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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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Austin FC
The Verde's last home match vs. Los Angeles FC is sure to be one to watch.Sat., Oct. 7, 7:30pm -
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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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Oktoberfest
Just a short jaunt from the city, find the ultimate celebration of German heritage in the polka capital of Texas: live music on five stages, waltz and yodel contests, a Kinderpark for the kiddos, dozens of food and drink vendors, and lots more, including a chance to shake your tailfeather at the Chicken Dance.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 6-8Fredericksburg -
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Red River Showdown
The Longhorns revive the rivalry with OU going back to 1900, with an exciting football game at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park alongside the Texas State Fair.Sat., Oct. 7, time TBACotton Bowl, Dallas
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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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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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Austin City Limits Music Festival
Three days of live music on several stages, all of Austin's fave foods, and lots of fun activities around the park make for an exhausting but exhilarating and unforgettable experience. Single-day and full-weekend passes are available, now with a layaway option. Read more as the fest approaches at austinchronicle.com/music.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 6-8 & 13-15. $170 and up. -
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Black Austin History Tours at the Oakwood Chapel
Angela Thornton will lead tours to talk about the Historic Colored Grounds and the burials that were segregated by race and class in the 1800s. There are many individuals buried in this section that represent Black excellence and are inspirations today. Thornton can also offer history about the chapel and online resources to learn more.Through Dec. 16. Saturdays, 12:30pm. Free.Oakwood Chapel, 1601 Navasota -
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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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Boo the Flu: Free Flu Shots
Free; no insurance or proof of citizenship required.Sat., Oct. 7, 11am-2pmAllison Elementary Library, 515 Vargas -
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Breast Cancer Resource Center Benefit Show
Black Books, March & Beauty, and Fragile Rock play to raise funds for BCRC.Sat., Oct. 7, 6:30pm. $10 cash suggested donation at the door. -
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Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas
Join in at the chapel for an author talk and booksigning with Jennifer Bristol (5pm), preceded by a birding walk (3:30-4:30) inspired by and building upon Bristol's book Parking Lot Birding, highlighting the need to tread carefully and ethically while exploring sacred spaces like the cemetery.Sat., Oct. 7. Free. -
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Classic Speed Dating
Calling all singles age 30-59! Meet some new people, and maybe even that special someone.Sat., Oct. 7, 2-4pm. $40. -
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Come and Take It
Commemorating the first shot of the Texas Revolution, the town pulls out all the stops with cook-offs, carnival rides, games, vendors, and lots of free music.Fri.-Sun., Oct. 6-8Gonzales -
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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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Digital Inclusion Week
The city offers a host of events for residents to learn more about the digital divide and how to achieve digital inclusion and equity, kicking off with the Digital Inclusion Stakeholder Summit at Moody Center and wrapping with a Tech for All Fest at Eastside Early College High School. Two events feature Dell's Alienware Mobile Gaming Lounge with 12 fully equipped battle stations that include Fortnite, Alienware merch, and more. Get the full schedule online.Oct. 2-7Various locations -
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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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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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Get Crafty: Solar Eclipse Viewer DIY Workshop
Get ready for the solar eclipse and make simple viewers using materials you can find anywhere.Sat., Oct. 7, 2-4pm. Free. -
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Get Creative Saturdays
Award-winning Creative Action camps will be offered as eight-week classes taught by pro artists, and they're offering sneak peeks of each class free of charge. Get more details online.Saturdays, Oct. 7-28. Free. -
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Grounded Dance Cardio
Pump up the jams and get moving with a dance fit cardio series blending freestyle, choreography, and toning grooves.Saturdays, 10am. Free, but RSVP. -
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Gruene Music and Wine Festival
Texas wineries and craft brewers showcase their wares while the music plays in the old dance hall.Thu.-Sun., Oct. 5-8Gruene -
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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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Karaoke Underground
You won't find Britney or Mariah on this song list: This one's for punk and indie fans who want to belt out tunes from Misfits, Black Flag, Pixies, et al.First Saturdays, 9pm -
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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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Pedernales Falls Fest
It’s a star party with telescopes, speakers, and night hikes to celebrate the dark skies and 100 years of state parks.Sat., Oct. 7, 5-8pmJohnson City -
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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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Rally at the Capitol to Boot Vouchers
Join Texans for Public Education and other sponsoring organizations for a rally at the Texas Capitol to defeat vouchers and save Texas public schools.Sat., Oct. 7, noon-2pm -
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Sacred Springs Powwow
Native American tribes return to San Marcos Springs for a weekend of traditional dances, art, music, and food.Sat.-Sun., Oct. 7-8San Marcos -
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Sirena’s Creekside Carnaval
According to a Native American legend, Sirena, whose bronze statue stands in the middle of the creek, was tricked into becoming a mermaid by a magical catfish, and she returns for a day of dancing, music, stories, and fun.Sat., Oct. 7, 9:30am-6pmSalado -
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SPIN Afterparties at Mayfair
SPIN is hosting an exclusive two-night afterparty with sets by some of the hottest EDM DJs out now. Night one will feature performances from Konstantina Gianni and KROMI, and night two includes a Sam Blacky performance and release party with special guest MOSKA.Fri. & Sat., Oct. 6 & 7 -
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Spooky Date Night at Feats of Clay Pottery
Get in the spirit with a romantic evening open to six couples, where you'll make candy dishes and ghoulish goodies along with sipping some "boos" (well, wine).Sat., Oct. 7, 6:30-8:30pm. $225. -
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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 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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Texas State Volleyball
Vs. Louisiana.Oct. 6-7. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2pmStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The 39 Steps
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with nonstop laughs, with over 150 zany characters played by a ridiculously talented cast of four.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 22-Oct. 8Navasota -
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Virtual & In-Person Zumba
Join It's Time Texas for a dynamic and exciting dance workout set to Latin and international music.Saturdays, 10-11am (no class Nov. 25). Free, but RSVP. -
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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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Wild About Plants
See a presentation from the city's Grow Green program about low-impact, watershed-friendly landscape plants.Sat., Oct. 7, 11am-noon -
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Woodland Walk With Jill Nokes
Jill Nokes, a horticulturist specializing in native plants and an experienced conservation manager, will lead a guided nature walk through the woodlands of Pease Park, highlighting unique geology, trees, and native plants.Sat., Oct. 7, 9:30-11am. Free. -
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Yoga at Republic Square Park
Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.Saturdays, 11am. Free.
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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