Things To Do In Austin Metro Oct. 8-10

AUSTIN, TX—Another weekend is upon us, and there's no better place to be than Austin to get the most out of it.

Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun or getting out and building community, there's no shortage of amazing things to do in the Austin metro area.

Here's Patch's weekly round of things to do in and around Austin. Enjoy!

Looking for family-friendly fun this October, including festivals and pumpkin patches in Austin Metro? Visit the Patch guide to Fall 2021: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches In Austin Metro.

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Friday, Oct. 8

Story Time & Activities with Miss Stacie: Join Miss Stacie for a morning of story time and activities where your little ones will listen to 3 great classics and enjoy the fun activities that go along. Free for members, $7 for nonmembers. Friday, Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Toybrary Austin, 2001 Justin Lane Austin, TX 78757.

How to Write SEO Friendly Google Content in Austin: Increase Your Organic (FREE) Website Traffic By Writing SEO Friendly That Bring In More Clients, Sales, Phone Calls, etc. From Google. This free masterclass is scheduled Friday, Oct. 8 at 1 p.m. at 600 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701.

Family Paint Night: Come join us for a Paint Night for the entire family. Kids bring your parents! Parents bring your kids! Let’s have some fun painting your own Fall pumpkins as we look forward to celebrating the upcoming Holiday season! Including step by step instructions by Mel! Friday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Vibrant Soul Venue, 2000 South IH 35, Ste Q1,Round Rock, TX.

Live Music on the Patio at the Three Legged Goat: Enjoy Live Music & Support Local Musicians this October Texas Local Wine, Beer, Non-Alcoholic, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Dog-Friendly Patio. Performance by Gabe Cano. Friday, Oct. 8 from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Three Legged Goat, 200 E. Pecan, #5, Pflugerville, TX 78660.

Saturday, Oct. 9

Pop-Up Beer Garden on the Trail: Enjoy local beer and live music at The Trail Foundation’s first-ever Pop-Up Beer Garden on the Trail on Saturday, Oct. 9 & Sunday, Oct. 10 from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sand Beach Park, 111 Sandra Muraida Way, Austin, TX 78703.

Farm Yoga at Boggy Creek: Get grounded with a morning vinyasa flow on the farm Saturdays this summer! Start the day with a quick class with East Austin Succulents then sink into your mat for an hour session with our rotating lineup of instructors. Afterward, explore Austin's oldest homestead and shop the delicious produce, eggs, and local goods. Saturday, Oct. 9 at 8:30 a.m. located at Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons Rd., Austin, TX 78702.

Comedy in the Capital: Austin's comedy scene is exploding with comics from all over flocking here. Come check out rising stars in the Austin comedy world! Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Stick around after the show for free live music! Speakeasy also has a rooftop Terrace, ping pong, pool table and a bowling alley! Saturday, Oct. 9 at Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave., #D Austin, TX 78701.

Austin Bitcoin Mining BBQ Lunch: Join the Foundry Digital team this Saturday (10/9) for a Texas-style BBQ and discussions on all things Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. All Bitcoiners, miners, and enthusiasts are welcome to attend. Food & drinks (Open Bar) will be provided. Saturday, Oct. 9 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Stubb's Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701.

Sunday, Oct. 10

Drunk and Having Fun Comedy Open Mic: Sign up at 6:30 p.m. First 20 spots are lottery, every spot after that is Show Up Go Up. Witty quips from Steve the Bartender also free. Sunday, Oct. 10 at San Jac Saloon, 300 East 6th St., Austin, TX 78701.

Teen Night Sundays at Wild West: Teen Night Cash Drop at Wild West! The more teens that come, the more $$ we drop! Teens ages 13-17 Welcome. Food & Snacks available. Sunday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Wild West, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Rockbridge Pumpkin Patch: The patch is open daily through October 31. Our hours are noon to 7 pm Sunday through Friday and 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday. We have pumpkins of all shapes and sizes for sale as well as specialty pumpkins and gourds. There are several FREE photo ops for your fall photos as well as FREE children's activities on Saturdays from 11 am to 1 pm. We will also be collecting non-perishable foods for the Reveal Resource Center Food Pantry. 2001 W New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Grateful Dead for Kids at Mohawk Austin: The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents Grateful Dead For Kids Sunday, October 10th! Mohawk Austin, 912 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701.

Looking for more eateries, shops or fun things to do in the Austin Metro? Check out our Austin Local's Guide.