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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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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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Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix
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.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22 -
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Gem Capers
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."Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22 -
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Lila Downs Día de los Muertos
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. RSVPs encouraged for a pre-show art activity with UT Art Education students (6:30pm).Fri., Oct. 20, 8pm. $10+. -
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The Walk With Amal: An Honor of Bravery From "Bat City"
Amal is a 12-foot Syrian refugee puppet that's traveled across 15 countries meeting over 1 million people, and is traversing 6,000 miles in the U.S. Glass Half Full Theatre will join Amal with a cloud of bat puppets representing the power of community and the right to migrate. Kids can make their own bat puppet at home, or join at the Capitol at 6pm to make a bat with teaching artists from Creative Action. Music from Minor Mishap Marching Band and Mariachi Las Alteñas will lead Amal through the Capitol grounds.Fri., Oct. 20, 6-7:30pm. Free. -
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The Walk With Amal: Get Ready, Get Steady, Dance!
Interfaith Action of Central Texas, Austin Refugee Roundtable, Huston-Tillotson University, and Ballet Austin offer an event in conjunction with the Walk With Amal project, which takes a 12-foot Syrian refugee puppet named Amal across the globe. After this event, Amal will travel to the Capitol.Fri., Oct. 20, 5pm
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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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Austin International Folk Dancers
Join AIFD for an evening of dances from around the world with no experience or partner required.Fridays, 7-9:45pm. $5 (under 18, free). -
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Bandera Beerfest
Take a scenic drive to enjoy the family-friendly games, karaoke, and craft beers in the Hill Country.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22. Free.Bandera -
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Beer Release: Wear It Pink
With every pint, growler, or pink slushee you purchase, you'll be contributing to the impactful work of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, because 20% of the proceeds go toward the NBCF. Raise a pink pint to make a difference! Get a bonus 20% off to-go sixers if you wear pink.Fri., Oct. 20, noon-10pm -
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Blue Starlite Halloween Classics Pass
Blue Starlite has a new offering for Halloween Month: Buy a pass and get access to all the spooky screenings you can handle, including Shaun of the Dead, The Craft, and of course the original Halloween.Oct. 1-25. $95.Blue Starlite Downtown & Central locations -
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Cat People (1942)
Fright Club: Reeeer! A young woman has an affliction that makes her dangerous to male partners in this moody classic that pioneered jump scares.Fri., Oct. 20, 7pm -
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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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Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
Highlighted by a list of esteemed local and national talent, this fest features 45 songwriters offering a wide variety of amazing songs performed “in-the-round,” Nashville-style, with stages set up as "listening rooms" at downtown venues.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22. Free.Downtown Dripping Springs -
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For Women, by Women: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs
Join the city as it spotlights the remarkable spirit of local women-owned businesses, the invaluable contributions of entrepreneurs, and their pivotal role in shaping Austin's small business landscape.Fri., Oct. 20, 4-7pm. $65. -
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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.Fri., Oct. 20, 11am-1pm. Free.Frost Bank Lake Travis Financial Center, 12532 FM 2244, Bee Cave -
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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.Fri., Oct. 20, 11am, 4:30pm -
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Halloween Movie Nights at Maryjae
This local social club welcomes the 4/20 friendly in need of frights to October movie nights. Catch Practical Magic on Oct. 20, and Hocus Pocus on the 27th.Oct. 20 & 27, 6-11pm. Free but RSVP. -
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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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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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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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Santa Fe International Film Festival
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!Oct. 18-22Santa Fe -
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State Fair of Texas
There’s nothing like the excitement of one of the largest fairs in the country with inventive fried foods, great music, a thrilling midway, and interesting displays.Fri., Sept. 29-Sun., Oct. 22Dallas -
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Texas History Trunks Storytime: Día de los Muertos
At this free children's storytime, they'll be reading The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos), written by Bob Barner and illustrated by Teresa Mlawer, followed by a sugar skull and marigold bouquet craft activity session.Fri., Oct. 20, 10am-noon. Free. -
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Texas Jazz Festival
Be a part of the oldest free jazz festival in the world, still going with three stages plus food and merchandise vendors.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22. Free.Corpus Christi -
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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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Texas State Volleyball
Vs. South Alabama; Alumni Weekend.Oct. 20-21. Fri., 6pm; Sat., noonStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The Sixth Annual Drag Supreme of Halloween Pageant
Who will be the supreme of Halloween this year? Contestants Salem Ofax, Tangelo, Kino Kino, Owen Alimony, Solovino, Frida Ann Slip, Violet Rage, and Hellena Handbasket will strut their stuff for the judges. Louisianna Purchase and Kitty Taylor host, with extra performances from CupCake, Basura, and Summer Clearance.Fri., Oct. 20, 10pm. $10 online; $15 at door. -
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Undead Decades Fashion Show & Vintage Market
Shop a vintage market curated by Eastside Pop Up (7pm) then get inspired by the fashion show (8:30pm) offering looks through the decades of vintage fashion. Come dressed in your favorite decade's fashion or Halloween looks, and enjoy a dance party by DJ Chiknbiskit after.Fri., Oct. 20, 7-11pm. Free. -
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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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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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Wooden Boat Festival
Enjoy the beauty of handmade watercraft while listening to the music and shopping with local vendors.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 20-22Port Aransas
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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
