Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 26 – 28

September 25, 2025 by Sarah K. Wolf

Wags & Wellness

Join Austin Monthly and Swift Fit Events for a pup-friendly spa day benefiting TRAPRS, featuring Lucky Dog Tarot readings, dog/owner look-a-like contest, massage, and more. | Info

Levitation

The coolest fest around is taking over Palmer Events Center and multiple clubs around town, featuring The Raveonettes, Built to Spill, Wednesday, TV on the Radio, and more. | Info

The Next Stage: Black Joe Lewis

This is a new music series giving back to nonprofits, including Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

KUTX Rock the Park

A family-friendly free concert in the park featuring Joe McDermott and The Tiarras. | Info

St. Elias Austin Mediterranean Festival

This is a three day celebration of Mediterranean food, music, dance, and culture. | Info

The Wizard of Dogz - The Vortex

Follow Dorothy's adventure home with her canine friends by her side. | Info

Recovery in the Park - Fair Market

A night focused on wellness, this event features live music, sound baths, bites, games and more for the whole family. | Info

Bat City Scaregrounds Opening Night

Are you brave enough to be the first to enter this Texas-sized haunted house? | Info

Cosmic Cowfolks

A song swap among musicians benefiting Texans for Greater Mental Health. | Info

Puppy Mill Awareness Day

Learn about different dog rescue groups, check out training demos, and have fun at the dog costume contest. | Info

Retro Treasures Market

Join Vintage Vines for a vintage market pop-up with unique vendors, brews from Blue Owl Brewing, and retro tunes. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 19 – 21

September 18, 2025 by Sarah K. Wolf

Yoga & Sound at Center Stage

A free yoga and sound bath hosted by ATX Yoga Girl and Good Party ATX. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Fear Fair at Sign Bar

A new haunted maze opens up at Sign Bar this weekend to kick off the Halloween season. | Info

Texas Women Songwriters Festival

Head down to Lockhart for music by Rosie Flores, Sara Hickman, and many more. | Info

East Austin Succulents Grand Opening

They've moved south and are ready to party! | Info

Pugs & Pints

Stop by for a beer and meet adoptable pugs from Pug Rescue of Austin. | Info

Oaktoberfest

Live Oak Brewing's take on Oktoberfest with steinhoisting, live music, vendor markets and more. | Info

Unite the Fight Gala

A night of fabulous drag and entertainment benefiting several LGBTQ+ nonprofits. | Info

Austin Museum Day

The perfect day to check out Austin-area museums for free. | Info

Jazz Brunch with The Watters

An easy way to enjoy Sunday morning. | Info

Sunday Revival Market

Shop vintage goods and enjoy complimentary refreshments. | Info

Save the Date: Levitation Festival Sept. 25-28 | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 12 – 14

September 11, 2025 by Sarah K. Wolf

Public Opening Reception at The Contemporary Austin

Be one of the first to see their new fall exhibits, plus check out art-making activities and live music. | Info

4DAWA Fest

Music by Killer Mike and the best in Austin hip hop, supporting DAWA. | Info

Urban Music & Cultural Fest

Celebrate Black Austin's musical heritage and culture through food, art, and music. | Info

Pecan Street Festival

This festival is all about arts, crafts, music, and good times. | Info

City-Wide Vintage Sale

Shop from dozens of vintage vendors to discover unique treasures. | Info

Puppy Yoga at Austin Beerworks

Yoga with puppies from Saving South Texas Rescue. | Info

Kerrville Night at The Tigress Pub

Come for live music, hot dogs, cocktails, and snow cones to support the Kerrville Flood Relief Fund. | Info

Cut-a-Thon benefiting The Unstoppables Project

Get a trim and help disabled pets! | Info

Blanton All Day

Pack a picnic and enjoy a day of art talks, new exhibits, crafts, and more. | Info

Music Gear Swap Meet

Bring your gear and swap for something new-to-you. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 5 – 7

September 03, 2025 by Sarah K. Wolf

The Wizard of Oz

Zach Theatre reimagines this tale with a Dust-bowl era cowboy twist. | Info

Big Travis County Fair

Experience fair rides, stunt shows, entertainment, and fun food. | Info

Community Day at The Long Center

A free block-party style event for the whole family with food, music, and bubbles! | Info

The 35th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Sample as much hot sauce as you can handle and vote for your favorites! Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Art in the Park

Join Austin Parks Foundation for nature-inspired art projects in the park. | Info

Hi Sign Brewing Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Austin Polka band, pretzels, and beer. | Info

A Very '90s Flashback Party

Zoodust invites you to dance to your favorite '90s tunes at Highball. | Info

Bat Fest

Bat Fest returns to downtown Austin with music from Silversun Pickups, bat costume contest, and more. | Info

Lagers & Literature at Meanwhile Brewing

Austin Public Library invites you to meet local authors and book sellers. | Info

COMING UP: HAAM Day on September 23 | Info