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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.

From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st-century girl power.

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Three days of live music on several stages, all of Austin's fave foods, and lots of fun activities around the park make for an exhausting but exhilarating and unforgettable experience. Single-day and full-weekend passes are available, now with a layaway option. Read more as the fest approaches at austinchronicle.com/music.

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.

Here comes the first annual Locktoberfest, overflowing shops, bars, and restaurants in downtown Lockhart, Texas, bringing you the essence of world-famous Oktoberfest celebrations, combining traditional Bavarian culture with a local Texas twist. Savor the flavors of Germany with mouth-watering fest foods, from homemade bratwurst by the Sausage Kings of Lockhart, pretzels and beer cheese, to German-themed pizza, schnitzel, and sauerkraut. Test the strength of your powerful thews at Masskrugstemmen, the traditional steinholding competition.

Just a short jaunt from the city, find the ultimate celebration of German heritage in the polka capital of Texas: live music on five stages, waltz and yodel contests, a Kinderpark for the kiddos, dozens of food and drink vendors, and lots more, including a chance to shake your tailfeather at the Chicken Dance.

It's the third and final year for this family-friendly fest on the beautifully shaded farmstead, with tons of activities beyond the pumpkin patch: live music, shopping, art, games, a hay maze, armadillo races, camel and pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more.

The Longhorns revive the rivalry with OU going back to 1900, with an exciting football game at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park alongside the Texas State Fair.

Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the complete film with Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México.

The second annual arts and culture festival powered by Las Ofrendas honors La Frida like Austin has never seen before. Featuring live performances from Mariachi Las Coronelas, Miguel St. Miguel, the Tiarras, and Eva Ybarra; drag performances by Grandma Steven, Bobby Pudrido, Alexandria Van Cartier, Venus Rising, and Danny Blast; tunes from DJs Kickit, All Day Ray, Zetroc, Rosez, La Moon, and more; plus a special curated Frida Friday ATX market showcasing some of Austin's best BIPOC and queer artists and small-business owners. Come dressed as your favorite Frida painting for a chance to enter the costume contest, and check out the Tribute to Frida Gallery Wall curated by Monica Cenicero.

The Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation presents four days of music at the Quiet Valley Ranch, including live performances from Adrianne Lenker, Kinky Friedman, Sir Woman, Kimya Dawson, Corook, and more. Tickets also include prime viewing for the annular eclipse and on-site camping.

The hockey team opens the season with two games against Tucson Roadrunners.

Front Steps hosts a free, family-friendly day of great food, games, and more. Complete details, including info on parking, activities offered, and volunteer opportunities, are available online.

Kesha Sebert first occupied Billboard charts under the guise of a party-crazed, early twentysomething with a knack for enchantingly fluorescent, electropop hooks. On her compelling fifth studio album released this past May, the Rick Rubin co-produced Gag Order, she unwinds her inner thoughts.

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!

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.

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."

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.

A special Halloween edition of the local market hosts over 90 artisans, crafters and gourmet food vendors, plus trick-or-treating for the kids, games, and yummy foods to munch on while you shop. Support local in one of the best markets around!

The first-ever amazement park for dogs and their owners returns this fall with larger-than-life photo opportunities, never-before-seen activities for dogs and their owners, amazing "pupformances," free treats, SPAW treatments, samples from Hornitos, and more.

This Wine & Food Foundation gala begins with an auction lot preview reception with wines from the featured winemaker (Laurent Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin), an elegant dinner, and an impressive wine selection presented by a team of Austin’s best sommeliers. The evening's highlight is a live auction in which spirited bidders compete for rare and fine wines and other luxury packages.

Join Birds Barbershop and Feels So Good for a concert benefiting musician health care nonprofit HAAM, featuring Frankie & the Witch Fingers, RF Shannon, Ladyfang, Nick Garza's Get Along, Cast of Thousands, and DJ Boi Orbison. St. Elmo Brewing, Austin Eastciders, and Rambler Sparkling Water bring the bevs, and Zee's Wiener System, Welo Chuy’s Tacos, and Sugar Penguin Cookies bring the grub. Visit the Typewriter Rodeo for a custom poem, the Quick Draw Photo Booth for a one-of-a-kind drawing, and Birds Barbershop for a beard, bang, or neck trim. But wait! There's more: No Good Tattoo, Sister Palm Readings, Fiber & Brimstone, Fairy Plant Babes, and many other vendors will be on-site.

Warm up for Halloween by shopping local artisans and curators of rare oddities and marvels, attending witchy workshops, and more. Witchlings and sorcerer's apprentices 10 and under get in free and can trick-or-treat throughout the fair.

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.

Mexic-Arte Museum’s 40th annual festival and parade is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event, co-presented by the Austin Convention Center and the city of Austin. Festivities begin with a Grand Procession at noon, followed with activities such as hands-on art activities and artist demos, traditional foods, local artists and retail booths, a lowrider exhibition, and live performances throughout the day.

Here’s another opportunity to see John Mayer if you missed him ring in the Moody Center just last year.

Yee-haw! Arrive in your finest country couture for this fundraiser for the Austin Sexual Health and Wellness clinic hosted by the fab Brigitte Bandit. Ticket price gets you access to an open bar, food, a dessert auction, a mechanical bull, drag, live music, and more.

The 21st annual fest will include in-person screenings and receptions, followed by an online showing of most films. More details to come!

Local brand Sweet Sensi presents a third year of bringing the hemp industry and the people of Texas together to celebrate all things cannabis at their highly anticipated Texas Hemp Harvest Festival, with live music, food, drinks, vendors, and elevated experiences provided.

Two days of all things Celtic, including music, dance, storytelling, workshops, historical exhibits, the Highland Games, and even Celtic dog and mini horse breeds.

Join U.S. Rep. Greg Casar for live music from some of Austin’s best artists, inspirational speakers from across the country, and lots more to be announced.

This 21st annual event is a two-day interactive art stroll, a walkable tour through the beautiful and historic Travis Heights neighborhood, featuring an array of arts and crafts from more than 35 Austin artists.

Lights! Art! Sound! Technology! Street performers! Now picture an integration of all that into an open-air, urban playground of new media art and electronic music, and you have Bee Cave BuzzFest: an immersive, free, family-friendly three-day festival to enjoy art in a whole new light.

The seven-time Grammy Award winner presents his masterwork in a concert production that features excerpts from the opera performed by the composer, an ensemble of string and jazz musicians – the Turtle Island Quartet! – and two guest singers. With projections by visual artist Andrew F. Scott.

Explore the underground at a three-day boutique house and techno music festival headlined by Chris Lake, Deadmau5, and Kaskade.

Ali Wong is a comedian, writer, actress, and director known for her comedy specials Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife, and Emmy-nominated Don Wong.

Since 2014, Waterloo Greenway has commissioned site-specific work by Austin-based artists, architects, designers, and landscapers to (literally) illuminate the night and explore different themes related to Waller Creek. Creek Show 2023 will feature free activities each evening, including live music, food and beverages, and family-friendly fun among the six new light-based, eye-dazzling installations.

Held each fall in and around the majestic State Capitol in Downtown Austin, this annual fest features a rich variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country.

There’s plenty to enjoy on Hot Pink and Planet Her despite Doja referring to those successful albums as "mediocre pop" and “cash-grabs” in since-deleted tweets. Perhaps she grew tired of performing “Say So” at every awards show. Regardless, the Los Angeles native seemingly has a point to prove on her upcoming 2023 album as evidenced by rap-heavy singles “Attention” and “Paint the Town Red.”

Acclaimed author Zadie Smith reads from her latest novel.

A fun and family-friendly day of Native American culture and heritage, with dancers from across the country, a market, food court, and more. This year it's back in the Luedecke Arena, with plenty of seating and space to dance.

Find tons of treasures among the vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, and more.