Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 16 – 18

Hot Luck 

The iconic food and music fest returns with events on Friday and Saturday including new programming and featured chefs. | Info

Ethereal Horror Fest

Watch indie horror films and celebrate local creatives. | Info

East Side Mini Open

Austin's weirdest roaming mini golf event returns, benefiting Healing with Horses Ranch. | Info

Eastside Kings Festival

It's a weekend of incredible music, local vendors, workshops, classic cars and more. | Info

Shiba ATX Pawrade

This is a Japanese festival that's fun for the whole family, including Shiba pups! | Info

Barktoberfest

This family-friendly event has a 5k, a fun walk, costume contests for dogs and people, and benefits Central Texas SPCA. | Info

Halloween Children's Concert

Austin Symphony invites families to come experience the classic songs of Halloween. Costumes are encouraged. | Info

Coco Coquette's Costume Sale

Find fabulous vintage costumes, sparkles, and wigs galore just in time for Halloween. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 2 – 4

Austin City Limits Festival

ACL Fest returns to Zilker Park with three days of live music. | Info

First Friday Art Trail at HOPE Outdoor Gallery

Checkout art, music, food, and local makers. | Info

AustOberfest at Scholz Garten

It's Oktoberfest, Austin-style! | Info

Austin Pancakes & Booze Art Show

This event has everything: pancakes, drinks, and art from over 75 artists. | Info

Center Stage Cinema: Mean Girls

Celebrate Mean Girls Day (Oct 3, duh) at EastVillage with free movie night. | Info

Austin Flea at Meanwhile Brewing

Shop local and enjoy an easy going Sunday. | Info

PLUS: Party for the Park benefiting Austin Parks Foundation on Oct. 7! | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 25 –27

KUTX Rock the Park 

An Austin must-do, this is a free concert in the park with The Avocados and Money Chicha. | Info

A 9-25 Tribute to Dolly Parton 

C.Boy's is hosting a tribute to Dolly, with 12 singers taking stage to sing favorite Dolly tunes benefiting Imagination Library. | Info

Wags & Wellness

Join Swift Fit Social for a family-friendly dog party! Featuring pet-friendly vendors, activities for kiddos, and ways to support Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

COTALAND Grand Opening

It's a whole day of fun with a grand opening ribbon cutting, rides, and fireworks. | Info

Austin Chinese Culture Festival 

Celebrate Chinese heritage with Lion Dance performances, music, art, food, and more. | Info

Banger's Oktoberfest

It's an all weekend celebration with German food, music, stein hoists, and more. | Info

ATX Book Fair

Shop from independent bookstores, local authors, art, self-care goods and more. | Info

Wild for Wildlife

Visit St. Elmo Brewing for live music, vegan bake sale, and activities, all raising funds for A New Start Wildlife Rescue. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 18 – 20

Texas Women Songwriters Festival

Take a trip to Lockhart for live music by Patricia Vonne, Susan Gibson, and many more. | Info

Karaoke Night at Vacancy Brewing

Sing your heart out! | Info

Community Day at the Long Center

A free, block party style bash with crafts, games, bubbles, and live performances. | Info

Get Out Girl Surf & Paddle Jam Weekend

Reconnect and recharge on the water with Get Out Girl and help raise funds for Operation Get Out. | Info

Austin Museum Day

Over 30 museums welcome guests with free admission, special programming, and entertainment. | Info

Triangle Food & Artisan Market

A new market with 40 local food and artisan vendors every Sunday. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 11 – 13

Levitation

Levitation festival returns with epic shows at the Far Out Lounge and other venues, with performances by Die Spitz, Gibby Haynes and more. | Info

Center Stage Cinema: Friday Night Lights

It's football season! Watch Friday Night Lights on the big screen for outdoor movie night at EastVillage. | Info

Texas Tailgate at EastVillage

Watch the Texas Longhorns take on Ohio State on a big outdoor screen, plus enjoy trivia, raffles, and more. | Info

Meet the Pugs at Mr. Pickles Candy

Party with Pug Rescue of Austin and meet adoptable dogs. | Info

Pecan Street Festival

Don't miss this beloved arts, crafts, and music festival with performances by Blackillac, Hard Proof and many others. | Info

Unite the Fight Gala

Community icons take the stage in drag to raise funds for LGBTQ+ nonprofits in Austin. | Info

Summer Farmers Market at Camp East

Grab some homegrown, homemade goodies and some free wine tastings. | Info

Austin Restaurant Weeks

It's the last day to dine out and support Central Texas Food Bank! Participants include favorites like Old Thousand, Kerbey Lane, Hillside Farmacy and many others. | Info