Austin Star
Austin metro weekend paper
North-metro picks for Halloween weekend and through Nov. 8 — Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, San Marcos — from the Nearby strip of the Monday Austin Star paper. Updated Mon Oct 26, 2026.
Austin Star is the Austin metro weekend paper: Austin-area events, checked against official venue and city sources.
North Austin metro this weekend (Oct. 30–Nov. 1): Round Rock’s free Hometown Halloween takes East Main and Prete Plaza Fri., Oct. 30, 3–7 p.m.; Cedar Park’s Friday Night Flix runs a Halloween double feature at Elizabeth Milburn Park, 7–9:30 p.m.; Georgetown hosts a free dance for adults with disabilities Fri., 7–9 p.m. Halloween night, Michigan State and North Dakota play the Hockey Hall of Fame Game at H-E-B Center, 7:07 p.m. Before the weekend: Fall Fun Festival and Music on Main Wed., Oct. 28; Cedar Park Spooktacular and Georgetown’s Trick or Treat Trail Thu., Oct. 29. Next weekend, through Nov. 8: Leander’s Fall Family Campout Nov. 6–7, Cedar Park’s free Fall Roundup Sat., Nov. 7, Texas Stars Nov. 6–7 and the Austin Spurs home opener Sun., Nov. 8.
North-metro weekends live in the Nearby strip of the Austin Star paper. Halloween weekend cards first, then dated north-metro plans through Nov. 8.
Round Rock trick-or-treats with local businesses on East Main and Prete Plaza, with a kiddie train, face painting, balloon twisting, and music and trivia from Raphina Austin. Admission is free to this fun and family friendly event. Outdoor.
Hometown HalloweenHotel Transylvania at sundown, then The Quiet Place, at Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
Friday Night FlixCedar Park calendarA free Friday-night dance for adults with disabilities at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.
Georgetown newsFarmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival at San Marcos City Park, 170 Charles Austin Drive, the Friday evening before Halloween.
San Marcos calendarTexas State hosts Boise State at Strahan Arena.
Texas State volleyballMichigan State and North Dakota play the Hockey Hall of Fame Game at H-E-B Center.
Hockey Hall of Fame GameFree morning for toddlers and preschoolers at Old Settlers Park.
Fall Fun FestivalFree Wednesday-night concerts at Prete Plaza: Rock House Oct. 28 and Lix Box Nov. 4, 7–9 p.m.
Music on Main Oct. 28Music on Main Nov. 4The city’s free Trick or Treat Trail on the San Gabriel Park Event Lawn. Outdoor.
Georgetown newsCandy, food and Halloween fun at Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Dr. Outdoor.
Cedar Park calendarOutdoor games, a movie, campfires and campout meals at Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave.
Leander calendarThe Texas Stars host the Chicago Wolves at H-E-B Center Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7, 7 p.m., for Military Appreciation Weekend; Saturday is a Mini Stick Giveaway.
Stars Nov. 6Stars Nov. 7
Cedar Park’s country afternoon at Lakeline Park: Bumper Country Music 12–1, The Western Express Band 1–4, and armadillo racing from 12:30 every 45 minutes. All activities are free. Overflow parking at Reed Elementary, 1515 Little Elm Trail. Outdoor.
Fall RoundupFAQRound Rock opens the Palm House with a free ribbon cutting and open house at 3300 E. Palm Valley Rd.
Palm HouseLoose Parts Nature Play at Garey Park; free with park entry.
Garey Park programsThe Austin Spurs open at home against the Laketown Squadron at H-E-B Center.
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