Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 25 – 27

Austin Film Festival

A festival that champions the work of screenwriters and filmmakers with screenings all over town. | Info

The Cathedral 5th Anniversary Party 

Celebrate 5 years of art in one of the most beautiful Austin venues. | Info

Pet-tober Fest

This is a big one! Pet-tober Fest is the ultimate dog party at The Domain with over 20 pet-centric vendors, live music, Lucky Dog Tarot, and several animal rescues onsite and ready to show off their adorable, adoptable pups. | Info

The Great Pug-kin Fest

It's a pug party and the theme is PUGSTOCK. | Info

Phantom Fest

A haunted honky tonk with scary surprises. | Info

Howler Fest

Escape to the Hill Country at Suds Monkey Brewing with this festival of beer, featuring 20 craft brewers and benefiting PAWS of Central Texas. | Info

Pigkin Fest at Central Texas Pig Rescue

Tour the enchanted pig forest and mutual trick-or-treating. | Info

Pumpkin Nights

Get into the Halloween spirit with 10 foot tall Jack-o-lanterns, the world's largest pumpkin guitar, pumpkin carving, and entertainment. | Info

Boo! At the Farm

Take an Austin Farm Sanctuary tour and meet the animals, shop from a vendor market, and enjoy a movie under the stars. | Info

Barktober Fest

A tail-wagging good time with friends from Dogslanding House, Austin Boxer Rescue, and more! | Info

Pink Picnic

An afternoon of bubbles and bites benefiting Susan G. Komen Foundation. | Info

Tacos & Dog-o-Ween

Snap Halloween themed photos from ZilkerBark, meet dog-friendly vendors, and hang with Austin Humane Society. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 18 – 20

Horror Church: Carrie

Phantom Fest returns with a special screening of Carrie... in a church! | Info

APL After Dark: Superpowered

A night of superhero origin stories, discussions, and real-life encounters with reps from HAAM and other nonprofits hosted by Austin Public Library. | Info

Paws on Chicon 5th Annual Doggy Drag Show

Strut your stuff on the catwalk and help raise funds for Out Youth and Love-a-Bull. | Info

Independence Brewing's 20th Anniversary Party 

Fall down the rabbit hole with this Alice in Wonderland themed anniversary party celebrating 20 years of Independence Brewing Co. | Info

Halloween Pop! Community and Artist Market

Join Eastside Pop Up for a chance to shop local. | Info

10th Annual Dog Beard & Moustache Competition

Austin Facial Hair Club hosts a hairy competition for people and their dogs, benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Austin Record Convention

A record collector's dream come true! | Info

Panic at the Paramount!

Your favorite Halloween films screening all weekend long. | Info

Coco Coquette Vintage Costume Yard Sale

Plan your costume and get creative at Coco Coquette. | Info

SAVE THE DATE: Spooky Sip and Stroll October 24th with Lucky Dog Tarot benefiting The TRAPRS! | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 11 – 13

ACL Fest Weekend 2

The party continues featuring Leon Bridges, Blink-182, Orville Peck, Dua Lipa and more! | Info

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 50th Anniversary Screening

This classic Texas horror film celebrates 50 years at AFS Cinema. | Info

Bat City Scaregrounds

Bring fright to your night at this haunted house. | Info

Second Chance Saturdays at APA Thrift

A chance to shop sales, enjoy refreshments, and meet adoptable pups. | Info

Blanton All Day

A day full of fun with art exhibits, music by Superfonicos, food and drinks. | Info

Art from the Streets Annual Show & Sale

Shop artwork that supports unhoused artists. | Info

Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival 

Escape the city limits with this annual songwriters fest. | Info

Pumpkin Nights

Get into the Halloween spirit with 10 foot tall Jack-o-lanterns, the world's largest pumpkin guitar, pumpkin carving, and entertainment. | Info

Quesoff

The annual celebration of melted cheese is happening at the Mohawk, benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Austin Vendor Market Pop-Up

Shop goods from local vendors at Meanwhile Brewing. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 4 – 6

ACL Fest Weekend 1

The party at Zilker Park kicks off today. | Info

Boo at the Zoo

Friday and Saturday nights in October, bring the family to Austin Zoo for Halloween-themed fun. | Info

Treaty Oak Distilling Foodie & Artisan Market

Meet your new favorites at this Dripping Springs farmers market. | Info

Uhland Fall Fest

Experience over 50 fall games, live music, and pumpkin patches! | Info

Austober Fest

Live music, stein holding, bowling, and beer samples. | Info

5K Beer Run

Texas Brewery Running Series invites you to lace up your sneakers and go for a run. | Info

St. Elmo Brewing Springdale Grand Opening 

Music, face painting, and new beer in East Austin. | Info

Public Art Dog Walk

Landmarks' docent-led art dog walk with Blue Dog Rescue. | Info

Doga

Bring your dog for yoga at The Watering Bowl, benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. | Info

Coming up: Party for the Parks

Support the Austin Parks Foundation with a big Zilker Park bash and intimate performance by Orville Peck. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 27 – 29

90th Annual Austin Mediterranean Festival 

A weekend of Mediterranean food, dance, and music. | Info

Oktoberfest

Celebrate with Meanwhile Brewing all weekend with polka music, beer specials, and themed bites! | Info

Hispanic Heritage Month Open House at The Cathedral

Explore art from 13 exhibiting artists, plus a complimentary bar and music. | Info

East Side Mini Open

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

Eastside Kings Festival

A weekend full of incredible jazz, blues, and gospel music. | Info

Dazed & Confused 30th Anniversary Screening

Join Austin Film Society for this special screening followed by a discussion with Richard Linklater. | Info

The Watering Bowl's 3rd Anniversary Party 

Featuring a "dino dig" for dogs, photo opps, and silent auction benefiting Jack Jack's Pack. | Info

Dogapalooza at Cabana Club

Bring your dog for the ultimate party, with Lucky Dog Tarot readings for pups, kissing booth from Austin Bulldog Rescue, doggie pools and more. | Info

Cat Lady Party

Enjoy a cocktail at Lovebirds and adoptable cats from Austin Pets Alive!. | Info