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The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!
The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.Apr. 24-May 5Long Center for the Performing Arts -
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Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pmButler Park
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November 2021 General and Special Elections Early Voting
Make a plan to get to the polls and find a polling site online or by calling 512/238-VOTE (8683). Learn about the local propositions on the ballot on the Chronicle’s elections page.Oct. 18-29.Anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign -
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2021 Texas Book Festival
A bibliophile's dream come true, the Texas Book Festival is now a hybrid nine-day event, with plenty of virtual programming and two days of in-person activities. Oct. 23-24 includes children's programming and the Texas Teen Book Festival; Oct. 25-31 features adult fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and cooking. Visit Symphony Square Oct. 30 for Lit Crawl and children's picture book authors, and find adult programming Oct. 31 at Central Library. Get more details online, and go wild – it's all free!Oct. 23-31. Free.Online and at Symphony Square (1111 Red River) and Central Library (710 W. Cesar Chavez) -
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Austin Chronicle Costume & Yard Art Contest
Participants can enter their most creatively spooky getups or home displays by sending hi-res photos to halloween@austinchronicle.com. The grand prize is a pair of tickets to Austin FC's last home game on Nov. 3 and the winner will be featured in the Halloween issue of the Chronicle, on stands Oct. 29. Runners-up and honorable mentions will also be eligible for special prizes.Through Oct. 25 -
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Austin Pulling for Pets: Haul-oween
Teams of animal-loving ghouls and goblins gather to pull Emancipet's mobile clinic over 20 feet in the fastest time. Awards will go out to best costumes and top fundraisers as well. Plus: drag queen performances, warm-up games by Austin Yard Games, music by Boyfriend ATX, crafts for kiddos, and more, then an afterparty at Ani's Day & Night with more Halloween fun.Register a pull team by Oct. 18; free event is Sun., Oct. 24, 11am -
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Emancipet's Party for Pets
The official afterparty of Pulling for Pets will feature Lucky Dog tarot, a pet costume contest, drinks and treats, tunes from Boyfriend ATX, and a special surprise from Extragrams, all to raise some funds for affordable vet care.Sun., Oct. 24, 1:30-3:30pm -
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Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix
The race weekend is packed with pulse-pounding racing action featuring the world's fastest drivers, can't-miss musical performances by global superstars Twenty One Pilots and Billy Joel, thrilling amusement rides, exquisite local cuisine, and more. Few one-day tickets remain, but you can catch the action on ESPN.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 22-24 -
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Gem Capers 2021
A gem and mineral show where vendors and exhibitors will display jewelry, beads, fossils, gems, crystals, and more. Plus, there's a silent auction; demos on faceting, cabbing, and wire-wrapping; door prizes, and lots more.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 22-24 -
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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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Jo's Coffee Fourth Annual Ugly Dog Contest
Things are about to get ugly in an adorable way. Submit pics online of your adorabugly doggo, and voting takes place all week at Jo's Coffee Downtown and on Red River. See the finalists strut their stuff on Sunday at 12:30, and winners will be announced at 1pm. Submission and voting fees go to the Austin Humane Society.Voting: Oct. 24-30; finalist face-off: Oct. 31, 12:30pm. $10. -
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Spooks & Stilettos
Doc's Drag-In Theatre Presents: Nadine Hughes hosts a spooky drag show and costume contest just in time for Halloween. After the show, watch back-to-back screenings of Hocus Pocus and Death Becomes Her.Sun., Oct. 24, 7:30-11pm. $20. -
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The Little Gay Shop of Horrors
Get in the spirit and trick or treat yo'self to something fun from the 30+ local vendors and makers, plus drag performances, crafts for kids, and free coffee from Stay While Coffee and Oatly.Sun., Oct. 24, 11am-4pm. Free. -
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Violet Crown Oktoberfest
Violet Crown Community Works takes the kegs and lederhosen to the park this year, with lots of live polka music, sausage wraps, free beer, activities, and a ribbon-cutting with Council Member Leslie Pool unveiling the new playscape funded by past Oktoberfests.Sun., Oct. 24, 2-6pm. Free. -
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Viva la Vida Fest
Check out a multitude of online offerings to celebrate Day of the Dead, including recipes, virtual exhibits, activity guides, and more. In-person events include parade art displays, an augmented ofrenda mural, a store, free papel picado art kits for kids, and free pan de muerto while supplies last.Virtual launch: Oct. 22; in-person event: Oct. 30, 10am-5pmVirtual and at Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress -
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Yoga in the Yard
Black Swan Yoga presents an outdoor class and collects donations youth STEM education nonprofit Girlstart. Plus, enjoy JuneShine hard kombucha, Fowl Mouth brunch, and live music afterward.Sundays, 10am. $10 suggested donation.
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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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AHS Paws and Pours
Grab a passport and find your purr-fect pour as you taste your way around town at participating venues offering wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials with proceeds going to Austin Humane Society.Oct. 1-31. $40.Multiple locations -
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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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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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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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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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Día de los Muertos Altar Boxes Workshop
Indigenous folk artist and teacher Camille will instruct on how to make an ofrenda to take home.Sun., Oct. 24, 2-4pm. $10. -
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Día de los Muertos Cacao Ceremony
Bring photos and mementos of loved ones you'd like to honor to add to the ofrenda, and enter a state of relaxation and healing through the cacao ceremony.Sun., Oct. 24, 2pm. $15-40 donation.Flow Yoga Westgate, 4477 S. Lamar -
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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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Grounded by Fareground: Free Yoga
Free yoga with mats, towels, and water provided every Sunday, enhanced by a sound bath every other week.Sundays. Through Dec. 12. Free. -
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Halloween by Design Online Challenge
Submit photos of your best Halloween decor for the chance to win prizes and raise funds for HBD’s beneficiaries, the Shade Project and To Cure a Rose Foundation.Oct. 1-31. $10 donation to enter; $1 to vote.Virtual -
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Hypno-Energy & Sound Healing
A Zen, joyful, and relaxing class with varying focus topics each week.Sundays, 6pm. $22. -
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Make a Bumbass Class
In a fun and educational course for kids and kids at heart, students will make a 19th century folk instrument that features a simple large-stringed fiddle.Second & fourth Sundays through October, 10am-noon. $75. -
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Mindful Market At Colton House
Start your Sunday with tranquil meditation and a sound bath from Yoga Girl on the rooftop, then shop local vendors in the penthouse. Plus, a scavenger hunt in the hotel could win you a free night's stay.Sun., Oct. 24, 11am-3pm. Free.Colton House, 2510 S. Congress -
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Muertos Fest
Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair includes a multi-stage lineup of live bands, dance, and poetry, and the largest open altar exhibition in San Antonio. Plus, an arts market, workshops, children's activities, and lots more.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 23-24. Free.San Antonio -
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Natural Bridge Caverns Fall Fun
Free activities abound all October long, including a hay maze, entertainment, yard games, and more. On Halloween weekend there'll be animal shows, trick-or-treating, and face painting.Weekends in October. Free. -
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NFL at the Cavalier
The Cavalier is your fave non-sports bar to watch sports. There's plenty of TVs, it's dog-friendly, parking is free, and there's $5 frozens and burgs during the game.Thursdays & Sundays. Free. -
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Oktoberfest on the Prairie
Free beer, brats, and music to celebrate the nearby community of Rosansky's settlement by German immigrants.Sun., Oct. 24, 2-8pm. Free.Snake Prairie -
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Phantom Fest
Austin's first Halloween fest celebrates all things spooky with a goal of raising $10,000 for Austin Pets Alive! Get all the details on costume contests, movie parties, and more on their website or Facebook page.Oct. 15-31Various locations -
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Pop-Up Market & Open Mic
An artisan market jam-packed with local vendors, plus an open mic and delish food & drinks from Cherrywood.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 23-24. Free. -
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Pumpkin Nights
A half-mile walking trail lined with displays dedicated to the glorious gourd, including giant jack-o'-lanterns, the world’s largest pumpkin guitar, a flying 40-foot handmade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, and more fantastic surprises built by artists using over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins.Through Oct. 31; closed Tuesdays -
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Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins? Pickle ball? Putt-putt? Dreamland offers all things Halloween, all things fun. Buy a pumpkin and get 50% off mini golf. Stay tuned for news about more spooky games, food, and drinks.Oct. 1-31 -
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Riverbat Paddle Battle
This kayak race on Lady Bird Lake supports the Austin Community College Foundation, and due to COVID-19 has shifted to a virtual format for everyone's health and safety. This means you can paddle at your own pace and time it yourself, then submit your time by Oct. 25 for a chance to win a prize pack. There are three course options: 1-mile novice, 2-mile intermediate, and a 500-yard for kids. Registration for the race gets you a rowing pass valid for six months, a T-shirt, and a swag bag, and it benefits ACC.Sept. 25-Oct. 25. $25-45. -
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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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Shop the Block
Visit an entire block of vendors and enjoy live music.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 9-10 & 23-24, noon-4pm. Free.615 Congress -
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Southwestern University Men's Soccer
Vs. Austin College. Fri., Oct. 22, 7:30pm. Vs. Dallas. Sun., Oct. 24, 2:30pm -
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Southwestern University Women's Soccer
Vs. Austin College. Fri., Oct. 22, 5pm. Vs. Dallas. Sun., Oct. 24, noon -
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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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Susan G. Komen Central Texas More Than Pink Walk
The signature fundraising event for the world's leading breast cancer org includes virtual and in-person options.Sun., Oct. 24, 8am -
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Texas Clay Festival
More than 80 potters and clay artists come together to show their latest work just in time for Christmas: shopping.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 23-24Gruene -
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Texas Renaissance Festival
Look for themed weekends throughout the festival’s eight-week run as the party includes new shows and games.Sat. & Sun., through Nov. 28Todd Mission -
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The Front Market Holiday Guide: Release Weekend
Your one-stop digital shop to find local creatives, places, and spaces to support, including over 150 women and LGBTQ+ creators and small businesses, so you can think outside the "big box" this holiday season.Goes live Oct. 23. Free.Online -
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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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University of Texas Soccer
Vs. West Virginia. Thu., Oct. 21, 7pm. Vs. Oklahoma State. Sun., Oct. 24, 1pm -
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Zilker Park Vision Plan Pop-up: District 1
Speak with the project team behind the restoration and future development of Austin’s beloved park and learn more about potential design scenarios.Sun., Oct. 24, 10am-1pm -
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Zombies: Silent Death
First-person shooter games come to life on five acres of tactical battle terrain, and for Halloween they're adding zombies to the mix.Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 8-31. $35.Battleground Ranch, 15112 Fagerquist Rd., Del Valle
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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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Ford Build to Connect
This multiday outdoor event includes displays of Ford’s all-electric F-150 Lightning truck and Mustang Mach-E SUV models.Oct. 15-24. Mon.-Fri., noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 9am-8pm. Free. -
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TPWD Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant
TPWD’s CO-OP grants provide funding to tax-exempt organizations for programming that engages under-served populations in TPWD mission-oriented outdoor recreation, conservation, and environmental education activities.Deadline: Nov. 1Online -
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Transportation Criteria Manual Update
The TCM defines the rules, requirements, and technical guidelines for building mobility infrastructure in Austin. The city’s Transportation Department has worked to update the manual over the past two years; the current draft of the revised TCM is available for public review now through Nov. 1.Deadline: Nov. 1Online
