Austin Weekend Event Guide: October 4 – 6

ACL Fest Weekend 1

The party at Zilker Park kicks off today. | Info

Boo at the Zoo

Friday and Saturday nights in October, bring the family to Austin Zoo for Halloween-themed fun. | Info

Treaty Oak Distilling Foodie & Artisan Market

Meet your new favorites at this Dripping Springs farmers market. | Info

Uhland Fall Fest

Experience over 50 fall games, live music, and pumpkin patches! | Info

Austober Fest

Live music, stein holding, bowling, and beer samples. | Info

5K Beer Run

Texas Brewery Running Series invites you to lace up your sneakers and go for a run. | Info

St. Elmo Brewing Springdale Grand Opening 

Music, face painting, and new beer in East Austin. | Info

Public Art Dog Walk

Landmarks' docent-led art dog walk with Blue Dog Rescue. | Info

Doga

Bring your dog for yoga at The Watering Bowl, benefiting Happy Hearts Dog Rescue. | Info

Coming up: Party for the Parks

Support the Austin Parks Foundation with a big Zilker Park bash and intimate performance by Orville Peck. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 27 – 29

90th Annual Austin Mediterranean Festival 

A weekend of Mediterranean food, dance, and music. | Info

Oktoberfest

Celebrate with Meanwhile Brewing all weekend with polka music, beer specials, and themed bites! | Info

Hispanic Heritage Month Open House at The Cathedral

Explore art from 13 exhibiting artists, plus a complimentary bar and music. | Info

East Side Mini Open

A roaming mini golf challenge benefiting Healing with Horses Ranch. | Info

Eastside Kings Festival

A weekend full of incredible jazz, blues, and gospel music. | Info

Dazed & Confused 30th Anniversary Screening

Join Austin Film Society for this special screening followed by a discussion with Richard Linklater. | Info

The Watering Bowl's 3rd Anniversary Party 

Featuring a "dino dig" for dogs, photo opps, and silent auction benefiting Jack Jack's Pack. | Info

Dogapalooza at Cabana Club

Bring your dog for the ultimate party, with Lucky Dog Tarot readings for pups, kissing booth from Austin Bulldog Rescue, doggie pools and more. | Info

Cat Lady Party

Enjoy a cocktail at Lovebirds and adoptable cats from Austin Pets Alive!. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 20 – 22

Frida Friday ATX

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with Frida Friday ATX, featuring a vendor market, DJ, bilingual sewing classes, bites, and more. | Info

Early

An early evening dance party with DJ Mel featuring hip hop and throwback hits. | Info

Galaxy Snack Release Party

Enjoy bites from a stellar lineup of chefs paired with Fierce Whiskers' new Galaxy Snack rye. | Info

Foodie Flea at Still Austin Whiskey

Join Austin Flea for a market full of delicious bites and homemade goods. | Infoo

POP! Community and Artist Market

Hosted by The Little Gay Shop and Eastside Pop Up, meet local makers and mingle with new friends. | Info

27th Annual Austin Museum Day 

Explore Austin area museums at no charge, such as the Blanton, LBJ Presidential Library, Bob Bullock Museum, and more - over 30 participating museums open up on Sunday! | Info

CASA Superhero Run

Put on your cape and run to help CASA! | Info

Manor Market

Shop vintage and find goodies with local makers at The Long Goodbye. | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: September 6 – 8

The Texas Tribune Festival

Featuring hundreds of speakers, panels, and discussions - plus check out "Open Congress" on Saturday for a free street fest. | Info

Laughter is Medicine Comedy Show

A DAWA benefit show featuring comedian Tommy Davidson and special guests. | Info

Bat Fest

A family-friendly fest featuring a bat costume contest, food, and live music from Ghostland Observatory, Paul Wall, and more. | Info

Community Day at The Long Center

A free, family-friendly bash with vendors, food trucks, games, and fun activities. | Info

SIMS Saturday

Music by the John Pauls and more, benefiting the SIMS Foundation. | Info

Plant Culture Food Festival

Try plant-based foods, shop from an eco-friendly night market, and see live entertainment. | Info

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Sample hundreds of hot sauces, enjoy live music, and eat the eat! Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Austin Flea

Shop local! | Info

Austin Weekend Event Guide: August 30 – September 1

The Front Festival

Hosted by Future Front Texas, The Front Texas highlights women and LGBTQ artists, filmmakers, and musicians. | Info

Austin Restaurant Weeks

Now through Sept. 15, dine out at Austin's best restaurants and give back to Central Texas Food Bank. | Info

Big Austin Fair

Find fun at the fair with carnival games, rides, and entertainment. | Info

Longhorn City Limits: Midland

A free concert by Midland on the UT campus. | Info

Kevin Bacon Jam

Enjoy bacon-centric menu items and Kevin Bacon classics. | Info

Scootenanny

Austin Oyster Co. eats, music by Jesse Woods, Boi Orbison and more. | Info

The Last Splash Puppy Pool Party

Doggie pools, thrift market shopping and more, benefiting Greyhound Rescue of Austin. | Info

The ABGB's 11th Anniversary Party

Celebrate 11 years of the ABGB with performances by The Point, The Past Lives, and more. | Info

Night Market at Justine's

Shop late and explore a variety of vendors at Justine's in East Austin. | Info