Austin Event Guide: Halloween October 31

South Congress Candy & Cocktail Crawl

Candy for the kiddos, cocktails for the grown ups along the South Congress crawl that takes you to haunts like Austin Motel, Joann’s, Perla’s, and more. | Info

Halloween at the Estate

Fun for the whole family on Halloween at Commodore Perry Estate, with pumpkin painting, pastry decorating, palm reading, and other mystical activities. | Info

History of Television: Halloween

Enjoy six hours of made for television Halloween movies and tv episodes with AFS Cinema. | Info

Villains Ball

What’s your favorite scary movie? Catch a Scream screening on Hotel Vegas patio plus music by Lord Friday the 13th, Sabrina Ellis + more. | Info

Halloween Night with We Are 138

Head to the Far Out Lounge and Stage for We Are 138, a Misfits cover band, and costume contest. | Info

Haunted Hotel Halloween Party

The ultimate Halloween costume contest and free tarot readings at W Austin! Saturday | Info

ATX Comedy Hour

Halloween themed night of laughs at the Ballroom. | Info

photo by Coco Coquette

Bat City Scaregrounds

You’ll have a scream of a time. All month | Buda

Coming up: The Faculty Screening

Join the Paramount Theatre for a special screening of the Faculty with a Q&A by Robert Rodriguez, followed by a surprise double feature. October 18th

Coming up: Tom Petty Day

Our friends at Sun Radio are hosting Tom Petty Day on October 20th with music by Tom Petty cover band the Damn Torpedos, Suzanna Choffel, Akina Adderley and more. Info

Austin Event Guide: October 28 – 30

Lucktober Fest

Get ready for 3-days of music including an Outlaw masquerade with Tanya Tucker and Orville Peck, Shinyribs, and more. Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Phantom Fest

The Halloween celebration continues with a Vampire vs Slayer ball (Buffy the Vampire Slayer party), Stranger Things party, and more benefiting Good Work Austin. All weekend | Central Machine Works

Austin Film Festival

The writers fest with panels, screenings, and parties. All weekend | Info

5th Annual Ugly Dog Contest

By ugly we mean adorable! A Halloween bash benefiting Austin Humane Society. Sunday | Info

Pulling for Pets

Dress up in your Halloween best and compete to pull Emancipet’s mobile clinic while raising money to help people and their pets. Sunday | Info

Haunted Hotel Halloween Party

The ultimate Halloween costume contest and free tarot readings at W Austin! Saturday | Info

Dance and Donate

Learn the Thriller dance with Melody Dancefit, benefiting Dress for Success. Sunday | Info

photo by Coco Coquette

Bat City Scaregrounds

You’ll have a scream of a time. All month | Buda

Coming up: The Faculty Screening

Join the Paramount Theatre for a special screening of the Faculty with a Q&A by Robert Rodriguez, followed by a surprise double feature. October 18th

Coming up: Tom Petty Day

Our friends at Sun Radio are hosting Tom Petty Day on October 20th with music by Tom Petty cover band the Damn Torpedos, Suzanna Choffel, Akina Adderley and more. Info

Austin Event Guide: October 14 – 16

Austin City Limits Festival

Three days of music at Zilker Park returns for weekend two, you know the drill! All weekend | Info

Adoptober Fest

Stop by AAC for waived adoption fees, vendor market, DJ, and a chance to meet your new best friend. Saturday | Austin Animal Center

Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival

Get your music fix outside of Austin City Limits at this songwriters fest. All weekend | Info

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest

Take a day trip and enjoy wine, bites, and a gigantic grape toss. Saturday | Info

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival

Fields of pumpkins, plus activities like petting zoo, corn hole, goat yoga for kids, and more. All month | Info

Sazon Latin Food Fest

Taste foods from Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and more! Saturday | Ani’s Day & Night

Vintage Costume Yard Sale

Get ready for Halloween with style. Sunday | Coco Coquette

photo by Coco Coquette

Bat City Scaregrounds

You’ll have a scream of a time. All month | Buda

Coming up: The Faculty Screening

Join the Paramount Theatre for a special screening of the Faculty with a Q&A by Robert Rodriguez, followed by a surprise double feature. October 18th

Coming up: Tom Petty Day

Our friends at Sun Radio are hosting Tom Petty Day on October 20th with music by Tom Petty cover band the Damn Torpedos, Suzanna Choffel, Akina Adderley and more. Info

Austin Event Guide: October 7 – 9

Austin City Limits Festival

Three days of music at Zilker Park, you know the drill! All weekend | Info

Brewtoberfest

Another kind of festival, full of beer, special games, polka music, and pretzels! Saturday | Brewtorium

East Side Mini Open

East Side Mini Open

Play 18 holes of mini golf at your favorite East Austin bars, benefiting Bully Ranch. Saturday | Info

Golden Ticket Hunt

Find the golden ticket at Austin area Goodwills and score $50 to spend. Saturday | Goodwill

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival

Fields of pumpkins, plus activities like petting zoo, corn hole, goat yoga for kids, and more. All month | Info

O. Henry Museum Pun Off

It’s the world champions people! Saturday | MACC

Cute AF Market

A vendor marketing that helps raise money for Out Youth. Sunday | Cute Nail Studio

Coming up: Austin Pets Alive! No Kill Anniversary

Celebrating saving Austin pets with APA! at The ABGB on Tuesday, October 11th. Special appearance by Lucky Dog Tarot! Info

Austin Event Guide: September 23 – 25

Night Birds

A night of art, music, and dance in Austin with Ventana Ballet. Friday | The Cathedral

Texas Tribune Fest

Over 350 speakers including Pete Buttigieg, Liz Cheney and more plus "Open Congress" - a free event with speakers on Congress Ave. | Info

South 1st Street Sip ‘N Stroll

Join StoryBuilt and explore local shops and pop ups on South 1st Street. Saturday | Info

Oktoberfest

Beer! Pretzels! Polka music! All weekend | Hi Sign Brewing

As One Block Party

Music from Sonya Jevette and DJ Chorizo Funk, as well as screen printing and a vendor market. The event is free to attend and proceeds from the As One beer sales benefit SIMS Foundation. Saturday | St Elmo Brewing

Tiki Cowboy Pool Party

Celebrate two years of Cowboy Pools with tiki tunes and a chance to win your own poll! Saturday | Holdout Brewing

ATX Paddle Dash

A paddle race benefiting Explore Austin. Sunday | Rowing Dock