The fabulous Lawrie Bird hosts and the fun begins at 1 PM. What else do you need to know? All are welcome.
Vist an indoor Latinx art and arts and crafts market at the Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. The Mercado, fashioned after markets in Latin America, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturday from June through December.
Spice up your Wednesdays with Austin's longest-running ALL LATINX drag showcase! 🔥✨ Catch Divina with host host Tatiana Cholula every week at 10 PM. 💃🌈
Discover the fresh and vibrant local food scene in Central Texas at SFC Downtown Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am – 12pm, we bring together the best local farmers, ranchers, food producers and artisans committed to offering top-notch products.
Tuesdays Unplugged! Live acoustic music from 8:00 PM. Enjoy chill vibes, great tunes, and a relaxed atmosphere every Tuesday night
Every Wednesday at Speakeasy Hailed as “The Ultimate New Wave 80’s band” playing the best of (and sometimes the worst of) the most beloved decade of all time! Your Mother is sure to approve of these four lovable nerds, who come equipped with suspenders, pin-wheel hat, helmet, and neck brace, as well as an emotional support chicken to inspire even the most modest audience member to “cut foot loose”. With their charmingly bad dance choreography and jokes that’ll make your Dad smirk, everyone is guaranteed to be on board as you take a trip back to the 1980’s.
Join St. David's on the first and third Thursdays of the month for their Cafe Divine lunch! Menu updates weekly.
Marking its 42nd year, Mexic-Arte Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration and the 2025 exhibition, En lo más negro del verano / In the Darkest Domain of Summer (September 5, 2025 – January 4, 2026), invite you to participate in our annual Call for Photos for the community Ofrenda. Each year, altars fill the gallery with memories, photos, and offerings that honor loved ones who are no longer with us. Join us in celebrating, remembering, and keeping this tradition alive together.
En lo más negro del verano / In the Darkest Domain of Summer is a contemplative exhibition inspired by a haunting poem by Peruvian writer Blanca Varela. Twelve emerging artists respond through painting, ceramics, installation, film, and more, exploring death as an ever-present force woven through memory, mourning, and renewal. Much like Día de los Muertos, these works become echoes of people, places, and histories, inviting visitors to reflect on the cycle of life where beauty and loss intertwine.
90s Night every Friday at 9 PM! Come dance, vibe to your favorite throwback tracks, and enjoy a night of great music and good times!
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Austin. Get your tickets now to discover music at St David's Episcopal Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
A 50+ workout that’s all about staying active and engaged. Improve your cardio health, flexibility, and strength while getting to know other active agers in the community. Presented in partnership with Aging is Cool Location: Meredith Heritage Tree Deck Date: Wednesdays, September 17, 2025 — November 5, 2025 Time: 10:15 AM
At Jupiter Supper Club, a reservation isn’t just a table—it’s an invitation into the experience. Join us for Live Music every Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm.
Start each week with feel-good vibes and mindful movement accompanied by healing sound therapy. Each class features a different style of yoga and live music. All ages and abilities welcome! Presented in partnership with Castle Hill Fitness Location: Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park Date: Mondays, September 29, 2025 — November 17, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM
Join Apex on Thursdays at 5:30pm & Sundays at 10:30am for their FREE fall training camp at Republic Square! Led by USA Boxing-certified coach, these outdoor boxing sessions offer the perfect backdrop for a fun fitness experience, whether you’re a beginner or seasoned competitor.
A monthly night of improv comedy from Austin’s all Asian-American improv troupe!
Help our friends at the Sobering Center raise money by ordering a Cuban Pizza or the Gravedigger (cocktail or mocktail) between 10/6 and 11/2 at Via 313 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sobering Center.
Head outside this FALL, with a series of free movement classes at Waterloo Greenway! Every Monday at 6pm, join Castle Hill Fitness and various instructors within our community in an immersive Yoga + Sound experience on the Moody Amphitheater lawn.
(Austin, Texas) –– We Are Blood (WRB) is embracing the Halloween spirit with a spooky surprise for donors: a custom-designed “Let’s Boo This” T-shirt. From October 16 through October 31, 2025, anyone who donates, or attempts to donate blood, at any fixed site or mobile drive will receive the limited-edition t-shirt.
The river is more than water — it is a living ecosystem. This river-wide scavenger hunt, by designer Kate Murray, invites audiences to explore the Colorado River at their own pace, connect with fellow river stewards, and learn more about the communities that depend on it. Prizes await those who wish to dive deep into the experience! The hunt launches on October 18th at Laguna Gloria and can be accessed online until Nov 8.
SEED Food and Wine Austin, widely recognized as one of the premier plant-based food festivals in the United States, is celebrating its first year in Austin, running from October 22 to 26, 2025.
The EarthLight Foundation is thrilled to announce that the annual New Worlds Conference is coming home to Austin, Texas.
Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.
Power Pop Veterans Return to the Mohawk for a One-Night-Only Reunion Benefiting the Red River Cultural District, and Poster Artist Jason Austin
Revel in Baroque beauty with lavish fun and a dash of Halloween flair at this after-hours museum party inspired by the ornate fashions in Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque.
Mexic-Arte Museum’s 42nd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. Co-presented by the Austin Convention Center and the City of Austin, this year’s festival will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 4th Street and Congress Avenue.
This outdoor concert will highlight favorite local bands, views of Shoal Creek and Wood Street Park (one of Austin’s newest parks), and delicious bites & drinks with Shoal Creek Conservancy.
Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 11 AM – 3 PM at Mathews Elementary for our FREE fall fundraiser! This beloved annual event draws over 500 guests for an afternoon full of food, games, prizes, live music, and merriment at Austin’s oldest continually operating school. Don’t miss our silent auction, launching online before the big day! Costumes are encouraged to celebrate in Renaissance style!
This showcase will debut SwankKi’s F/W runway collection alongside emerging designers, integrating themes of resilience (“Battle”) and growth (“Bloom”) through fashion design. Get ready for a fierce and fabulous fashion show where style battles meet blooming trends on the runway!
Austin's favorite Oktoberfest celebration!
Bring your pups dressed in costumes for festive photos, free treats, and meet adoptable puppies from Wilson County No-Kill Shelter!
DASA Artist in Residence, Ki (SwankKi) is hosting the Battle & Bloom fashion show at 506 Congress. This showcase marks the debut of SwankKi’s F/W runway collection alongside emerging designers, bringing bold visions to life. Watch as they weave together themes of resilience (“Battle”) and growth (“Bloom”), transforming the runway into a stage of power, style and evolution. Expect fierce looks, blooming trends and a soundtrack that keeps the energy high with DJs spinning all night. This isn’t just a fashion show, it’s a cultural moment. Join the fun on us October 25, 5–9pm. Save your spot!
The SEED FUN RUN & 5K will cap off the week-long festival starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at Rivian on South Congress (located at 208 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704).
It's official, Jim Jim's doors will close on Sunday, October 26. Until then their hours will be 12pm-7pm daily. Enjoy while you still can!
Flash Tattoos and All Things Horror at the Bookstore!🎃🕸️🍒 Celebrate Halloween season (costumes encouraged!) at BookPeople's BOOOK BASH & TATTOO FLASH on Sunday, October 26th featuring... 👻20% off all books from our horror section all day 🧛Flash Tattoos from @inkedbycherrypop from 11AM to 7PM 🕷️Themed Cafe Drinks 🍬Bookseller Horror Recs
Facilitation Lab Austin gives you a chance to experiment, get feedback, and sharpen your skills in real time - whether you’re preparing a workshop, navigating team dynamics, or facing a tricky facilitation moment.
Ireland, Texas, and Mexico 🤝 October celebrations Join us for SOUL / ALMA - an evening of poetry and performance celebrating Samhain and Día de Muertos on October 30 ✨ Learn more about the event and grab your tickets!
Gather your coven and join us for a spellbinding evening in the Living Room on 10/31. Featuring a live DJ, a tarot card reader, and cocktails that test the 7 wonders. Dress code is all black, see you there!
Little ghouls and goblins! Looking for something fun and not-too-scary to do this Halloween? Gather at BookPeople for 🎃A sing-along storytime with Amber Blue, 🕸Free ice cream from Amy's Ice Creams, 🔮A raffle, 🦇Trick-or-Treating in our store! Want a free Halloween-y book? We're giving them out to little trick-or-readers as long as supplies last. Costumes Encouraged!
Join the Zombie Crawl pub crawl to visit multiple Halloween parties on the same street with free entry and drink discounts at each stop!
Step inside our DASA space on Halloween to learn your fate. Potioncast is transforming the space so you can step into a life-size toy box where an AI-powered Magic Eye will reveal your future to you.
The 23rd Annual Travis Heights Art Trail is on November 1st and 2nd, 11AM-5PM. This free, two-day, interactive art event is a collaborative effort that engages community businesses, schools, artists, and the public in an enriching cultural experience. The walkable tour in this historic Travis Heights neighborhood features arts and crafts from 70 professional Austin artists plus nonprofits.
Long observed in Mexico to honor departed loved ones, Día de los Muertos is now embraced globally and right here in Austin. Waterloo Greenway will transform the Moody Amphitheater stage at Waterloo Park into a beautiful “ofrenda,” or altar, inviting the community to contribute their own photos, mementos, and traditions. This two-day event will feature inspiring music and dance performances, an artisan marketplace filled with local creatives, and family-friendly hands-on activities including crafts and face-painting.
The 23rd Annual Travis Heights Art Trail is on November 1st and 2nd, 11AM-5PM. This free, two-day, interactive art event is a collaborative effort that engages community businesses, schools, artists, and the public in an enriching cultural experience. The walkable tour in this historic Travis Heights neighborhood features arts and crafts from 70 professional Austin artists plus nonprofits.
Join Mexic-Arte Museum, the Downtown Austin Alliance, and local officials to celebrate the installation of six new calaveras in Austin’s 5th St. Mexican American Cultural District! Calaveras de la Calle 5 will be a temporary art installation featuring skull sculptures with painted designs by local artists, commemorating the rich cultural influences that have shaped Austin’s identity.
Join us at the Old Bakery & Emporium on Saturday, November 1st, from 1- 4 pm, for the opening reception of our next art exhibit, Restoration. The exhibit features the work of renowned local artist and Air Force veteran Reji Thomas. This event is in partnership with AVAFest (Austin Veterans Art Festival).
Ride, run, or walk and fuel the fight against cancer at the 29th Annual Livestrong Challenge!
The 2025 Swan Songs Serenade will take place Sunday, Nov. 2, at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, from 6 - 10 p.m. ft. live performance from Los Lonely Boys w/ Ray Benson.
The Annual Garage & Estate Sale gives attendees a unique opportunity to purchase from thousands of items at bargain prices! Ranging from jewelry, tools, vintage collectibles and children’s clothing—there’s something for everyone.
Come enjoy lunch the first three Thursdays of the month at Cafe Divine in St. David's. Mark your calendars for the next downtown Austin lunch on November 6
The Texas Book Festival is one of the nation's premier annual literary events. Hosted every fall in downtown Austin, TBF features over 250 authors of the year's best books and attracts 40,000 book lovers
Celebrate an art exhibition by Central Texas Fashion Coalition, highlighting the local fashion industry and Austin’s fashion culture throughout time, showcasing how Austin expresses itself sustainably. The two-day exhibition opens on November 8 with an evening reception featuring light bites, drinks, music and talks from local anthropologists and style figures, while designers present their work.
One line description: Each November, over 5,000 participants join the Gazelle Foundation’s Run For The Water in Austin—or virtually from anywhere—to help bring clean water, better health, and lasting hope to communities in Burundi. Full description: One Race. A Lifetime of Change. For 19 years running, the Gazelle Foundation has thrown the best race in town. Each November, over 5,000 runners and walkers take to the streets of downtown Austin for the annual Run For The Water 5K, 10-Miler, and Kids K through our beautiful west Austin course. The race benefits the Gazelle Foundation, dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope. For those who prefer to participate in a virtual event, our Global Run is available.
Join us for our annual 5K Indoor Rowing Event on Sunday, November 9! This is a community race that’s open to everyone — not just the fastest rowers. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, looking for a challenge, or simply want to share the energy of doing something hard together, this event is for you.
Shoal Creek Conservancy will be celebrating the completion of the project with a ribbon cutting next to the NW corner of the bridge along with Austin Transportation and Public Works and other community leaders. All are welcome to attend.
TribFest isn’t just another political event — it’s an up-close look at how big, bold ideas are made reality. Step inside the conversations shaping the future of education, the economy, health care, energy, technology, public safety, culture and the arts — with those driving decisions in Texas and across the nation. Connect with fellow Texans, hear from experts and decision-makers, and leave inspired to bring your own ideas to life.
Nation's fastest-growing Asian food and culture festival debuts in Austin with 40+ Asian food vendors, live performances, and panda-themed attractions.
Join us Nov. 15 for Open Congress, a free street fest from The Texas Tribune on Congress Ave. Enjoy meet and greets, tastings, book signings, and more — a celebration of Texas ideas and community!
Wrap your mittens around our delicious Christmas-y concoctions like the Snowball Old Fashioned and the Chistmapolitan. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling festive décor, bask in the nostalgia of the memories of your family's den on Christmas morning, watch some of your favorite Christmas movies on our movie projector, and enjoy some classic holiday tunes. Treat yourself to an early Christmas present... Claus you're worth it.
When was the last time you witnessed strings, horns, and piano at a hip-hop concert? Add to that a party-rocking DJ, a soul-stirring female vocalist, and a fire-breathing MC, and it is still a fraction of what you'll see when you catch Thee Phantom and The Illharmonic Orchestra in action!
The Heart & Stroke Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just looking for a great day out, join us to celebrate heart health, honor survivors, and remember loved ones affected by heart disease and stroke. Lace up your sneakers for a day filled with music, activities, and camaraderie.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
A treasured holiday tradition returns! Ballet Austin’s 63rd annual production of The Nutcracker is a dazzling spectacle filled with magic, wonder, and timeless charm. Follow Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive holiday party to the shimmering Land of Sweets, where she meets the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy and the brave Nutcracker Prince. Featuring festive sets, exquisite costumes, and live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, this beloved classic creates cherished holiday memories year after year.
Save the date for the Downtown Austin Alliance's 31st annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll with KUT News and KUTX 98.9 on the first Saturday of December
An excellent pre-stop for the Downtown Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll tree lighting to purchase gifts and goods
Get ready to kick off the season at the annual Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane's on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Be among the first to experience the magic of the Trail! Join us for a leisurely stroll, jog, or run along a 2-mile untimed course that starts at the iconic Zilker Holiday Tree and winds through the enchanting Austin Trail of Lights. Afterward, stay for the ultimate Finish Line Festival, right in the heart of Zilker Park.
The Austin Saengerrunde's German Christmas Music Concert and Market
Hosted by the Trail of Lights Foundation, the annual event in Zilker Park celebrates the unique spirit and people that make Austin the place we love to call home. The trail features more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
The Red River Cultural District's coolest annual winter music fest officially returns on January 9-10, bringing together some of the city’s best local music talent and venues with no cover for fans!
On Saturday 2nd May 2026 your Saturday evening has the potential to be truly special. Rhiannon Giddens is finally coming back to Austin for what would be the greatest Blues concert in Texas for all of 2026. This band has a history of performing infront of sold out crowds with their unique sound and blend of raw live music talent and a stunning atmosphere, treat yourself to see this award-winning concert. Taking place in May, you can expect a surreal evening with this groups ultimate songs and compositions including a few special surprises!