Austin Weekend Event Guide: November 21 – 23

Scorpio and Sagittarius Zodiac Party

An astrological party featuring live music, tarot readings, and vendor market. | Info

Central Texas Pig Rescue Gala

A night to help pigs, featuring a yummy vegan meal, art by pigs, and Milo the pig. | Info

The Next Stage: Fugitive

A night of live music at Central Machine Works benefiting The Austin Parks Foundation. | Info

The Front Market

Two days of fun including a marketplace, craft fair, wheel throwing demos, music, and more for the whole family. | Info 

25th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk

Join the largest dog walk around and check out pet-friendly vendors, games, and activities. Benefiting Service Dogs, Inc. | Info

Austin Powwow & Native American Heritage Festival

Take a look into the culture and heritage of Native American people with performances, music, crafts, and more. | Info

Austin Swappin' November Clothing Swap

Bring your gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for the last swap of the year. Unclaimed items will be donated to Thriftish. | Info

Gather + Give Market

Austin Vendor Market is setting up at St. Elmo Brewing and giving back to SAFE Alliance, Toys for Tots, and Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Gospel Turkey Sunday

Live music at El Mercado including Carolyn Wonderland, Betty Soo, Patrice Pike and many more benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: November 14 – 16

Kennel Club's Best in Show Dog Show

Bring your pup to strut their stuff at the Best in Show dog show at Hotel Vegas, benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. | Info

Furever Fest

This fest for the dogs features live music, Santa Paws photos, a vendor market, and benefits multiple rescues including Happy Hearts Dog Rescue, Love-A-Bull, Save an Angel, and Rescue PAC. | Info

Bring the Outdoors In

Whole Earth Provision Co. in Westgate invites folks to come by for a Tiny Tails to You Petting Zoo, music by DJ Ed West, plant pop-up, drinks, and more fun as they explore the new layout. | Info

Austin Studio Tour

The Austin Studio Tour invites folks to explore art spaces and studios for two weekends with over 300 locations around Austin. | Info

The Cathedral Art Show

Part of the Austin Studio Tour, the Cathedral will feature artist showcases all weekend, plus feature live music, adoptable puppies, pop-up tattoos, and more. | Info

Home Slice Carnival 'O Pizza

The legendary Carnival 'O Pizza is back with it's famous Hands on an Eggplant Sub contest, pizza eating contest, carnival games and of course, pizza! | Info

Dogsgiving

A family-friendly event with face painting, vendors, and ways to give back to Happy Hearts and WAG Rescue. | Info

Open Congress with Texas Tribune Festival 

Take a stroll down Congress to catch live performances, exhibits, and panels. | Info

Austin Mac & Cheese Festival

This year's fest brings tropical vibes to the mac & cheese creations that guests get to sample, in addition to Tiki drinks and beachy beats. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: November 7 – 9

The Next Stage: Wild Child with Sour Bridges

A live music show benefiting Save Our Springs. | Info

KUTX Rock the Park

A free family-friendly show with Big Wy's Brass Band and Tele Novella. | Info

Yoga at Center Stage

A free yoga class at EastVillage with donations accepted for Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Austin Food & Wine Festival

Taste bites from the best restaurants across Texas and beyond, plus chef demos and hands-on grilling. | Info

Austin Studio Tour

Now hosted by Almost Real Things, the Austin Studio Tour invites folks to explore art spaces and studios for two weekends with over 300 locations around Austin. | Info

Texas Book Festival

Two days of all things literature with book signings, panels, and markets. | Info

Been There 4

A party to end homelessness featuring music by Ben Kweller and many more. | Info

Still Standing Comedy Festival

A comedy fest with Morgan Jay, Robby Hoffman, and others. | Info

Family Day: Gratitude in the Garden

Bring the family to Umlauf Sculpture Garden for a morning of gratitude and activities with local nonprofits. | Info

Kinda Good Tattoo Convention

Kinda Tropical and No Good Tattoo host a pop-up tattoo convention. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 31 – November 2

Yeehawloween

Join DJ Ed West and Neon Rainbows for hauntingly good time featuring drag performances, line dance lessons, tarot readings, and a costume contest. | Info

Halloween Party at The Highball

Costume contest, dancing, scavenger hunts and more - if you dare. | Info

Halloween Karaoke

Dress to impress at Hotel Vegas. | Info

The Next Stage: Rattlesnake Milk

A community concert at Central Machine Works benefiting ATX Free Fridge. | Info

It's My Park Day

Get involved in this community-led day of services and clean up neighborhood parks. | Info

Boo at the Farm

Meet the residents of Austin Farm Sanctuary and enjoy fall activities and treats. | Info

Dia de los Muertos

This family-friendly Day of the Dead celebration features live music, face painting, sugar skull decorating, vendor market and more. | Info

Quesoff

The cheesiest, hottest event in town returns to Mohawk featuring queso from Eldorado, Yellow Ranger, la Barbecue and many more. Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank.| Info

Retro Treasures Vintage Market

Shop from 10 local vintage vendors and find some new treasures. | Info

SAVE THE DATE: Austin Food & Wine Festival Nov. 7-9 | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 24 – 26

Center Stage Cinema: Beetlejuice

Free Halloween movie screening of Beetlejuice on the lawn at EastVillage. | Info

Austin Film Festival

Grab a film fest pass and discover new favorite films, shorts, and more. | Info

Party Like it's 1999

It's a Y2K dance party and costume contest with DJ Ed West kicking off Independence Brewing's 21st anniversary weekend. | Info

Independence Brewing's 21st Anniversary Party 

Celebrate 21 years of Indy brewing with an Office Space printer smash, '00s cover band Wrestle with Jimmy, Be RAD skate jam, bites and brews. | Info

East Side Mini Open 

Our favorite roaming mini golf challenge returns, benefiting Healing with Horses Ranch. | Info

Pet-Tober Fest

Meet different dog nonprofits, dog-friendly vendors, and join the dog costume contest and pet parade. | Info

Concert on the Creek

Shoal Creek Conservancy hosts a concert with Rosie Flores and the Talismen and other amazing acts. | Info

Viva la Vida

Mexic-arte Museum's Dia de los Muertos festival and parade is not to be missed. | Info

Bob Schneider's Big Birthday Bash at EastVillage

It's a big birthday party for Bob featuring tunes by Suzanna Choffel, West Texas Exiles, and more. Plus visit with HAAM and learn how to get involved. | Info

The Very 'Rary - Laguna Gloria

A fundraiser for the Contemporary's youth programs, this event features a "surrealist safari" theme with art, entertainment, and magic! | Info

Save the date: Dog Pawrty & Costume Contest at Meanwhile Brewing Oct. 29

It's the ultimate dog Halloween party with a screening of Frankenweenie, raffle for Happy Hearts Dog Rescue, Lucky Dog Tarot, costume contest and more!. | Info