1. Austin Parks Foundation continues its free
Movies in the Park film series Thursday in partnership with Alamo Drafthouse. The film “Best in Show” will be shown at the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park, 7000 Ardath St., Austin. Residents are invited to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner for the event, which begins at 8 p.m. Visit
www.austinparks.org for more information.
2. Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary’s annual
Boo at the Zoo starts Friday and runs through Oct. 29. The zoo, 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, becomes illuminated and decorated for the Halloween occasion. Attendees can wear a costume, bring a picnic to eat in the picnic grove, ride a haunted train, explore a haunted house and see the zoo animals at night with a flashlight. Adult attendees wearing a costume may not wear a mask. The event takes place Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 6:30-9 p.m. Entrance is $15 and includes a haunted train pass and unlimited haunted house visits. Call 512-288-1490 or visit
www.austinzoo.org for more information.
3. The
second and final weekend of
Austin City Limits Music Festival is Friday through Sunday. The lineup for the annual festival includes Radiohead, Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar and LCD Soundsystem, among others. Attendees can purchase food and drinks at the ACL Eats Food Court, and visit an art market and a mini-fest for children. Sunday passes are still available for $100 to the festival at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. Call 888-512-7469, or visit
www.aclfestival.com for more information.
The Domain hosts the third annual Hush Hush Music Bash on Oct. 8 in Domain 2.[/caption]
4. The Domain, LiveMom.com and Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child host the third annual
Hush Hush Music Bash for children on Saturday. The free event runs from 3-7 p.m. at the Amy Donovan Plaza in Domain 2 near iPic Theatres and features performances by KB Whirly, The Que Pastas, Sonia De Los Santos and El Tule Band as well as children’s activities and giveaways. For more information visit
www.simon.com/mall/the-domain or the
Facebook event page.
5.
Bethany United Methodist Church hosts its annual pumpkin patch through Oct. 31 at 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. Proceeds from pumpkin sales benefits the church’s student ministry for mission trips, youth events, retreats and a choir tour. Residents are invited to take photos in the pumpkin patch, which is open Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri. from 12:45-1:45 and 3-7 p.m.; Thu. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 3-7 p.m.; and Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Pumpkins of all sizes and varieties are available for sale from $1-$50. Credit cards are accepted. Call 512-258-6017 or visit
www.bethany-umc.org/events/pumpkin-patch for more information.
6.
St. Richard’s Pumpkin Patch is open until Oct. 31 at 1420 E. Palm Valley Road, Round Rock. Pumpkins are sold Sun.-Fri. From noon-8 p.m. on Sat. from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. More information at
www.saintrichards.org/pumpkins.
The Domain hosts the third annual Hush Hush Music Bash on Oct. 8 in Domain 2.[/caption]
4. The Domain, LiveMom.com and Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child host the third annual Hush Hush Music Bash for children on Saturday. The free event runs from 3-7 p.m. at the Amy Donovan Plaza in Domain 2 near iPic Theatres and features performances by KB Whirly, The Que Pastas, Sonia De Los Santos and El Tule Band as well as children’s activities and giveaways. For more information visit www.simon.com/mall/the-domain or the Facebook event page.
5. Bethany United Methodist Church hosts its annual pumpkin patch through Oct. 31 at 10010 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. Proceeds from pumpkin sales benefits the church’s student ministry for mission trips, youth events, retreats and a choir tour. Residents are invited to take photos in the pumpkin patch, which is open Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri. from 12:45-1:45 and 3-7 p.m.; Thu. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 3-7 p.m.; and Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Pumpkins of all sizes and varieties are available for sale from $1-$50. Credit cards are accepted. Call 512-258-6017 or visit www.bethany-umc.org/events/pumpkin-patch for more information.
6. St. Richard’s Pumpkin Patch is open until Oct. 31 at 1420 E. Palm Valley Road, Round Rock. Pumpkins are sold Sun.-Fri. From noon-8 p.m. on Sat. from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. More information at www.saintrichards.org/pumpkins.
