🗓 All weekend
👻 Tricks, Treats, and Trails *
It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Show up in your spookiest costume for the second annual Tricks, Treats and Trails event for family fun! Tickets start at $10.00, and feature a pumpkin patch, a rock-climbing wall, smores, food trucks, and more.
2 – 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 – 8 p.m. Sunday | 📍McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612
🎥 Austin Film Festival
One of the most famous film festivals in the country kicks off in Austin this weekend, beginning its nearly two week long stint that features over 200 panelists and attracts about 20,000 people every year.
Times and events vary 📍Austin Convention Center
🍻 Trick or Drink: Austin Halloween Barcrawl
If you’re wanting to party it up this weekend, consider joining this three day long bar crawl to participate in the Spooky season. Tickets start at $15 and will get you into participating bars with no cover and give you access to their drink specials all night long. 21+ only.
Friday, Saturday, and Monday 6 p.m – 2 a.m | 📍Happy Chicks – Wristband Pickup Location
🗓 Friday
🔷 Blue Man Group
The global phenomenon performance troupe, the Blue Man Group, will stop in Austin this weekend as part of their larger North American Tour. The show is sure to have colorful acts and visually stunning entertainment.
Showtimes vary |📍Bass Concert Hall
🗓 Saturday
🎊Viva la Vida Parade
This weekend the City of Austin and the Austin Convention Center co-present the Día de Los Muertos festivities. The event will kick off with the vibrant procession from 12 -1 pm and the rest of the events after, featuring unique art made by local artists, delicious food, and more.
12 p.m – 6 p.m | 📍100-200 Blocks East and West 4th St. Austin, TX 78701
🎨 Boo and Brew
If you’re looking for some free Halloween festivities, stop by the Arboretum to enjoy live music, face painting, balloon art, raffles, swag bags, and more fun goodies. As usual, costumes are encouraged!
4 p.m – 6 p.m |📍10000 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78759
🧛 Goth Night at Old Thousand
Celebrate the Spooky season with a one-night-only Goth Night menu at Old Thousands. The special menu will feature Damned Dumplings made with American Gothic Pork and Black Vinegar; Sacrificial Lamb Bao, Coffee & Cigarettes Black Sesame Creme Brulee, and enchanting limited edition cocktails. Secure your reservation in advance.
5 p.m – 11 p.m | 📍Old Thousand – 11th St. Location
🗓 Sunday
🧙 Screen on the Green
Cozy up on the grass with the classic Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus, and your favorite blanket. Come early to secure a good spot and enjoy seasonal concessions offered by vendors at the venue including $4 happy hour drinks, cotton candy, popcorn, and more.
8 p.m | 📍Fareground Austin – 111 Congress Avenue Plaza Level Austin, TX 78701
🗓 Next Week
🎶 Chicago the Musical
Experience the Smash Broadway hit, Chicago, for a limited time in Austin next week and weekend. As the longest-running American musical on Broadway, the show is sure to delight with its signature theater magic. Tickets are on sale now.
8 p.m November 1st – 6th | 📍 Bass Concert Hall – 2350 Robert Dedman Austin, TX 78712
💧 Savor the Outdoors *
The heartbeat of Texas lies with its rivers, but none carry the significance of the Colorado River. This Texas treasure inspires us for our next Savor the Outdoors dinner, taking place at McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Enjoy cuisine by Roaming Fire, drinks by Treaty Oak and Richard’s Rainwater, music by Josh Grider, views of the Colorado River, and stargazing. Tickets priced at $125.00.
5:30 – 8 p.m. Friday, November 4th | 📍McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612
📚 Texas Book Festival *
The 27th annual Texas Book Festival Weekend will take place in and around the State Capitol in downtown Austin. The Festival Weekend is FREE and open to the public, featuring nearly 300 authors ofthe year’s best books across all ages and genres.
10 – 5 p.m. Saturday, November 5th & 11 – 5 p.m. Sunday, November 6th |📍 Texas State Capitol (click here for festival map)
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