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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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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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Birds Barbershop + FSG Present "Good Hair Day" HAAM Benefit Concert
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.Sun., Oct. 22, 3-10pm. Free; donations to HAAM encouraged. -
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Bitchcraft Fair
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.Sun., Oct. 22, noon-6pm -
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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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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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Baby Goats & Brunch at Vista Brewing
They had us at "baby goats," but brunch is good too! Goat Shenanigans brings the beautiful bouncy babes, who'll be dressed up for the holidays. Rumor has it Santa and the Grinch may also make an appearance!Sun., Nov. 26 & Dec. 17, 11am-12:30pm. $10. -
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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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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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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.Sun., Oct. 22, 4pm -
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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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Crowe's Nest Farm Fall Fest
Celebrating 40 years of educating students and families, the farm populated with 250 animals hosts a fest with an owl and hawk show, milking demonstrations, reptile presentations, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and live music. Children's entertainer Joe McDermott performs Sat., Oct. 21, at noon.Oct. 7-29. Sat.-Sun., 10am-5pm. $5-15; kids under 2, free.Crowe's Nest Farm, 10300 Taylor Ln., Manor -
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Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
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.Sept. 23-Oct. 29. Sat.-Sun., 10am-7pm. $15; free for seniors and kids under 3.Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, 419 Founders Park Rd., Dripping Springs -
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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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Dungeons & Dragons Night
Pinballz offers themed rooms, tavern music, an interactive drink menu, and more to help immerse you in the campaign experience.Sundays, 6pm-close -
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Eighth Annual Vintage Costume Yard Sale
Talented costume and vintage sellers make up this vendor market where you can make a spectacular second-hand costume.Sun., Oct. 22, noon-5pm -
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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
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018)
A mysterious book brings one of those creepy ventriloquist's dummies to life.Sun., Oct. 22, 11am, 4:40pm -
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Grounded Yoga
Start your Sunday with a restoration of body, mind, and soul. Mats, towels, and water provided.Sundays, 10am. Free, but RSVP. -
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Guided Breathwork & Journaling
Weekly guided breathwork sessions incorporate lunar and solar cycles, card readings, Kundalini, journaling, and more, and are led by Margaret, who has studied around the world and is a trained midwife, birth & postpartum doula, Reiki master, registered yoga teacher, and kinesiologist.Sundays, 7:30pm. Donations appreciated. -
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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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Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Party
The brilliant Brigitte Bandit hosts a pet costume contest where the winner gets $100, plus lots more fun for all ages.Sun., Oct. 22, 1-4pm -
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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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Paint With Kittens!
Paint your choice of cat pottery while hanging with adoptable kitties to benefit Austin Humane Society.Sun., Oct. 22, 4-7pm. $30. -
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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 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 Renaissance Festival
From the cannon blast to announce the opening of the gates to the evening fireworks, the kingdom offers a day of merriment, shopping, and dining on the finest food in the realm.Weekends, Oct. 7-Nov. 26, plus Fri., Nov. 24Todd Mission -
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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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The Creek Open Mic
See comedians try out their newest material, and if you'd like to sign up, send your full name to [email protected].Sundays, 8pm. Free with RSVP; $5 at the door. -
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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