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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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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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November 7 Constitutional Amendment Election
Vote anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Vote Aquí" sign, and learn about what's on the ballot at austinchronicle.com/elections.Election day: Tue., Nov. 7; early voting Oct. 23-Nov. 3; register by Oct. 10Travis County -
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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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Levitation
Right before Halloween, Levitation haunts Downtown music venues Antone's, Empire Control Room & Garage, Hotel Vegas, Mohawk, Parish, Elysium, 13th Floor, and Stubb's, expanding this year to two new satellite venues: Southwest Austin electronic music destination Concourse Project and South Austin multistage event center Far Out Lounge, host of April's Psych Fest. The four-day festival includes performances from acts such as Black Angels, High on Fire, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dandy Warhols, Unwound, Badbadnotgood, Flying Lotus, and dozens more.Oct. 26-29Various locations Downtown -
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UNDEAD: Haunted House of Dances
This is an immersive, all ghastly and ghostly, more-than-mostly, adults-only Halloween show, featuring local professional dance and theater artists curated by Ventana Ballet.Thu.-Sat., Oct. 26-28, 7 & 9pm. $32 and up.
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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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City Council Calls for Municipal Civil Service Commission Applications
Qualified individuals are sought to serve on the five-member volunteer commission that makes recommendations on human resources actions for covered city employees. Time commitment varies but is around 20 hours per month, and applicants must be qualified voters and Austin residents.Open until positions filled -
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Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival
Fredericksburg's signature culinary event transforms MarktPlatz into a foodie paradise with a celebration of all things Texas. Twenty-two Texas wineries, specialty booths, cooking demos, tunes, craft beer, a prize pull and auction, a grape toss … this fest is a must-do.Thu.-Sat., Oct. 26-28Fredericksburg -
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Free Vaccine Clinics
Help limit the spread of nasty viruses as holiday travel ramps up. Find a list of free vaccine clinics and other health info on the city's site.OngoingVarious locations -
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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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Frost Bank Electronics Recycling
Frost Bank welcomes you to drop off small appliances, printers, computers, laptops, VCRs, miscellaneous wires, metal items, and anything with a plug (with the exception of CRT or old-style TVs). Services will be provided by the Junkluggers.Thu., Oct. 26, 11am-1pm. Free.Frost Bank Tarrytown Financial Center, 2425 Exposition -
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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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Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
A mysterious book brings one of those creepy ventriloquist's dummies to life.Thu., Oct. 26, 1pm, 4pm -
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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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Hogeye Festival
Hop over to Elgin for an exciting, family-friendly, free street festival with live music, contests, food, handmade arts & crafts, a barbecue cook-off, car show, cornhole toss, kids costume and pet parade, the Pearls Before Swine Art Show, and cow patty bingo. It's the Best Little Pig Gig in Texas!Fri.-Sun., Oct. 26-28Elgin -
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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. 112632 Ridgepoint -
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Joint City Council & Planning Commission Meeting
The two bodies will meet to discuss changes to the Land Development Code: allowing up to three housing units on single-family properties; revising regulations that apply to properties with two housing units; and removing restrictions on the number of unrelated adults living in a housing unit. Public comment is welcome in person or by phone.Thu., Oct. 26, 2pm -
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Katha: Building Storytellers
This engaging workshop series, tailor-made for young writers age 9-14, promises to spark their creativity and nurture their writing talents. Katha in Sanskrit signifies "a story, legend, conversation, or tale," and kids will explore storytelling on a literary adventure inspired by South Asian culture.Through Nov. 2. Thursdays, 5pm. Free. -
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Ladies Golf Night Out
Check out the brand-new indoor golf lounge that lets you play no matter the weather. Grab some gal pals and get a lesson, practice time, and a complimentary frozen marg to start the evening.Thursdays, 7-10pm. $20.Pin Seeker's Golf Lounge, 6001 W. Parmer -
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Learn to Read Tarot
Learn about all the ins and outs of tarot, including the ideas and symbols, how to care for cards, mechanics of readings, and more, culminating in a showcase with readings for friends and family.Aug. 31-Oct. 26. Thursdays, 7-9pm. $325 for nine-week series; $50 for drop-in class. -
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Lefty's Shop of Horrors
Lefty's Brick Bar transforms into Lefty's Shop of Horrors, featuring five hauntingly unique and Instagrammable spaces, an eerie food and drink menu, and wickedly fun events happening all month long, including a tarot residency, a Scream Queen drag show hosted by Louisianna Purchase, Howl-O-Ween for your furry friends, and a murder mystery party.Through Oct. 31 -
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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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Ride Bikes Thursday
Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free. -
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RootBall 2023
Embark on a journey through time with TreeFolks for an evening of toasts, tapas, tunes, and of course, trees.: Bid on items at the silent auction, tap your toes to moonlit melodies under the stars, and enjoy locally sourced tapas from 34th Street Catering, tree-themed cocktails, and more.Thu., Oct. 26, 6-9pm. $150. -
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Spooky Sip & Stroll
With pumpkin patch photos, in-store trick or treating, hair-tinseling and glitter tattoos, and Lucky Dog Tarot readings for dogs benefiting Austin Pets Alive! (4-6pm).Thu., Oct. 26, 4-7pmMusic Lane, 1101 S. Congress -
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Texas Farmers' Market Fall Silent Auction Fundraiser
The market's annual auction is back with an incredible list of items to bid on, from gift cards to beloved local restaurants and Austin gems to cooking classes and camps for kids. Proceeds support the org, its Ag Producer Support Fund, and BIPOC Farmer Scholarship.Through Nov. 19 -
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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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Special Screenings
The Omen (1976)
Big Screen Classics: A diplomat (Peck) surprises his wife (Remick) with a new adopted son, who happens to be the devil's spawn. Shoulda gotten her a puppy!Thu., Oct. 26, 7:45pm -
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Thursday Night Social Ride
Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.Thursdays -
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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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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays -
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What a Deal! Free Whataburger When You Donate Blood
Treat yourself to a breakfast taquito on We Are Blood when you donate blood or platelets.Oct. 16-31. Free.We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives
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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
