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.

 

Giant Love Author Julie Gilbert  In Conversation with William Broyles + GIANT screening, The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Doors: 1pm, Film: 2pm, Discussion: 5:30pm. Join us for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Julie Gilbert in celebration of her latest book, Giant Love: Edna Ferber, Her Best-selling Novel of Texas, and the Making of a Classic American Film! Julie will be in conversation with Oscar-nominated screenwriter William Broyles (APOLLO 13), preceded by a screening of the epic screen adaptation of GIANT. Signed books will be available for purchase at the event, courtesy of our friends at First Light Books.

 

Shampoo 50th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, August 24, 2025. Doors: 7pm, Film: 7:30pm

The Natural, The Paramount Theatre, Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Doors: 6:30pm, Film: 7:30pm

 

You’ve Got Mail + Empire Records – Double Feature, The Paramount Theatre. Thursday, August 28, 2025. This screening, originally scheduled for Friday August 15, has been moved to Thursday August 28. We apologize for any inconvenience. Doors: 6pm, You’ve Got Mail: 7pm, Empire Records: 9:20pm, 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.

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Presented by Fangoria, The Paramount Theatre, Friday, August 29, 2025. Doors: 8pm, Film: 9pm

 

Grey Gardens 50th Anniversary! The Paramount Theatre, Saturday, August 30, 2025. Doors: 2:30pm, Film: 3:30pm

 

Cabaret presented by Hyperreal Film Club in 35mm, The Paramount Theatre
Saturday, August 30, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Film: 7pm

 

The Sandlot The Paramount Theatre, Sunday, August 31, 2025. Doors: 2pm
Film: 3pm

 

Kill Bill Vol 1 + Vol 2 Presented by Robert Rodriguez, The Paramount Theatre
Sunday, August 31, 2025. Doors: 6pm, Kill Bill Vol 1: 7pm, Kill Bill Vol 2: 9:15pm

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.

 

 

The Wizard of Oz, August 13 – September 21, Zach Theater. Buckle up for a reimagined journey over the rainbow! Zach’s uniquely Austin staging of this iconic story features a Dust Bowl-era cowboy band, a glittering mirror ball experience, and plenty of chances to get in on the action. Whether you’re a parent or grandparent, a kid, or just a kid at heart, follow the yellow brick road into The Topfer for this spectacular musical, a timeless reminder that there’s no place like home.

 

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 Artisan Market @ SIGN BAR,  Friday, August 22, 2025 | 7 pm – 11 pm. Sign Barn, 9909 FM 969 Bldg 3Discover something new and unique this weekend! Head over to the Austin Artisan Market, where local artists, makers, and vintage vendors gather at the vibrant Sign Bar. Explore a curated collection of one-of-a-kind art, handcrafted goods, and vintage treasures, all while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Free

 

 

 

Golden Hour at Central Machine Works,  Aug. 22, 6 p.m., 4824 E. Cesar Chavez St. Everybody loves a winner! To honor its recent first-place finish in the U.S. Open Beer Championship for its American and Munchner Helles lagers, Central Machine Works is kicking off the weekend in style. On Friday at 6 p.m., guests can enjoy a “Golden Hour” with $2 pints of its champion lagers until 7 p.m. (or when the kegs run out).

 

CIRQUE VIDA PRESENTS NOSTALGIA, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 22-24, Sky Candy Sky Candy (1023 Springdale Ste. 8-A). Nostalgia’s coming back around again, and, of course, I’m talking about the triumphant return of Cirque Vida’s ethereal showcase, intensely highlighting the “art” in “circus arts.” Artists Paul Zuker, Amy Myers, Xochitl Sosa, and Celeste Bliss will perform physical feats focused on yearning: the emotional pull toward a home or life that cannot ever fully be retrieved, expressed through performances that defy possibility, but feel familiar deep in the soul. Experience the catharsis of having others pinpoint truths you never could fully grasp. https://www.skycandyaustin.com/shows

 

Austin Train Show Saturday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 24 Times vary Palmer Events Center, $8+ Explore 25,000+ sqft of vendors, model trains, rides, clinics, and prizes. https://austintrainshow.org/

 

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/

 

Le Garage Sale, August 23 & 24, Palmer Events Center. This semi-annual Austin event features top fashion and accessories from Austin’s independent boutiques and local labels under one roof for a two-day shopping event. At Le Garage Sale, you can expect an expertly curated mix of 100+ local businesses.

 

MeadowFest 2025 , August 23, 2025 3:00 pm – 12:00 am, The Far Out Lounge & Stage (8504 S Congress Ave.)Following a powerful debut that drew over 1,000 music fans and raised $40,000 for mental health initiatives, MeadowFest returns for its second year with a well-curated lineup and continued commitment to community and mental health. Taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at The Far Out Lounge and Stage, the KUTX-presented mini-festival honors the life of young Austin musician Meadow Goodman, while raising critical funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. This year’s lineup includes the cosmic funk spectacle of Golden Dawn Arkestra, Grupo Fantasma-spinoff / Latin funk powerhouse Brownout, popular dark synthwave trio Night Drive, “hardest working woman in American roots music” Carrie Rodriguez, the “soaring and soulful pop music” of Mobley, indie punk trailblazers Girl In A Coma, sultry soul-pop artist Lew Apollo, buzzy funk/afrobeat newcomer Cazayoux, the “unmistakable ferocity” of rapper Cha’Keeta B, and it all kicks off with School of Rock’s finest.

 

Pride & Joy: Annual LGBTQ+ Community Art Celebration Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 12 pm – 3 pm 11402 Joy St. Get ready to celebrate queer family, creativity, and community at this all-ages art event during Austin Pride weekend! Make custom jewelry, screen print your own fabric, and contribute to a large-scale community mosaic. Plus, a famous local drag queen will be on hand for an Austin Pride weekend glow-up with rhinestones, glitter, and more. Free

 

Dog Days of Summer! Saturday, August 23, 2025 , 9:00am-12:00pm

Zilker Botanical Garden (2220 Barton Springs Rd) FreeGet ready for a tail-wagging good time at our Dog Days of Summer event presented by The Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, ZilkerBark and CityVet! Bring your furry friends and family for a morning filled with fun for pups of all ages!

What to Expect:

ZilkerBark pet portraits, pup pools, treats, local vendors, activities for dogs and humans….stay tuned 🙂

We’re excited to partner with the talented Austin dog photographers of ZilkerBark, who will be onsite taking pet portraits! Must reserve online in advance, limited space available. Details to be announced soon!

About ZilkerBark Pet Portraits:

Every dog has their day, and a photo session with ZilkerBark is exactly that! Established in 2015, ZilkerBark has been providing the Austin community with memories of their best friends that will last forever, while also giving back. In this time, ZilkerBark has raised more than $300,000 for local animal non-profits, while photographing over 40,000 dogs. They offer private photo sessions throughout the year as well as specialty mini-sessions—like bluebonnets and holiday portraits—in the spring and fall. Find out more at zilkerbark.com/austin-sessions.

Photo courtesy of ZilkerBark

Thanks to our Pawtner!

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Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on social media to stay in the know as we share more details on RSVP info, activities, and vendors! https://zilkergarden.org/event/dog-days-of-summer-3/

 

Old Gregg Brewing Co. presents Back to School Backyard BBQ, Saturday, August 23. Kickoff the school year at North Austin brewery Old Gregg with cold pints and family-friendly entertainment. Guests can play yard games, enter into teacher raffles, browse a local artisan market, and check out the Jack Jack’s Pack puppy adoption pop-up. Beer specials, featured cocktails, and ribs from Interstellar BBQ will be available. Admission is free. https://oldgreggbrewingco.com/whats-on

 

Stay Weird Austin: A Celebration of ATX Tradition, Saturday, August 23 4:00 – 11:30pm, Sagebrush (5500 South Congress Avenue). CALLING ALL AUSTINITES!! It’s time we celebrate the weird of old AND new. Join us for a night of genuine local celebration! Huge musical lineup! https://sagebrushtexas.com/

 

Hotel Viata presents Pup Fest, Sunday, August 24 Hotel Viata (320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, West Lake Hills,) Two- and four-legged guests are invited to Hotel Viata for a day of dog appreciation and play. Activities include doggy pampering stations, on-site adoptions, gourmet snacks, local pet vendors, live music, and more. Pet parents can also take home a complimentary Viata Puppy Treat for the ultimate doggy bag. Admission is free and open to the public.

 

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday@ Texas Science and Natural History Museum, Sunday, August 24, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. University of Texas at Austin campus at 2400 Trinity Street. Enjoy FREE museum admission all day during H-E-B Free Fourth Sundays, held the fourth Sunday of every month. Explore the story of life in the natural world in Texas from the formation of our planet, through the age of the dinosaurs, into our current environment. See fascinating fossils and examples of Texas wildlife, touch real meteorites, and walk beneath the 33-foot wingspan of a pterosaur and tyrannosaur!

The museum is open from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays (last admission is at 4:30).

 

 

Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque Exhibition Opens at the Blanton, August 24, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Blanton Museum of Art (200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). Opening Sunday, Aug. 24, the Blanton Museum of Art presents Spirit & Splendor: El Greco, Velázquez, and the Hispanic Baroque, the final stop of a traveling exhibition from the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, home to the most extensive collection of early modern Hispanic art and literature outside Spain.

Featuring nearly 60 works, the show traces 150 years of Spanish painting, culminating in the Baroque—a style defined by dramatic realism, rich detail, and deep religious expression. The exhibition includes masterpieces by El Greco and Diego Velázquez, alongside works by José de Páez and Melchor Pérez Holguín, whose interpretations brought the Baroque aesthetic to the Spanish Viceroyalties of New Spain (present-day Mexico) and Peru.

$8 – $15 (Blanton Members, UT Austin ID holders, and K-12 teachers receive free admission)

 

Plant Swap at Vista Brewing, Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 11 am – 1 pm.  Vista Brewing, 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood, TX. Bring your healthy plants, cuttings, seeds, or flowers, and trade them with other plant enthusiasts. It’s the perfect opportunity to find a new addition for your indoor jungle or garden, and maybe even discover a rare find.

While you’re there, enjoy some delicious food and drinks from Vista’s brunch menu. Free https://www.vistabrewingtx.com/calendars

 

 

A conversation with Colin Allred, Monday August 25th LBJ – Bass Lecture Hall. Join us for A Conversation with Colin Allred, an engaging discussion on today’s most pressing political issues and the future of leadership in America. Congressman Allred, who formerly represented Texas’s 32nd District, will share insights from his journey in public service and his campaign for the U.S. Senate.

Colin Allred was born on April 15, 1983, in Dallas, Texas, and raised by a public school teacher and single mother. A fourth‑generation Texan, he was class president at Hillcrest High School and earned a full scholarship to play football at Baylor University, where he served as team captain and was named Defensive MVP as well as First Team Academic All‑Big 12. He graduated in 2005 with a B.A. in history, then played as a linebacker for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL for four to five seasons before a neck injury led him to pivot toward higher education and public service.

After earning his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2014, Allred returned to Texas to join Battleground Texas as the DFW Regional Director of Voter Protection. He later served in the Obama administration at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He then worked as a civil rights attorney at Perkins Coie, focusing on voting rights and justice initiatives. His legal and civic experience laid the groundwork for his historic 2018 House campaign, where he unseated longtime Republican incumbent Pete Sessions to become the first Democrat to represent Texas’s 32nd Congressional District.

In Congress from 2019 to 2025, Allred earned a reputation as a pragmatic, bipartisan legislator. He served on the Committees for Foreign Affairs, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Veterans’ Affairs, championing initiatives such as new VA facilities in Garland and El Paso, major infrastructure investments, and the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Allred was the first member of Congress to take paternity leave and led efforts to expand paid family leave. He ran for the U.S. Senate in 2024, narrowly losing to Ted Cruz by about 8.5 points, and in July 2025 launched a second Senate campaign for 2026 targeting John Cornyn’s seat. RSVP TO ATTEND HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/a2NaYUEdxx

 

 

 

Celebrate LBJ’s 117th Birthday With Free Admission and Cupcakes at the Presidential Library. August 27, 2025 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, LBJ Presidential Library. (2313 Red River St.)The LBJ Presidential Library will commemorate President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 117th birthday on Wednesday, August 27, offering free admission and cupcakes. Visitors can enjoy complimentary entry to the museum at 2313 Red River St. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last entry at 4 p.m.). For details on current exhibits, visit lbjlibrary.org.

 

The Front Festival 2025, August 28, -August 31, 2025 | 12:00 pm The Front Festival takes place at multiple venues.The Front Festival takes place at multiple venues (111 E Cesar Chavez St,)The Front Festival returns August 28–31, 2025, for a four-day, end-of-summer celebration of independent music, film, art, and community. Curated by Future Front, the festival highlights Texas women and LGBTQ+ artists, with events hosted at iconic Austin venues including The LINE Hotel pool, Antone’s Nightclub, and The Contemporary Austin — Laguna Gloria.

This year’s lineup features:

  • Opening Night Swim — Aug. 28 at The LINE Hotel, 7 PM, with Future Front resident DJs.

  • Music Showcase — Aug. 29 at Antone’s Nightclub, 7 PM.

  • Film Showcase — Aug. 30 at Laguna Gloria, 7 PM, spotlighting works by women and LGBTQ+ filmmakers.

  • Labor Day Pool Party — Aug. 31 at The LINE Hotel, noon, closing the festival with DJs and summer vibes.

Tickets: One-day showcase passes are $20 each; individual pool party passes are $10. A weekend pass ($50) includes all events. Passes are free for Future Front members, with proceeds benefiting Future Front’s creative programs supporting local artists. Tickets $12.51+ https://thefrontfest.com/

 

**Tickets are now on sale for Austin Chronicle’s 35th Annual Hot Sauce Festival Sunday, September 7**

 

 

Coming Soon:

 

Opening Night Swim at The LINE Hotel Austin,  August 28 from 7-10 pm. Line Hotel (111 E. Cesar Chavez St.).  Poolside set by DJ HoneyPocket and pop-up art exhibit featuring work by Austin-based artists Iris Kwon and Steph Granillo

 

 

 Austin Restaurant Weeks (Aug. 29-Sept. 14) Various locations. You can help by dining out at participating restaurants during Austin Restaurant Weeks, a two-week-long dining extravaganza featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants throughout the greater Austin area. A portion of the price of each meal goes directly to the Central Texas Food Bank, which can make the most of each dollar due to its purchasing power in the community. https://www.austinrestaurantweeks.org/

 

Independent Music Showcase at Antone’s, August 29 from 7-11 pm. Antone’s (305 E. 5th St.). A blend of contemporary cumbia, conjunto, and experimental acts from San Antonio and Austin-based artists Vanita Leo, Olivia Komahcheet, and Belen Escobedo’s Trio

 

 

 

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/

 

Independent Film Showcase at Laguna Gloria, August 30, 7-11 pm Laguna Gloria (3809 W. 35th St).  A community picnic in the sculpture garden and lakeside amphitheater plus 11 indie shorts by women and LGBTQ+ directors and writers. At 7 pm, there will be an Austin Creative Community Panel, followed by a lakeside sunset performance, and then from 8:40-11 pm, the short film showcase, featuring:

  • The Decades, written & directed by Adam Madge and Marléne Feliz Nina

  • Play Thing, written and directed by Sarah Joy Byington

  • Pizza My Heart, written by Christine Hoang & directed by Elizabeth V. Newman

  • PRINCESS, written & directed by Beverly “Bev” Chukwu

  • Neches, written & directed by Katy McCarthy

  • Tiger, written by Abbey Weber & directed by Katie Mack

  • Vestal Virgin Vengeance, written & directed by Virginia L. Montgomery

  • Our First Haunted Home, written by Mase Kerwick & directed by Elizabeth Mims

  • Behind The Strings: Amplifying Black Feminism in Guitar Culture, written by Jess Garland & directed by Judah Agbonhinka

  • SOMBRAS, written and directed by Sofia Alejandro Barrios

  • Circle of Return

 

 

 

3rd Annual Austin Women in Jazz Festival, Saturday, August 30, 2025

Austin, Austin PBS, Pfluger Keller Community Soundstage Building 3000 (at Wilhelmina Delco & Clayton Lane, Austin, TX 78752).  Get ready for the most electrifying jazz celebration of the year!

Back by popular demand, this year’s festival all-star lineup will feature:

Pamela Hart – Austin’s First Lady of Jazz

Jazmin Ghent – Soulful, smooth, and sensational

Jeanette Harris – Queen of Sax with fierce energy and style

Chelsey Green – A powerful fusion of jazz and soul violin

Doors Open: 5:00 pm, Showtime: 6:00 pm. All Reserved Seating. Cash Bar Service, Merchant Vendors, Complimentary Lite Snacks. Parking is available in open lot and in the parking garage. https://womeninjazz.org/event/festival2025/

 

2025 Texas Roller Derby | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 6 p.m. | Palmer Events Center | $34 | It’s the Calvello Cup Championship between the Cherry Bombs and the Rhinestones at this bout. https://txrd.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! RSVP recommended. 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.

 

H-E-B Free First Sunday at The Bullock Museum, September 7, 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm. Bullock State History Museum (1800 Congress Ave.)

Defy gravity with out-of-this-world family fun at the Bullock Museum.

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.

Activities:

  • 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a space-themed storytime and craft with Austin Public Library

  • Learn about space missions through demonstrations, information, and activities with NASA Ambassador Russell Glenn

  • Participate in a Solar System Walk and create a bracelet with Starry Sky Austin on the Museum plaza

  • Learn about the study of stars with representatives from the McDonald Observatory

  • Explore a mobile planetarium with Texas State Astronomy Club

https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

 

 

Austin Chronicle’s 35th Annual Hot Sauce Festival Sunday, September 7, Far Out Lounge and Stage 3pm to 9pm . Attendees will get to sample sauces from 25 commercial bottlers, discovering new favorites and electing winners for the 2025 People’s Choice Awards. Get ready to sample dozens of tasty hot sauces and spicy goods, enjoy live music, sip cold drinks, and dig into local eats, all while supporting the Central Texas Food Bank!

$15 Pre-sale | $20 Day-of. A portion of every ticket sold benefits the CTFBDon’t miss the fiery showdown as we present awards for the festival’s friendly Hot Sauce Competition during the event, with top places for commercial bottlers, local restaurants, and bold, individual creations. https://tickets.austinchronicle.com/events/the-austin-chronicle-35th-annual-hot-sauce-festival-presented-by-eastvillage-9-7-2025

 

¡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.

 

La Fiesta de la Independencia de México, 9/15/25. Republic Square Park

Celebrate the 215th anniversary of Mexico’s independence at this free community event hosted at Republic Square Park. Enjoy performances from Roy Lozano Ballet Folklórico, a Mexican artisan market, live music from Mariachi Capital and more. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fiesta-de-la-independencia-de-mexico-tickets-1557496025539?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Banger’s Oktoberfest, October 25-27. Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden. Don your lederhosen and head to Banger’s for a three-day-long celebration of Oktoberfest. Bring the whole family (don’t forget your pup!) and celebrate with games and live music accompanied by authentic German food and beer available only at this annual celebration.

Thursday, September 25th

4:00pm: The Oompahs

8:00pm: Isaak Klaus & Lederhosen Junkies

Friday, September 26th

12:00pm: Mackenzie’s Good Time Polka Band

4:00pm: The Oompahs

8:00pm: Chansons Et Soulards

Saturday, September 27th

12:00pm: JD Casper

4:00pm: Mackenzie’s Good Time Polka Band

7:00pm Michael Hoffer & The Austin Attitude

https://www.bangersaustin.com/

 

 

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.

 

Live from New York: The Lorne Michaels Collection September 20, 2025, Harry Ransom Center (The University of Texas at Austin, 300 West 21st Street).  This offers an unprecedented look behind the scenes of the early career of Lorne Michaels, his groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live, and his wide array of iconic film and television productions. “Visitors to this exhibition will rediscover memorable moments that have shaped television and film history over the past fifty-plus years,” said Stephen Enniss, Director of the Harry Ransom Center. “The Lorne Michaels Collection will be an enduring resource for understanding the creative alchemy he mastered, while also illuminating the broader cultural currents that have defined his, and our, life and times.” Featuring materials from the Lorne Michaels Collection, a landmark donation to the Ransom Center that was announced in January 2025, the exhibition spans more than five decades of comedy, satire, and cultural commentary. Visitors will encounter annotated scripts, production notes, rare photographs, as well as props and costumes on loan from NBC Universal, Paramount Pictures, and others.

Highlights include:

  • Michaels’s early outline for Saturday Night Live.

  • The iconic Cowbell and Five-Timers Club jacket.

  • The torn photograph of Pope John Paul II from Sinéad O’Connor’s SNL musical guest appearance.

  • Costumes for legendary SNL characters like Matt Foley and Church Lady, as well as from other Lorne Michaels’s projects such as Mean Girls, Wayne’s World 2, A Night at the Roxbury, and 30 Rock.

  • Posters, screenplays, and production materials from ¡Three Amigos!, Portlandia, Tommy Boy, and more.

 

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

 

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, September 25 to November 30. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is coming to Texas for the first time to light up the Wildflower Center from September 25 to November 30. The all-ages event, presented by Texas Performing Arts (TPA), will create an immersive environment where fans can experience the film’s two iconic locales: Halloween Town and Christmas Town. A press release promises “captivating scenes, music, and video projections.”

Austinites who enjoy experiences like the Trail of Lights or Pumpkin Nights will likely also enjoy this installation, which includes 3D-printed statues of characters like Jack Skellington, Zero, Sally, The Mayor of Halloween Town, and Oogie Boogie; fun images projected onto the trail; and a lot of atmospheric sounds. The show covers 8,300 square feet and according to the website, takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete — although online reviews have widened this range from 10 minutes to an hour and a half, depending on how fast you move and whether or not you wait for pictures on a busy night.

Since the experience already debuted at the New York Botanical Garden last year, prospective ticket-buyers can check out walkthrough videos to decide if they want to go. (But beware of spoilers!) The New York and Austin experiences are the only ones running this year.  The Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from “dusk” to 10:15 pm. Entry times will vary by week. Tickets (timed entry is $31 for children and $41 for adults, or flexible entry is $51) will be available starting August 15 at texasperformingarts.org. Texas Performing Arts’ Texas Inner Circle members and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center have pre-sale access as of August 11.https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/

 

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/

 

American Indian Heritage Day 2025, September 26, 2025 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bullock Museum (1800 Congress Ave). Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in a celebration of the 13th Annual American Indian Heritage Day!

With House Bill 174, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities and leaders have made to the state. The Bullock Museum, in partnership with Native American Cultural Center, celebrates our community’s Indigenous cultures with its special American Indian Heritage Day program.

The day will feature a range of activities, with dancing and drumming performances and interactive experiences for school groups at the Museum.

Program for School Groups and Museum Visitors
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  • Learn about the diversity and rich legacy of Native Americans living in Texas today.

  • Discover cultural traditions at hands-on activity stations.

  • Enjoy dancing and drumming performances by the Native American Cultural Center in the Museum Grand Lobby.

Performances: 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 12:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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/

 

USMNT vs. Ecuador, 10/10/25. Q2 Stadium. Head to Q2 Stadium to watch the U.S. Men’s National Team face off against Ecuador on October 10th. This exciting matchup, hosted by US Soccer, is a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring both the community’s cultural heritage and their passionate support for the U.S. team.

 

 

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.

 

 The Sculpture Tour Awards + Concert (Georgetown) Thursday, October 16 Georgetown Art Center (816 S. Main St.) The Sculpture Tour Awards + Concert considers works by a new crop of artists on the Georgetown Sculpture Tour — a year-long engagement that just received its last 2025-2026 on August 1. There will be a pop-up exhibit at the Georgetown Art Center (816 S. Main St.), an announcement regarding the winners, and then an outdoor screening of Frankenstein, plus a live performance by the Central Texas Philharmonic. https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/st-awards.php

 

 

 

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.

 

The Georgetown Autumn Art Stroll (Georgetown) Friday, October 17.   will cover several blocks in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District, offering “interactive arts experiences” including live music, artist demonstrations, history exhibits, and shopping. Stroll attendees can also stop by restaurants along the way for special deals. https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/stroll.php

 

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/

 

The fourth annual South Main Arts Festival (Georgetown) Saturday, October 18: It is the most familiar arts festival with artist booths, interactive drumming, mural painting, art demos, food trucks, and live music including Shelley King and Carolyn Wonderland.  https://visit.georgetown.org/arts/smaf.php

 

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 Studio Tour, November 8–9 (1st weekend)  12:00pm – 6:00pm Daily. A FREE CITY-WIDE CELEBRATION OF ART. Since 2003, the Austin Studio Tour has connected artists with art lovers, weaving a strong foundation of community. We first joined the tour in 2016, and it has led to unforgettable memories, lasting friendships and the confidence to fully commit to our creative practice.

 

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.

 

15th annual Texas Tribune Festival, Nov. 13–15 in downtown Austin. Discover how big, bold ideas take shape; meet decision-makers; and get inspired to bring your own ideas to life. TribFest isn’t just another political event — it’s an up-close look at how big, bold ideas are made reality. Step inside the conversations shaping the future of education, the economy, health care, energy, technology, public safety, culture and the arts — with those driving decisions in Texas and across the nation.

 https://festival.texastribune.org/

 

 

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.

 

Austin Studio Tour, Second weekend Nov 15–16, 12:00pm – 6:00pm Daily. A FREE CITY-WIDE CELEBRATION OF ART. Since 2003, the Austin Studio Tour has connected artists with art lovers, weaving a strong foundation of community. We first joined the tour in 2016, and it has led to unforgettable memories, lasting friendships and the confidence to fully commit to our creative practice.

 

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 – 11/23/25, 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.

 

 

The Front Market, 11/22/25 – 11/23/25 Distribution Hall. Shop a rotating lineup of 170+ Texas-based women and LGBTQ+ vendors at Front Market’s Fall showcase. While you shop, snack on treats from a brunch menu and listen to the local DJ  https://thefrontmarket.com/

 

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot, November 27th, Downtown. ThunderCloud Subs’ annual 5-mile run/1-mile walk is a great way to work up a Thanksgiving-sized appetite. Compete with the best of Austin or head outside with the kids for a more relaxed holiday jog. https://thundercloud.com/event-info/

 

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.