Step into your worst nightmare at this fright farm in North Austin. Known for its high production values and immersive scare tactics, this is one up from watching horror movies all month. New this year are outdoor horror screenings for those who enjoy their spine tingling in fear.
Travis County’s mental authority invites you to come learn about the work they do and apply for open positions in child and family services, crisis services, 24/7 helpline, adult services (including drug and alcohol treatment), intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical services (including nursing), learning and development, and human resources. Bring your resume. Austin Police Department will be on-site to discuss mental health work in the community.
Social Cycling Austin presents Bikin' Betties, a weekly, beginner-friendly, all-ladies bike ride that ends with drink specials and fun activities (karaoke, minigolf, outdoor movies, etc.) Along the way, bond with other two-wheelin' ladies. Join the Facebook group for ride details.
Among the lessons students will learn are personal development, BMX bicycle safety, bicycle handling and maneuvers, bicycle care and maintenance, and BMX ethics in the park.
Learn about the proposed MetroRapid corridors (they're proposing going from the two we have to seven – we say YES!) via the virtual open house, available online through Oct. 24. You can email comments during that time to the address provided.
Open house: Tue., Sept. 24, 5:30-7:30pm. Virtual open house online through Thu., Oct. 24
The town famous for the cattle herds trailing north welcomes Andy Warhol’s Cowboys and Indians series, along with art by Bob “Daddy-O” Wade, John Nieto, John Moyers, Billy Schenck, and Ira Yeager.
Join Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza to discuss the city’s revamped land development code. Thirty-minute, one-on-one appointments with staff can be scheduled online.
A four-part online training on the “head to heart” of everyday leadership, individual decision making, group decision making, and managing motivation. Students should expect 4-6 hours of material weekly for a total of 16-24 hours of training with one in-person session.
Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and tour the haunted sites in Downtown – think more hotels and mansions, less West Sixth bars at closing time. No reservations, no tour guides, and fun for all ages.
Calling all fiber fanatics. Across 10 days, crawlers travel to 16 Central Texas yarn stores – including two in Austin – gathering knitting, crocheting, and weaving patterns and getting their crawl passports stamped.
Kiddos will create a jack-o-lantern mosaic project, glaze a ceramic pumpkin candle holder, and learn about color mixing and perspective with a midnight pumpkin patch canvas.
Folks who donate at least twice between Sept. 1-Nov. 30 will receive a Sustaining Donor card for an exclusive T-shirt that can be redeemed at the end of November.
These grants are valued at $2,000 and available for K-12 schools and nonprofits. Find info on the grant programs plus details on the application processes and best practices at www.wholekidsfoundation.org.
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.