Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 20 – 22

ADOPTOBER Fest

The lawn of Austin Animal Center will transform into an “adopt the runway” themed fashion show with adoptable pets in costumes and pet-friendly vendors. | Info

Undead Fashion Show & Vintage Market

Part of Phantom Fest, explore costumes inspired by the decades with a vintage market. | Info

Austin String Band Festival

Jam session, anyone? | 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

Pop Punk & Pups!

Local band Y’all Out Boy pays tribute to Fall Out Boy at this show benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Art From the Streets Annual Show & Sale

Support our local unhoused community and find some new artworks. | Info

Dog Beard & Moustache Competition

Hosted by Austin Facial Hair Club, this annual event features some of the cutest dogs in Austin and supports Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Pop! Halloween North Loop Haunting

Explore Top Drawer Thrift’s new location and party with a DJ spinning vinyl, Eastside Pop Up vendors, and the Little Gay Shop | Info

F1 Watch Party & Basset Hound Grand Prix

Basset Hound races come to Lustre Pearl South, benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. | Info

Good Hair Day

A HAAM benefit show with Birds Barbershop and Feels So Good. | Info

Baby Goats and Brunch

Vista Brewing hosts brunch with baby goats and pumpkin painting. | Info

Coming up: Lucky Dog Tarot readings benefiting pet rescues

Put your pet in a costume and get ready to party! Lucky Dog Tarot has a whole lineup of fun-filled Halloween parties for dogs, including the Werewolf Costume Contest at Meanwhile Brewing, Spooky Sip & Stroll at Music Lane, Pet-tober Fest, Trail Trick-or-Treating, and Jo’s Ugly Dog Costume Contest. Rescue beneficiaries include Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive!, Happy Hearts Dog Rescue, Aye Chihuahua, and the Trail Conservancy. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 13 – 15

ACL Music Festival

ACL Music Festival returns for weekend two with another star-studded lineup . | Info

Kennel Club Yappy Hour

Get a jump start on Halloween with a dog costume contest benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Panic at the Paramount: Friday the 13th

Paramount Theatre is hosting a slew of scary movies, including the classic horror flick Friday the 13th. Grab a “Cran Crystal Lake” cocktail in honor of The Austin Chronicle’s drink issue and enjoy the show. | Info

Pop Punk & Pups!

Local band Y’all Out Boy pays tribute to Fall Out Boy at this show benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Second Saturdays at Blanton Museum

View the latest art exhibits and enjoy live music by Money Chica, food by The Diner Bar, and drinks by Haymaker. | Info

Independence Brewing Co.’s 19th Anniversary Party

Bites by Bad Larry Burger Club and music from Megafauna, Buzz Electro, and others. | Info

Pugs Just Want to Have Fun

An ‘80s themed pug party benefiting Pug Rescue of Austin. | Info

Community Picnic in the Park

Benefiting friends at Front Steps. | Info

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival

The perfect fall activity for the family with a pumpkin patch, yard games, and local vendors. | Info

Bat City Scare Grounds

Halloween calls for haunted houses. | Info

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