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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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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring
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House of Torment
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.Oct. 3-6, 9-31; Nov. 1-2. $20+. -
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Sacred Springs Powwow
Native drums, dancers, music, food, arts & crafts, performances, lectures, film screenings, and more are featured at the largest two-day Native American cultural celebration in Texas.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 19-20. One-day pass, $7-8; weekend pass, $12.50; ages 12 & under, free. -
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AIA Austin Homes Tour
Tour 12 homes that showcase collaboration between homeowner and architect in the overall design and creative use of materials.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 19-20, 10am-6pm. $45-75.Various locations -
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Cars & Coffee Austin
Fam- and dog-friendly event where attendees can enjoy coffee and concessions while browsing cool cars. Portion of proceeds benefit Friends of Austin Animal Shelter.Sun., Oct. 20, 8am. Free to attend; $5 to enter car show. -
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Day of Action: Get Out the Vote
Join the Blue Action Dems for a weekend effort to reach Democratic voters in the Travis County area regarding the Nov. 5 election. Location at sign up.Oct. 19-20. Sat., 9:30am-12:30pm; Sun., 1-4pm -
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Passport to the World
Austin Sister Cities International hosts an afternoon of exploring Austin's rich international community through live performances, interactive games & crafts, food vendors, international snacks, speakers, and so much more!Sun., Oct. 20, 1-4pm. Free.
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5th Annual Multi-Vendor Vintage Costume Yard Sale
Coco Coquette said it best: It’s time to start “casting your costume spells” for the season of the witch! Newly made, slightly used, vintage pieces that really one-up those bagged costumes.Sun., Oct. 20, noon-6pm -
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Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Cereal Party: This is one of the best of all the Abbott and Costello features. The pair meets up not only with Frankenstein, but also the Wolfman, Count Dracula, and the Invisible Man for a giddy blend of horror and comedy.Sun., Oct. 20, 11am -
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Acro & Ales
Join Empowered Acro for an hourlong beginner-friendly acroyoga class, then stick around for a brew with your fellow acroyogis.Third Sunday of every month, 11am-12:30pm and Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8pm. Through Dec. 17. $18. -
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Addams Family Values (1993)
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Austin AF: Meet Your Maker(s) Pop-up
Sip free cocktail, beer, and wine samples from local vendors while shopping over 60 national brands slinging clothing, home goods, and more.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 19-20, 11am-6pm. $5-15. -
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Austin AF: Meet Your Maker(s) Pop-up
Sip free cocktail, beer, and wine samples from local vendors while shopping over 60 national brands slinging clothing, home goods, and more.Sat.-Sun., May 19-20, 11am-6pm. $5-15. -
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Austin Bulldog Rescue's Wrinkle Monster Mash Fundraiser
Adoptable pups, alums, and ABR's very own diaper babies will be in attendance at ABR's Halloween fundraiser. Plus a dog costume contest!Sun., Oct. 20, 2-5pm -
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Austin Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
Free and open to the public, this fair connects students with colleges and universities offering majors in music, theatre, art, dance, and other related disciplines.Sun., Oct. 20, 1-3pm. Free.UFCU Alumni Gym, St. Edward’s University campus, 3001 S. Congress -
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Austin String Band Festival
Join Austin Friends of Traditional Music for jamming, workshops, camping, stage shows, dancing, and all around good times.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 18-20. $25-50. -
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Bears & Bedtime Toy Drive
Stop by your nearest Mattress Firm to donate new, unwrapped teddy bears, stuffed animals, and other bedtime toys for foster youth in the Austin community.Through Dec. 16Austin-area Mattress Firm stores -
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Beetlejuice (1988)
Flashback Cinema: A couple of mild-mannered ghosts call upon the obnoxious demon Betelguese to help them reinhabit their house from the new (and living) tenants.Sun., Oct. 20, 1pm, 6pm -
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Bethany Lutheran Pumpkin Patch
'Tis the season to take a stroll through the pumpkin patch. Leave time to explore the photo ops and other fam-friendly activities.Oct. 11-31. Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., 9am-6pm -
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Better Off Bowling
This is a social bowling league for twenty/thirtysomethings. In addition to bowling, teams can enjoy trivia and bar games.Wednesday evenings: Oct. 2-Nov. 6, start time varies; Sunday afternoons: Oct. 6-Nov. 10, start time varies. $69.High 5 Anderson Lane, 2700 W. Anderson #101 -
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BMX Safety Youth Program Fall Enrollment
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.Various locations -
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Brushes With Cancer
Brushes With Cancer matches artists with those "touched by cancer to create unique pieces of artwork reflective of their journey." Tonight is the program's art exhibit and gala.Sun., Oct. 20, 4-8pm. $50-85. -
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Buda Art Brawl
Groove to the Latin-psych and cumbia sounds of Money Chicha and sip a special-release Two Wheel Brewing Co. beer while eight artists go head to head to outpaint their opponents during this high-speed, all-out, paint brawl sponsored by Ampersand Art Supply!Sun., Oct. 20, 5-8pm. $10-15; ages 18 & under, free.Two Wheel Brewing Company, 535 S. Loop 4, Buda -
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Burn & Brunch in 2ND Street District
Sign up for RIDE Indoor Cycling class (9:30, 10:30, or 11:30am, both Sat. & Sun.) and snag a free mimosa plus a discount on one brunch item at Taverna Pizzeria and Risotteria.Oct. 19-20. Saturday, 9:20am-3pm; Sunday, 9:30am-4pm -
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Capital Metro Open House: Project Connect + MetroRapid Corridors
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 -
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Catrina Gala Dinner
This is an annual benefit recognizing Mexic-Arte Museum’s present accomplishments in visual arts and culture while simultaneously honoring the past.Sun., Oct. 20, 5:30-9pm. $350. -
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Celebrating 10 Years at HOPE Farmers Market
HOPE Farmers Market celebrates turning 10 with special events through October. Today features a group that performs West African drumming.Sun., Oct. 20, 11am-3pm. Free.HOPE Farmers Market, 412 Comal -
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Cuero Celebrates Warhol
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.Oct. 11-Nov. 17Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, Cuero -
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Dancing Away Detention
A night of music, fun, and solidarity as Grassroots Leadership raises money for its Community Bond Fund. All proceeds go toward Grassroots Leadership's efforts to free the women currently detained at T. Don Hutto, the only all-women's detention camp in the country for asylum-seekers.Sun., Oct. 20, 6pm. $15-20. -
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Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
More than 40 songwriters from four countries and five states will perform their compositions on six stages over three days. All of the showcases are free and a complimentary shuttle service will run between venues.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 18-20. Free.Dripping Springs -
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Eastside Community Cleanup
Fitppl is teaming up with Native Hostel and Bumble to host a community cleanup on the Eastside, followed by a happy hour.Sun., Oct. 20, 10am-1pm. Free. -
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Fall Fest at Sweet Berry Farm
Get down to the farm for deals on PYOP (Pick Your Own Pumpkin), hayrides, a corn maze, pig races, and more.Sept. 21-Nov. 3. Sat.-Sun., 9am-6pm; Wed.-Fri., 2-7pm. $16; ages under 2, free. -
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Fandango del Día de los Muertos
Bring your jaranas and acoustic instruments to the MACC's fandango, featuring a special performance by Ballet Folklórico de Austin and more celebrations.Sun., Oct. 20, 4-7pm. $10 suggested donation. -
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Fashion for Good
Fashion for Good spotlights emerging and established brands that focus on sustainability, ethics, and giving back. The weeklong event culminates in nine charities featured in an inclusive runway show.Oct. 19-26. Badges, $115-475.Various locations -
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Foundations of Everyday Leadership
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.Offered Mon., Sept. 30-Fri., Nov. 15. $35.Online -
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Gem Capers
The theme is Canadian minerals at this year's gem & mineral show featuring jewelry, beads, crystals, fossils, spheres, and other rocks. There's also a silent auction, demos, and door prizes.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 18-20. Adults, $8; seniors & military service members, $7; ages 13-18, $2; ages 12 & under, free. -
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Guaranteed To: Change the Way
GTW hosts an interactive event for women to "enhance and embrace their understanding of the importance of mental health through meaningful conversation and intentional movement."Sun., Oct. 20, 9-11:30am. Members, free-$10; nonmembers, $20. -
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Kids' Book Drive
Zilker Brewing Co. celebrates National Book Month with a book drive benefiting early literacy nonprofit BookSpring. Bring gently used kids' books to swap for something new or to donate.Sun., Oct. 20, 10am-2pm. Free. -
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Let’s Roam’s Austin Ghost Hunt
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.Oct. 1-31. $11.1006 Colorado -
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Livestrong Challenge
Cyclists ride out of Downtown – choosing between 20-, 45-, 65-, and 100-mile routes through the Hill Country – and return for a post-race festival. The ride benefits Livestrong Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at UT-Austin.Sun., Oct. 20, 7:30am. $50-125. -
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Lumber Society Camp Out
A weekend of fun, knowledge, and a place to hone your survival skills with Buzz Mill's Lumber Society. Expect an outdoor panic room, fire building, and more activities.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 18-20Spicewood -
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Melanated Book Drive
Community Advocacy & Healing Project hosts their annual POC book drive for the holidays so donate or offer your volunteer services when it comes time to distribute.: Community members are also invited to attend check-ins at the Carver Museum (1161 Angelina), on Thu., Nov. 21 and Mon., Nov. 25, 6:30-8:30pm.Drop off: Monday Friday, Oct. 17-Dec. 4, 9am-3pmMission Capital, 8303 N. Mopac Expy -
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Mohawk Makers Market
Shop handcrafted and vintage wares at this all-ages event.Sun., Oct. 20, noon-6pm. Free. -
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Monthly Birding & Nature Hike
Hill Country Conservancy hosts a monthly hike to get you outside and looking at birds!Third Sunday of every month, 8-10:30am. Through Nov. 16. $5.Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve, 4615 Bunny Run (near Hwy. 360 & Pennybacker Bridge) -
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Pioneer Pumpkin Patch
Pick a patch of Pioneer pumpkins (now say it five times fast).Through Oct. 31. Daily, 10am-4pm -
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Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park
Romp around some spooky woods at one of the largest Halloween attractions in the state. Sitting on 20 acres, the campus includes four haunted houses, along with a cafe, beers on tap, space for live music, vendors, fortune tellers, a witches' bonfire, and more.Sept. 27-Nov. 2. Fridays-Sundays (and Oct. 30-31). $6+.149 Split Rail Ln., Smithville -
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Social Justice Activist Meditation
A community-centered meditation for empathic change makers with Amira Glickman, Chanelle Glover, Alec Brownridge, Chris Isom, and Jacob Fischer. Email to reserve a spot.First & third Sundays, 10-11:45am.. $15 suggested donation. -
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Southwestern University Men's Soccer
Vs. Trinity: Fri., Oct. 18, 8pm. Vs. Schreiner: Sun., Oct. 20, 2pm -
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Southwestern University Women's Soccer
Vs. Trinity: Fri., Oct. 18, 6pm. Vs. Schreiner: Sun., Oct. 20, noon -
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State Fair of Texas
The biggest show in Texas presents 24 days of fried food, midway rides, stock shows, and fun like no other event.Sept. 27-Oct. 20. Fri.-Sun.Dallas -
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Stretch Soundscapes
"Silent disco" meets a 60-minute yoga class.Sun., Oct. 20, 10:30am-noon. $25.ARRIVE East Austin, 1813 E. Sixth -
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Sunday Market
Final Sunday Market of the year, featuring 25+ makers, small businesses, vintage curators, artists, and bakers.Sun., Oct. 20, noon-4pm. Free. -
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Swan Songs Serenade
Swan Songs, a local nonprofit that fulfills musical last wishes for folks with a terminal illness or nearing the end of life, hosts its annual fundraiser featuring dinner, live & silent auctions, and a performance by blues singer and Austin City Limits Hall of Fame 2018 inductee Marcia Ball.Sun., Oct. 20, 6-10pm. $150. -
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Texas Renaissance Festival & Campgrounds
200 acres, 400 merchants, 3,000 performers, and all the turkey legs you can stomach.Weekends in Oct. & Nov.. $24+.21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission -
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Texas State Women's Golf
Jim West Challenge.Sun.-Mon., Oct. 20-21Kissing Tree Golf Club, 201 Kissing Tree Ln., San Marcos -
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The Austin Flea at Radio Coffee & Beer
Shop local handmade items and vintage wares, including jewelry, bath & body products, artwork, and more.Sun., Oct. 20, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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The Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas
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.Oct. 11-20. $15.Central Texas area -
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The Riveter Austin Wellness Summit
The event is all about empowering you to live your healthiest and most fulfilling life, both personally and professionally. Discussions on mental health, career balance, sex & body positivity, and more wellness topics.Sun., Oct. 20, 9am-5pm. $25 GA; $50 VIP.The Riveter, 1145 W. Fifth -
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We Are Blood: New Shirt on the Block for Double Donors
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.Sept. 1-Nov. 30. Free.Austin-area We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Zumba Pink Party
Wear pink and shake it up in support of Susan G. Komen and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Sun., Oct. 20, 10:30am-noon. $10.
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
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.Ongoing. $50.
