Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 6 – 8

ACL Music Festival

ACL Music Fest is back in Zilker Park, serving up acts like Kendrick Lamar, Alanis Morissette, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs . | Info

Locktober Fest

Not only is it time for Lockhart’s First Friday night, but they’re hosting German-inspired Locktober Fest all weekend long with 20 participating bars and shops with Polka music, German bites, pretzels, dancing, and more. | Info

Down the Rabbit Hole

The Watering Bowl is celebrating two years in businesses with an Alice in Wonderland themed pet party benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. | Info

Legacy Business Month

Hosted by Preservation Austin, locals can pick up a free passport at BookPeople or Zilker Tap Room and visit 13 legacy businesses including Peter Pan Mini Golf, Paramount Theatre, and Deep Eddy Cabaret. | Info

Live Morning Broadcast with ACL Radio

Catch ACL Fest bands like the Revivalists bright and early at the Long Center with a $5 donation to HAAM. | Info

Tiny Grocer Hyde Park Grand Opening Party

Tiny Grocer expands to Hyde Park with a free neighborhood party featuring lots of yummy samples and live music. | Info

43rd Annual Oktoberfest

Fredericksburg celebrates German heritage with yodel contests, lederhosen contests, and a 5K run on Saturday. | Info

Breast Cancer Resource Center Benefit Show

Party at Hotel Vegas for a good cause with music by Fragile Rock, Black Books, and more. | Info

VIVA Fest

With Las Ofrendas is celebrating the life of Frida Kahlo with a party that includes a costume contest, drag, and music performances. | Info

The Gallery’s Halloween Market

It’s never too early to get your Halloween costume together. | Info

Greyhound Meet and Greet

Looking for a new Greyhound pup to love? Head to Meanwhile Brewing for a meet and greet with the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. | Info

Coming up: Music for the Mind Concert

Join Arlyn Studios for Music for the Mind benefiting SIMS Foundation. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 29 – October 1

Clowns for a Cause

Austin Pets Alive! Thrift hosts comedians in store to kick off the weekend. | Info

Movies in the Park

Join Austin Parks Foundation for Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. | Info

Asian World Night Market

A night for foodies with over 50 vendors showcasing Asian food and culture. | Info

East Side Mini Open

A roaming mini golf event benefiting Healing with Horses Ranch. | Info

Dachshund Dash

Suds Moneky Brewing hosts a party for pups with a race, costume contest, and dog tarot readings by Lucky Dog Tarot benefiting Central Texas Dachshund Rescue. | Info

Meanwhile Brewing Oktoberfest

Adult and kid-friendly stein hoisting contests, pretzel ice cream, themed food, live music, and Creative Action activities for kids. | Info

Austin Record Convention

With over 300 vendors from the US and Europe. | Info

Rooftop Yoga + Soundbath

Celebrating ATX Yoga Girl turning 6, benefiting Latinitas. | Info

Paint with Kittens

Paint a ceramic kitty or two and help Austin Humane Society. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 15 – 17

Kennel Club Yappy Hour

Bring your dog to Hotel Vegas for shopping with Eastside Pop Up and ways to help Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Pecan Street Festival

The tradition continues with over 300 craft artisans in the heart of downtown Austin. | Info

Austin Restaurant Weeks

Dine out to support Central Texas Food Bank at restaurants like The Dirtie Birde, Wu Chow North, and Trace. | Info

Puppy Mill Awareness Day

Join Texas Humane Network at Hopsquad Brewing for a tail-wagging good time. | Info

Austin’s No-Kill Anniversary Party

Find out who wins Austin Pets Alive!’s “Mayor of Austin” campaign and support no-kill in our community. | Info

Yard Bar Anniversary Party

The dog-centric bar turns 8 and is celebrating with friends from Austin Humane Society. | Info

Conscious Creators Eco Market

Ani’s Day & Night hosts sustainability focused brands and guests can learn how to repair clothing. | Info

Austin Museum Day

Explore 40 Austin area museums for free such as Blanton, Harry Ransom Center, and LBJ Library. | Info

CASA Superhero Run

5k and kids run supporting children in foster care. | Info

Coming up: Este x Texas Food & Wine Alliance Dinner

Texas Food & Wine Alliance is partnering with Este to host a special one-night-only paired dinner supporting culinary innovation on September 26, tickets on sale now. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 8 – 10

Zilker Relays

A 10 mile relay race including a kid fun run in Zilker Park. | Info

Eastside Kings Festival

Celebrating African American blues, jazz, and gospel music all weekend at venues like Antone’s, King Bee, and more. | Info

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank, this festival features hundreds of hot sauces, live music, and food trucks, and ice cold beverages at Far Out Lounge and Stage. | Info

Family Yoga

This yoga class hosted by ATX Yoga Girl gives back to the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation and is appropriate for all ages. | Info

Community Day at the Long Center

Celebrate 15 years of the Long Center with performances by Austin Symphony, Austin Opera, and more plus food trucks and crafts with Creative Action. | Info

Volunteer Day

Get into giving back with Volunteering Untapped for The Trail Conservancy. | Info

Early

A dance party at dusk with DJ Mel – get your groove on! | Info

Funniest Person in Austin Competition

Who will win? There’s only one way to find out. | Info

Coming up: HAAM Day on Sept. 19

A full day of rockin’ with Austin musicians for a good cause. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 1 – 4

Ventana Ballet: Nightbirds

The Cathedral hosts two evenings of dance and entertainment. | Info

The Front Fest

Future Front Texas hosts a weekend of creativity, including a mini film fest at Laguna Gloria featuring women & LGBTQ directors, music showcase at Cheer Up Charlies’s, and more. Benefiting the Creative Future of Texas Fund. | Info

Austin Restaurant Weeks

Dine out to support Central Texas Food Bank at restaurants like The Dirtie Birde, Wu Chow North, and Trace. | Info

Wildlife Workshop

Pease Park Conservancy & Austin Wildlife Rescue are teaming up for an interactive wellness workshop and meet & greet with Tortellini the Tortoise. | Info

Labyrinth at Paramount Theatre

A classic flick in the Summer Classic Film Series. | Info

Kids at the Border Fundraiser

Hotel Vegas hosts Urban Heat and other Austin bands. | Info

ABGB 10 Year Anniversary Party

Celebrate a decade of beer and pizza with live music, tattoos, a vendor market, and more. | Info

H-E-B Free First Sunday

Free admission to the Bob Bullock Museum with adoptable pets from Austin Humane Society onsite. | Info

Free Day of Yoga

Labor Day in Austin means free yoga at studios all over town. | Info

Coming up: Este x Texas Food & Wine Alliance Dinner

Texas Food & Wine Alliance is partnering with Este to host a special one-night-only paired dinner supporting culinary innovation on September 26, tickets on sale now. | Info