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Bat City Scaregrounds
Bat City Scaregrounds is a fully immersive, multi-acre entertainment complex dedicated to all things Halloween! They are open every October and host three highly detailed haunted houses, live music, Vegas-style performances, seasonal food and full 12 vendor dark market!Sept. 28 - Oct. 31Buda
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Bat City Scaregrounds
A fully immersive, multi-acre entertainment complex dedicated to all things Halloween, with three highly detailed haunted houses, live music, Vegas-style performances, seasonal food, and a dark market with 10 vendors.Sept. 29-Oct. 31. Open select Thu.-Sun. evenings and HalloweenBat City Scaregrounds, 14101 South Turnersville Rd., Buda -
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Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix
The pinnacle of motorsports returns for a weekendlong celebration of speed and sound, with can't-miss racing action, amusement rides, culinary experiences, and more, including performances from the Killers and Queen & Adam Lambert.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22 -
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Gem Capers
Austin Gem & Mineral Society hosts a gem and mineral show featuring dozens of vendors, exhibits, demos, and door prizes, with this year's theme being "Minerals of India."Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22 -
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Lila Downs Día de los Muertos
Celebrate with one of Mexico’s greatest singers, Lila Downs. Attendees are invited to come dressed in imaginative costumes and makeup, to bring remembrances of their loved ones, and share in an evening filled with emotions of love, loss, reconnection, and joy.Fri., Oct. 20, 8pm. $10+.
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2023 Legacy Business Month
Preservation Austin's inaugural Legacy Business Month is designed to encourage Austinites to celebrate and support the institutions that define so much of Austin’s culture. Pick up a passport to guide your way through 13 local businesses that have been in operation for 20 years or more, such as Peter Pan Mini-Golf, the Paramount Theatre, and Cisco’s, and show your love to some of Austin's most iconic treasures.Oct. 1-30. Free.Passports available at BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar; Zilker Taproom, 1701 E. Sixth -
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Austin International Folk Dancers
Join AIFD for an evening of dances from around the world with no experience or partner required.Fridays, 7-9:45pm. $5 (under 18, free). -
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Blue Starlite Halloween Classics Pass
Blue Starlite has a new offering for Halloween Month: Buy a pass and get access to all the spooky screenings you can handle, including Shaun of the Dead, The Craft, and of course the original Halloween.Oct. 1-25. $95.Blue Starlite Downtown & Central locations -
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Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
Highlighted by a list of esteemed local and national talent, this fest features 45 songwriters offering a wide variety of amazing songs performed “in-the-round,” Nashville-style, with stages set up as "listening rooms" at downtown venues.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22. Free.Downtown Dripping Springs -
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Fresh for Less Mobile Markets
This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you. -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.Ongoing -
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Harvest of Fall Fun
Time for some cool fun at the farm with the mazes, scarecrow village, pumpkin patch, food, and activities for all ages.Sept. 23-Nov. 5, closed Wed.Marble Falls -
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Holiday and Harvest
Offering activities for all ages at two locations, including pumpkin patches, decoration stations, hay mazes, a micro-market, build-your-own scarecrow stations, photo ops, and more.Sept. 29-Nov. 1. Free.VFW Post 8787, 500 VFW Rd.; Skaggs Dr., Bee Cave -
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House of Torment
Beyond the terrifying haunted house attractions, find escape rooms, themed bars, a zombie shooting game, and more.Open select dates Sept. 23-Nov. 42632 Ridgepoint -
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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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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover fantastical installations built using thousands of hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 21-Oct. 30. $14-26; kids 3 and under, free. -
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Santa Fe International Film Festival
SFiFF brings the year's top films to downtown Santa Fe. With special guests, film premieres, and nightly parties and receptions, the 15th annual festival will prove to be the most memorable yet!Oct. 18-22Santa Fe -
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State Fair of Texas
There’s nothing like the excitement of one of the largest fairs in the country with inventive fried foods, great music, a thrilling midway, and interesting displays.Fri., Sept. 29-Sun., Oct. 22Dallas -
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Texas State Parks Photo Contest
Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.Deadline: Nov. 27Submit online -
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Undead Decades Fashion Show & Vintage Market
Shop a vintage market curated by Eastside Pop Up (7pm) then get inspired by the fashion show (8:30pm) offering looks through the decades of vintage fashion. Come dressed in your favorite decade's fashion or Halloween looks, and enjoy a dance party by DJ Chiknbiskit after.Fri., Oct. 20, 7-11pm. Free. -
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Virtual Fitness Classes With It's Time Texas
No matter where you are, ITT has you covered with free virtual classes from cardio and kickboxing to yoga and Zumba. Check out the calendar online for the full range of options and make a date for fitness.Free.Virtual -
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Volunteer Builders Welcome at Habitat for Humanity
Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers age 18 and up in their construction program to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin, with shifts Saturdays and weekdays through December.Ongoing
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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
