Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 31 – November 2

Yeehawloween

Join DJ Ed West and Neon Rainbows for hauntingly good time featuring drag performances, line dance lessons, tarot readings, and a costume contest. | Info

Halloween Party at The Highball

Costume contest, dancing, scavenger hunts and more - if you dare. | Info

Halloween Karaoke

Dress to impress at Hotel Vegas. | Info

The Next Stage: Rattlesnake Milk

A community concert at Central Machine Works benefiting ATX Free Fridge. | Info

It's My Park Day

Get involved in this community-led day of services and clean up neighborhood parks. | Info

Boo at the Farm

Meet the residents of Austin Farm Sanctuary and enjoy fall activities and treats. | Info

Dia de los Muertos

This family-friendly Day of the Dead celebration features live music, face painting, sugar skull decorating, vendor market and more. | Info

Quesoff

The cheesiest, hottest event in town returns to Mohawk featuring queso from Eldorado, Yellow Ranger, la Barbecue and many more. Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank.| Info

Retro Treasures Vintage Market

Shop from 10 local vintage vendors and find some new treasures. | Info

SAVE THE DATE: Austin Food & Wine Festival Nov. 7-9 | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 24 – 26

Center Stage Cinema: Beetlejuice

Free Halloween movie screening of Beetlejuice on the lawn at EastVillage. | Info

Austin Film Festival

Grab a film fest pass and discover new favorite films, shorts, and more. | Info

Party Like it's 1999

It's a Y2K dance party and costume contest with DJ Ed West kicking off Independence Brewing's 21st anniversary weekend. | Info

Independence Brewing's 21st Anniversary Party 

Celebrate 21 years of Indy brewing with an Office Space printer smash, '00s cover band Wrestle with Jimmy, Be RAD skate jam, bites and brews. | Info

East Side Mini Open 

Our favorite roaming mini golf challenge returns, benefiting Healing with Horses Ranch. | Info

Pet-Tober Fest

Meet different dog nonprofits, dog-friendly vendors, and join the dog costume contest and pet parade. | Info

Concert on the Creek

Shoal Creek Conservancy hosts a concert with Rosie Flores and the Talismen and other amazing acts. | Info

Viva la Vida

Mexic-arte Museum's Dia de los Muertos festival and parade is not to be missed. | Info

Bob Schneider's Big Birthday Bash at EastVillage

It's a big birthday party for Bob featuring tunes by Suzanna Choffel, West Texas Exiles, and more. Plus visit with HAAM and learn how to get involved. | Info

The Very 'Rary - Laguna Gloria

A fundraiser for the Contemporary's youth programs, this event features a "surrealist safari" theme with art, entertainment, and magic! | Info

Save the date: Dog Pawrty & Costume Contest at Meanwhile Brewing Oct. 29

It's the ultimate dog Halloween party with a screening of Frankenweenie, raffle for Happy Hearts Dog Rescue, Lucky Dog Tarot, costume contest and more!. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 17 – 19

Formula 1 weekend

Formula 1 racing comes to Austin, plus major concerts like Garth Brooks and Turnpike Troubadours. Check out the F1 Fan Zone for free, family-friendly activities downtown too. | Info

The Next Stage: Briscoe

Check out live music at Central Machine Works, benefiting Austin Parks Foundation. | Info

Art from the Streets 33rd Annual Show & Sale

Visit the vibrant marketplace and purchase art that supports Austin's unhoused community. | Info

23rd Annual Barktober Fest

Join Central Texas SPCA for a howlin' good time including a 5k fun run, canine costume contest, food trucks and more. | Info

Eastside Kings Festival

A music festival celebrating and preserving the cultural heritage of African American Blues, Jazz, and Gospel. | Info

Vintage & Handmade Costume Sale at Coco Coquette

Shop local and discover unique treasures to make the perfect Halloween costume. | Info

The School-tastic Book Fair for Grown-ups

Shop from local and independent bookstores, meet authors, and shop to '80s and '90s old school tunes. | Info

Bat City Scaregrounds

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

Austin Flea at Radio Coffee & Beer

Enjoy the fall vibes with a pumpkin latte and shopping from local vendors. | Info

SAVE THE DATE: Rags to Wags Gala with Austin Humane Society Oct. 25 | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 10 – 12

ACL Fest

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

Yoga at Center Stage

A free morning yoga class at EastVillage led by Taylor Cook, with donations and supply drive for Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

The Next Stage: Grupo Fantasma

A new music series at Central Machine Works with rotating nonprofit beneficiaries, including Save Our Springs. | Info

Feather's 20th Anniversary Celebration

Feather's is celebrating 20 years of bringing vintage fashion to Austin with a curated collection, cocktails, and treats. | Info

Fall Book Fair

Featuring local and independent bookstores, authors, vendors, and art. | Info

Austin Pancakes & Booze Art Show

Discover art from over 75 local artists and enjoy free pancakes. | Info

Panic at the Paramount 

Visit Paramount Theatre for a special double feature of Pet Sematary and Hausu - if you dare. | Info

Blanton All Day: Extra Ordinary Artforms

Visit the Blanton for art talks, music, mask making, and new exhibits. | Info

Little Gay Shop of Horrors Halloween Market

Check out local vendors, eats, drinks, and a pet costume contest hosted by Brigitte Bandit. | Info

Slay-C-L at Meanwhile Brewing

A free, family-friendly festival with vendor market, plus-sized clothing swap, wellness vendors, and more. | Info

Second Sunday at Mueller

Head to the Texas Farmers Market for extra fun activities for kids. | Info

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