FAMILY EVENTS
Barton Hill Farms fall festival. Find a lot to do including the maze in the shape of Peanuts favorite “The Great Pumpkin,” live music, pumpkin painting, train rides and more. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 8. $11 adults, $8 3-10 years old, free for children 2 and younger. $1 off online. Barton Hill Farms, 1115 FM 969, Bastrop. bartonhillfarms.com.
Boo at the Zoo. Wear a costume and ride the Haunted Train and explore a haunted house. Get your tickets in advance. $12.50. 6:30-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17, 23-24 and 30. 10808 Rawhide Trail. austinzoo.org.
Flying Theater Machine. Interactive improv for kids. 2 p.m. Sundays. $8. The Hideout Theatre, 617 N. Congress Ave. 512-4760473, hideouttheatre.com.
Giant Chess. Play giant chess outside. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Free. Wooldridge Square Park, 900 Guadalupe St. 512477-1566, giantchess.org.
“Just a Minute.” Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a theatrical adaptation of Yuyi Morales’ bilingual stories “Just a Minute” and “Just in Case.” 11 a.m. Saturday and Oct. 24 and 31; 12:30 p.m. Sunday; Oct. 18, 25 and Nov. 1; 1 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. $7 children, $12 adults. Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 W. 18th St. Scottishritetheater.org. Mr. Johnny’s Kids Club Music Hour. Dance around to the music with weekly themes and storytimes. $3 per person. 10 a.m. Saturdays. Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W. 18th St. scottishritetheater.org.
Ruta Maya Kids Show. Music, dancing and more. 10 a.m. Sundays. Free. Ruta Maya eSpress Trailer, 1209 S. First St. 512-573-8707, rutamaya.net/cafe. Second Saturdays with Contemporary Austin. Have a bubble blowout. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St. thecontemporaryaustin.org.
Sweet Berry Farm fall fun. The Texas-shaped hay maze and smaller candy corn hay maze are open through Nov. 8. You can also find hay rides, pumpkin decorating, a train and more. Priced per event. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, ThursdaySaturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday through Nov. 8. 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls. sweetberryfarm.com.
“What’s the Story, Steve?” Improvised, interactive theater for kids featuring Steve the poodle. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Pay what you wish. ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd., Suite D. 512-814-8696, coldtownetheater.com.
“Winnie the Pooh.” A.A. Milne’s story comes to life in musical form from Zach Theatre. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 12. An autism and sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for 11 a.m. Oct. 31. $15$20. Kleberg Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. zachtheatre.org.