Austin Weekend Event Guide: November 17 – 19

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

The best way to shop for holiday gifts is to shop local in Austin. | Info

A Christmas Carol

It’s opening night at Zach Scott Theatre for this holiday classic. | Info

Ethereal Horror Fest

Watch new horror films from independent filmmakers matched with eclectic Austin fun. | Info

Austin Studio Tour

Austin’s biggest art tour continues this weekend with studios east of I35. | Info

Best of Us Fest

Warren Records hosts this open mic-style music festival that includes live painting and Austin Vendor Market. | Info

Mighty Texas Dog Walk

Bring your pup for the ultimate dog party in Austin, featuring a scenic dog walk, dog expo, costume contest, and world's largest dog bowl from Purina! Benefiting Service Dogs, Inc. | Info

Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival

All are welcome to enjoy the traditional dance competitions, Native market, and food court. | Info

Rags to Wags Gala

The annual gala for pet-lovers hosted by Austin Humane Society. | Info

Austin Empty Bowl Project

Fill up your bowl with delicious soup to support Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Cars & Coffee

Head to Circuit of the Americas for a free car show. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: November 10 – 12

Creek Show

Waterloo Greenway hosts 9 nights of illuminating art along the creek. | Info

Beers Made by Walking Festival

13 breweries come together to make nature-inspired beers benefiting local nonprofits like the Nature Conservancy. | Info

PollinatorPalooza

A nature-centric bash benefiting SIMS Foundation with interactive pollinator experiences, drinks, and music. | Info

Texas Book Festival

The ultimate fest for book lovers with shopping, author panels, and book signings. | Info

Pop! Market

Eastside Pop Up and Top Drawer Thrift host a Trans+Non-binary visibility market. | Info

Second Saturdays

Party at the Blanton Museum with art, live music, and fall feast plates by H-E-B. | Info

Been There 2

A music fest with The Other Ones Foundation supporting the unhoused community. | Info

Veterans Day Freedom Fest

A music and community festival benefiting Remember the Fallen. | Info

Austin Studio Tour

Hosted by Big Medium, check out open galleries and support local artists. | Info

Quesoff

A celebration of melted cheese benefiting Central Texas Food Bank, with a limited amount of walk up tickets available. | Info

Asmbly Maker Market

Shop local and support Austin artists. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: November 3 – 5

Altercation Comedy Festival

Kick Butt Coffee hosts over 60 national and local acts. | Info

Vegan Brews 'n BBQ

Hosted by Southern Fried Vegan with delicious vegan BBQ bites and benefiting Austin Humane Society. | Info

It’s My Park Day

Volunteer and support the Austin Parks Foundation at over 80 parks and green spaces. | Info

Austin Food & Wine Festival

Explore the best in Austin’s culinary scene with tastings, cooking demos, and even a fire pit. Benefiting Austin Food & Wine Alliance. | Info

Austin Celtic Festival

Celtic music & dance, Highland Games, dog parade and more. | Info

Steppin Up to the Plate

Texas Playboys Baseball Club play ball, benefiting Space Flight Records with music by Ruthie Craft and Wil Cope. | Info

Texas Humane Heroes Chili Cook-Off

A food event that helps our furry friends. | Info

Travis Heights Art Trail

Explore this neighborhood with art stops along the way. | Info

A Kinda Good Tattoo Convention

Tattoo artists are popping up at Kinda Tropical all weekend. | Info

Coming Up: Food Fight for Youth in Foster Care

A benefit for Austin Angels. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 20 – 22

ADOPTOBER Fest

The lawn of Austin Animal Center will transform into an “adopt the runway” themed fashion show with adoptable pets in costumes and pet-friendly vendors. | Info

Undead Fashion Show & Vintage Market

Part of Phantom Fest, explore costumes inspired by the decades with a vintage market. | Info

Austin String Band Festival

Jam session, anyone? | Info

Legacy Business Month

Hosted by Preservation Austin, locals can pick up a free passport at BookPeople or Zilker Tap Room and visit 13 legacy businesses including Peter Pan Mini Golf, Paramount Theatre, and Deep Eddy Cabaret. | Info

Pop Punk & Pups!

Local band Y’all Out Boy pays tribute to Fall Out Boy at this show benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Art From the Streets Annual Show & Sale

Support our local unhoused community and find some new artworks. | Info

Dog Beard & Moustache Competition

Hosted by Austin Facial Hair Club, this annual event features some of the cutest dogs in Austin and supports Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Pop! Halloween North Loop Haunting

Explore Top Drawer Thrift’s new location and party with a DJ spinning vinyl, Eastside Pop Up vendors, and the Little Gay Shop | Info

F1 Watch Party & Basset Hound Grand Prix

Basset Hound races come to Lustre Pearl South, benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. | Info

Good Hair Day

A HAAM benefit show with Birds Barbershop and Feels So Good. | Info

Baby Goats and Brunch

Vista Brewing hosts brunch with baby goats and pumpkin painting. | Info

Coming up: Lucky Dog Tarot readings benefiting pet rescues

Put your pet in a costume and get ready to party! Lucky Dog Tarot has a whole lineup of fun-filled Halloween parties for dogs, including the Werewolf Costume Contest at Meanwhile Brewing, Spooky Sip & Stroll at Music Lane, Pet-tober Fest, Trail Trick-or-Treating, and Jo’s Ugly Dog Costume Contest. Rescue beneficiaries include Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive!, Happy Hearts Dog Rescue, Aye Chihuahua, and the Trail Conservancy. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 13 – 15

ACL Music Festival

ACL Music Festival returns for weekend two with another star-studded lineup . | Info

Kennel Club Yappy Hour

Get a jump start on Halloween with a dog costume contest benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Panic at the Paramount: Friday the 13th

Paramount Theatre is hosting a slew of scary movies, including the classic horror flick Friday the 13th. Grab a “Cran Crystal Lake” cocktail in honor of The Austin Chronicle’s drink issue and enjoy the show. | Info

Pop Punk & Pups!

Local band Y’all Out Boy pays tribute to Fall Out Boy at this show benefiting Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Second Saturdays at Blanton Museum

View the latest art exhibits and enjoy live music by Money Chica, food by The Diner Bar, and drinks by Haymaker. | Info

Independence Brewing Co.’s 19th Anniversary Party

Bites by Bad Larry Burger Club and music from Megafauna, Buzz Electro, and others. | Info

Pugs Just Want to Have Fun

An ‘80s themed pug party benefiting Pug Rescue of Austin. | Info

Community Picnic in the Park

Benefiting friends at Front Steps. | Info

Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival

The perfect fall activity for the family with a pumpkin patch, yard games, and local vendors. | Info

Bat City Scare Grounds

Halloween calls for haunted houses. | Info