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Adoptober Fest
Adorable adoptable pets will strut their stuff on the runway for a Halloween costume show, and if you like what you see there'll be a meet & greet after the show. A variety of vendors will be on hand as well.Sat., Oct. 15, 11am-2pm -
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Texas Rollergirls: Haunted Roller Derby
A haunted bout of Witches vs. Ghosts: who is spookiest of them all? Knetx puts on a halftime show, and costumes are highly encouraged.Sat., Oct. 15. $5-15; kids 5 and under, free. -
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Texas Stars
The hockey team opens the season with two home games against the Colorado Eagles.Fri.-Sat., Oct. 14-15, 7pm
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"Tangible/Nothing"
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.Through July 30, 2023Ruby City, San Antonio -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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A Creative Community Meetup
Women and LGBTQ+ creatives, leaders, and founders of all kinds are welcome for coffee, conversation, and community.Sat., Oct. 15. $10 minimum donation for nonmembers.Future Front HQ, 916 Springdale Rd -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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AISD Talent Show
See the winners of Austin ISD's "Proud to be Hispanic. Join the Fiesta!" talent contest, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with music, performances and awards.Sat., Oct. 15, 2:30pm -
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Austin Ballroom Dance
Get a free mini lesson at 7:30pm then hit the dance floor at 8.First & third Saturdays. $7, members; $10, guests. -
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Austin City Limits Music Festival
Three days of live music on several stages, all of Austin's fave foods, and lots of fun activities around the park make for an exhausting but exhilarating and unforgettable experience. Single-day and full-weekend passes are available, now with a layaway option. Read more as the fest approaches at austinchronicle.com/music.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 7-9 & 14-16 -
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Austin Flea
Two chances to catch the market this weekend: Saturday at Hi Sign (noon-5pm) and Sunday at Radio (10am-4pm).Sat., Oct. 15Hi Sign Brewing, 730 Shady; Radio Coffee & Beer, 4204 Menchaca -
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Austin RV Super Sale
Come out for the RVs that are priced to move, stay for the live music and food trucks.Oct. 14-16. Free admission. -
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Austin String Band Festival
A weekend of music, camping, jamming, dancing, and friends at a family-friendly fest.Oct. 14-16. $15-50; kids under 16, free; camping for add'l fee. -
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch, and Corn Maze
Get in the fall spirit with BHF's dozens of fam-friendly activities, including their "Mazed and Confused" corn maze.Oct. 1-Nov. 6. Saturdays, 10am-6pm; Sundays & Indigenous Peoples Day, 10am-5pm -
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Bat City Scaregrounds
Haunted houses, live music, Vegas-style performances, seasonal food, and more over 15 scary acres. We've got our eye on "Gay Satan's Sideshow From Hell."Oct. 27-31Bat City Scaregrounds, 14101 South Turnersville Road, Buda -
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Best Night Ever
An all-ages dance party with tunes from Taylor Swift, One Direction, Olivia Rodrigo, and the like.Sat., Oct. 15, 9pm. $15. -
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Breastfeeding Support Group
Join in to discuss nursing and child development with a certified lactation consultant. Call 512/509-6455 to register.Third Saturdays, 11am. Free.Virtual -
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Buddy Block Walk With Blue Action Democrats
Join in to walk with a voter registrar to gather registrations in apartment complexes.Weekends through Nov. 6. Sat., 10am-noon; Sun., 3-5pm4200 Avenue F -
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Cavern Fall Fest
Just a short jaunt from town, this family-friendly fest features a host of free activities, including a mini hay maze, live music, seasonal menu items, and a free AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up maze ticket to those in costume. On Halloween weekend, the Cavern Crew hosts trick or treating in the Discovery Village area, 3-5pm.Sat.-Sun. in October, 10am-5pm -
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Celis Brewery Fundraiser for Ukraine
Join Celis for a day of Ukrainian food, art, music, and activities for kids and grownups. A specially brewed golden ale called Liberty Ukraine will be on tap, with proceeds going to the Liberty Ukraine Foundation.Sat., Oct. 15, 1-8pm. Free. -
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Chalk Festival
Watch as more than 55 artists paint the street while you enjoy the music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 15-16. Free.Kerrville -
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Concordia University Texas Fall Fiesta
At the culmination of Hispanic Heritage Month, Concordia welcomes the community for mariachi music, a trunk-or-treat, face painting, nature tours, a CU volleyball game, and more. Look for it outside the new Regents residence hall.Sat., Oct. 15, 11:30am-3pm. Free. -
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Crowe's Nest Farm Fall Fest
Celebrate the season with live music, a pumpkin patch, and over 250 wild and farm animals. See owl and hawk shows, visit a menagerie of magnificent mammals, enjoy hayrides, garden tours, and so much more.Through Oct. 30. Sat.-Sun., 10am-5pm. $5-15. -
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Donate Blood, Get a Burger
No tricks, just treats from Whataburger as a bonus when you donate blood through the end of the month.Oct. 15-31We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
A family-friendly, kid-focused event on a beautifully shaded farmstead, with tons of activities beyond the pumpkin patch: live music, art, games, a hay maze, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. A portion of proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pound House Foundation.Through Oct. 31, 10am-7pm (closed Tuesdays). $5 weekdays; $10 weekends.Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, 419 Founders Park Rd., Dripping Springs -
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Enchanted Waffle Pop-up
After a 2.5-year hiatus, the plant-based and gluten-free waffle purveyors excitedly relaunch with a soft opening over two weekends.Oct. 7-9 & 14-16 -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with an event billed as "an escape room, but outdoors, with time travel." Guests will explore an iconic neighborhood, solve puzzles, and take memorable photos. Book online or call 512/633-9356.Saturdays, 11am. $35/person; $15/person 10 and under.South Congress/East Austin -
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Fierce Whiskers Pumpkin Patch
Visit the distillery Friday evenings for Halloween movie screenings, and pick a pumpkin from the patch all month.Oct. 7-31. Thu.-Fri., 4-10pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Free. -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit
More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023Houston -
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Grown Folks Step 'n' Roll
An adult roller skating and dance party, with glow-in-the-dark bowling too. BYOB.Every other Saturday, 9pm. $5-10. -
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HerStory X LoveShackFancy Pop-Up
Sip and shop with exclusive hats from Corazon Playero, with a chance to custom embroider or handpaint your headwear.Oct. 13-15LoveShackFancy, 1011 S. Congress, Bldg. 1 #160 -
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House of Torment
The ultimate haunted house with three new themes featuring elaborate sets, iconic characters, towering animatronic monsters, and terrifying scenarios.Through Nov. 5. Open daily Oct. 12-31 and select weekend days otherwise -
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Knights of Columbus Bestfest
There’ll be plenty of games, polka music, craft beer, and all-you-can-eat premium sausage.Sat., Oct. 15, 11am-11pm. $15.Fredericksburg -
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Latinitas Career Fair
LULAC and Latinitas want to connect you to top employers and recruiters to explore high-growth career opportunities in tech, corporate, nonprofit, and government sectors.Sat., Oct. 15, 11am-2pmVesper, 3106 E. 14th 1/2 -
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Love Creek Pumpkin Patch
There’s lots to do at this fair in the country from selecting a pumpkin to orchard tours, farm animals, games, hayrides, and a hay maze.Oct. 8-30, Sat.-Mon.. $8.Medina -
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Maria and the Mouse Deer
The first ballet in the Fables of the World series takes audiences on an Earth-saving adventure with fun animal friends and stories set to Philippine folk music.Oct. 15-16 & 22-23. Sat.-Sun., 2 & 4:30pm. $20.Ballet Austin's AustinVentures StudioTheater, 501 W. Third -
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Meanwhile Brewing's Second Anniversary Party
The stellar South Austin brewery celebrates two years with four days of fun, with live music, limited beer releases, special menu items at the food trucks, and activities.Thu.-Sun., Oct. 13-16. Free. -
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Microgreens: Your Own Personal Indoor Farm
Learn how to cultivate fast-growing, nutrient-dense leafy greens with ease anywhere so you'll always have a fresh salad at the ready.Sat., Oct. 15, noon. Free, but RSVP. -
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Monkeypox Resources
Monkeypox is still on the scene, and Austin Public Health has expanded the availability of vaccines; check your eligibility via a survey with Wellness Equity Alliance via the link below. If you have symptoms, see your health care provider for testing. If you do not have a provider, call APH at 512/972-5560.Ongoing -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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Open House at the Meyer Observatory
Following a short program, visitors will be treated to a tour of the Turner Research Station, and if weather permits, view the heavens through portable telescopes and the 24-inch Meyer telescope.Sat., Oct. 15, 7-10pmClifton -
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Paws & Pours for AHS
If you'll be out and about in October and you love animals, here's a chance to maximize your fun and support Austin Humane Society. Simply buy a passport and all month you'll get free glasses of wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials at more than two dozen spots, along with a beverage and koozie from Mighty Swell. Buy online or at a kickoff party at Hank's (5811 Berkman, Oct. 4, 4-6pm); Easy Tiger (1501 E. Seventh, Oct. 5, 5-7pm); or Jo's Coffee (1000 E. 41st, Oct. 7, 9-11am).Oct. 1-31. Passes available after Sept. 22. $40.Multiple locations -
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Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout
A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28. -
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Platelet Donors Urgently Needed
A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Nov. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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POP: A Community Celebration
Join Top Drawer, a nonprofit benefiting Project Transitions, to celebrate and reveal a mural designed by local artist Laree, plus a market full of local makers from Eastside Pop Up.Sat., Oct. 15, 11am-4pm -
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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 22-Oct. 30. Mon., Wed. & Thu., 6-11pm; Fri.-Sun., 6-11:30pm. $14-26; kids under 3, free. -
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Republic Square Park Yoga
Take in the lovely views of Downtown and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at free classes from Swift Fit.Saturdays through Dec. 17, 11am -
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Seed Gathering
Join a monthly gathering to learn about and help organize the library's seed collection, with volunteers getting first dibs on seeds. This month also features a presentation on butterfly life cycles, migration, and conservation.Sat., Oct. 15, noon-2:30pm. Free. -
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Showcase of Diversity
The library presents a five-part program for parents and children about the plants, trees, animals, insects, rocks, minerals, and native food of Austin.Third Saturdays through Jan. 21, 10am-noon. Free. -
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St. Paul Fall Festival
A fam-friendly fest with tons of live bands, fair food, drinks, rides, games, raffles, and more.Oct. 14-15. Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., 1-10pm. Free.St. Paul Catholic Church, 10000 David Moore Dr. -
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Texas Arts and Music Festival
Walk the streets of downtown to see the artists’ work, listen to the music, and sample the food trucks.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 15-16Brenham -
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Texas Pumpkin Fest
Tons of fall family fun beyond the patch: a Ferris wheel, "Tent of Terror," games, train rides, axe-throwing, and lots more. Attractions are limited Tue.-Thu., but it's free for all on Tuesdays, only $5 Wed.-Thu., and on Wednesdays is free for military, veterans, and first responders.Oct. 8-30. Tue.-Sun., 10am-7pm. $5-10.8760 FM 2243, Leander -
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Texas Renaissance Festival
With 55 acres of shows, shops, food, and fun, this is the largest Renaissance festival in the country and the biggest weekend party in Texas.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 8-Nov. 27Todd Mission -
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Texas State Volleyball
Vs. Southern Miss.Sat., Oct. 15, 5pmStrahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The Austin Chronicle Halloween Costume & Home Display Contest
Dressing up this Halloween? Going all out decorating your digs? Send us pics of your spookiest, scariest, most outrageous costumes and home displays for a chance to win a prize pack curated by Culture Editor Richard Whittaker. Winners will be featured in the Oct. 28 issue.Through Oct. 25 -
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The Austin Séance
A re-creation of an old-time, Victorian-era séance starting with a brief lecture on the history of American séances, followed by relaxation exercises and the ritual to connect with the spirits of those in the afterlife.Sat., Oct. 15, 6:30 & 9:30pm. $40.Minx + Muse, 605-B W. 37th -
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UTOPiAfest
A family-friendly music fest featuring 20+ artists playing two stages, with camping, craft vendors, a silent disco, and outdoor recreational adventures like hiking, yoga, mountain biking, disc golf, and more.Oct. 14-15Burnet -
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Walk to End Alzheimer's: Williamson County
There's no fee to register, but participants are encouraged to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association to support and advance research for prevention, treatment, and a cure.Sat., Oct. 15, 8am. Free. -
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Youth Poetry Contest
Orpheus Academy of Music invites students ages 6-12 to submit poems about either making music with friends or making music to change the world, with the winning poem being used as part of an original composition to be performed live at the historic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Grand prize also includes $500 and a month of free lessons!Submissions due Nov. 1. Free.
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WIC Mobile Unit
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.Check online for current schedule. Free.Various locations