Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, This summer. The Paramount Theatre. Flashing marquee lights. Buttery popcorn. Colossal screen. It’s that movie palace atmosphere, an air-conditioned oasis. THIS is how movies were meant to be seen. The 49th Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series presented by CapMetro returns in May. New films will be announced each month.
Mars Attacks! in 35mm! The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm
Psycho 65th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm
The Sound of Music 60th Anniversary! Family Film Series! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, August 2, 2025. Doors: 1pm, Film: 2pm
Miss Congeniality 25th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, August 2, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm
A League of Their Own, The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Doors: 2pm, Film: 3pm
Robocop + Starship Troopers, Double Feature presented by Robert Rodriguez. The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, August 3, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Robocop: 7pm, Starship Troopers: 9pm. Robert Rodriguez joins us in person to introduce a double feature of his favorite classics, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the filmmakers and cast! Double Feature: This ticket gets you into both films, but you are also welcome to attend just one. The second film will screen after a brief intermission.
All the President’s Men in 35mm! The Paramount Theatre, Monday, August 4, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm
Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles 50th Anniversary!
The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm
The Social Network 15th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm
Cooley High 50th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Thursday, August 7, 2025, Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm
Welcome to the Dollhouse in 35mm + Cry-Baby (Double Feature) The Paramount Theatre, Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Doors: 6pm
Welcome to the Dollhouse: 7pm, Cry-Baby: 8:50pm. Double Feature: This ticket gets you into both films, but you are also welcome to attend just one. The second film will screen after a brief intermission.
Free Week at Jones Center, July 23, 2025 – July 27, 2025.The Contemporary Austin – Jones Center 700 Congress AveTEnjoy free admission to the Jones Center from July 23-27 (Wed–Sun) and experience our current exhibitions Jiab Prachakul: Sweet Solitude, Raven Halfmoon: Flags of Our Mothers, and HOST: Tenant of Culture before they end on August 3. And while you’re there, take a moment to stroll by Manik Raj Nakra’s exterior mural Man Who Fell to Earth. Free
Dress Up Like a Pirate at Shipwreck’d, Now through Aug. 31. Opens at 3 p.m. daily, The Eleanor (307 W. Fifth St.). Ahoy, mateys: A new pirate-themed bar debuted in downtown Austin this summer. Shipwreck’d features a moody maritime hideaway with seafaring decor and swashbuckler-worthy drinks and bites. The pop-up will be open at The Eleanor through end of August. https://www.shipwreckdbar.com/
Red River Cultural District presents Hot Summer Nights Festival, July 24- 26. Music fills the streets of downtown Austin at this free music and arts festival hosted by the Red River Cultural District. The three-day event will feature a lineup of more than 150 musical guests, exclusive parties, family-friendly activations at various venues. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit https://redriverculturaldistrict.org/hot-summer-nights/
Arty Party – Bubbles! July 25 (Fri) | 10–11A, Laguna Gloria. Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Blow them, catch them, pop them—and turn them into art! Paint with bubbles, spritz and spray a mural, and create a bubble wrap print. And don’t forget the bubble machine! Dress for a (soapy) mess.
Learn, play, and grow at Arty Party, a free, interactive story time for kids 3 and under! Explore art and nature through books, songs, and hands-on art experiences. Join us at Laguna Gloria from 10-11A on the last Friday of each month!
Zilker Brewing presents Christmas In July, July 25th, Zilker Brewing Company (1701 E 6th St, Austin, Texas 78702) The most wonderful time of the year is the inspiration at the Zilker Brewing East 6th Street taproom. Christmas in July highlights will include Santa sightings, a White Elephant gift exchange, and holiday-themed tiki cocktails. Additional festivities such as live DJ sets from Henry Invisible and an onsite Don Donuts pop-up promise a holly, jolly event. https://www.zilkerbeer.com/events/christmas-in-july
ZBGC Plant Swap! July 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Zilker Botanical Gardens. Free, included with Garden admission. Join the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy for our first-ever Plant Swap! Bring house plants, landscape plants, herbs, annuals and perennials, plant accessories and pots to trade with friends and neighbors in the community.
Please avoid bringing invasive plants, sick plants, and wild-collected plants! More guidelines below.
The swap will be held in the Auditorium; please enter through the South Lawn entrance. In addition to the plant swap, we’re featuring a plant giveaway at this event! Each participant will be entered once for the giveaway, but you can earn more entries by making a donation to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund during this event – we’ll have a station set up to make it easy to support. https://zilkergarden.org/
Zilker Summer Musical – Bring It On: The Musical, 7/11/25 – 8/16/25. Zilker Hillside Theater at 8:15. Pack a picnic and come enjoy the free, annual musical at the Zilker Hillside Theater. The outdoor theatre troupe will host live performances Dates for accessibility performances, including ASL interpretation, sensory-friendly shows, and audio description, are coming soon. Free admission, donations encouraged!
Summer Stock Austin Disney’s Mary Poppins July 24–Aug 10 (9 Performances) | McCullough Theatre. A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Book by Julian Fellowes. New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Join the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, as she brings joy and adventure to the Banks family in this delightful musical filled with unforgettable songs and enchanting choreography. Based on the beloved stories by P.L. Travers, Mary Poppins takes audiences on a whimsical journey through London, where the impossible becomes possible. With classic tunes like “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and “A Spoonful of Sugar,” this heartwarming show celebrates the power of love, imagination, and the importance of family. Perfect for all ages, Mary Poppins is an uplifting and magical theatrical experience. https://texasperformingarts.org/event/summer-stock-austin-2025-mary-poppins
Summer Backyard Barbecue Series, July 25, 2025 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Meanwhile Brewing Co. (3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744).
Meanwhile Brewing Co. and Uptown Sports Club bring back their popular Summer Backyard Barbecue Series, a four-part, family-friendly culinary celebration combining live music, craft beer, local vendors, and world-class barbecue. Proceeds from the series benefit The Community Foundation of the Hill Country’s Flood Relief Fund.
The series runs Fridays from 6–10 p.m. on July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15 at Meanwhile Brewing (3901 Promontory Point Drive). Each evening features a different barbecue theme with menus by celebrated chefs including Aaron Franklin, Damien Brockway, Laura Sawicki, and more. Meanwhile Brewing debuts a special small-batch beer for each night, paired to the menu.
Guests can also enjoy live performances from local bands, desserts from Austin favorites, and pop-ups by makers like Howler Brothers and The Green Room ATX. Children under 12 eat free with RSVP, and all-access pass holders receive exclusive merch discounts. https://www.eventim.us/event/backyard-bbq-new-school-bbq-night/wafform.aspx?_act=fullsearchv3&v3=yes&s=MeanwhileBrewing
Austin Town Hall, Fri., July 25. Delco Center (4601 Pecan Brook). A who’s-who of Texas progressives comes to town to discuss state and federal issues. State Rep. James Talarico, fresh off his Joe Rogan appearance, has been repping the left in a district north of town for years. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro’s district includes much of San Antonio, and he has long been a face of blue politics in Texas. Lastly, perennial candidate and sometimes holder of blue Texas dreams Beto O’Rourke joins the lineup. Wondering how the party moves forward without losing its identity? Here’s to hoping they have answers.
Classic Game Fest, July 25-27 Palmer Events Center. If you miss blowing into game cartridges, Classic Game Fest is for you. Three days filled with bountiful retro video games, panels, and musical performances emanate from Palmer Events Center. Attendees can partake in tournaments for classics such as Halo 2 (original XBOX version), Super Smash Bros., and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (arcade version). Guest speakers include Tim Kitzrow (voice of NBA Jam) and former Atari game designer Howard Scott Warshaw. Babality punctuates CGF on Sunday afternoon with a set covering songs scored for video games.
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Summer Preview Week (Fredericksburg) July 21- July 27 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is a non-profit organization that celebrates, showcases and nurtures our region’s rich agricultural heritage, outstanding culinary experiences and award winning wineries. Through our programs and events, we support charitable organizations in the Texas Hill Country, ensuring prosperity and innovation within our community.
Summer Preview Week | July 21st – 27th
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival | October 22nd – 26th
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is the premier culinary and wine experience in the Texas Hill Country, showcasing food, wine, craft beverage and Texas Hill Country culture.
This year, 100% of proceeds from all nine Preview Week events will go directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, supporting local rescue, relief, and rebuilding efforts in the wake of recent devastating floods. Tickets
$25+ https://www.fbgfoodandwine.com/
Float Films: Soundwaves – High Fidelity, July 25 Austin Motel (South Congress) From music legends to musicals that made us dance to the soundtracks that basically raised us, this summer we’re showing our favorite films that are tributes to the tunes that shaped them, poolside. BYOFloat, grab your friends, and let the rhythm roll with the tides.
Skip the multiplex and get mega-wet in the Austin Motel pool. Doors at 5 PM. Movies start at dusk and don’t forget to BYOFloatie.
August 8 – Sister Act
August 22 – Saturday Night Fever
The Great Big Cool Off, Saturday | July 26 at 9 am – 12:30 pm. Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park. Presented in Partnership with Red River Cultural District. Join us for a journey into the flow of water and the role it plays in Waterloo Park! The morning kicks off with a rhythmic yoga lesson, followed by immersive tours, music, partner demos, and cool treats under the shade trees! This event is part of the Red River Cultural District’s Hot Summer Nights programming.
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters Fundraiser, July 26. 12-6pm. Mozart’s will host a fundraiser in support of local first responders after flooding devastated parts of the Hill Country. Head to the lakeside coffee shop from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 for donut boat rides, live music, face painting, balloon artists, barbecue, and sweet treats. All of the proceeds will support Texas Search and Rescue + the Texas State Troopers Disaster Response.
Tickets run $20-$250 for adults, though a limited number of free tickets are available. Concert tickets are separate and can be purchased here
Summer Vibe Markets, Saturday, July 26 & 27, 11 am – 5 pm, Distribution Hall, (1500 E 4th St,) Dive into a vibrant showcase featuring over 100+ handcrafted artists, makers, and creatives displaying their unique goods. Beyond the stunning artistry and engaging entertainment, your senses will be delighted with complimentary drinks from Dripping Springs Distilling and Topo Chico, alongside mouth-watering cuisine from globally inspired chefs. Free https://vibeartisanmarkets.com/event/summer-vibe-market-austin/
Wild Waterloo: The Great Big Cool Off, Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 9 am – 12:30 pm. Waterloo Park, (500 E 12th St, Austin) Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of water and discover its vital role at Waterloo Park! Your morning will begin with an invigorating rhythmic yoga lesson on the expansive Great Lawn. Following your zen session, immerse yourself in captivating tours, enjoy vibrant music, explore exciting partner demonstrations, and cool down with delightful treats under the welcoming shade trees of the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck. Free https://waterloogreenway.org/events/
Buddha’s Light International Association Presents the Peking Opera, July 26-27, Long Center for the Performing Arts. Peking Opera’s history goes all the way back to 1790, when opera troupes traveled to Beijing to entertain the emperor for a birthday party and the performers were so beloved they stuck around. Experience the magic for yourself over two days: Saturday night features a showcase with three excerpts including “Farewell My Concubine,” and Sunday’s matinee is an intriguing presentation of “Monkey King Fights the Skeleton Demon.” With unforgettable music, intricate costumes, and even acrobatics, it’s a spectacle fit for royalty. https://thelongcenter.org/events/three-excerpts-of-peking-opera/
Vista Brewing presents Driftwood Honey Harvest Festival (Driftwood) , Saturday, July 26 Vista Brewing (13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood, TX 78619 Indulge in one of nature’s sweetest treats at Vista Brewing. Highlights of the Driftwood Honey Harvest Festival include a variety of local vendors and products such as beeswax candles from Hunter’s Hive, ice cream from Beanz Creamz, and beekeeping services from BeeMindful Honey Farms. Admission is free and open to guests of all ages. https://www.vistabrewingtx.com/calendars/driftwood-honey-festival?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral
Mattel presents Hot Wheels Legends Tour (Cedar Park), Saturday, July 26 Walmart Supercenter (2801 E Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park) Nostalgia and high-speed miniatures race into the Cedar Park Walmart Supercenter. This traveling car show will feature a competition among custom car builders and their best creations. The winners will have the chance to turn their builds into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car. Guests can also enjoy activities including interactive car stations, special edition product vendors, play spaces for kids, and life-size cars on display. Admission is free and open to the public. https://hotwheelslegends.com/events/austin-us-2025
Alamo Drafthouse presents Jaws on the Water (Leander), Saturday, July 26 Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark (16107 Farm to Market Rd 2769 Suite D, Leander). Take to the waters at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark for the final evening of cinematic thrills featuring one of Hollywood’s most notorious sharks on the silver screen. Viewers can enjoy the iconic 1975 film Jaws on the massive inflatable outdoor screen while floating in inner tubes to watch the iconic 1975 film. Tickets are available. https://drafthouse.com/news/summer-jaws-celebration
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS NOW PLAYING IN IMAX® July 25–August 7. Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave.). The Fantastic Four must protect their world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus. Screening July 25–August 7.
Splash Sessions: KGSR Takeover at Hotel Van Zandt, July 27, 2025 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis St). Fight the Sunday Scaries and hang with KGSR and Hotel Van Zandt poolside for sun rays, live music from DJ David For Real and specialty cocktails! General admission and cabana packages are available. Tickets $15
Outdoor Yoga, July 27, 10 a.m., 4550 Mueller Blvd. Cap off your weekend with some group fitness during this donation-based yoga session by Gevity, a social wellness club opening in Austin this fall. The all-levels outdoor yoga class is ideal for anyone looking to get grounded and move with intention.
Fantasia 2000, Tue., July 29, KMFA Studios (41 Navasota St.)2000, Rated G, 75 min. Directed by Pixote Hunt, Hendel Butoy, Eric Goldberg, James Algar, Francis Glebas, Gaetan Brizzi and Paul Brizzi. Starring Steve Martin, Bette Midler, James Earl Jones, Angela Lansbury, Quincy Jones and Penn & Teller. There are anthology films, and then there is Fantasia, Walt Disney’s animated night at the concert hall. Disney’s dream – one of many – was to change it, let it evolve, add new segments and remove old ones, to make it a repertory piece that lived and swirled. That dream never came to life until 1999, when his nephew, Roy Disney Jr., and studio head Michael Eisner added a whole new array of shorts set to classical music, from the sacred to the hilarious. And don’t worry: Mickey Mouse is still there, as the new film retained the immortal sequence of “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” just like Walt would have wanted
Free Tuesdays @ Blanton Museum of Art, July 29th. Blanton Museum (The University of Texas at Austin 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Every Tuesday visitors get free admission, generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment.
Wild Wednesdays @ Wildflower Center (FREE)July 30 @ 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave.) Enjoy a day of nature, discovery, and relaxation at the Wildflower Center—free of charge. Thanks to the generous support of the Tres Grace Family Foundation, admission is FREE on the last Wednesday of each month.
Reservations for Wild Wednesdays are encouraged and available seven days in advance through our ticketing portal. If you reserve online, check in at the kiosk upon arrival.
The Drop -In, July 31st. Long Center Lawn. Our free outdoor concert series returns! Every Thursday through August 14, we’ll provide the tunes and the view if you bring the energy. With 23 bands and plenty of opportunity to let loose, it’s time to shake off your blankets and lawn chairs, double-check you have all the Drop-In info you need, and prepare to vibe on our H-E-B Stage all summer long.https://thelongcenter.org/events/tdi_2025_show11/
Pan African Film Festival | Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Times vary | AFS Cinema | $11+ | The third annual film series will bring together 10 films made by creatives across the African diaspora.
Coming Soon:
H-E-B Free First Sunday @ Bullock Museum, August 3, 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm. Explore the Story of Texas through hands-on activities.Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state.
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10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a back-to-school storytime and craft with Westbank Library
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Explore STEM with hands-on activities from Girlstart
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Discover something new through up-close, interactive conversation carts throughout the galleries.
Blues on the Green, 8/5/25 – 8/6/25, Zilker Park, 93.3 KGSR’s Blues on the Green is back for another year at Zilker Park. This annual, family-friendly concert is free and open to all so bring your cooler, lay out your picnic blankets and get ready to rock the park. August 5th : Antone’s 50th Allstars ft. ruthiefostermusic , suefoleyofficial , +thepetersonbrothers, blakchyl and bob_schneider_music
AUGUST 6TH: elijahthedelgado, nextofkintheband and chaparelle https://www.austintexas.org/event/acl-radios-blues-on-the-green/380662/
Jurassic Quest, August 8 -10, Palmer Event Center (900 Barton Springs Road).Families must get down to Jurassic Quest and have an awesome time delving into pre-historic times. Kids will jump at the chance to adventure into a world when dinosaurs of all types existed. This is the only event in the country that features dinosaurs that are the actual size that they were centuries ago and allows little ones to get up close and personal with these fascinating ancient creatures. The work of talented paleontologists produced wonderfully realistic dinosaurs that will make you want to take a closer look. The event also includes rides on a huge Tyrannosaurus rex, an inflatable maze and a dinosaur petting zoo. https://www.jurassicquest.com
Bugs, Birds, and Bats! Saturday | August 9 at 10 am – 12:30 pm
Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park. Come along for an interactive discovery of all of our flying, winged, and multi-legged friends who make their home at Waterloo Park. Park tours, scavenger hunts, and much more will make this a can’t-miss day at the park!
Family Day: Starry Skies and Fireflies, August 10, 2025 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden (605 Azie Morton Rd) 11am – 4pm. Unveil the secrets of the night sky at UMLAUF’s Family Day: Starry Skies and Fireflies! Join us for interactive performances, starry crafts, and education on the secret lives of nocturnal creatures.
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“All The Words Astage” Performances by Walking Shadow Shakespeare (performances every 30 minutes)
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Ruta Maya Organic Coffee
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Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Face Painting by Community Impact Through Art
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Crafts
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Sculpture Searches
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Community Partners
UMLAUF After Dark: Stay Cool, August 12, 2025 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden (605 Azie Morton Rd) 6pm- 8pm Beat the heat and soak up the summer vibes at UMLAUF After Dark: Stay Cool—a late summer celebration packed with live music, interactive art, frozen treats, and community fun. As the sun sizzles, we’re bringing the chill with cool beats and creativity.
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Live Jazz Music by Jeff Lofton Trio
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Photo Op Experience by Mesmerize Texas
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YoYo Bubble Tea Food Truck
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Community Partners
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Specialty Cocktail
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Karaoke
City Wide Vintage Garage Sale, August 16-17, 2025, Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road) , SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. SUNDAY 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The City-Wide Vintage Sale was born and bred in south Austin, Texas. We have been an incubator for small businesses since 1977. We have had some stellar folks and crazy characters with us throughout the years. We would be nothing without or amazing, hard-working vendors. We invite you to come check out this eclectic event and share in the excitement of this long-standing Austin tradition. Join us in celebrating the past while embracing the future – let the treasure hunt begin!
PBR Team Series – Gambler Days 8/22/25 – 8/24/25, Moody Center
An action-packed team bull riding competition features the most exciting 8 seconds in sports featuring some of the world’s best bull riders and the local Austin Gamblers. https://www.ticketmaster.com/austin-gamblers-tickets/artist/3101664
Austin Pride Parade & Festival, 8/23/25. Fiesta Gardens. Celebrated during Austin Pride Month each August, don’t miss this giant parade down Congress Avenue during the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising event in Central Texas. https://austinpride.org/pride-2025/
The Front Fest, 8/30/25 – 9/1/25, Various Locations. The Front Fest is an end-of-summer festival, featuring performances, films and creative experiences putting Texas women and LGBTQ+ creatives of all kinds at the front of our lineups. https://thefrontfest.com/
September 2025
FIA World Endurance Championships (Lone Star Le Mans), 9/5/25 – 9/7/25. Circuit of The Americas. Watch as the most extreme, top-performing cars go head to head in a six-hour long endurance race at Circuit of The Americas. This event is the only World Endurance Championships round taking place in North America so you don’t want to miss this race. https://circuitoftheamericas.com/event/fia-world-endurance-championship/
Bat Fest , 9/6/25, Congress Avenue Bridge. Celebrate this batty event as the world’s largest urban bat colony (1.5 million Mexican Free-Tailed Bats which take up seasonal residence beneath the Ann Richard’s Congress Street Bridge) take to the skies for their nightly flight. Enjoy live music, children activities, a costume contest and more. https://www.roadwayevents.com/event/bat-fest/
3rd Annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day, Saturday, September 6, The Long Center (701 W. Riverside Drive) They are flinging the doors open for another FREE block-party bash featuring hosts of community partners, activities, and performances all over the building. Look forward to KIDosky crafts & games with Creative Action, BubblePalooza presented by H-E-B, live music, food trucks, and more! Make sure you’re following us @longcenter on social media so you don’t miss a thing. The Long Center is always yours, but especially on Teresa Lozano Long Community Day! https://thelongcenter.org/events/teresa-lozano-long-community-day-2/
University of Texas Football Season – UT vs San Jose State -9/6/25 11am game. D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.
¡VIVA Mexico! 9/13/25. Oswaldo Cantu Pan Am Recreation Center
The Mexican-American Cultural Center will host its annual Viva México celebration to showcase visual art, dance and musical performances that explore Mexico’s history through cultural art traditions. https://www.austintexas.gov/page/viva-mexico
Fall Pecan Street Festival, 9/13/25 – 9/14/25. Hill Country Galleria
The Pecan Street Festival is a free, bi-annual juried music, arts and crafts festival. Visitors will experience a lively street fair with vendors, artists, musicians, food, drinks and more. https://pecanstreetfestival.org/
UT vs UTEP Sep 13 (Sat) 3:15 p.m. CT D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.
Fantastic Fest , 9/18/25 – 9/25/25. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the U.S., specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from around the world. https://www.fantasticfest.com/
UT vs Sam Houston Sep 20 (Sat) 7 p.m. CT D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.
Austin Museum Day, 9/21/25. Various Locations. Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, this special day features free exhibitions and activities at participating Austin-area museums and cultural sites. https://www.austinmuseums.org/about-austin-museum-day
Pride in Local Music Festival, 9/21/25, 3Ten at ACL Live. The Pride in Local Music concert event celebrates local music through the rainbow heartbeat of our great music city, produced by the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. The day features musical performances from local artists at one of Austin’s most iconic venues. https://austinlgbtchamber.com/prideinlocalmusic/
HAAM Benefit Day, 9/23/25. Various Locations. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosts an annual, citywide benefit to raise support for local musicians. For one day, hundreds of local music showcases and concerts will take place, featuring many of your favorite local musicians. https://www.myhaam.org/haam-day
LEVITATION September 25-28 with a stacked four-day lineup and a new central venue home, Palmer Events Center, with nightly venue programming at beloved Red River venues still intact. This is the biggest and best year of this independent festival yet, where there’s something for everyone – all in the central downtown area. https://levitation.fm/
The Science of Sports & Movement, Saturday | September 26 at 6 – 10 pm. Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, This will be a celebration of all things moving! Show off your skills with interactive fitness demos, games on the lawn, and much more! We’ll close the evening with a special screening of the nostalgic classic movie, Little Giants.
October 2025
Austin City Limits Music Festival, 10/3/25 – 10/5/25 & 10/10/25 – 10/12/25, Zilker Park, One of the country’s largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series Austin City Limits outside the studio and into Austin’s most beloved park with more than 140 musical acts on eight stages over two weekends. https://www.aclfestival.com/
Boo at the Zoo, 10/3/25 – 10/25/25 (Friday & Saturday only), Austin Zoo
Bring the kids in full costume to Boo at the Zoo (Friday and Saturday nights in October), where they can experience the Austin Zoo in a whole new way: in the dark. Train rides, musical entertainment and unlimited Haunted House visits are also included in the fun. https://austinzoo.org/
Austin Oktoberfest, 10/11/25, German Free School (507 E 10th St).The German-Texan Heritage Society hosts this annual festival, the longest and most traditional Oktoberfest in Austin. The event will feature all things German, including food, drinks, music, and Gemütlichkeit (a German word used to describe a state of belonging, warmth, and friendliness). Don’t miss this kid-friendly event.
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 10/17/25 – 10/19/25 Circuit of The Americas. The pinnacle of motorsports is returning to Texas for a three-day celebration of speed and sound! The Formula 1 USGP provides an action-packed experience that fuses world-class racing with major championship implications. There’s no shortage of star power off-track as superstars headliners hit the Super Stage on with post-race performances each night.
Night Market, (Cedar Park) 10/18/25 Lakeline Park (1510 Alexis Dr). The Lunar Foundation and the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce have partnered to host Night Market, a celebration of the year of the Wood Snake through an immersive, story-driven experiential event. This event will feature family-friendly programming during the afternoon and heat up with a happening nightlife scene after dark. Night Market highlights the best of the Asian community in and around Austin with vendors, food, live music, onsite activations and more. https://www.nightmarket.fun/
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival (Fredericksburg) | October 22nd – 26th. The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is a non-profit organization that celebrates, showcases and nurtures our region’s rich agricultural heritage, outstanding culinary experiences and award winning wineries. Through our programs and events, we support charitable organizations in the Texas Hill Country, ensuring prosperity and innovation within our community. Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is the premier culinary and wine experience in the Texas Hill Country, showcasing food, wine, craft beverage and Texas Hill Country culture. https://www.fbgfoodandwine.com/
Austin Film Festival, 10/23/25 – 10/30/25. Downtown Austin
Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike. https://austinfilmfestival.com/
Austoberfest, 10/25/25. Scholz Garten. This year, the Austin Saengerrunde will celebrate the annual Austin Oktoberfest at Scholz Garten, the oldest continuously operating tavern in the state. This festival celebrates German heritage in Texas with beer, sausage, live music and bowling! https://saengerrunde.org/events/austoberfest-2024/
Viva la Vida Fest, 10/25/25. Mexic-Arte Museum. Hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum, the long-running annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibition pays tribute to the tradition that celebrates the return of the dead by their families and friends. https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/viva-la-vida-2025/
Wicked Oaks Festival, 10/25/25 – 10/26/25. Carson Creek Ranch (701 Dalton Ln). Get a jump on Halloweekend at the first-ever Wicked Oaks Festival at Carson Creek Ranch. This new festival brings together three Austin events, Freaky Deaky, Summoning and Illfest, for one packed weekend of EDM music and immersive art displays. https://wickedoaksfest.com/
Austin Symphony Orchestra Presents: Halloween Children’s Concert Date TBD. Long Center This concert is a wonderful chance for you to introduce your children to the wonders of live orchestral music and also a great opportunity to wear costumes and have tons of fun. The concert hall will be decorated top to bottom to enhance your little one’s concert experience. https://austinsymphony.org/
November 2025
UT vs Vanderbilt Nov 1 (Sat) 11 a.m. CT D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest, Lockhart, Tx 11/1/25 – 11/2/25. Texas Monthly hosts the annual Texas Monthly BBQ Festival just south of Austin in historic Downtown Lockhart, Texas. This two-day event features live music, an artisan market, live cooking demos and some of the best BBQ in the state.
Quesoff, 11/2/25, Mohawk. The annual festival and competition celebrating all things melted cheese is not to be missed. Home-cooks, top chefs, friends, siblings and pets all compete in four delicious categories of queso dishes. Attendees have the opportunity to sample award-winning recipes from local chefs, restaurants and Austinites.
Austin Food + Wine Festival, 11/7/25 – 11/9/25, Auditorium Shores. Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the Austin Food + Wine Festival. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin’s own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live musical performances.
Wurstfest (New Braunfels, Tx), 11/7/25 – 11/16/25. Here, you’ll enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides and games, German, Texan and domestic beer, special events and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian Style Entertainment. It all happens at Wurstfest!
Austin Celtic Festival, 11/8/25 – 11/9/25. Pioneer Farms. This annual festival returns to Pioneer Farms this November, along with the 2025 Scottish Highland Games World Championships. Check the website for the full schedule of events, music lineup, special guests and more.
Texas Book Festival, 11/8/25 – 11/9/25, Texas State Capitol Grounds
The Texas Book Festival has evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country and hosts about 250 authors each year. Join in with other bookworms for readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and more.
Miracle on 5th Street, 11/14/25 – 12/28/25, The Eleanor. Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in the most festive and nostalgic setting in the city. Featuring wall-to-wall Christmas decor, multiple bars, cheery social experiences and a whole lot of Christmas spirits.
Texas Craft Brewers Festival, 11/15/25, Fiesta Gardens. The Texas Craft Brewers Festival brings together small and independent breweries from around the state of Texas. Taking place in the beautiful Fiesta Gardens outdoor space right on Lady Bird Lake, visitors can expect attendance from more than 70 breweries and a variety of local food vendors.
A Christmas Affair, 11/20/25 – 1123/25, Palmer Event Center. A Christmas Affair is a five-day holiday market benefiting The Junior League of Austin. The annual event hosts 200+ retail merchants and attracts 25,000+ patrons. As a new tradition started in 2020, The Junior League of Austin has also launched A Christmas Affair Virtual Marketplace.
University of Texas Football – UT vs Arkansas Nov 22 (Sat) Flex (2:30-3:30 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. CT) D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.
University of Texas Football – UT vs Texas A&M Nov 28 (Fri) 6:30 p.m. CT. D.K.R. Memorial Stadium. Cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns at one of their home games at D.K.R. Texas Memorial Stadium on select Saturdays from September to November. For the first year ever, the Longhorns will compete in the Southeastern Conference(SEC), and go head-to-head with some of the top teams in the country.
