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Dobie Dichos
Gather around the campfire to celebrate the stories of J. Frank Dobie and the Texas Brush Country.Fri., Nov. 5, 6-10pm. $15-20.Oakville -
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House of Torment
The longstanding and beloved Halloween attraction is back after a year off due to the pandemic, and it's better than ever. A variety of fun activities await beyond haunted house tours: a mini escape game, the Torment Tavern, and axe-throwing complement the scary thrills.Daily through Oct. 31; Fri.-Sat., Nov. 5-13. $19.99 and up. -
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SVRA SpeedTour
See vintage race cars compete on the track and get up-close access to the vehicles and their drivers.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 5-7 -
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Wurstfest
The annual salute to sausage means plenty of oompah music, beer, and fun.Through Nov. 14. $20 at gate.New Braunfels -
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Yoga on the Lawn
Start your Friday off right with a peaceful yoga session on the beautiful museum grounds.Fridays, 9-10am
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"Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"
Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022Museum Fine Arts, Houston -
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Austin FC Pub Club
If you can't be at the game, the next best thing is watching it at one of Austin FC's bar partners. Check out the list to find one near you.OngoingVarious locations -
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Austin Veteran Arts Festival
A completely virtual event this year on their ROKU channel: Veteran’s Arts & Wellness Network. The two-hour opening special (Oct. 16, 6pm) will preview this year's featured veteran art, and daily exhibitions include bands, comedians, plays, fine arts, and much more, running through Nov. 14.Oct. 16-Nov. 14. Free.Virtual -
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Bat City Scaregrounds
This fully immersive, 15-acre entertainment complex dedicated to all things Halloween and horror offers not only three terrifying haunted houses, but also Vegas-style stage performances, live music, festive concessions, and more.Weekends, Oct. 1-Nov. 6. $25-45. -
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Breath, Body, Build
a class that incorporates tuning into the breath and body to build strength, endurance, and flexibility.Fridays, 11am. $22. -
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Bulls in the Ballpark
Rodeo Austin partners with Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment to present two nights of some of the toughest bull riders facing off against the rowdiest bulls in a PRCA Division 1 Xtreme Bull Riding.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 5-6. $30 and up. -
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Crystal Alchemy Sound Healing
Reduce anxiety and increase focus and creativity with meditation and sound.Fridays, 7pm. $22. -
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Day of the Dead at MACC
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is the hub for Austin's Day of the Dead. Pick up a free sugar skull kit on Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-4pm, starting Oct. 8 (while supplies last). Create an altar or submit photos/mementos for MACC's altar by Oct. 25. Displays will be on view through Nov. 7.Oct.8-Nov. 7 -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Whataburger
Blood and platelet donors get a voucher for a free burg from Whataburger while supplies last. Appointments required; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Nov. 15We Are Blood donor centers -
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Escape the Box
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75. -
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Knit & Crochet Group
This knitting circle is open to knitters and crocheters, whether you’re just picking up yarn and needles for the first time or have been knitting for years.Fridays, 2-4pm -
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Makers Holiday MarketPlace
Handcrafted holiday, home, and gift items, as well as breakfast and lunch, will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit Onion Creek Senior Center.Sat.-Sun., Nov. 5-6, 8am-4pm. Free.420 Barton Crossing, Buda -
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No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology
Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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Plant Potential
Join UT-Austin's School of Architecture for an online conference bringing together an architect, a theorist, a scientist, an urban gardener, and an artist for an exploration of our relationship with plant life.Fri., Nov. 5, 1-4pm. Free.Virtual -
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Pumpkins for Pigs
Those pretty pumpkins that make such lovely fall displays can be repurposed as food for the porcine residents of Central Texas Pig Rescue. Donate your intact, undecorated gourds at various locations, and text 512/850-6825 if you have a big haul to give (30+).Ongoing16903 Sabertooth Dr., Round Rock; Rebel Cheese, 2200 Aldrich; Zucchini Kill Bakery, 701 E. 53rd; River City Wellness; 8708 S. Congress -
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Putt-Putt Golf Gala
Don your finest Twenties getups and join Faith in Action for a putt-putt tournament, live jazz, dinner, auction, raffle, and a costume contest.Fri., Nov. 5, 6pm. $100-1000.CenTex MiniGolf, 5020 Airport Rd., Georgetown -
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Reiki Infused Breathwork
Breathwork supports deep relaxation, reduced anxiety, as well as inspiration and energy in days following.Fridays, 5:30pm. $22. -
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Revealed: An Illustrated Bible
View 23 prints from the collection Revealed: A Storybook for Grown–Ups from Christians in the Visual Arts.Through Nov. 18. Free. -
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Roots & Wings Festival
Celebrate Arbor Day and Monarch Appreciation day with a week of fun nature-based activities.Oct. 24-Nov. 6Citywide -
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Settlement Club Garage Sale
Shop tens of thousands of unique items at bargain prices, with proceeds supporting youth in foster care.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 5-7 -
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Stronger Austin Virtual Classes
Stronger Austin offers a wide variety of free virtual fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba, and you're bound to find one that fits your schedule amongst their daily offerings.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Terlingua Chili Championships
Dueling chili cook-offs turn the Big Bend ghost town into a metropolis of fun and debauchery when the CASI International Chili Championship and the Tolbert Original Terlingua Championship Chili Cook-off come to town.Wed.-Sat., Nov. 3-6Terlingua -
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Texas State Volleyball
Vs. Little Rock. Fri., Nov. 5, 6pm. Vs. Arkansas State. Sun., Nov. 7, 11amStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The Bullock Museum: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
This powerful show, a traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores the transformative years after the Civil War and the rise of Jim Crow, centering on stories of African Americans who pursued the ideals of Reconstruction and persevered in the face of a developing legal system promoting racial inequality.Through Nov. 28 -
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Trivia With Get It Gals
"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.OngoingVarious locations -
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Vinyasa Flow
Mindful breathwork connects the mind and body creating alchemy for the whole person.Fridays, 4pm. $22. -
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Wood Reclamation
For community members wanting large logs for art projects or milling.Fri., Nov. 5, 9am-2pm. Free.John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park, 9501 FM 969 -
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Yin Integrations
Incorporates affirmations, meditation, sound therapy, and energy healing for the purpose of integration.Fridays, 10am. $22. -
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Zilker Park Vision Plan Pop-up: District 7
Speak with the project team behind the restoration and future development of Austin’s beloved park and learn more about potential design scenarios.Fri., Nov. 5, 3-6pm
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Austin LGBT Chamber Holiday Toy Drive
Austin’s queer business chamber hosts its annual drive for new (and unwrapped) toys, clothing, and shoes for local children. Donations will go to children and families enrolled in LifeWorks programs and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County programs. See here for a list of drop-off locations and suggested donations.Through Dec. 10Multiple locations -
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Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Survey
Austin Transportation Department seeks community members’ feedback on three new policy changes to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the city’s first comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan.OngoingOnline -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide