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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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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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Early Voting
Cast your vote for Propositions A and B, two city-based citizen initiatives placed on the ballot by local petition drives; one Travis County prop regarding the Hotel Occupancy Tax; and 10 state constitutional amendments. For more info and our endorsements, visit austinchronicle.com/elections.Oct. 21-Nov. 1. Mon.-Sat., 7am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pmWherever you see a “Vote Here/Aquí” sign -
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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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Settlement Home Charity Garage & Estate Sale
It's the largest garage & estate sale in Texas, and there is something for everyone. Shop for vintage items, jewelry, vinyl records, antiques, furniture, art, rugs, clothing, books, electronics, sporting goods, holiday decorations, and more. All proceeds benefit the Settlement Home for Children, a nonprofit that serves children in foster care.Wed.-Sun., Oct. 30-Nov. 3
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2019 Austin Green Awards
Recognizing accomplishments in eco-friendly sustainable design and innovative use of land, building design, and more.Wed., Oct. 30, 6pm -
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
This progenitor of the series (and the teen slasher genre) still packs the same freshness and dramatic purity it demonstrated in 1984.Wed., Oct. 30, 1pm, 6pm -
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A Nightmare on Elm Street Movie Party (1984)
This progenitor of the series (and the teen slasher genre) still packs the same freshness and dramatic purity it demonstrated in 1984.Wed., Oct. 30, 7pm -
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All Hallows' Eve Party
Shop for treats, bob for apples, and dance, dance, dance. Plus tarot card readings and a costume contest.Wed., Oct. 30, 6-11pm. Free. -
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Austin Beer Run Club – Weekly Beer Run
Please arrive to Uncle Billy's by 6:30 as the run will begin precisely at 6:45. The fall/winter route is a 5k figure eight around the Long Center. An organizer will go over the route prior to the start, and route details can be found on the website. All speeds are welcome. Stick around for a post-run beer.: Free validated parking is available in the Uncle Billy's garage. Additional parking can be found on Kinney Avenue and near the Butler Shores softball fields on Toomey Road.: For ABRC events, all beer runners run at their own risk. Please use caution and exercise good judgment as ABRC is not responsible for injury or accidents.Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Community Meeting
See the latest design works for the city's bathhouse rehabilitation project with PARD and Public Works.Wed., Oct. 30, 5:30pm -
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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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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 Balance & Movement Workshop
Workshop will focus on promoting and maintaining balance, coordination, and posture through brain and muscle exercises.Oct. 30-Nov. 20. Wednesdays, 10:15-10:55am. Free.Ballet Austin, 501 West Third -
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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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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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Dare to Lead Workshop
Designed by Dr. Brené Brown, this two-day workshop focuses on developing "courage-building skills to help individuals, teams, and organizations move from armored leadership to daring leadership."Tue.-Wed., Oct. 29-30, 9am-6pm. $985. -
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Día de Los Muertos & Community Altars Exhibition
The 36th annual exhibit incorporates ofrendas, Día de Los Muertos-inspired art, a section dedicated to Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata, mojigangas from the museum’s Viva la Vida Parade & Festival, and an art installation by Yocelyn Riojas and Jerry Silguero.Through Nov. 24. $7. -
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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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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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Special Screenings
Get Out (2017)
Talking Pictures Film Series: In Peele's debut as a writer/director, entrenched and perceived racism are put under the microscope, and then spattered to the four corners of the screen. Discussion in addition to the screening.Wed., Oct. 30, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Ghost Walk Austin
Meet Downtown and take a tour of Austin's most ghoulish places while hearing tales of murder, mystery, and unrequited love.Tuesdays-Saturdays (and some Mondays), 8pm. $20; ages 10 & under, $10.242 W. Second -
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Ghostbusters Movie Party (1984)
Ghostbusters mined the comedy-horror genre way before it became the fashionably ironic and overused format it is today.Wed., Oct. 30, 7pm -
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Glossier Pop-Up
Shop the cult internet makeup brand's complete product line IRL.Through Dec. 8 (except Thanksgiving). 11am-7pmGlossier Austin, 2000 S. Congress -
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Halloween (2018)
Weeknight Cinema: Trick-or-Treat Triple Threat: The night he came home again (for the first time).Wed., Oct. 30, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Halloween Séance
Includes a brief exploration of American spiritualist history, a contemplative guided meditation and, of course, a séance.Wed., Oct. 30, 6:45-8:30pm. $20. -
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Hump Day Nooner Ride
Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.Wednesdays, 11:45am -
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Kids' Music With Amber, Johnny & Sharon
Co-create the show with scarf snowball fights, bug toss games, drumming, dancing, clapping, singing and high-fiving.Through Oct. 30. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. 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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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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National Young Women's Day of Action
Award-winning host, producer, and former nonfiction director of Panoply Kristen Meinzer offers the keynote at this gender equality luncheon.Wed., Oct. 30, 11:30am-1pm. Free.UT's Student Activity Center, 2201 Speedway -
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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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Scare-Tacular at Gingerland
Thrills and chills for the whole family: haunted hayrides, a petting zoo, a hay maze, a pumpkin patch, and a bar with kid-friendly and adult beverages.Wed., Oct. 30, 5-11pm. $30; ages 12 & under, free.Gingerland, 15709 Richards Dr., Del Valle -
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Scenic Texas Brews and Views
Hosted by Scenic Texas, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our state’s visual environment, the evening includes bites & bevs, an awards ceremony, and more.Wed., Oct. 30, 5:30-9:30pm. Free (donations welcome). -
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Speedway on Domain Blvd.
At this XR Avatar Station activation, participants select CGI scenes that will place them in a virtual Formula 1 racetrack.Through Nov. 3. Daily, 11am-7pm. Free. -
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Texas Transportation Plan 2050
Tell the Texas Dept. of Transportation what you believe will be the state's most pressing transportation needs over the next 30 years to help inform their TTP 2050 plan.Wed., Oct. 30, 5:30-7pmTxDOT Headquarters, 200 E. Riverside -
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Special Screenings
The Exorcist (1973)
As soul-frightening and technically mesmerizing as it ever was, The Exorcist proves that there's no ghost movie as scary as a Holy Ghost movie.Wed., Oct. 30, 9:35pm -
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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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Who's Your Height?
This event is part of the Austin Events 2020 wall calendar’s Secret Unpublished Event series. Ever wondered who in Austin is about as tall as you? Stand next to each other in order of height and find out. Bring something to stand on if you want to be taller, or something to sit or lie down on if you want to be shorter.Wed., Oct. 30, 6-6:30pm. Free.Festival Beach Boat Ramp, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia -
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Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest
Kids (ages 5-10) are invited to create and enter an original drawing of the Zilker Holiday Tree. Top three winners from each age category (5-7 & 8-10) will help light the Zilker Holiday Tree on Dec. 1. See website for rules & entry instructions.Through Fri., Nov. 1, 5pm (deadline). Free.See online for delivery and mailing address
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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.
