Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 3 – 5

ACL Fest

ACL Fest returns to Zilker Park with Cage the Elephant, Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, and more. | Info

Gently, She Wakes

Early Era Collective is collaborating with The Safe Alliance for three evenings of dance and storytelling at KMFA Studios. | Info

The Next Stage: Adrian Quesada's Trio

 Live music at CMW benefiting ATX Free Fridge. | Info

Emancipet Block Party

Support affordable pet care at the Emancipet Block Party with food, music, and dog-friendly vendors. | Info

Meanwhile Farmers Market 

Shop from local vendors for home grown food, flowers, baked goods and more. | Info

Dachshund Dash at Suds Monkey Brewing

The cutest dog race around benefiting PAWS of Central Texas. | Info

World Coffee Fest at Mozart's

Explore coffee and tea from around the world, plus live music of course. | Info

Oktoberfest

The big one! A full weekend of Oktoberfest themed music, dance, competitions, and food. | Info

H-E-B Free First Sunday at Bullock Museum

Free First Sunday featuring an Archeology Fair and hands-on activities. | Info

Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms

Halloween becomes art with immersive installations and festive fall activities. | Info

Hairy Pawter Dog Costume Contest

Bring your pup to The Watering Bowl in their best Harry Potter inspired costume for this fun dog party with vendors and playtime fun, benefiting Love-a-Bull. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 26 – 28

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

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

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

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