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Pre-College Showcase in Latin American Studies
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin will host a free pre-college showcase for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required. Parking and food included. More details online.Sat. May 17, 10am-3pmBenson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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National Fossil Day
Celebrate at the newly opened museum by getting hands-on with real specimens at the touchable fossils table and viewing amazing fossils throughout the museum that covers natural history over the last 600 million years in Texas. You can even bring your own fossils to be identified by a paleontologist (10am-noon and 2-4pm).Wed., Oct. 11, 10am-4pm. $6-10; free for museum members. -
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DAC Nights: Total Eclipse of the Art
In preparation for Friday's solar eclipse, come to the Dougherty Arts Center tonight and build your own eclipse viewing kit. Learn about eclipse glasses and pinhole viewers to construct your own safe means of viewing the rare celestial event.Wed., Oct. 11, 7pm. Free. -
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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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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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Buddhist Meditation
Asenath Avinash, who has over a decade of experience practicing both Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, leads an hourlong meditation session. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.Wednesdays, noon. Donations appreciated. -
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College Day at the Dock
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.Wednesdays -
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College of Liberal Arts Book Fair
Browse new faculty publications for sale, get free book giveaways from the libraries of your fave faculty members, hear live music from Butler School of Music students, pick up free swag, get a book signed, and hear readings from COLA faculty authors.Wed., Oct. 11, 1-5pm. Free.WCP Ballroom North, 2201 Speedway room 2.410, UT campus -
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Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001)
Vault of Horrors: Start with the campy horror-comedy, then dive into the vault with executive occultist Saul Ravencraft at Mama Merlot's.Wed., Oct. 11, 7:25pm -
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Epilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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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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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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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
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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Homeschool Day
Enjoy a free day full of discovery and learning for homeschool families, including hands-on activities and special fungi-related classes to celebrate doc "Fungi: The Web of Life," also screening at the museum.Wed., Oct. 11. Free. -
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
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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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
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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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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Pumpkin Painting
The Q Austin hosts a pumpkin decorating session with paint, glitter, and rhinestones. BYOP!Wed., Oct. 11, 6:30-8:30pm104 E. Highland Mall Blvd. Ste. 100 -
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Republic Square Park Fitness
A mostly bodyweight bootcamp unlike any workout you've ever experienced, focused on building strength, power, speed, and mobility a while having the time of your life.Wednesdays, 6pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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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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Taco’bout a Deal!
We Are Blood partners with Torchy's Tacos to offer vouchers for a free taco when you donate blood.Oct. 1-15We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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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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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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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
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