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Fall Fest

Join us for Fall Fest 2025, a joyful community celebration filled with fun, food, games, and connection!

This family-friendly festival is open to everyone—Headwaters students, families, alumni, neighbors, and friends. Come one, come all!

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:  Headwaters School Creek Campus | 9607 Brodie Ln., Austin, TX 78748
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Enjoy:
  • Bounce houses & kids’ activities
  • Live entertainment and music
  • Bring a picnic or pre-order tacos + complimentary popcorn and cotton candy!
  • Carnival-style games hosted by middle and high school advisories
  • Human Slot Machine, “Pie in the Face” booth, and a tricycle race!
  • A special Reunion Tent for alumni and past families
As Headwaters School approaches its 25th year, we’re honoring the people and moments that have shaped our story — and inviting new friends to be part of what’s next.
Bring your crew, stay for the fun, and help us celebrate our school and community.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

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We are thrilled to announce and thank our incredible sponsors for supporting this year’s Fall Fest at Headwaters School! Your generosity helps us create a joyful community event filled with food, music, games, and fun for the whole family—while also making a lasting impact on the future of our school.

By sponsoring Fall Fest, you're not just helping us throw a great party, you're investing in our Purpose and Promise: to foster compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers who are empowered to make a difference in the world.

Your support ensures this celebration remains accessible and engaging for all, while gaining your brand meaningful visibility with hundreds of Headwaters families, alumni, neighbors, and friends.

Activities

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  • Bounce Houses

  • Coloring

  • Cotton Candy

  • Kids Zone

  • Live Music

  • Lucky Slot Machine*

  • Petting Zoo

  • Pie to the Face*

  • Popcorn

  • Pumpkin Painting

  • Temporary Tattoos

  • Tricycle Race*

Fall Fest FAQs

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  • Who should attend?

    This family-friendly festival is open to everyone—Headwaters students, families, alumni, neighbors, and friends. Come one, come all!

  • How do I sign-up to volunteer?

    We have lots of short day before and day-of opportunities for volunteers to help make this event a success. Thank you in advance!

    Volunteer at Fall Fest

  • How do I get there and park?

    Fall Fest 2025 will be held at Headwaters School’s Creek Campus, located at: 9607 Brodie Ln., Austin, TX 78748

    Plenty of parking is available nearby and there will be a shuttle from the Randalls Parking lot running all day long.

    When you arrive, please stop by the Welcome Table to check in. You won’t need to show an email confirmation or printed ticket — just tell us your name, and we’ll get you checked off the list.

  • What food and drink is available? Can I bring my own?

    We’re excited to welcome Thistle Cafe as our generous food sponsor for Fall Fest 2025! They'll be pre-selling taco bags with chips and salsa — stay tuned for how to order in advance.

    💧 Water stations will be available throughout the event — bring your reusable water bottle and refill as needed!

    🍺 New this year: We’re introducing a 21+ Beer Garden for adults. Guests with verified IDs can purchase drinks inside the designated area. Please have your ID ready at check-in if you'd like access.

    🥪 Families are also welcome to bring their own snacks or a picnic. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you please avoid peanuts, glass containers, and outside alcohol.

  • Who is performing live?

    Stay tuned for the line up! But we will have a stage and some great performers!

  • What should I bring & NOT bring?

    What to Bring:What NOT To Bring:

    • Refillable water bottle/cup
    • Chairs/picnic blanket if you want to hang out in the field area
    • Snacks
    • Sunscreen
    • Anything with nuts
    • Pets
    • Glass
    • Alcohol
    • Cigarettes, e-cigs, vaporizers
    • Weapons, firearms, or fireworks



    No pets are allowed at the fest!

    Please notify us at development@headwaters.org if you plan on bringing a service animal (no emotional support animals permitted).

  • Are pets allowed?

    No pets are allowed at the fest!

    Please notify us at development@headwaters.org if you plan on bringing a service animal (no emotional support animals permitted).

  • What is the bathroom situation?

    We will have porta-potties on site for this event. 

    To help keep classrooms orderly, buildings will not be open for guests.

  • Will you have first aid?

    We will have a table with basic first aid at the Welcome Table. Stop by if you need something!

  • What if there is rain?

    This is event is rain or shine!

  • My question isn't answered here, whom should I ask?

    Email the Development team at development@headwaters.org

We can't wait to see you at Fall Fest!

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As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, financial aid, hiring, or board membership processes.