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A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.

Get in the fall spirit with BHF's dozens of fam-friendly activities, including their "Mazed and Confused" corn maze.

Meanwhile Brewing Co. is teaming up with Val Verde Border Humanitarian Coalition for a donation drive tied to the release of Val Verde, a green tea lager. They're seeking donations of clothing and new, travel-size toiletries; get details online for what you should bring when you go to try the new brew.

DAMD hosts its first market, complemented by Wanderlust's wide variety of wines on tap.

Treat yo'self to a damn good taco from Torchy's as a reward for the good deed of donating blood.

A family-friendly, kid-focused event on a beautifully shaded farmstead, with tons of activities beyond the pumpkin patch: live music, art, games, a hay maze, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. A portion of proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pound House Foundation.

An adult roller skating and dance party, with glow-in-the-dark bowling too. BYOB.

Shop, eat, drink, and vibe at a market presented by Decades in Retro.

For International Coffee Day, Superthing and Meanwhile joined forces to release a limited-edition coffee beer. Get you a taste and shop a ceramics and plant market, try some coffee-complementary food specials, and enjoy live music.

A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.

If you'll be out and about in October and you love animals, here's a chance to maximize your fun and support Austin Humane Society. Simply buy a passport and all month you'll get free glasses of wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials at more than two dozen spots, along with a beverage and koozie from Mighty Swell. Buy online or at a kickoff party at Hank's (5811 Berkman, Oct. 4, 4-6pm); Easy Tiger (1501 E. Seventh, Oct. 5, 5-7pm); or Jo's Coffee (1000 E. 41st, Oct. 7, 9-11am).

A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.

Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.

Dressing up this Halloween? Going all out decorating your digs? Send us pics of your spookiest, scariest, most outrageous costumes and home displays for a chance to win a prize pack curated by Culture Editor Richard Whittaker. Winners will be featured in the Oct. 28 issue.

Former Ringling Bros. ringmaster Kevin Venardos blends world-class animal-free circus acts with a Broadway musical-style format for this big-top show ideal for the whole family.