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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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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
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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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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Mini Makers Market
Eastside Pop Up brings local artisans, makers, and vintage collectors together for a free and fun outdoor market.Thu., Oct. 7, 5-9pm. Free. -
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Starry Night at Girlstart
Learn about astronomy at Girlstart's mini planetarium with a solar system star show and participate in related hands-on activities.First Thursdays, 5 & 6pm. Free.
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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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Anime Drawing Class
Got a youngster who loves anime? In this class, the instructor will prepare a drawing then break down the steps and techniques so students can learn to draw their own. Email info@indigoplay.com with your child's name and age to sign up; recommended for ages 7-10.Thursdays, 5:30pmIndigo Play, 13530 Research #102 -
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Appointments Project Workshop
Women who are interested in serving on city boards and commissions are invited to attend public training sessions hosted by Council Member Alison Alter (Oct. 7) and Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison (Oct. 29).Thu., Oct. 7, noon. Free (registration required).Online -
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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 Startup Week
Four days of celebrating startups and the people and organizations that make them happen. Participate in workshops, hear speakers, and network with other startup folks.Oct. 4-7. Free. -
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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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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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Día de los Muertos Exhibit
The annual exhibit features ofrendas commemorating loved ones who have passed in highly personal and artistic altars.Fri., Sept. 17-Sat., Oct. 16. Free.Nave Museum, Victoria -
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Donate Blood, Get an Egg Burger
P. Terry's teams up with We Are Blood to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free egg burger while supplies last. Appointments required; call or schedule online.Through Oct. 15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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East Austin, West Texas, and the Digital Divide
A panel of government and community leaders discuss the similarities of the digital divide, or disparity in access to technology, in rural Texas and East Austin.Thu., Oct. 7, noon-1pm. Free.Virtual -
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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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Gruene Thursday
The Gruene Wine and Music Festival has been canceled, but every Thursday in October, the Grapevine is going to feature a few wineries. Kick off Texas Wine Month this Thursday.Thu., Oct. 7, 6-9pm. Free.The Grapevine, New Braunfels -
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Habitat for Humanity Needs Volunteers
Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking individual volunteers age 18 and up for seven new homes being built in Northeast Austin. Sign up online, and email volservices@ahfh.org with questions.OngoingCitywide -
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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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Hays County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
The annual plant sale is online and in-person this year, with the sale website open Oct. 4-12 and pickup available at two locations. Shop seedlings and transplants of Texas Superstars, Texas native and adapted perennials, grasses, shrubs, and succulents.Oct. 4-12Pickup: Sat., Oct. 9, Kyle Public Library; Wed., Oct. 13, Dripping Springs Farmers Market -
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Homeschool Afternoon
Reading aloud is a great way to develop literacy, so the Austin Public Library presents a virtual storytime to read high-interest chapter books, with a special welcome for home-schooled kiddos.Thursdays, 2pmOnline -
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Immersive Guided Meditation Series
A cinematic and immersive guided meditation series to activate more alignment, gratitude, peace and radiant inspiration in all aspects of your lifeThursdays, 6pm. $22. -
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Men's Group
Join a group of healthy, ambitious, accountable, and sovereign men working toward healing the inner self.Thursdays, 7pm. $22. -
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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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No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology
Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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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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Rainey Street Substation Public Meeting
Austin Energy hosts a virtual gathering to meet the contractor and view the final design for the new Rainey Street Substation.Thu., Oct. 7, 5:30pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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State Fair of Texas
Go for the food, stay for the excitement, exhibitions, and rides on the midway as Big Tex greets guests back to the biggest show on earth.Fri., Sept. 24-Sun. Oct. 17Dallas -
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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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Support Group for Military Women
Join in on Zoom for free support for women who are currently active duty or veterans. Call or email to register.Tuesdays, 10-11am; Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.Virtual -
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Texas State Women's Volleyball
Vs. ULM. Fri., Oct. 1, 6pm. Vs. Louisiana. Sat., Oct. 2, 6pm. Vs. UT Arlington. Thu., Oct. 7, 6pmStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The Bullock Museum: Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
This powerful show, a traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores the transformative years after the Civil War and the rise of Jim Crow, centering on stories of African Americans who pursued the ideals of Reconstruction and persevered in the face of a developing legal system promoting racial inequality.Through Nov. 28 -
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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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TwistOberfest
An abundance of amazing activities for kids and grownups: German food, vendors, axe-throwing, a bounce house, face painting, live music, giveaways, contests, and more. But of course, beer!Thu.-Sun., Oct. 7-10. Free. -
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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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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online
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ACL Zilker Park Access
Beginning Sept. 20, the Parks and Recreation Department will close Zilker Park and select roads and street lanes in preparation for the Austin City Limits Music Festival (Oct. 1-3 & 8-10). View the city’s interactive map for more details and a schedule of park and road closures.Sept. 20-Oct. 17 -
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Arc of the Capital Area Wildflower Program
In collaboration with Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The Arc offers classes for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities focusing on social-emotional growth, vocational studies, life skills, active recreation, and Texas nature.Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am-2pm. $150-300 per month.Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse -
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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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South Pleasant Valley Road Improvements Survey
The city is gathering comments from residents about how they currently use South Pleasant Valley Road between St. Elmo Road and Onion Creek Park and how they would like to use the road to help guide future changes to the corridor.Deadline: Oct. 10Online -
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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 -
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YWCA Greater Austin Warmline
Call 512/548-9922 for support amidst the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Mondays-Thursdays, 9am-8pm; Fridays, 9-5pm; Saturdays, noon-4pmCitywide
