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10/06/2026

The annual Austin Film Festival (AFF) returns October 29 - November 5, bringing back its renowned Writers Conference alongside a full week of film premieres. Mark your calendars and get in on all the action:

The Austin Film Fest returns October 29-November 5, 2026 with the writers conference and a full week of film premieres. Learn more about this year's event and plan your visit to Austin for the festival.

10/05/2026

Located in Central Austin, The University of Texas at Austin is home to historic landmarks, public art, and world-class cultural institutions. Use this step-by-step self-guided walking tour and map to navigate campus landmarks on your own schedule.

Explore The University of Texas at Austin with this complete self-guided walking tour featuring the UT Tower, Turtle Pond, Battle Hall, and campus museums.

10/02/2026

Mark your calendars for October 24th to join Austin's Mexic-Arte Museum for their 43rd annual Viva la Vida Festival & Parade for a day of traditional Mexican heritage, contemporary Latino art and storied Austin culture. Learn more:

Mexic-Arte Museum invites the community to take part in the storied tradition of Dia de los Mu***os in Austin, Texas on October 24, 2026. Learn more about the city's largest and longest-running Día de los Mu***os event.

10/01/2026

October in Austin is full of seasonal events, can’t miss festivals and jaw dropping sporting events. Don’t miss out, here’s the top events happening this month

🍂 OCT 1-NOV 8: haunted house
🍂 OCT 2: Practical Magic Dive-In Movie Series
🍂 OCT 2-4: Weekend One
🍂 OCT 2-24: Boo at the Zoo
🍂 OCT 3: Austoberfest
🍂 OCT 9: The Addams Family Dive-In Movie Series
🍂 OCT 9-11: Weekend Two
🍂 OCT 10: Austin Oktoberfest at German Free School
🍂 OCT 10-NOV 1:
🍂 OCT 16: The Nightmare Before Christmas Dive-In Movie Series
🍂 OCT 16-17:
🍂 OCT 17: vs. at DKR
🍂 OCT 18: presents Halloween Children’s Concert
🍂 OCT 22-25: Formula 1 US Grand Prix
🍂 OCT 23: Beetlejuice Dive-In Movie Series
🍂 OCT 23: vs. at
🍂 OCT 24: Viva la Vida Fest
🍂 OCT 24: vs. at DKR
🍂 OCT 29-NOV 5:
🍂 OCT 30: Hocus Pocus Dive-In Movie Series
🍂 OCT 31: vs. at DKR
🍂 OCT 31: US Hockey Hall of Fame Game

10/01/2026

From the roar of Longhorn Football at DKR Stadium to the high-speed action of Formula 1 at Circuit of The Americas, Austin is the place to be for sports fans this season. Here’s your guide to the biggest fall sports events in Austin.

Discover Austin's best fall 2026 sports! Catch Austin FC soccer, Longhorn football, F1 Grand Prix, PBR, and more. Your guide to thrilling live events in Austin, TX.

09/30/2026

Spooky season is nearly here and with that brings many ways to celebrate in Austin, Texas! Here’s some spooky, halloween themed pop-up bars to check out this month!

🎃 NOW OPEN - NOV 1: Fear Fair SignBarAustin
🎃 NOW OPEN - OCT 31: Twisted Carnival Gibson Street Bar
🎃 NOW OPEN - NOV 1: Trail of Terror The Fieldhouse at The Crossover
🎃 NOW OPEN - NOV 1: XFiles littledrinkslounge
🎃 NOW OPEN - OCT 31: Frankenstein’s Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab Wanderlust W**e Co.
🎃 OCT 1 - 31: Black Lagoon King Bee (shown in reel)
🎃 OCT 1 - 31: Moe’s Simpson’s Bar Nickel City
🎃 OCT 1 - 31: Davy Jones Locker The Copperhead Club
🎃 OCT 1 - 31: Halloween The Wheel South

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09/30/2026

Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, wandering through a corn maze, or dancing the night away at a festival, Austin has no shortage of ways to celebrate the season. Here’s your guide to the very best pumpkin patches and fall festivals.

Your guide to Austin’s best fall fun in 2026: pumpkin patches, corn mazes, festivals, Halloween pop-ups, and more.

09/29/2026

Celebrate fall in Austin with tons of seasonal activities, including pumpkin patches and corn mazes, spooky tours and amazing outdoor adventures in the scenic Texas Hill Country. We have 23 festive fall things to do in Austin to get you started.

The weather is cooling down, and Austin is showing off! Get into the autumn spirit with our ultimate fall bucket list. From picking pumpkins and exploring corn mazes to enjoying patio dining and attending the seasonal festivals and sporting events, discover the top festive activities to make the mos...

09/28/2026

The fall season brings excitement to Austin, with everything from fun annual events to gorgeous scenic views and seasonal sips to taste.

Start planning your fall getaway today with this must-do bucket list! 🍂

09/28/2026

From scary movies, haunted houses and parties at your favorite local bars to kid-friendly events like corn mazes and Boo at the Zoo, here are some of our favorite to celebrate Halloween this season:

If you'll be in Austin for Halloween weekend 2026, the city is full of festive ways to celebrate. From themed pop-up bars and haunted houses to kid-friendly pumpkin patches and Boo at the Zoo, here are some favorite festive events, activities and things to do for Halloween in Austin, Texas.