bar, have partnered to put on this event featuring dye-free candy, trinkets and pop up vendors.Cedar Park Music Festival

Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living will hold its second annual Cedar Park Music Festival to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. The festival will showcase live music from Austin-based artists, snack booths, crafts, baked goods and raffles. Participants are encouraged to bring their own blankets and outdoor chairs.Tricks & Treats Spooktacular

Leander Parks and Recreation will host a trick-or-treating event with candy booths and a Halloween costume contest.
  • Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Leander Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600, Leander
  • www.leandertx.gov
Spare Birdie Oktoberfest

The entertainment center will host its inaugural Oktoberfest featuring a car show, live music, food trucks, vendors and a beer garden.Liberty Hill Fall Festival


Hosted by local churches, the event will offer inflatable bounce houses and slides, sword fighting, live music, food trucks, vendors, and carnival games for kids.6th Annual Liberty Hill Beer Festival

San Gabriel Brewery will offer local craft brews, food trucks, live music and vendors. Attendees must be 21 years old or older.Smoke and Sounds BBQ Festival

The third annual festival will feature live music, a barbecue competition, food vendors, a raffle and a silent auction. Funding from the event will go to Partners4People, a nonprofit that supports those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
  • Nov. 6, noon-6 p.m.
  • $15 (general admission), $60 (early entry)
  • The Fieldhouse at The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander
  • www.smokeandsounds.org
Liberty Hill Veterans Day Ceremony

The city of Liberty Hill will host its annual ceremony to honor all current and former military service members.Leander Veterans Day Ceremony


The City of Leander will host a ceremony honoring all current and former military service members. The ceremony will include keynote speakers and patriotic performances from the community.
  • Nov. 11, 10 a.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Veterans Park, 1011 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander
  • www.leandertx.gov