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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-3pm  
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    Benson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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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.  
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    Passports available at BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar; Zilker Taproom, 1701 E. Sixth

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    AARC 10th Anniversary Night Bazaar

    The Asian American Resource Center commemorates a decade with a bazaar featuring food and merch vendors, community orgs, activities, games, and more for the whole family.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 6:30-9:30pm. Free.
    Asian American Resource Center

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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).
    Hancock Recreation Center

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    Austin PARD Howl-o-Scream

    The Austin Parks & Recreation Department puts on a series of free events with activities and treats for the whole family at various rec centers around town: Fri., Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30pm, Gus Garcia Rec Center; Sat., Oct. 28, 5:30-7:30pm, Dittmar, Givens, and Dove Springs; Tue., Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30pm, Montopolis and Turner-Roberts.
    Fri.-Sat. & Tue., Oct. 27-28 & 31

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    Civic Events

    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  
    apply now

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    Critical Mass

    Join a massive social bike ride at a chill pace around the Downtown area, with costumes and bike decor encouraged. Meet up at 5:30pm; wheels down at 6:30.
    Fri., Oct. 27  
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    Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

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    Critical Mass

    Join in for a 7-mile social ride followed by a roller disco afterparty. The group celebrates Halloween with a costume contest and honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a bike raffle, with donations going to the CareBOX program, an org that delivers supplies to patients receiving cancer treatment.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 7:58pm  
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    25 Pedernales

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    Final Fridays: Dream Weaver

    Join Spike Gillespie for a free hands-on bracelet braiding workshop using Kumihimo, a Japanese braiding technique. No experience is required, and all supplies will be provided. Get creative and inspired!
    Fri., Oct. 27, 10am-noon. Free.
    Susanna Dickinson Museum

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    Out of Town

    Fossilmania

    This is not a gem and mineral show, but a fossil and paleontology festival with vendors, presentations, field trips, and activities for the kids.
    Fri.-Sun., Oct. 27-29. Free.
    Glen Rose

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    Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival

    Fredericksburg's signature culinary event transforms MarktPlatz into a foodie paradise with a celebration of all things Texas. Twenty-two Texas wineries, specialty booths, cooking demos, tunes, craft beer, a prize pull and auction, a grape toss … this fest is a must-do.
    Thu.-Sat., Oct. 26-28  
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    Fredericksburg

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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.
    Ongoing
    Various 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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    Nightlife & Parties

    Ghouls, Gays, and Theys

    A Halloween haunting from your friends at Austin Queer Connection, featuring a costume contest, drag, themed drinks & food, music & dancing, HIV/STI testing, tarot, and more.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 8pm. $10.  
    Tickets
    This Too Shall Pass, 208 W. Fourth

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    HalloQueen

    Eileen Dover hosts this annual Halloween pop-up party featuring a cast of "ghoulfriends" Aria Rey, Xtra, and Maxine LaQueene. Plus: a vendor market, spooky tattoos, and drink specials.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 9pm
    Copperhead Club, 2120 E. Riverside

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    Halloween Bar Crawl

    Join the Downtown crawl and get exclusive drink and food specials, waived cover charges, and more perks, along with entry into a costume contest with a $1,000 prize.
    Fri.-Sat., Oct. 27-28, 4-10pm; afterparty starts at 10pm. $9.  
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    Various locations Downtown

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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.  
    Tickets
    MaryJae

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    Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Party

    An evening of mystery, laughter, and delicious dining presented by the renowned Dinner Detective troupe, who'll take you on a journey through an interactive comedy murder mystery where you become part of the investigation. Guests are invited to arrive in costume for the contest during intermission.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 6:30-11:30pm. $99.  
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    Hotel Viata

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    Out of Town

    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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    Special Screenings

    Hocus Pocus (1993)

    Community Cinema: Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy a Halloween film at the amphitheatre.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 6:30pm. Free.  
    more info
    Community First! Village

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    Out of Town

    Hogeye Festival

    Hop over to Elgin for an exciting, family-friendly, free street festival with live music, contests, food, handmade arts & crafts, a barbecue cook-off, car show, cornhole toss, kids costume and pet parade, the Pearls Before Swine Art Show, and cow patty bingo. It's the Best Little Pig Gig in Texas!
    Fri.-Sun., Oct. 26-28
    Elgin

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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.  
    info
    VFW Post 8787, 500 VFW Rd.; Skaggs Dr., Bee Cave

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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. 11  
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    2632 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
    Lefty's Brick Bar

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    Murder on the Rooftop: A Halloween Murder Mystery Party

    A night of mystery, intrigue, and murder you will never forget. Bribe suspects for clues and gather information to uncover the unhinged guest who is whacking all the invitees. But be careful; you could be next! Dress in your Old Hollywood best, and get 10% off dinner at Vixen's Wedding with proof of ticket purchase.
    Fri., Oct. 27. $40.  
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    Gin Bar, 1813 E. Sixth

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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.  
    info
    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    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.  
    info
    Pioneer Farms

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    Scaryoke: Karaoke Halloween Party

    Sing your skulls out at a costumes-encouraged karaoke night where best group and solo costumes will be awarded.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 7-11pm. Free.
    Vacancy Brewing

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    Spooktacular

    Put on your favorite ocean-themed costume and win prizes at the “under the sea” themed costume contest judged by reps from Dragon’s Lair, and enjoy hands-on STEM fun for the whole family with Girlstart. Have a thrilling after-hours adventure exploring the Texas history galleries and rock out with School of Rock Austin’s house band, the B-Team.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 5-8pm. Free.  
    more info
    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    Spooky Silent Disco

    Expect hundreds of partygoers decked out in their Halloween hotness singing, dancing, and drinking with three DJs battling for your attention all night long.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 10pm-2am. $25-40.  
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    The Belmont

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    Texas Farmers' Market Fall Silent Auction Fundraiser

    The market's annual auction is back with an incredible list of items to bid on, from gift cards to beloved local restaurants and Austin gems to cooking classes and camps for kids. Proceeds support the org, its Ag Producer Support Fund, and BIPOC Farmer Scholarship.
    Through Nov. 19  
    bid now

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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. 27  
    more info
    Submit online

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    Special Screenings

    The Exorcist (1973)

    Big Screen Classics
    Fri., Oct. 27, 4pm, 7pm  
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    AFS Cinema

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    Sports

    UT Softball

    Vs. Texas State.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 6pm  
    info & schedule
    Red & Charline McCombs Field

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    UT Volleyball

    Vs. Baylor.
    Thu.-Fri., Oct. 26-27, 7pm  
    info & schedule
    Gregory Gym

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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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    Nightlife & Parties

    VXVii + Nerve Damage Present: Haunted Get Down

    A Halloween costume party where a diverse array of DJs get you groovin' on the dance floor. Featuring locals like Intimacy Simulator, Lo Amount, Point.Reyes b2b Mort.Domed, Nelbus, KCZ x Farad, Evil Henry, Prowler, CRVO, and p.e.a.r., as well as NYC special guest DAZEGXD. Plus: onsite tattoo aritsts and vendors.
    Fri., Oct. 27, 9pm. $17.15.  
    Tickets
    The Electric Church

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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
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.  
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    Various locations
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