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The Austin chapter of the American Institute of Architects offers this self-guided, curated tour showcasing both new builds and newly renovated homes designed by local, best-in-field architects.

Sip elixirs brewed from exotic leaves with some of the silver screen's best villains as this live-character-hosted tea features a delicious spread of Halloween treats and a cash bar with wine, spirits, and themed cocktails.

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.

Comedy trailblazer Dane Cook — known for his stand-up specials, unparalleled stage presence, and observational humor — takes the stage at Bass Concert Hall

Get fit in a fun way with a three-on-three "War in Pease" basketball tournament, adult fitness classes assembled by Essential Fitness ATX, and youth fitness classes gathered by Austin Youth Fitness.

Featuring an "ugly dog" (even though they're all adorable!) contest that gives big prizes, adoptable pups from Austin Humane Society, live music, and Lucky Dog Tarot readings for dogs.

This delightful (and very kid-friendly) fundraiser from the Contemporary Austin takes over the lawns, woods, and shoreline of Laguna Gloria with experiences that play on illusion, inspired by the park's many sculptures throughout the grounds.: Among the afternoon's highlights: Performances by Sky Candy aerialists, Glass Half Full Theater and Polly Mermaid, and the Austin School of Rock.

Right before Halloween, Levitation haunts Downtown music venues Antone's, Empire Control Room & Garage, Hotel Vegas, Mohawk, Parish, Elysium, 13th Floor, and Stubb's, expanding this year to two new satellite venues: Southwest Austin electronic music destination Concourse Project and South Austin multistage event center Far Out Lounge, host of April's Psych Fest. The four-day festival includes performances from acts such as Black Angels, High on Fire, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dandy Warhols, Unwound, Badbadnotgood, Flying Lotus, and dozens more.

Big Screen Classics: An eerie and unforgettable supernatural horror from local director Hooper (with some uncredited help from producer Steven Spielberg).

In this hilarious story by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other: the chance to return to life. Directed by Jenny Lavery.

Austin-area music nonprofit Swan Songs gathers donors and supporters for a benefit gala for the organization, which provides musical last wishes to those nearing the end of life. Local journalist Judy Maggio hosts, superstar musician Jackie Venson will light up the stage, and silent and live auctions offer chances to support.

Albert Lucio and Jake Cordero of the Austin Séance demonstrate tools used by working mediums and employ those tools in modern recreations of old-time séances.

Here's a special four-course dinner blending South Indian and Mexican flavors, a collaboration between Veracruz Fonda & Bar’s chef Reyna Vazquez and chef Deepa Shridhar that celebrates culture, ancestors, women of color, and community.

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.

Yuliya Lanina’s exhibition delves into the Austin-based artist’s complex and personal relationship with the war in Ukraine. Through animation, sculpture, and installation, Lanina continues her introspective exploration of the emotional and physical impact of war and trauma. See our cover story on this powerful work right here.

The ACC Drama Department presents this musical comedy/horror show about a half-boy, half-bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia – as based on a story, you'll recall, from the Weekly World News. Directed by Jamie Rogers for ACC Highland's Black Box Theater.